TORAH in Wisdom

MENU Torah Wisdom The Bible is well known for its dramatic stories and detailed laws, but not as much for its penetrating philosophical insights. Don't let that fool you, though – in its own, subtle way, the Torah contains profound ideas about life, the universe, and everything in between. See for yourself in some of the courses below. Contents Videos Wisdom In The Torah Why Aren't Dinosaurs Mentioned In The Bible? In Genesis, we go through lists of animals – but why is there is no mention of dinosaurs, and other ... Read More What Does It Mean To Be A Good Person? Rabbi Fohrman inspects two speeches in the Bible, one by Moses and one by Micah, about what G... Read More What Does The Bible Say About Happiness? Rabbi Fohrman addresses the greater theme of how the Bible guides us to find true happiness in our lives. Jo... Read More Can Science Prove Or Disprove God's Existence? Can we find God in science? Rabbi Fohrman adds to the great debate by asking about one of God's interest... Read More What Is Holiness – And How Do We Achieve It? God instructs us to be holy like Him, but the related laws are not what we would expect as a path to being ho... Read More Are Our Dreams Prophecy, Nonsense, Or Neither? Do our dreams have real meaning? Should we be on the lookout for dream prophecies from God, as w... Read More What Is Our Place In The Universe? What is our place in the grand scheme of things? In this webinar series, Rabbi Fohrman tackles t... Read More What Is The True Meaning Of Life? Understanding our purpose is one of life's biggest mysteries, the kind that keeps many of us up at night. In th... Read More What Is The Purpose Of Judaism In The World? How can we define the purpose of Judaism, and should this affect how we act? Rabbi Fohrman finds con... Read More Wisdom In The Torah Many people looking for answers to life's big questions would probably turn to the Torah at some point. After all, what better place to find enlightenment than in the wisdom of the Bible, right? Yet when you think about Judaism, it can seem like it's less about wisdom or deep philosophical insights, and more about commandments, holidays, history and community – and food, of course. So, is the Torah the right place to go for your big existential needs? Does it say anything about the meaning of life? Or the true nature of goodness, or happiness? What about the way we're supposed to understand science and religion in light of one another? Are any of these topics really a part of the tradition of Jewish wisdom? As it turns out, they are. You just have to know where and how to look. The Torah is not just an arbitrary collection of stories and laws – it's a guidebook to life, even in the 21st century. All of the stories of the Patriarchs and ancient Israelites, all the technical laws about purity and property and dietary restrictions – they each tell us something critical about how to make sense of the world around us. The Torah actually has a lot to say about the big questions; you just might not find it in the form or the place you'd expect. On this page, you can find courses about some of the Torah's possible insights into life's great mysteries. Check them out and see what Biblical wisdom can teach us. AlephBeta Available on the AppStore Get it on Google Play Listen on Apple Podcasts WEEKLY TORAH PORTION Parsha Lab Podcast Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy View Current Parsha HOLIDAYS Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Sukkot Hanukkah Fast Of 10 Tevet Tu B'Shvat Purim Passover Shavuot Tisha B'Av Shabbat ADVANCED Genesis Unveiled The Joseph Story Premium Only Aleph Beta Advanced Parsha & Holiday Guides JEWISH LIFE Wisdom In The Torah Jewish Prayer Jewish Law Blog INFORMATION About Us Contact Us Impact Support Us Subscribe Want to share Aleph Beta with friends? Use the short ab.video! It will take you right here. © 2019 Aleph Beta | Hoffberger Institute for Text Study, Inc. Terms of UsePrivacy Policy