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The Mystic and the Rationalist: What is God?

The Mystic and the Rationalist: What is God?

FromThe Wildescast


The Mystic and the Rationalist: What is God?

FromThe Wildescast

ratings:
Length:
93 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

0Rabbi Mark Wildes moderates a fascinating discussion with Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal (The Rationalist) and Rabbi Daniel Bortz (The Mystic) on many of the intense disagreements between the Maimodean school of Jewish thought and the Kabbalistic approach.

This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience at the Manhattan Jewish Experience on Monday, October 24th, 2022.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:08:40 - Is God Within Us?
00:20:45 - Is Kabbalah Dangerous?
00:25:15 - The Opening Verse of the Torah
00:36:00 - Panentheism
00:39:00 - Should We Teach Kabbalah?
00:44:30 - Rationalism = Spiritual Numbness?
00:51:00 - Are Mitzvot Supernatural?
01:09:20 - Q&A
01:09:35 - The Point of Prayer
01:13:50 - Diversity in Judaism
01:18:00 - Cloud of Glory + 13 Attributes of Mercy
01:20:30 - Mindfulness
01:26:58 - Paradox
Released:
Oct 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Jewish education and inspiration courtesy of Rabbi Mark N. Wildes, Founder of the Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE). Founded in 1998, MJE is a warm and open community where millennial men and women in their 20s/30s can explore Jewish life and meet new people.