Teshuva

Teshuva on Yom Kippur after Oct. 7

This drasha explores the intersection of personal responsibility and national redemption, offering a compelling reflection on Teshuva and Yom Kippur. Drawing from deep Jewish philosophical teachings, it challenges us to contemplate our role in shaping the future, both individually and collectively.

Man Hath No Advantage Over Machine? On the Existentialist Implications of Generative AI

Generative AI has taken the world by storm. Creating art, literature, music as well as engaging in fluid conversation, the artificial intelligence of today is simply astounding. Indeed, AI has since humbled us. It is causing us to question what exactly is our unique worth. To paraphrase king Solomon: “Man hath no advantage over machine; for all is vanity.” In this lecture I hope to convince you that man indeed has an advantage over machine.

A Message at Twilight

Man, Reward, Punishment, Tikun, Teshuva, Faith, Mann, Mikdash, Agency, Parshat Korah, Hukkat, Balak, Noah, Beshalach, Ekev, Shmot, Vaera, Bo, Terumah, Yitro, Mishpatim, Bereishit, Pirke Avot 5

Great is Penance

Teshuva, Repent, Creation, Parshat Nitzavim, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashana