Tag: Jewish Spirituality

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts debut a new look and discuss various topics.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, an anonymous email sender discusses their struggles with the Oral Torah and their continued faith despite uncertainty.
In this episode of 18Forty, Mark Moskowitz shares his story of finding meaning and himself in federal prison after being incarcerated for defrauding his investors.
In this episode of 18Forty, Mark Moskowitz, an author, speaker, and coach, shares his transformative experience of finding meaning and himself in federal prison after being incarcerated for defrauding his investors.
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.
Avi Nimmer, a former friend from the Nesiya summer program, has become Soul Warrior Avi, a spiritual leader and yoga instructor in Los Angeles.
In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker of Temple Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, shares his experience of being held hostage during a Shabbat service.
In this episode of "Unorthodox," the hosts reflect on the recent hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas, where a rabbi and three congregants were held captive.
In this episode of Unorthodox, guest host Kylie Unell joins Mark and Liel to discuss various Jewish news topics, including Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher's hygiene practices and Argentina's lack of tact.
In this episode, David Bashevkin discusses Howard Stern and his evolution over the years.
In this text, Alan Morinis discusses the concept of Mussar, an ancient Jewish practice focusing on developing 13 soul traits through weekly introspection and improvement.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview Colorado Governor Jared Polis, the state's first Jewish and openly gay governor.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, social worker and kabbalist Joey Rosenfeld explores the differences between mysticism and rationalism and the potential roles they can play in our lives.
Passover this year presents new challenges with socially distanced Seders, but Tablet's Seder guide in episode 222 offers support and guidance with steps of the Seder, special guests, Passover music, and recommendations for a modern Haggadah available online.
Rav Menachem Froman, a Religious Zionist teacher, rosh yeshivah, and peace activist, was known for his ecstatic prayer and unique approach to Torah study.
The discussion revolves around the academic study of Hasidism, focusing on a shift towards conservative interpretations known as neo-Haredim, challenging the more radical neo-Hasidic perspective.
In a recent episode, the Israeli election results were analyzed following the country's second national election in five months due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's previous coalition challenges.
Rabbi Menachem Chai Shalom Froman (1945-2013) was a unique figure known for his diverse roles as a poet, peace activist, mystic, community Rabbi, soldier, and husband.
The essay discusses the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on accessing the soul and bringing about redemption in the world.
Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, a prominent figure in the development of Neo-Hasidism, was known for his music, storytelling, and teachings that aimed to renew contemporary Jewish life through the lens of Hasidism.
Neo-Hasidism, rooted in the devotional and mystical renewal of Hasidism, seeks to inspire contemporary spiritual renaissance through infusing tradition with new vitality.
"Return and Renewal: Reflections on Teshuva and Spiritual Growth" is a collection of twelve teshuva derashot by Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, previously offered from 1985 to 2010.
Ruby Namdar's novel "The Ruined House" won the Sapir Prize in 2014, the first time awarded to a non-Israeli resident.
Rabbi Bezalel Naor explores the concept of a new Hasidism proposed by Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, often seen as a precursor to modern Neo-Hasidism.