Cardozo on the Parashah

I find it impossible to resist the combination of humanity and spirituality wrapped up in a lucid and even humorous morality that is Cardozo. Warning: The book is addictive! - Rabbi Daniel Landes, former Director of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Original. Provocative. Iconoclastic. All of these adjectives can be used to describe the prolific writings of Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo. The essays in this book were written specifically to be topics of (hopefully fierce!) debate around the Shabbat table. Without a doubt, this book will achieve that goal, and enable you to study the Torah in new and exciting ways. - Rabbi Professor David Golinkin, President Emeritus of The Schechter Institutes, Inc. Jerusalem Rabbi Lopes Cardozo is a fierce and courageous proponent of rational thinking. His honest and open exploration of Judaism, challenging fundamentalism and conformity, is a breath of sanity and fresh air. - Rabbi Jeremy Rosen, of the Persian Community of Manhattan In his characteristically learned and intrepid fashion, Rabbi Nathan Cardozo introduces the modern reader to the challenging book of Leviticus. With deep learning and soul, he reveals how the profundity of the Bible's insight can enrich contemporary readers, honoring both their intellect as well as their quest for engaging the transcendent. - Dr. Daniel Gordis, Koret Distinguished Fellow at Shalem College One of the most brilliant and provocative Jewish thinkers of our day, Rabbi Nathan Cardozo gives us a fascinating window into the mind and soul of Leviticus. A challenging book of the Bible, Leviticus has for too long been viewed as dry and dull; Rabbi Cardozo brings it to life, illuminating the passion beneath the surface. - Prof. Susannah Heschel, Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor, Dartmouth College Characteristically, Cardozo reads the Torah text with humility alongside bold and groundbreaking thought, pondering how the verses and portions relate to the life of contemporary individuals. The book weaves together diverse worlds - biblical commentary, rabbinic literature, Jewish thought, and general philosophy. More than seeking to tell us something definitive, he invites us to think and continue questioning. For him, the question is more significant than the answer. As long as we ask and wonder, we are alive. - Rabbi Dr. Ido Pachter, Academic Director, Beit Morasha Drawing on his vast expertise in philosophy, Talmud, and biblical exegesis, Rabbi Cardozo fearlessly tackles some of the most challenging contemporary issues, including theodicy, mortality, the complexities of sacrificial rites, and homosexuality, all through the lens of Torah and tradition. You may not agree with everything he writes-that is precisely the point. Rabbi Cardozo, true to the spirit of rabbinic Judaism, invites you to think, challenge, grapple, and argue. His ultimate goal is to inspire a dialogue ""for the sake of heaven,"" encouraging readers to engage deeply with the Torah and its timeless relevance. - Dr. Tanya White, Bar Ilan University/Matan Women's Institute of Torah Studies