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Judaism and Artificial Intelligence: From the Golem to GPT
Can a machine write a Torah commentary? Should an AI make life-or-death medical decisions? Judaism's centuries-old tradition of wrestling with creation, consciousness, and the boundaries of the human offers surprising resources for the age of artificial intelligence.
Judaism and Technology Ethics: From Shabbat to AI
How Jewish law and ethics grapple with modern technology — cloning, stem cells, AI, internet filtering, kosher phones in Israel, and using tech for Torah study.
Jews and Social Media
Social media has transformed Jewish life — amplifying Jewish voices, connecting communities, and enabling education, while also creating new vectors for antisemitism and communal tension.
Electricity on Shabbat: Why and How It's Prohibited
Why do observant Jews avoid electricity on Shabbat? The answer is more complex than you might think. Explore the halakhic debates — fire, building, completing a circuit — and the practical solutions like timers, Shabbat elevators, and Shabbat mode ovens.
Virtual Judaism: How Technology Is Reshaping Jewish Life
COVID-19 pushed Judaism online — and much of it stayed there. From Zoom services and digital Torah study to the minyan debate and social media rabbis, technology is reshaping how Jews pray, learn, and build community in ways both promising and problematic.
Jewish Inventors Who Changed the World
From the polio vaccine to blue jeans, from nuclear science to Google — Jewish inventors and entrepreneurs have shaped the modern world. Meet the innovators whose work touches daily life in ways most people never realize.
Shabbat and Technology: Ancient Rest in a Digital World
Smartphones, smart homes, and the ancient commandment to rest — how Jewish law navigates the intersection of technology and Shabbat, from Shabbat-mode ovens to the KosherSwitch controversy to the unexpected gift of digital detox.
Best Jewish Podcasts: Your Guide to Learning, Laughing, and Listening
From Torah commentary to Jewish comedy to Israeli politics, the Jewish podcast world has exploded. Here's your curated guide to the best shows — organized by topic, with honest descriptions of what makes each one worth your commute.
Startup Nation: Why Israel Produces More Innovation Per Capita Than Anywhere
A country the size of New Jersey with more startups per capita than any nation on earth. From Waze to the Iron Dome, how Israeli chutzpah, army training, and necessity created a tech powerhouse.
Sergey Brin: From Moscow to Google
Sergey Brin escaped Soviet antisemitism as a child and co-founded Google — transforming how humanity accesses information and becoming one of the wealthiest people in history.
Larry Ellison: The Jewish Orphan Who Built Oracle
Larry Ellison co-founded Oracle Corporation and built it into one of the world's largest software companies, becoming a billionaire known for fierce competitiveness and lavish living.
Shabbat Solutions: The Elevator Question and Modern Technology
An exploration of the Shabbat elevator, automatic lights, electronic keys, and other technological challenges faced by Shabbat-observant Jews, including halakhic reasoning and practical solutions.
Judaism and the Internet: Halakha Meets the Digital Age
The internet has challenged and enriched Jewish life simultaneously. From Shabbat observance questions to online Torah study, from ultra-Orthodox internet bans to digital minyanim, Judaism is navigating the digital age with ancient tools.
Digital Sabbath: The Ancient Practice of Unplugging
Long before 'digital detox' became a wellness trend, Jews were unplugging every week. Shabbat — the original screen-free day — offers a model for reclaiming human presence in an always-connected world.
The Future of Jewish Identity: Continuity, Change, and What Comes Next
Jewish identity is evolving rapidly. With rising intermarriage, declining denominational affiliation, growing diversity, and new technologies reshaping community, the future of what it means to be Jewish is being written in real time.