Rabbi Geoff Mitelman
What Does “Purity” Mean?
Back in rabbinical school (now over fifteen years ago), I had to spend one summer as a hospital chaplain to … Continue Reading
“Nefesh” and Spiritual Materialism
When we talk about the word “soul,” we usually think about something immaterial, ethereal, and divine. But that framing is … Continue Reading
ChatGPT Isn’t Good at Arguments — Can We Humans Do Better?
Artificial Intelligence can only repurpose what has already been written. Or can it?
Knowing the Past to Build the Future
Both of my kids have bad allergies, so every time I see my daughter scrunch her nose and widen her … Continue Reading
How Long-Term Should Our Vision Be?
Recently, California announced that it will not sell gasoline-based cars starting in 2035. Like many political decisions surrounding climate change, … Continue Reading