Allison Fishman Task, a life coach, discusses spirituality and its distinction from religion in her work.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Yosef Bronstein discusses the philosophy of Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, focusing on what Orthodox Jews, particularly those outside the Lubavitch community, can learn from Chabad.

In "Why Rain Comes from Above: Explorations in Religious Imagination" by Devora Steinmetz, the author intertwines Biblical and Rabbinic texts to nurture readers' imaginations and envision a more just world.

The text discusses the concept of messianic Zionism, highlighting its importance and positive impact.

Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz answers intriguing questions on various topics in a YouTube video.

In a world dominated by falsehood, Shabbos provides a glimpse of unadulterated truth, offering a respite from the pervasive deceit.

Shaul Magid, a prominent scholar of Hasidism and Jewish thought, shares his personal journey from a secular Long Island upbringing to embracing religious Zionism in Israel, eventually transitioning to a progressive Jewish intellectual in the United States.

Noah Feldman's "A Tour Guide for the Perplexed" delves into the historical emergence of Hebrew literature in the nineteenth century designed to guide modernizing European Jews facing intellectual challenges.

The text explores the concept of whether God has a sense of humor, drawing on the idea that everything in the physical world reflects a higher spiritual realm according to Torah principles.

Rav Yehuda Leib HaLevi Ashlag, also known as Baal HaSulam, was a key figure in popularizing Kabbalah and the Zohar in the 20th century.

"The Guide to the Perplexed" by Moses Maimonides has long been shrouded in mystery and controversy within Jewish circles.

Renowned Chabad speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the revolutionary impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Judaism in the 18Forty Podcast.

Rabbi Mari Chernow reflects on the power of words in Jewish tradition and the current truth crisis affecting society, as discussed in the book "These Truths We Hold: Judaism in an Age of Truthiness."

The essay discusses the fundamental question of "why be Jewish" in contemporary discourse, focusing on the shift towards emphasizing the act of "doing Jewish" rather than simply "being Jewish."

Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1786), often regarded as the "German Socrates," was a prominent Jewish thinker in the 18th and 19th centuries.

In a reflection on the movie Independence Day, Mark Charendoff draws parallels to the challenges faced by modern Jewish communities, highlighting the need to respond to global antisemitism and other threats.

The weekly Torah portion of Shelach Lecha discusses the spies' report on the land of Israel, emphasizing how our outlook shapes our perceptions of reality.

In the final episode of the series on Rambam's 13 principles of faith, this podcast delves into the unresolved mysteries surrounding Resurrection.

Louisiana recently passed a bill requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, sparking concerns about the separation of religion and state.

The Behaalotecha parashah delves into the challenges faced by the Israelites in the desert, highlighting their complaints and false nostalgia despite escaping slavery in Egypt.

Tzenius, often translated as modesty, holds a deeper meaning revolving around an inner focus on spirituality and self-worth.

Rabbi Mattisyahu Rosenblum's book "Rays of Wisdom: Torah insights that light up our understanding of the world" delves into the legacy of Rabbi Moshe Shapira, highlighting his profound Torah teachings and intellectual impact beyond the yeshivah world.

In "Giving: The Essential Teaching of the Kabbalah," Rabbi Yehuda Lev Ashlag's insights are presented by Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Gottlieb, focusing on Kabbalistic aspects of giving and human perfection according to Torah.

Sarah Hurwitz and Amy E. Schwartz engage in a candid discussion about the evolving Jewish identity post-October 7, exploring how some individuals are discreet about their Jewishness while others seek to reinforce their connection to the Jewish people.

The text discusses the concept of "menuchas hanefesh" or inner peace, likening it to a concierge service where all needs are tended to effortlessly.