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Rabbi Cardozo, guest presenter on The Philosophical Jew

In Education, Halacha and Jewish Thought and Philosophy

In this thought-provoking episode of Philosophical Jew, Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo, delves into the dynamic nature of Halakha and the importance of spiritual authenticity in modern Judaism. Drawing from his work Jewish Law as Rebellion, Rabbi Cardozo challenges us to view Torah not as a static legal code but as a living, breathing call to moral and spiritual revolution.

“The Torah was never meant to be a static legal code but a living, breathing call to moral and spiritual revolution.”

Tune in to explore how Jewish law can evolve in response to contemporary challenges while remaining rooted in tradition.

Listen now: Judaism as Rebellion


Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo

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.