Jeremy Rosen
ARTICLES BY: Jeremy Rosen
Shabbat Mikeytz: The Power of Dreams
Dreams play a very important part in the Biblical narrative. We have read in recent weeks about Yaakov’s dream of angels going up and down...
A History of Hanukkah and Jewish Survival
We like to think that Hanukkah was the great victory of Judah, the son of Mattiyahu the Priest (who initiated the resistance) against the mighty...
In Life, Do We Really Reap What We Sow?
There is a tradition amongst some Talmudic commentators to try to discount any narrative in the Torah that seems to reflect negatively on our founding...
The Winds Are Blowing Against the Jewish People; But the Response to Chaos and Violent Protests Could Lead to a Reversal
People are asking why we are now experiencing such a tsunami of hatred -- a kind of Ma Nishtana moment. There are very different factors...
Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Promises More of the Same Flawed Policies After Election
While the world’s attention has been focused on the American election, there has been a far less publicized, but still significant, election in Israel for...
How a Close Reading of the Torah Helps Us Understand Human Nature
Narratives are subjective. We say things that often don’t tell the whole story, and even disguise our true intentions. Sometimes, the discrepancy is intentional. Sometimes...
When Abraham Challenged God
The Torah portion of Vayera is a fascinating combination of episodes. It's not just because of the range of different and significant incidents. Theologically, there is...
Parshat Lech-Lecha: We Must Make the Best of a Sometimes Dark World
After the Torah chapters that describe stages of early humanity, we come to Abraham (Avram) and the beginning of the monotheism we recognize. God tells...
As We Begin to Read the Torah Again, Let Us Reflect on What Has Changed — and What Hasn’t
In some fundamentalist religious circles, the word "evolution" is a term of abuse. To me, it is a word that -- apart from its many...
The 2024 High Holidays: Should God Atone, Too?
We are approaching a period of atonement. And sometimes I wonder who should be atoning. It may sound blasphemous, but perhaps God should be atoning...
Examining the History of Mount Gerizim: The Samaritans’ Holy Temple
After two weeks of the most important laws of the Torah, Moses now gives instructions about what the Jewish people should do when they enter...
The Illusion of Control: How an Open Mind Can Help Protect Us
Humans love certainties. We think we know the answers, but many times, we don't. Our history is replete with failed systems and misguided leaders. Look...
Jews Who Hate Jews Have a Long Historical Track Record
Jews hating Jews has a long history -- going as far back as the Bible. But medieval times made a real art of it. The psychology...
Douglas Murray: A Champion of Israel
Among Israel's most articulate or fearless non-Jewish supporters is the British journalist, author, and commentator, Douglas Murray. He has been a clarion call for the...
