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Dr. Rabbi Samuel Lebens serves as a post-doctoral research fellow in the Philosophy Department at the University of Haifa. He holds a Ph.D. in Metaphysics and Logic from the University of London and Orthodox rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, establishing his dual expertise in academic philosophy and traditional Jewish scholarship.
- Ph.D. in Metaphysics and Logic, University of London
- Rabbinic ordination, Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg
Lebens specializes in applying analytic philosophical methods to traditional Jewish theological questions, particularly examining how faith in foundational Jewish events like Sinai can coexist with modern biblical criticism. His work demonstrates how contemporary philosophy creates conceptual space for maintaining religious belief despite historical and critical challenges.
His publications reveal a consistent focus on bridging Orthodox Jewish tradition with rigorous philosophical analysis, with particular attention to epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of language as they relate to Jewish thought. The chronological progression of his work shows increasing sophistication in connecting analytic philosophy with classical Jewish sources.
As co-founder and chairperson of the Association for Philosophy of Judaism (www.theapj.com), Lebens has created an important platform for scholarly dialogue between Jewish tradition and philosophical inquiry. His contributions to Haaretz Jewish World extend his academic work to broader audiences, demonstrating his commitment to making complex philosophical ideas accessible to the Jewish community.
