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A forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families.

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HomeThought PiecesThe 59th Century

The 59th Century

Essays from contributor Dr. Edmond Weiss.

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Breaking Idols in the 59th Century

December 3, 2024 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 0

Rabbi Edmond Weiss Ph.D. takes on the issue of idolatry. [Read more…]

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Abraham’s Women

November 22, 2024 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 0

Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., writes about the women associated with Abraham in the Torah. [Read more…]

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Spinoza, Spock, and the Jewish “Inclinations”

November 6, 2024 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 0

Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., discussed the ways that Spinoza’s philosophy has remarkable modern parallels in the character of Mr. Spock on Star Trek. [Read more…]

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Rabbi Edmond Weiss looks at Parashat B’reisheet (Video)

October 24, 2024 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 0

In this video, Rabbi Edmond Weiss examines Parasha B’reisheet. [Read more…]

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A Third Torah

April 7, 2024 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 1

Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., proposes elevating the spiritual and philosophical writings of Enlightenment philosopher Baruch Spinoza to be regarded as a “Third Torah.” [Read more…]

Sukka (סכה) inside the Jewish Center of Jackson Heights, 37‒06 77th Street, Jackson Heights, 30 September 2012. (Photograph by Elyaqim Mosheh Adam.)
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Why Do We Read Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) During Sukkoth?

October 4, 2023 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 0

Rabbi Edmund Weiss, Ph.D., writes about the connection between the festival of Sukkot and the book of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet). [Read more…]

NASA image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the Helix Nebula, NGC 7293, sometimes referred to as the "Eye of God" nebula. Credit: NASA, ESA, and C.R. O'Dell (Vanderbilt University)
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Phasing Out Faith: The Exodus Continues

April 5, 2023 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 0

Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., writes about separating experience from superstition and retaining a spiritual outlook. [Read more…]

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Book Review: Judaism without Tribalism by Rabbi Rami Shapiro

August 8, 2022 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 2

Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., reviews a new book by Rabbi Rami Shapiro, “Judaism without Tribalism.” [Read more…]

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There are NO “Difficult Passages” in the Torah

August 1, 2022 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 1

At a certain moment in the book of Genesis, a powerful demon in a fit of pique destroys all of Creation, killing every man woman and child save for one family. No, wait. That’s God. [Read more…]

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God’s Debut: Another Perspective on Passover

April 14, 2022 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 0

Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., discusses the Exodus and how it is retold at Passover in the Haggadah. [Read more…]

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