Episode 108: Rabbi Gil Student "Articles of Faith"

Join us as we sit down with Rabbi Gil Student to explore his groundbreaking work in Jewish thought and scholarship. We begin with his journey as the founder of the influential Hirhurim/Torah Musings blog, delving into the motivations behind creating this pioneering platform and its lasting impact on the Jewish intellectual landscape in the internet era. Rabbi Student shares insights from his latest book, Articles of Faith, where he examines Judaism's nuanced stance on other religions, drawing on Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ thought-provoking perspectives in The Dignity of Difference. We also tackle the controversy surrounding Rabbi Sacks’ view of "ger" as a stranger, seemingly contrasting the traditional rabbinic understanding of "ger" as a convert. Rabbi Student gets into the sources and makes a compelling argument in support of Rabbi Sacks' position. Finally, we navigate the intersection of Torah and science, addressing Rabbi Meiselman’s assertion of unanimity among classical authorities and exploring whether there is room for diverse opinions within the framework of Jewish tradition. While we couldn’t cover everything in one session, Rabbi Student’s critique of Rabbi Marc Shapiro’s approach to mesorah is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this essential topic. Tune in for a fascinating discussion that teases some of the most insightful topics in Rabbi Student's new book. --- • Bio: Rabbi Gil Student is the Publisher and Editor-inChief of TorahMusings.com. He writes frequently in Jewish newspapers and magazines, serving as a regular contributor to Jewish Action , The Jewish Link of New Jersey , The Jewish Echo , and The Vues . Rabbi Student serves as Director of the Halacha Commission of the Rabbinical Alliance of America, on the Editorial Board of the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Action magazine, and as the magazine’s Book Editor. --- • Check out his legendary blog here: https://www.torahmusings.com/author/gilstudent/ --- • Get his new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Articles-Faith-Traditional-Jewish-Internet/dp/B0DJ1459L4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13N0YL37TEWU4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Q9w4GgOy9zsv9GVcE5MT1ECIhrkN6_FprakUwljAB6DTwa0ply-57yMsA-59s6t2_x6BFo3rJQeU5ARZi4iNwJ3VoXVEdH5NdqyMtVeJdUSTIqh0zlHU1d6rxblFeKMJaR9tBHI-paLCltSrifG8eWLbHgt_83QmjZcq8Iu1Bk-9MJwvF74k6f5yiOI1s0TRd70n9BHOyyukKKkXs-lgge3c1k7VlrfQ-r7jF0Dpsk0.EVaaaL0PuomCgxbni0ketXBgVpLSpNwBRmHHkvFId_k&dib_tag=se&keywords=articles+of+faith+STUDENT&qid=1733066670&sprefix=articles+of+faith+student%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 --- • Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Rod Ilian, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel Maksumov, Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support