The Tent of Avraham
Gleanings from the David Cardozo Academy
Published: 2012
Edited by Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Gathering essays on a variety of Jewish topics, this collection addresses matters of an academic, a personal, and a spiritual nature. The contributors include Jewish professors, rabbis, and thinkers, all of whom have taught at or are affiliated with the David Cardozo Academy in Jerusalem. Offering original insights into the Jewish tradition, many of the articles illustrate a more personal and emotional struggle with elements of Judaism, thus capturing the essence of the Academy.
Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo is the Founder and Dean of the David Cardozo Academy and the Bet Midrash of Avraham Avinu in Jerusalem.
A sought-after lecturer on the international stage for both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences, Rabbi Cardozo is the author of 18 books and numerous articles in both English and Hebrew.
He heads a Think Tank focused on finding new Halachic and philosophical approaches to dealing with the crisis of religion and identity amongst Jews and the Jewish State of Israel.
Hailing from the Netherlands, Rabbi Cardozo is known for his original and often fearlessly controversial insights into Judaism. His ideas are widely debated on an international level on social media, blogs, books and other forums.