Cynicism; Skepticism

Nemesis of G‑dliness

They entered me like tiny pieces of a puzzle that found the space, or impression, that was carved exactly to fit their dimensions. Then they would snap together, forming sentences and paragraphs and concepts...

If evil had some explanation that we understood, would we be as outraged as we are now in the face of its incomprehensibility? Would we abhor it as much, would we fight it as vehemently?

Examine, investigate and question all you can. But when it comes to actually doing, leave your skepticism behind. To get something done, you need conviction and faith. A fruitful life cannot be built upon a foundation of doubts.

Remembering and Obliterating Amalek The “Men of the Great Assembly” ruled that the portionDevarim 25:17-19. “Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you came out of Egypt… you shall blot out the memory of Amalek” is to be publicly read on the ...

What is unique about Purim in comparison with all of the other Yamim Tovim, is also what is unique about Megillas Esther in comparison with all the other twenty-three books of the Tanach. Our Sages state that in the future, after Mashiach comes, all the ...

We would never tell a two-year-old, "Why, that's not how that word is pronounced at all! And what a way to walk! Oh, you'll never walk or talk properly." So why do we do that with our children's dreams?

How can I exclaim, “love G-d with all your heart” when I don’t really feel that way?

If the Torah commands the Jewish people to wage an eternal war against the nation of Amalek, why aren't you seeking out Amalekites to kill?

The author's experiences with prison inmates leads him to think that criminals aren't the only ones who are doing time...