In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Simi Peters, an author and teacher, discusses the intersection of Jewish faith and postmodernism.

The Passover Seder may seem like a structured and orderly affair, but a closer look at the Haggadah reveals a disorganized structure that demands explanation.

The idea that the Jews in Egypt were redeemed due to their preservation of their names, language, and mode of dress is a misconception.

In "Take Your Son...", Aaron Koller discusses the story of the Binding of Isaac in Genesis 22.

Rabbi Yaakov Leiner, a Hasidic master, offers a contemporary reading of the midrash that states the Torah was given in the morning and the ordinances in the evening.

The Zohar emphasizes encountering the divine in everyday life through relationships with others, contrasting with mystical approaches that seek to transcend reality.

The text explores the concept of unity among the Israelites at Mount Sinai, particularly focusing on Rashis interpretation of them being united "as one person with one heart."

The article explores the evolution of Moses from a reluctant and hesitant figure to the leader of the Jewish People.

The text discusses the relationship between Yaakov and Lavan as depicted in Parashat Vayeitzei.

The text explores the question of whether religious tolerance is a Jewish concept, examining the tension between modern values of religious freedom and historical Jewish laws that condemn idolatry.

The Genesis Plays, a festival of five plays by the In[heir]itance Project at the 14th Street Y in Manhattan, reimagines Biblical characters and themes in a contemporary light.

Itzik Manger, a renowned Yiddish writer born in Romania, created joyful and delightful literature embodying the rich tradition of Yiddish culture.

The Midrash explores the significance of the four days of taking and watching over the paschal lamb before its sacrifice, linking it to the need for Israelites to engage in mitzvot.

The poem "Conjoined Twins" by Yehoshua November reflects on the author's father's experience as a resident in a hospital when his young mother gave birth to conjoined twins with one heart.

Rabbi Burton Visotzky, a Professor at the Jewish Theological Center in New York, explores the influence of Greco-Roman culture on Judaism in his book "Aphrodite and the Rabbi."

The Midrash uses Adam's sin as a cautionary tale to illustrate the severity of sin, comparing his punishment to that of Cain's for murder.

The "Four Sons for a New Generation" edition discusses modern interpretations of the four sons from the Midrash, aligning them with contemporary archetypes.

The discussion delves into the significance and interpretations of the Song of Songs in Jewish tradition.

The essay discusses the question of why God chose the Jewish people to receive the Torah, exploring various perspectives from different sources.

Israeli illustrator and cartoonist Shay Charka has created a comic book adaptation of three stories by Nobel laureate S.Y. Agnon, known for expressing ideas through stories rather than abstract concepts.