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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...

Haviv Rettig Gur delves into the complexities of the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the role of Hamas in Gaza's struggles and the missed opportunities f...

Matisyahu explores his public and personal journey through Jewish identity and spirituality, reflecting on his experiences in multiple cultural and religious...

Reflecting on the deeply impactful events of October 7, this episode explores how the memories and experiences of that date have reshaped Jewish identity, fa...

Emmi Polansky shares her intensely personal journey of finding agency and optimism as a young single mother after her marriage abruptly ended, illustrating a...

Emmi Polansky shares her journey of finding agency and resilience as a single mother after an unexpected divorce, emphasizing her personal growth through fit...

Tuvia Tenenbom, a formerly Haredi and now secular Jew, discusses his re-engagement with the Haredi community in Mea Shearim and reflects on their cultural ch...

Tuvia Tenenbom, once a Haredi Jew and now secular, shares his newfound appreciation for the Haredi community of Mea Shearim, emphasizing their interconnected...

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the potential for unity and divinity within all Jews, regardless of religious practice or belief, particularly in light of the ch...

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the vision of a Judaism that transcends divisions and unites all Jews, exploring how to recognize the divinity in every member of...

Yussie Zakutinsky discusses the importance of embracing diverse Jewish identities as an expression of divinity and unity, especially in today's complex world...

Joshua Leifer and Shaindy Ort discuss their journey from progressive activism to embracing traditional Jewish life and the challenges they faced reconciling ...

Joshua Leifer and Shaindy Ort discuss their journey of reconciling progressive activism with traditional Jewish life, exploring the cultural and ideological ...

In this episode, historian Pawel Maciejko discusses the lasting impact of Sabbateanism and its potential influence on modern secular Jewish identity. By exam...

The 18Forty Podcast episode featured the Perez family discussing the life and loss of their son Daniel, who was killed defending Israel and the Jewish people...

Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, a prominent Haredi social thinker and activist, delves into various Israeli issues in an interview responding to 18 questions coverin...

Eli Rubin discusses the concept of the Rebbe as the Messiah in the context of Chabad Hasidism on the 18Forty Podcast. He delves into the essence of Hasidism,...

Yosef Bronstein explores the rich philosophical contributions of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, focusing on Chabad's approach to mysticism and its relevance to moder...

Chava Green explores the Lubavitcher Rebbe's unique vision of feminism through her dissertation on Chabad women, highlighting the influence of mystical teach...

Renowned Chabad speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson delves into the transformative impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, exploring the intersection of Chassidus and Kabbala...

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch discusses the challenges facing the Reform Movement, particularly the growing anti-Zionist sentiment among younger Jews. He emphasizes th...

Benny Morris, a renowned Israeli historian, shares his candid and thought-provoking perspectives on Israel's historical and political dynamics in a new 18 Qu...

Rabbi Adam J. Raskin and his Orthodox daughter, Mia, explore how a family navigates Jewish denominational differences. Through their stories, they discuss th...

Samuel G. Freedman discusses the dynamics of debate within the Jewish community, exploring whether such dissent can foster unity rather than division. Reflec...

Dr. Marc B. Shapiro explores the historical evolution and distinctions of various Jewish denominations, focusing on how moments in history have created secta...

Professor Jack Wertheimer joins the 18Forty Podcast to discuss the evolution of American Jewish practice over the last century, emphasizing the gap between i...

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch discusses the importance of Zionism and Jewish Peoplehood within Reform Judaism, emphasizing the need for unity among Jewish denomination...

Zev Eleff elucidates the historical roots and ideological developments of Jewish denominations in America, arguing that they should be understood as movement...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin discusses the painful reality of spending Passover with her son Hersh held hostage by Hamas, highlighting the challenges of maintaining...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh was kidnapped by Hamas, discusses the emotional challenge of celebrating Passover while hoping for his release. She ex...

A Haredi mother, Dina, shares her experiences raising two sons who serve in the IDF, against the backdrop of a community typically not engaged in military se...

Four Haredi soldiers share their experiences breaking from family expectations to join the IDF, facing familial and communal challenges. The episode emphasiz...

Rabbi Haskel and Rabbi Josh Lookstein discuss the complexities of maintaining personal identity and agency within the pressures of a prominent rabbinic famil...

Dr. Rachel Yehuda, a prominent figure in the study of intergenerational trauma and resilience, discusses how trauma is inherited across generations and how J...

Dr. Yael Muskat and Dr. Martin Galla discuss mental health challenges faced by young adults transitioning into adulthood, including those in the Jewish commu...

In an episode of the 18Forty Podcast, psychologist Regine Galanti focuses on mental health treatment in Jewish families today, noting the shift towards addre...

Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig discusses the relationship between mental health and Jewish law (halacha) on the 18Forty Podcast. He explores how individuals strugglin...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host David Bashevkin engages in a conversation with his friend Elie Schulman about the effectiveness and importance o...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Elie Schulman engages in a conversation with David Bashevkin about the value of therapy and self-acceptance in a cult...

Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, a licensed social worker, discusses the relationship between our mental health and connections with others, including God, in the 18...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David Bashevkin discusses his mental health journey. He explores the intersection of therapy, comedy, books, family h...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, listener feedback on the Israel at War topic is discussed. The conversation revolves around the transformation of the...

In a special episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jewish singer Lipa Schmeltzer shares his personal journey of mental health. Lipa discusses breaking through barr...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rav Reuven and Rabbanit Shani Taragin, educational directors of World Mizrachi, discuss the future of Israel's Dati L...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Harvard Divinity School visiting scholar Rabbi David Wolpe, MIT PhD student Talia Khan, and Harvard professor Steven ...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi David Wolpe, Talia Khan, and Steven Pinker discuss the challenges that Jewish students face in higher education...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jonathan Gribetz, a Princeton professor and scholar, discusses the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He explo...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jonathan Gribetz, a Princeton professor and scholar of Near Eastern and Judaic studies, discusses the history of the ...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses the future of liberal Zionism. He...