LINES OF INQUIRY

Matter. Cosmos.
Consciousness. Creation.

Our research connects the structure of physical reality with questions of meaning, freedom, and biblical interpretation. These four areas develop together, informed by scientific inquiry and sustained study of Torah.

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Matter & quantum fields

How does physics change our understanding of matter?

The foundations of physical reality and the Jewish understanding of creation as continually sustained.

  • Quantum fields
  • Mass and interactions
  • Unity in nature
  • Creation and existence
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02

The cosmos & purpose

How should we understand our place in the cosmos?

Cosmic history, the emergence of complexity, and the place of life in a vast universe.

  • Cosmology
  • Conditions for life
  • Complexity and simplicity
  • Purpose and providence
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03

Consciousness, freedom & dignity

What is the relationship between mind, freedom, and moral responsibility?

Subjective experience, free will, and the significance of the divine image in an age of AI.

  • Consciousness
  • Free will
  • Artificial intelligence
  • The image of God
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04

Genesis & interpretation

What new depth can scientific knowledge reveal in ancient sources?

Close study of the creation account and its commentaries in the light of scientific discovery.

  • Maase Bereshit
  • Biblical language
  • Classical commentaries
  • Layers of interpretation
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