When Judaism Meets Science

This book seeks to confront the challenge that science presents to the traditional pillars of Judaism. It identifies and analyzes a wide variety of issues including some contemporary sacred cows. First the book considers what is fact and what is fiction in the primary stories contained in Judaisms foundational texts. Then drawing on Jewish ethical teachings it seeks to determine how Judaism and science can inform each other with respect to a broad range of contemporary issues from abortion and allergies to vaccinations and violence with firearms. Finally it peeks into the future to address issues that Judaism and science are just now beginning to discuss such as an exotheology for aliens on distant planets a Jewdroid who seeks acceptance in a shul and even the fate of the universe itself. When Judaism Meets Science addresses readers of all persuasionsregardless of denomination and whether a believer or notas the author builds a case with specific recommendations for the value of a realitybased Judaism one grounded on both traditional ethics and empirical evidence that can resonate with the educated adults of Israel.