Authors Posts by Francis Nataf
Francis Nataf
Francis Nataf is a Jerusalem based writer, thinker and educator. He is Translation and Research Specialist at Sefaria and Senior Lecturer in Tanakh at Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya. He is also the author of the Redeeming Relevance in the Torah series and of many articles on comparative religious thought, biblical studies, and education.
Are Jews Part of the Global Village? Updating the Paradigms of Tzedakah
Francis Nataf argues that the Jewish ethics of mutual aid force us to re-examine our obligations to non-Jews within and outside of our communities.
Must Creativity and Rigor be Either/Or?
In his review of Michael Hattin’s commentaries on the books of Joshua and Judges, Francis Nataf explores how greater collaboration between creative Tanakh teachers could help reduce the number of overly speculative readings.
Malbim’s Paean to (Ben Azzai’s) Kantian Ethics
Francis Nataf explores Malbim’s sophisticated engagement with Kantian ethics.
The Lifespan of Hirschian Orthodoxy: On the 130th Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
Francis Nataf considers the legacy of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch.
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