About this episode

This episode explores the concept of belief in God within Judaism, emphasizing knowledge over blind faith and its implications for living.

What does Judaism really mean when it talks about “belief in God”? In this episode, we explore why the Torah doesn’t ask for blind faith—but for knowledge —and how that changes the way we live. The difference between belief and knowledge, and why it matters Sinai as a national experience—and why Judaism’s foundation is unique How belief becomes something lived, not just discussed

People in this episode

Host: Gila Ross

Topics covered

• belief in God
• Judaism
• knowledge vs. faith
• national experience
• living belief

Keywords

• Judaism
• belief
• knowledge
• Torah
• Sinai
• faith
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Torah

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