Author: Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo

Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo is the Founder and Dean of the David Cardozo Academy and the Bet Midrash of Avraham Avinu in Jerusalem. A sought-after lecturer on the international stage for both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences, Rabbi Cardozo is the author of 13 books and numerous articles in both English and Hebrew. He heads a Think Tank focused on finding new Halachic and philosophical approaches to dealing with the crisis of religion and identity amongst Jews and the Jewish State of Israel. Hailing from the Netherlands, Rabbi Cardozo is known for his original and often fearlessly controversial insights into Judaism. His ideas are widely debated on an international level on social media, blogs, books and other forums.

Israel and the World Cup – Some Rabbinic Advice

In Contemporary Issues

A tongue-in-cheek look at how Israel could win the next World Cup in Soccer. Hint: it's all about listening to the rabbis!
July 15, 2024
The Philosophy and Purpose of Thoughts to Ponder

In Jewish Thought and Philosophy

In my Thoughts to Ponder I have tried to touch on issues that were ignored or even denied in the religious Jewish community, often because these challenged conventional religious notions that I felt needed more attention and a different approach.
June 3, 2021
The Radical Future of the Prophetic Halacha in the State of Israel

In Miscellaneous

The Nation of Israel’s return to the Land of Israel is a direct return to the ideal world of Judaism, where, under these singular conditions, Jewish Law once again can become organic and dynamic, and awaken from its, albeit essential, stagnation during the long exile.
May 25, 2021
Insights for Yom HaAtzmaut

In Israel & Zionism and The Jewish Year

As we celebrate 73 years of independence here in Israel, below are some essays which I hope will make the holiday more meaningful.
April 15, 2021
An Open Letter to Rav Chaim Kanievsky, shlita

In Contemporary Issues

I am a product of a chareidi education and greatly value the chareidi lifestyle. But since the beginning of the pandemic, the behavior of much of the chareidi community has put me in an impossible position. Violent mobs of so-called chareidim bring all of our people into danger by refusing to wear masks, violating the instructions of the government which is trying to save lives, and by physically attacking anyone who attempts to enforce the rules. The Chillul Hashem—the desecration of God’s name—is beyond description.
January 25, 2021
Needed: Rabbis with Knives between Their Teeth

In Contemporary Issues

Israel will not survive without Judaism, but it must be a Judaism that has liberated itself from religious and halachic stagnation caused by its mainstream rabbinical leadership. It must show its multifaceted, colorful religious and social dimensions, imbued with much encouragement, which have become the sine qua non for a modern Jewish State.
January 29, 2020
Keynote Toespraak – De Toekomst van het Orthodoxe Jodendom

In Miscellaneous

Bij het Jubileum van het 275ste Jarige Bestaan van het Nederlands Israelitisch Seminarium Gehouden op 5 November, 2017 In de Uilenburger Synagoge te Amsterdam
February 20, 2018
המנורה: בין שמרנים וליברליים

In Israel & Zionism and The Jewish Year

מאז תקומתה של מדינת ישראל, ניצבת בלב הוויכוח הציבורי השאלה האם יש לנהל את המדינה על פי ערכים יהודים או דמוקרטיים. שני הערכים נראים כבלתי מתפשרים. היהדות מייצגת השקפת עולם תיאוקרטית שבה א-לוהים ממוקם במרכז. הוא המוקד והסמכות המוחלטת. לעומת זאת, על פי השקפת העולם הדמוקרטית מי שעומד במרכז הוא העם.
December 13, 2017
Prayer For Nepal

In Contemporary Issues and Liturgy & Ritual

Lord of the Universe, I beg You To Redeem Israel, But If You Do Not
May 4, 2015
מקום שספקנים עומדים – מקור ראשון

In Miscellaneous

מוסף “שבת” – לתורה, הגות ספרות ואמנות במקום שספקנים עומדים נתן לופס קרדוזו 29 באוגוסט 2014 פורסם ע”י מקור ראשון במערכת ‘שבת‘ עץ האמונה היהודית נעלם בתוך מטפסים של אוטומטיוּת, שרכים של דוגמטיוּת וקליפות של ודאות. רק בספק, בהיסוס ובזינוק מעליהם טמונה רעננותה של האמונה דור תהפוכות הוא דורנו. אנו חיים בעידן של שינויים […]
September 7, 2014
JERUSALEM POST ARTICLE – August 15, 2014

Jerusalem Post Article August 15, 2014 Friday 19 Av, 5774
August 19, 2014
Listen to the Lecture of Rabbi Herzl Hefter: Saving God from True Believers

Listen to Rabbi Herzl Hefter’s talk on: Saving God from True Believers Click here to listen to Rabbi Herzl Hefter’s talk on: Saving God from True Believers which was delivered on Tuesday March 25, 2014 at Yad Harav Nissim, Jerusalem.
July 14, 2014

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