Jewish Spirituality: What Does Judaism Believe About the Big Questions

Since the Middle Ages, Jews have argued about big theological questions to which its foundational texts provided no clear answers. This includes questions like what is the nature of God and his providence? What is the nature of the soul? What is the difference between Jews and non-Jews? Why must Jews observe Jewish ritual and with what intention? What exactly is the Torah?

Today's denominations continue this healthy and vital debate. This semester Rabbi Greg Kanter (Reform), Rabbi Evan Ravski (Conservative), and Rabbi Sholom Mimran (Orthodox) will explore the big questions and how they see their respective movements answering them.