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No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp
166: Unabridged Interview: Shai Held
Jul 30, 2024
Rabbi Shai Held, an insightful author exploring love within Jewish life, dives deep into the complexities of faith and tradition. He challenges the notion that religion provides clear answers, suggesting instead that some questions are meant to linger. Rabbi Held discusses the vibrant nature of Jewish laws, the intertwining of duty and joy, and the profound commitment of love in Jewish practice. He emphasizes reclaiming Jewish identity, human dignity, and the importance of self-love in fostering true empathy.
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- Rabbi Shai Held emphasizes that love is integral to Judaism, presenting it as a dynamic force rather than mere adherence to law.
- He reframes duty in Jewish life as a source of joy and fulfillment, showing that obligations can coexist with personal delight.
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Reimagining Judaism as a Tradition of Love
Judaism is often mischaracterized as a lifeless and loveless tradition, particularly through the lens of historical anti-Judaism. Rabbi Held argues that love is essential to every aspect of the Jewish tradition, advocating for a dynamic understanding that emphasizes love rather than mere adherence to law. This reclaiming of love underscores that Jewish spirituality incorporates grace and that law is a manifestation of love, rather than its opposite. For instance, Maimonides articulates that the very existence of creation is an act of grace, intertwining Jewish thought with profound themes of love and compassion.
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