Rabbi, Dayan, Ph.D.

Lecture Topics
I am available for scholar-in-residence talks and other guest lecture formats. Here are some select topics from different categories:
Faith:
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Multiple Authorship of the Torah
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What Is Divine about the Torah?
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A Wave Theory Approach to Unethical Aspects of Torah
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Mosaic Torah in the Medieval Commentators
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Should We Look for a Historical Exodus?
Bible:
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The Development of the Noah Story
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Joshua's Conquest and Non-Conquest of the Land
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From Agricultural to Historical Festivals
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Why Did Jacob Choose Rachel?
Israel:
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The Problem of Synagogue and State
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The Experience of Being a Centrist in a Divided Country
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The Dual Narratives of Israelis and Palestinians
Halakha:
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Homosexuality
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Transgender
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Brain Death and Organ Donation
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Women's Place in Orthodox Judaism
I can also speak about any of the subjects about which I've written, or others within my expertise.