Rabbi Hillel Goldberg reflects on a decision he made thirty years ago to decline an opportunity to work with Rabbi Jonathan Sacks in London.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the host, David Bashevkin, reflects on the topic of Talmud.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Allison Coudert from UC Davis discusses the historical relationship between science and religion, with a special focus on the influence of Kabbalah.

In episode 247 of Unorthodox, actor and comedian Michael Ian Black discusses his latest book, "A Better Man," which explores masculinity and offers an alternative to toxic masculinity.

Rabbi Adin Even Israel-Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Babylonian Talmud, passed away, leaving a legacy that reshaped Talmudic scholarship.

In this Rosh Hashanah episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain emphasize the importance of yearning for peace and having the courage to imagine the Israel that we want to see in the world.

Professor Yaakov Blidstein, a highly respected scholar, recently passed away.

In "Philosophy and Exegesis: Which Leads? A Review of Aaron Kollers Unbinding Isaac," Zvi Grumet discusses Aaron Koller's book, "Unbinding Isaac: The Significance of the Akedah for Modern Jewish Thought."

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Daniel Feldman explores the role of comedy in Jewish thought and practice.

Rabbi Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch was an influential and renowned scholar in the Orthodox Jewish world, yet remains relatively unknown outside of Israel.

This article discusses how Jewish thinkers reconcile the tension between determinism and human purpose.

The text explores the complexity of making sense of the Talmud and suggests that perhaps the challenge itself holds value.

"Sin-a-gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought" by David Bashevkin delves into the taboo subject of sin in Judaism, emphasizing the importance of discussing and understanding sin and failure as integral parts of religious life.

The anthology "Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land: The Hebrew Bible in the United States: A Sourcebook" explores the significant influence of the Hebrew Bible on American history, challenging the notion of it being an ancient and irrelevant text.

"Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land: The Hebrew Bible in the United States: A Sourcebook" delves into the deep American biblical tradition, emphasizing the Hebrew Bible's significant impact on American political thought.

The article discusses the phenomenon of Modern Orthodox teenagers leaving halakhic observance, attributing it not to mere rebellion but to a rationalist perspective that challenges the truth claims of Jewish law.

Rebbetzin Leah Kohn developed the Kivun curriculum to address the lack of deep discussion around Jewish philosophical topics in high schools.

The text discusses various articles and responses published in the Spring 2019 edition of "Letters."

"Rak Shnenu" by Elhanan Nir delves into the complexities of a Religious Zionist Israeli family, focusing on the Lehavi family in the Beerot settlement.

Dr. Ephraim Chamiel discusses Modern Orthodoxy, focusing on Jewish philosophers who aimed to blend modernity and tradition.

Lawrence Kaplan reflects on the enduring relevance of Moses Mendelssohn's work, "Jerusalem," by exploring Mendelssohn's discussion on the ceremonial law and its role in preserving fundamental religious truths in Jewish communities.

The essay delves into the issue of racism within Judaism, exploring how religious particularism can contribute to prejudicial attitudes and xenophobia.

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a young rabbi, displayed remarkable vision and innovation in his educational manifesto outlined in a short article in a Boston newspaper shortly after his arrival in the United States in the 1930s.

Pinchas Peli, a renowned writer and professor of Jewish thought, played a significant role in popularizing the ideas of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

Tzvi Sinensky responds to Rabbi Herzl Hefter's discussion on the Akeidah, highlighting two main interpretations - The Problem of Choice and The Problem of Hearing.