Yonatan Brafman

Dr. Yonatan Brafman, an expert in modern Jewish thought and philosophy of religion, discusses the philosophy of halakha and the competing philosophies of Yeshayahu Leibovitz and Eliezer Berkovits. They explore the historical evolution of the philosophy of halakha, the influence of Elia Zabukovic's moral teleology approach, the empowerment brought by Berkowitz's work on halakh, and differing perspectives on Judaism and the role of commandments. They also delve into the ever-changing nature of Jewish philosophy and the stability of Halakha, as well as reactions to views on idolatry and potential flaws in Berkovitz's perspective.