Tag: Jewish Mysticism

In this episode of 18Forty, Rabbi Shais Taub discusses the concept of teshuva (repentance) and its different forms, including teshuva of innocence and teshuva of experience.
Rabbi Shais Taub, a Chabad scholar and author, discusses the mechanics of teshuva (repentance) in this episode.
In this episode, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, the founder of 18Forty, is interviewed by Rabbi Ari Koretzky about the purpose and challenges of 18Forty.
The article explores the concept of feeling seen in Jewish tradition, particularly in relation to the experiences of visiting the Temple in Jerusalem and the sacrifices offered there.
The book "Wild Things: The New Neo-Hasidism and Modern Orthodoxy" edited by Arthur Green and Ariel Evan Mayse explores the emergence of a new religious identity within Modern Orthodox Judaism.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts discuss two important books about Shabbos and their authors.
In the book "Kabbalah and the Founding of America: The Early Influence of Jewish Thought in the New World" by Brian Ogren, the author argues that Jewish mysticism, specifically Kabbalah, had a significant impact on early American Protestant theology.
The Ushpizin Edition refers to an ancient Sukkot tradition called Ushpizin, meaning Guests, where people invite various individuals, including those in need of a meal, to eat with them in their Sukkah.
The text discusses the correspondence between Theodor W. Adorno and Gershom Scholem, two prominent Jewish intellectuals of the 20th century.
The discovery of 29 new homilies on Psalms by Origen in a 12th-century manuscript in 2012 sheds light on the significance of the book of Psalms for early Christians.
Jacob El Hanani, an artist known for his abstract minimalist drawings, incorporates Hebrew letters and Jewish themes in his work.
"Billion Dollar Loser" by Reeves Wiedeman is a thorough account of the rise and fall of WeWork and its founder Adam Neumann.
The article discusses two commonly asked questions during the Passover Seder about the customs of dipping a finger into the wine and reciting a shortened version of the Hallel.
Cynthia Ozick's novel, "Antiquities," explores the themes of history, memory, and the value of objects, ideas, and experiences.
In this TORAH 101 podcast episode, the host explores the subject of Kabbalah, which is the hidden and mystical parts of the Torah.
Four important scholars of Jewish philosophy recently passed away within a short period of time.
Dr. Ora Wiskind, a professor and author, shares her personal and academic journey with mysticism in this episode of the 18Forty Podcast.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dr. Ora Wiskind, a professor and author, shares her personal and academic journey, and discusses her approach to mysticism.
The text discusses the tension between journalism and academia, using the example of Menashe Unger's criticism of Gershom Scholem's work on Jewish mysticism and Hasidism.
Harold Bloom, a renowned literary critic, had a profound impact on his students with his intense engagement with poetry and prose, urging them to be transported to the literary sublime.
Kalonymus Kalman Shapira and Hillel Zeitlin, two prominent figures in interwar Warsaw's Hasidic world, had significant impacts on the Hasidic community before their tragic deaths in the Holocaust.
The text recounts a personal interaction with Gershom Scholem, a prominent Jewish scholar of mysticism, at an event in Jerusalem.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's upcoming trip to Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank has sparked discussions about the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Contemporary Jewish poet Yehoshua November explores the connection between poetry, mysticism, and intimacy, delving into the symbolism of The Song of Songs as representing the relationship between God and the Jewish people.
Wallace Berman, a lesser-known yet influential figure in the Beat movement, was a radical collage artist who integrated Hebrew letters into his work without forming recognizable words, creating a mysterious and spiritually charged aura.