Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's book "Nineteen Letters" provides a framework for understanding how Judaism can be relevant in the modern world.

The article discusses how the TV show "Shtisel" presents a surprisingly progressive view of abortion within the Orthodox Jewish community.

"Life in Learning" is a book that explores the world of Orthodox Jewish yeshivas and the significance of Torah study in Jewish life.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Robyn, a Reform rabbi who works with interfaith families, and her son Benji, who now identifies as Orthodox and learns in the Mir Yeshiva, discuss the challenges and rewards of religious diversity within their family.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Robyn and her son Benji discuss the rewards and challenges of religious diversity within their family.

The article discusses the experiences of women who observe the laws of family purity (taharat hamishpahah) and their use of the mikveh during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roberta Rosenthal Kwall's book, "Remix Judaism: Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World," explores the phenomenon of remixing Judaism, where individuals and families choose which Jewish rituals and traditions to observe and adapt them to their own sensibilities.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Daniel Grama and his daughter Aliza discuss their journey of navigating religious and personal differences.

The question of whether we are successfully raising a generation of children to be givers is being discussed among parents and educators in the Orthodox world.

The bronze statue of John F. Kennedy in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania has a Jewish-American story behind it.

Yakir Englander, a former ultra-orthodox individual, is working to connect his traditional upbringing with a more freeing and expansive vision of Judaism.

The author discusses the role of young children in the Orthodox synagogue in the post-COVID era.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Jeremy Wieder discusses what the Torah has to say about social justice.

Rabbi Jeremy Wieder joins the 18Forty Podcast to discuss the Torah's perspective on social justice.

The author discusses why they don't allow their children to watch Christmas episodes of their favorite shows.

The OU's Center for Communal Research (CCR) launched The Shidduch Crises research project to address questions about the shidduch crisis, such as its origins and the qualities of a good match.

Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Lamport, a 19th-century Belarusian rabbi and teacher, was also an honored commentator on Torah and Halacha in the tradition of the Gaon of Vilna.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 72.

The article discusses the concept of exile in Jewish thought and its relevance to Zionism.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling cancer.

The author describes his experiences growing up in a traditional Jewish family in Romania under Communist rule.

Dr. Ora Wiskind, a professor and author, shares her personal and academic journey with mysticism in this episode of the 18Forty Podcast.

"Monologues from the Makom" is a collection of essays and poems by observant Jewish women exploring intimate topics like female sexuality within the Orthodox community.

The author discusses a trend among Orthodox Jews towards supporting and excusing President Donald Trump, even in the face of his immoral behavior and shortcomings.

In this episode, the hosts explore the theme of reconciliation across political and religious divisions.