We take ambiguous moral situations in popular fictional movies and TV shows and analyze them from a Torah lens. We explore a range of issues that come up and examine them from a Jewish point of view. For example, can someone be so evil that there’s a point of no return? Do the ends justify the means, either on a personal or societal level? Are we allowed to take revenge? How about pranking someone? Are we allowed to steal from the rich to give to the poor? The analysis will cover the dilemma from both a philosophical and legal perspective.
Ex Machina. AI and the Soul: Can A Robot Suffer or Feel Pain? - Rabbi David Kosofsky
Ex Machina (2015) · Jun 14, 2026
Titanic. Does Judaism Believe in Love at First Sight? - Rabbi Raffi Bilek
Titanic (1997) · Mar 31, 2026
The Lord of the Rings. Was Frodo Wrong to Show Mercy to Gollum? - Rabbi Yoni Ganger
The Lord of the Rings (1978) · Feb 27, 2026
Avengers: Infinity War. Was Thanos Right? Do the Ends Justify the Means? - Rabbi Moshe Friedman
The Avengers (2012) · Oct 29, 2025
Whiplash. Pushing to Greatness or Pushing Too Far? - Rabbi Yoni Ganger
Whiplash (2014) · Aug 31, 2025
The Lord of the Rings: Frodo or Sam, Who's The Bigger Hero? - Rabbi Menachem Siderson
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) · Jul 23, 2025
The Lord of the Rings: Frodo or Sam, Who's The Bigger Hero? - Rabbi Menachem Siderson
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) · Jul 23, 2025
The Lord of the Rings: Frodo or Sam, Who's The Bigger Hero? - Rabbi Menachem Siderson
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) · Jul 23, 2025
Gladiator. "And I Will Have My Vengeance" & Does Judaism Allow For Revenge? - Rabbi Benzion Klatkzo
Gladiator (2000) · Jun 23, 2025
Top Gun: Maverick. Pulling Rooster's Papers, Can Parents Interfere In Their Child's Career? - Rabbi Yoni Sonnenblick
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) · Apr 7, 2025
The Matrix. Blue Pill or Red Pill? - Rabbi Rick Fox
The Matrix (1999) · Mar 5, 2025
The Godfather. Was Don Corleone A Good Man? - Rabbi Chaim Willis
The Godfather (1972) · Feb 5, 2025