Tamar Ross's guest appearances

Tamar Ross

Valley Beit Midrash

The Living Jewishly Podcast

Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness

Steven Pinker

Rebbe Nachman

Seth Farber

Elie Wiesel

Goldie Milgram

Reb Zalman

David Ellenson

Amy Eilberg

Sara Hurwitz

Judith Hauptman

Justin Cammy

Uri Topolosky

Laurie Zoloth

Nathaniel Berman

Shaina Hammerman

OwlTail

“If the Torah is to bear a message for all generations… its revelation has to be a dynamic process, a gradual unfolding that reveals its ultimate significance incrementally, only through time.”— Tamar RossThe giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai reads something like a fairy tale, and to take the story at face value requires a high level of credulity. How is it possible for an invisible, unknowable, and divine force to communicate with human beings? How are we to accept not only this narrative, but the sacred laws and teachings that derive from it?When it comes to the Torah, how do we find the core of “truth” beneath and behind the layers of subjective human interpretation — and is this “truth” still relevant in our contemporary world?This episode of the Living Jewishly Podcasts is an instalment of What Would You Do?, a podcast about ethics in the modern world. Dr. Elliot Malamet speaks with Tamar Ross, Professor Emerita of Jewish Philosophy at Jerusalem’s Bar-Ilan University and a leading specialist of religious feminist philosophy, about the implications of the Mount Sinai story and how we may approach it in our modern context.This rich and fascinating conversation explores the tension between Orthodox beliefs and critical theories, the malleability of meaning behind words, and the concept of non-realism.“Humans haven’t begun to scratch the surface of possible modes of existence and consciousness.”— Tamar RossThis‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌Three assumptions that make up Professor Ross’s understanding of the Mount Sinai narrative and other traditional messagesThe primary job of religious statements of “truth” — and how they shape our worldview and day-to-day practicesThree strands of thought that have helped Professor Ross build a subjectivist approach to metaphysics ‌  Highlights:‌ ‌00:51  Intro05:06  Tamar Ross &amp; youthful faith12:49  3 assumptions of cumulativism17:32  Words &amp; meaning20:30  Non-realism &amp; cultural perspectives25:43  Metaphysics, subjectivism &amp; Kant28:56  Kabbalah &amp; G-d’s view of human life32:00  Ludwig Wittgenstein35:27  Orthodoxy &amp; religious fictionalism41:44  Obligation, meaning &amp; prayer49:17  Overcoming disadvantages52:30  ConclusionLinks:‌ ‌ Expanding the Palace of Torah: Orthodoxy and Feminism by Tamar Rosshttps://www.amazon.ca/Expanding-Palace-Torah-Orthodoxy-Feminism/dp/168458051X To get in contact or learn more about Living Jewishly:  Visit‌ ‌our ‌website: https://livingjewishly.orgFollow us on Instagram: @living.jewishlyWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2YEegjapKpQeXG6zh6tzwor send us an email at hello@livingjewishly.org.  Shalom!

“If the Torah is to bear a message for all generations… its revelation has to be a dynamic process, a gradual unfolding that reveals its ultimate significance incrementally, only through time.”— Tamar Ross The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai reads something like a fairy tale, and to take the story at face value requires a high level of credulity. How is it possible for an invisible, unknowable, and divine force to communicate with human beings? How are we to accept not only this narrative, but the sacred laws and teachings that derive from it? When it comes to the Torah, how do we find the core of “truth” beneath and behind the layers of subjective human interpretation — and is this “truth” still relevant in our contemporary world? This episode of the Living Jewishly Podcasts is an instalment of What Would You Do?, a podcast about ethics in the modern world. Dr. Elliot Malamet speaks with Tamar Ross, Professor Emerita of Jewish Philosophy at Jerusalem’s Bar-Ilan University and a leading specialist of religious feminist philosophy, about the implications of the Mount Sinai story and how we may approach it in our modern context. This rich and fascinating conversation explores the tension between Orthodox beliefs and critical theories, the malleability of meaning behind words, and the concept of non-realism. “Humans haven’t begun to scratch the surface of possible modes of existence and consciousness.”— Tamar Ross This‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌<ul><li>Three assumptions that make up Professor Ross’s understanding of the Mount Sinai narrative and other traditional messages</li><li>The primary job of religious statements of “truth” — and how they shape our worldview and day-to-day practices</li><li>Three strands of thought that have helped Professor Ross build a subjectivist approach to metaphysics</li></ul> ‌  Highlights:‌ ‌00:51  Intro05:06  Tamar Ross &amp; youthful faith12:49  3 assumptions of cumulativism17:32  Words &amp; meaning20:30  Non-realism &amp; cultural perspectives25:43  Metaphysics, subjectivism &amp; Kant28:56  Kabbalah &amp; G-d’s view of human life32:00  Ludwig Wittgenstein35:27  Orthodoxy &amp; religious fictionalism41:44  Obligation, meaning &amp; prayer49:17  Overcoming disadvantages52:30  Conclusion Links:‌ ‌ Expanding the Palace of Torah: Orthodoxy and Feminism by Tamar Ross<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Expanding-Palace-Torah-Orthodoxy-Feminism/dp/168458051X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.ca/Expanding-Palace-Torah-Orthodoxy-Feminism/dp/168458051X</a> To get in contact or learn more about Living Jewishly:  Visit‌ ‌our ‌website: <a href="https://livingjewishly.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjewishly.org</a>Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/living.jewishly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@living.jewishly</a>Watch us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2YEegjapKpQeXG6zh6tzw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2YEegjapKpQeXG6zh6tzw</a>or send us an email at <a href="mailto:hello@livingjewishly.org">hello@livingjewishly.org</a>.  Shalom!

Reading Sinai: Tamar Ross and the Ethics of Cumulativism

Judith Plaskow

Enjoy the eighth session of Valley Beit Midrash's "The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History!" series. (1 per week for 40 weeks).Topic: Tamar Ross vs. Judith PlaskowIn this class, we will explore the 40 greatest debates in Jewish history. We will study texts, reflect on the historical contexts, and discuss the values involved. Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz will present for about 20-30 minutes and then the remaining 30-40 minutes will be for questions and conversation. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE:https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month!Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

Enjoy the eighth session of Valley Beit Midrash's "The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History!" series. (1 per week for 40 weeks). Topic: Tamar Ross vs. Judith Plaskow In this class, we will explore the 40 greatest debates in Jewish history. We will study texts, reflect on the historical contexts, and discuss the values involved. Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz will present for about 20-30 minutes and then the remaining 30-40 minutes will be for questions and conversation. DONATE: <a href="http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​</a> For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: <a href="https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​</a> Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: <a href="https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/</a>

The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 8 - Tamar Ross vs. Judith Plaskow