Tag: Religious Community

The article defends the congregational rabbinate amidst a perceived crisis in synagogue engagement in the U.S.
Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old U.S. airman, self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, with differing interpretations of his action.
This personal narrative explores the author's journey as an African American Jew navigating identity and acceptance within the Jewish community.
This article discusses the increasing number of people converting to Judaism in Oklahoma, particularly in the Jewish community of Temple Bnai Israel in Oklahoma City.
The article shares a story about the collaboration between women from a deeply religious community and a secular kibbutz in Israel during the war.
Mindy Levine, a religious mother of three, will be participating in the Jerusalem Pride Parade for the first time and delivering a keynote address.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health and addiction crisis among men in the United States.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dovid Bashevkin explores the complexities of dating and how it relates to religious and romantic commitment.
The article emphasizes the importance of seeing and addressing the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are often invisible within the Jewish community.
The first letter discusses the impact of an article on a Chesed program, Bobbies Place, which has led to its expansion into new communities.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the host David Bashevkin discusses the topic of leaving religious life, known as going off the derech (OTD).
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David speaks with Leah Forster, an ex-Hasidic comedian, about how her personal journey has influenced her comedy.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David interviews Leah Forster, an ex-Hasidic comedian, about her journey and its impact on her comedy.
The response challenges Rabbi Avi Shafran's article claiming that Orthodox women are safer due to gender halachot, highlighting the prevalence of sexual abuse and harassment in Orthodox communities.