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Torah & Science



Torah vs. Science
Torah vs. Science
A discussion of the apparent contradictions between Torah and science and the relationship between them.
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Creation and Evolution
Creation and Evolution
The Rabbi and the Scientist
The scientific view on evolution and creation and the way religious people (including those of other religions, as well) view evolution; Also a look at what proofs each side has.
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The 10 Plagues: Fact or Fiction?
The 10 Plagues: Fact or Fiction?
The Rabbi and the Scientist
The scientist's view on how we can explain the ten plagues in Egypt according to the laws of nature and the Rabbi’s view on why we should not accept such theories.
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When Science and Religion Collide
When Science and Religion Collide
A compelling and informative talk on the Jewish perspective on the ethical questions of our time.
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The Seven Days Of Creation
The Seven Days Of Creation
Darwin's theory of evolution from a Torah perspective
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Of Monkeys and Men
Of Monkeys and Men – Evolution vs. Creation
The difference in the outlook of Darwin’s theory of evolution vs. a purpose driven approach of creationism; and how this affects morality today.
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Science and Religion 1
Science and Religion
Part 1
Addressing in brief the apparent incompatibility between science and religion and why Judaism has no such problem.
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Science and Religion 2
Science and Religion
Part 2
We shouldn’t be afraid of science; rather we should explore it, understand it and see the Divine within it.
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Why We Believe
Why We Believe
The Rabbi and the Scientist
Recently some atheists in academia have launched venomous attacks on religion and belief in G-d. Join us for an up-close examination of religious belief under the critical light of reason.
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How Old is G-d?
How Old is G-d?
Should we modify our interpretation of the Torah and faith in G-d to fit human understanding and science or should it be the reverse?
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Clones - Are They Kosher?
Clones - Are They Kosher?
The Rabbi and the Scientist
The astonishing ways of cloning and the Halachic views. Also, a source for cloning from thousands of years ago.
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MSG in Foods - Blessing or Curse
MSG in Foods - Blessing or Curse
The Rabbi and the Scientist
The history of green evolutions one and green evolutions two; what scientists think about genetic modified foods; what is allowed and what is not allowed according to Jewish law?
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Kabbalah and Science
Kabbalah and Science
How the development in science serves as a vehicle in enhancing our understanding of Kabbalistic concepts.
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Future Trends
Future Trends
Kabbalistic insights into biogenetic engineering, nanotechnology & robotics.
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