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Science And Technology: The Rebbe’s Perspective
Edited by Rabbi Yosef Ginsberg and Professor Branover * A Shamir publication * Yerushalayim 5760 * 460 pages

This new volume presents a collection of letters, sichos and transcripts of private audiences with the Rebbe discussing scientific topics – to date, the largest anthology on the subject.
 

Ever since the Rambam dealt with scientific subjects, there were always eminent talmidei chachomim who studied science, whether to aid their understanding of Torah or to strengthen the breach created when many Jews were confused in questions of faith and needed guidance.

The “Guide to the Perplexed” of our generation, the Rebbe MH”M, has a wide-ranging knowledge of science and technology. This new volume presents a collection of letters, sichos and transcripts of private audiences with the Rebbe discussing scientific topics – to date, the largest anthology on the subject.

The material is skillfully divided into topics and headings. The introduction quotes sources from Rishonim and Acharonim about accepting the words of Chazal literally, even in those instances when there seem to be contradictions between Chazal and science.

The Rebbe’s teachings are divided into chapters with topics such as: the end of apologetics, laws of nature, research, education, science in Torah, medicine, technology, communications, air and space, and many more.

The first edition of the book was published in 5752. This new edition has an additional eight chapters which deal with scientific proofs for the Torah’s world view. The reconciliation of Torah and science is demonstrated in even the most basic topics, such as: the existence of a Creator, Creation and evolution, and Torah from Heaven.

Many passages clarify the meaning of Chazal, the Rambam, and commentaries. They discuss the Jewish perspective in the light of Chassidus on these varied topics within the realm of science and technology. Other passages treat these topics from a less conventional, though no less important, perspective, focusing on the unique contribution of Chassidus, the lesson in avodas Hashem we can derive from topics in science and technology.

The book also contains a collection of personal letters the Rebbe wrote to scientist Professor Velvel Green. Prof. Green worked for NASA and became a baal teshuva through the Rebbe and his Chassidim. The book concludes with six chapters written by Prof. Branover summarizing the Rebbe’s position on various Torah and scientific topics, such as the uncertainty principle and the theory of relativity.

Shamir Publications intend to present a translation of the book in English to accommodate the growing demand in the Unites States and around the world to learn the Rebbe’s viewpoint, particularly on these topics.
 

   

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