Dr. Zipora Schorr, director of education at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School in Baltimore, discusses a new approach to teaching tzeniut (modesty) to a diverse student body, aiming for relevance and practicality while maintaining fidelity to Jewish law and values.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast sponsored by Joel and Lynn Mael, Rabbi Adam J. Raskin, a Conservative rabbi, and his Orthodox daughter Mia Raskin discuss how their family navigates denominational differences, shedding light on the real-world implications of Jewish denominations in daily life.

Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin suggests that Modern Orthodoxy (MO) in America may need to embrace Kabbalah and Chassidus to survive; contrasting MO's less stringent observance with the Charedi community's dedication to Halacha and Jewish studies, the author argues that the future of Judaism lies with the right-wing Centrists or Charedim due to their commitment and growing numbers.

Toby Lloyd, an atheist, wrote his novel "Fervor" about the Rosenthal family, a religious Jewish family, drawing from his own experiences and interactions with Jewish communities.

The writer grapples with the struggle of balancing values as she navigates interactions with her off-the-derech sister in her home.

The article discusses how to elevate the experience of eating during Pesach by focusing on pleasure, pacing, and pausing.

In the "Intergenerational Divergence" series episode of the 18Forty Podcast, a Haredi mother named Dina discusses her experience of having two children serving in the IDF, one of whom was critically wounded in a recent war.

In 1984, a legal case involving the Sabbath rights of employees in Connecticut brought attention to the religious implications of labor laws.

The article discusses ways to engage kids during the reading of the Megillah of Esther, which can feel lengthy and challenging for young audiences.

The article discusses the evolving acceptance of wearing yarmulkes in professional settings, particularly in the author's experience working at law and accounting firms in New York City.

In this Shiur, the hosts explore various fears that people commonly experience and discuss strategies for overcoming them.

The author reflects on their experiences attending funerals with their father in the 1970s in the Bronx, where they observed a sense of Jewish identity and cultural nostalgia among mourners.

The Rothschild family, known for their wealth and power, has been the target of conspiracy theories for centuries.

The author expresses disappointment with the lack of unity and Achdus among the Jewish people, despite the temporary unity that often arises in times of tragedy.

The author reflects on her Jewish identity and the influences that shaped it.

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The author discusses the divisions and tensions within the Jewish community, both in Israel and America.

A Jew who is not observant wonders if it is acceptable to take off classes for Yom Kippur, despite not being religiously committed.

In his book, "A Guide for the Jewish Undecided: A Philosopher Makes the Case for Orthodox Judaism," Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens presents a case for Orthodox Judaism using a variation of Pascal's Wager called Pascalberg's Wager.

The letter writer, a Reform Jewish teenager, is grappling with the question of whether they can be both religious and engage in behaviors they describe as "slutty."

In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience of mourning her father, who was a prominent rabbi.

On Israel's Memorial Day, tensions within Israeli society are heightened due to the ongoing crisis over the planned judicial overhaul.

This article reflects on the author's identity as a secular Jew and their conflicted attitude towards their Jewish identity.

This article tells the story of a father and son who both own scooters in Jerusalem.

This roundtable discussion includes a diverse group of Orthodox women, with differing views on topics such as women as clergy, social media, and modesty.