The Wildescast

The Mystic and the Rationalist: What is God?


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Rabbi 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
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