Judaism and Innovation

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Four local experts discuss these topics from differing perspectives. Consider the questions below before watching the videos, then discuss to what extent your answers to the above have changed after considering what the experts have shared.

  • What are the similarities between the tension between tradition and innovation in art and the tension between tradition and innovation in religion?
     
  • What role, if any, do you think technology plays in religious tradition, or in Jewish tradition in particular?
     
  • In what ways have you seen traditional cultural or religious groups use technology? In your opinion, do you think these uses are successful? Why or why not?