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Rabbi DovBer Pinson explores the concept of teshuva (repentance) by differentiating between "lower" and "higher" forms, urging Jews to focus on the root caus...

Rochi Ebner discusses the integration of Rav Kook's spirituality and teachings in contemporary Judaism, emphasizing personal and communal transformation in p...

Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld discusses the role of Jewish mysticism in navigating contemporary chaos by exploring the concepts of imperfection and yearning. He empha...

David Bashevkin explores the complexities of dating, sharing insights from his own journey toward balancing romantic, religious, and professional identities....

With the Jewish holiday of love, Tu B'Av, approaching, this episode re-explores Jewish dating practices across various communities, such as Chassidic, Yeshiv...

Hadas Hershkovitz shares her poignant journey of loss and resilience following the death of her husband Yossi, an educator and soldier killed in Gaza. Reflec...

Author Elissa Felder and her daughter Sonia Hoffman explore their involvement in the Jewish burial society, or chevra kadisha, framing it as a profound spiri...

Rabbi Shlomo Brody and Dr. Beth Popp explore the complexities of end-of-life considerations, focusing on the intersection of Jewish law and modern medical et...

Public intellectual Micah Goodman discusses the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the need for practical solutions over idealisti...

Ayala Fader examines how Haredi Jews, especially within Hasidic and Yeshivish communities, engage with religious doubt, stressing the role that the internet ...

Rabbis Itamar Rosenzweig and Yitzchak Blau engage in a lively debate over whether morality exists outside of Judaism, moderated by David Bashevkin. They delv...

David Bashevkin and Malka Simkovich delve into the implications of AI on Judaism's future, examining both challenges and opportunities. The discussion emphas...

David Bashevkin moderates a dialogue between Aryeh Englander, an ex-Orthodox Jew, and Daniel Hagler, a frum surgeon, exploring how individuals with differing...

Daniel Hagler and Aryeh Englander engage in a meaningful dialogue about the varied methodologies of belief and non-belief within Judaism, emphasizing the bal...

Moshe Krakowski delves into why some Jews leave their Orthodox communities, exploring how various factors influence their decisions. He emphasizes the import...

Moshe Krakowski discusses his analysis of factors leading Orthodox Jews to leave or stay within the faith, framed against a new study commissioned by the Ort...

Shulem Deen, a former member of the Ultra-Orthodox Skvera Hasidic community, discusses his transition from faith to no faith, and the complexities of being '...

David Bashevkin interviews Bayla Gopin, a student with dyslexia, her mother Chana, and Shulamit Roth, the founder of Yeshivat Shalshelet, about the challenge...

Talia Khan, an MIT graduate student and Israel activist, engages in a profound dialogue with her Afghan Muslim father about their ideological differences and...

Talia Khan, a Jewish MIT student and Israel activist, and her Afghan Muslim father discuss their close relationship despite differing ideological views. Thei...

Susan Cain discusses her complex relationship with her Orthodox Jewish mother and how it influenced her exploration of sorrow and longing in her book "Bitter...

Susan Cain explores her complex relationship with her Orthodox Jewish mother, raising poignant questions about intergenerational relationships and the notion...

The Dardik family's story explores themes of ideological and familial divergence as Aharon Akiva Dardik, growing up in a Zionist family, becomes an activist ...

The Dardik family shares their experiences dealing with ideological divergences after their son Aharon Akiva, a philosophy student and ceasefire activist, re...

The Dardik family's episode delves into the intricate dynamics of maintaining familial bonds amidst divergent views on Zionism and military service. The disc...

The Samter family, who made aliyah from the Five Towns, shared their experiences of transitioning from American Jewish life to Israeli culture, with two of t...

The Samter family discusses their aliyah from the Five Towns, New York to Israel, highlighting the challenges and growth of their children as they serve in t...

The episode explores the journey of the Samter family, who transitioned from an American lifestyle in the Five Towns to living in Israel with two sons now se...

Sylvia and Simon Jacobson, from different generations, discuss Chabad's enduring legacy and approach to intergenerational continuity. They explore how concep...

Rabbi Simon Jacobson and his mother, Sylvia, reflect on the evolution of the Chabad movement and Jewish life through the lens of different generations. They ...

Sylvia and Simon Jacobson engage in a profound discussion on the intergenerational continuity of Jewish life through the lens of the Chabad movement. They ex...

Political scientist Eitan Hersh discusses strategies for fostering constructive dialogue among students with diverse political and religious perspectives, pa...

David Bashevkin reflects on the significance of comedy, particularly through Saturday Night Live's legacy, drawing lessons for Jewish life and community. Usi...

Rabbi Ken Brodkin led the transition of Congregation B’nai Israel in Manalapan, New Jersey, to full Orthodox affiliation while maintaining a welcoming enviro...

Lizzy Savetsky discusses her journey to becoming a prominent Jewish influencer, emphasizing her pivot from fashion to advocacy for Israel. Her story highligh...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm delves into the role Jewish texts have played and continue to play in shaping broader cultural narratives and civilizational structures, p...

Frieda Vizel, a former Satmar Hasid, serves as a cultural translator by conducting tours of Hasidic Williamsburg, bridging the gap between the secluded commu...

Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein discusses the challenges and opportunities in reaching beyond Jewish communities, focusing on bridging the American yeshiva world w...

Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dissident and Israeli politician, discusses the intertwined challenges of antisemitism and assimilation facing the Jewish pe...

Haym Soloveitchik's landmark article 'Rupture and Reconstruction' analyzes the evolution of Jewish halacha from a community-based, mimetic tradition to a tex...

David Bashevkin explores listener feedback on the 18forty podcast, addressing concerns and thoughts about the evolution of the show and its thematic focuses....

Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik examines the transformation of halacha and its implications on our modern relationship with God, emphasizing a shift from mimetic...

Reuven and Shani Taragin discuss the distinct cultural and ideological identity of the Dati Leumi community, detailing its unique alignment with Religious Zi...

Einat Wilf, a former Knesset member, discusses the entrenched ideological conflict between Israel and Palestinianism, arguing that the right of return preven...

A panel of rabbis explores the "gap year" experience in Israel, considering its transformative impact on American Jewish youth and the challenges it presents...

Mickey and Ortal Flaumenhaft, Israeli natives living in Teaneck, discuss their personal experiences of cultural shifts and the unique challenges of maintaini...

Rabbi Yehuda and Dr. Ilana Turetsky share insights from their life in Israel, highlighting cultural and religious differences between Israeli and North Ameri...

Shayna Goldberg discusses the distinct aspects of Israel's Religious Zionist community, highlighting its cultural evolution and the differences compared to A...

Dr. Malka Simkovich explores the ancient Jewish experience of diaspora, starting from the Babylonian exile, and how it shaped Jewish identity through changin...

Rabbi Moshe Taragin discusses the evolving relationship between American and Israeli Jews, emphasizing a shared mission in the broader narrative of Jewish re...