In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, legal scholar Martha Minow discusses forgiveness, law, and the limitations of teshuva (repentance).

The opening chapter of Parshat Ki Teitzei discusses two situations that involve sensitive interrelationships.

The author discusses the radical halachic difference between rationalists and mystics regarding the mitzvah of shiluach ha-kein, which appears in this week's Torah reading.

In this fictional story, the protagonist, Keren, experiences three recurring dreams that eventually come true in a devastating way.

In this article, the author examines the dilemma of how to navigate the issue of aging and cognitive decline in the context of Jewish values and politics.

This article discusses the relationship between halacha (Jewish law), science, and the identification of kosher birds.

The Talmud is a complex and sprawling Jewish text, consisting of 63 volumes and filled with legalistic inquiries, fantastical tales, philosophical meditations, and personal interactions.

The Conservative movement's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has approved the use of electric cars on Shabbat by a close vote, with 10 members in favor and six against.

This article explores the controversy surrounding Rashi's statements about the natural world.

"The Shamama Case: Contesting Citizenship Across the Modern Mediterranean" by Jessica M. Marglin is a study of a 19th-century court case in Italy that explores the complexities of Jewish identity and citizenship.

In his book, "A Guide for the Jewish Undecided: A Philosopher Makes the Case for Orthodox Judaism," Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens presents a case for Orthodox Judaism using a variation of Pascal's Wager called Pascalberg's Wager.

A yeshiva in Brooklyn, Tents of Torah, has been found to be not providing the required secular curriculum by the New York City Department of Education.

The book "Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women" has become popular in Orthodox circles for its new synthesis of the concept of tzniut (modesty) with modern ethics.

The article discusses the experience of a young man who felt hurt and rejected by rabbis due to his sexual orientation.

Rav Jeff Fox's teshuva on queer women's sexuality is an important contribution to the world of Torah, as it challenges the default stance of condemnation and encourages the halachically-observant community to embrace queerness.

In this shiur, the question is posed whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be relied upon for psak (rulings in Jewish law) and if it could potentially replace rabbis.

In this episode, the focus is on Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liadi's significant contribution of writing a commentary on the Shulchan Aruch.

This article discusses the existence of an underground gay community among Orthodox Jews, the tensions between Orthodox Judaism and LGBTQ+ Jews, and the support groups that have emerged as a result.

Mindy Levine, a religious mother of three, will be participating in the Jerusalem Pride Parade for the first time and delivering a keynote address.

Ruth, a Moabite former princess, converted and joined the Jewish people, ultimately becoming the ancestor of King David.

The question of why the tractate Gittin (divorce law) comes before Kiddushin (marriage law) in the Talmud has been pondered by many.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel.

FrumGPT, an Orthodox chatbot based on rabbinic tradition and developed by Eli Hochberg, asserts that women should not serve as rabbis in line with Orthodox belief and places emphasis on their traditional roles as wives and mothers.

In this Shiur (Jewish lesson) on miscarriage in Halacha (Jewish law), various questions are addressed regarding the halachic status and practices related to miscarriage.