Rabbi / Theologian

Shai Held

Co-founder and president of Hadar Institute. Author of Judaism Is About Love. Philosopher-rabbi who bridges Jewish theology with contemporary moral questions.

Known For

Judaism Is About LoveHadar InstituteJewish theology

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Courage Is a Learnable Skill

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Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

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"What Is the Most Generous Interpretation of This?"

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Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

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Episodes

#Shai Held — On Love, and JudaismMar 26, 2026 #Israelis and Palestinians — The Persistence of RelationshipDec 5, 2024 #Shai Held: Judaism Is About LoveSep 19, 2024