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Meir Soloveichik


Rabbi Akiva's Optimism
The legendary sage had more going for him than wisdom.
Autumn 5768 / 2007, no. 30

Locusts, Giraffes, and the Meaning of Kashrut
The most famous Jewish practice is really about love and national loyalty.
Winter 5766 / 2006, no. 23

The Jewish Mother: A Theology
A new look at matrilineal descent.
Spring 5765 / 2005, no. 20

God’s Beloved: A Defense of Chosenness
Jews and Christians disagree about what love is.
Winter 5765 / 2005, no. 19

Redemption and the Power of Man
Judaism and Christianity differ on man's moral capacity.
Winter 5764 / 2004, no. 16

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Save the Citizens’ Army
Zohan and the Quest for Jewish UtopiaAdam Sandler's hit comedy reflects a deep divide between Israeli and American Jews.
The Magician of LjubljanaThe totalitarian dreams of Slavoj Žižek.
God's Alliance with ManBy adopting the features of ancient treaties, the Bible effected a revolution in the way we relate to God and to each other.
Jews and the Challenge of SovereigntyIs "Jewish state" a contradiction in terms?

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