In a deeply personal reflection, Barry Kluger addresses the pain and regret of leaving his daughter behind after a divorce and moving on with his life.

In this essay, the author recounts their experience of finding solace and meaning in Shabbat after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.

This text explores the narrator's reflections on his relationship with his son, his regrets and guilt over past actions, and his feelings of isolation and purposelessness.

"Rebecca Clarren's book 'The Cost of Free Land' explores her Jewish family's history in South Dakota as beneficiaries of land taken from the Lakota people, prompting her to grapple with feelings of guilt and a desire for atonement. While her family did not actively harm the Lakota, she recognizes their complicity in systemic injustices. Clarren intertwines the narratives of Jewish settlement in the West and the oppression of the Lakota, drawing parallels between American policies towards Native Americans and Hitler's ideology. The book highlights the need for understanding and acknowledging historical injustices, emphasizing the complex legacy of privilege and responsibility."

This episode of the 18Forty Podcast focuses on the topic of infidelity and its consequences.

The author reflects on their journey of exploring Jewish identity and spirituality.

In this article, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski explores the concept of guilt in psychology and Judaism.

The author explores the idea of blaming oneself for misfortune, specifically in the context of Jewish history and the book of Lamentations.

This text reflects on the author's experience with family dynamics, loss, and reconciliation following the death of their father, a hardworking and devoted man.

The text is a humorous and satirical plea to God from individuals lamenting about the challenges and frustrations of dealing with difficult mothers and the complexities of mother-child relationships.