In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dr. Malka Simkovich discusses Second Temple Judaism and its relevance to understanding Jewish identity today.

The article discusses the rise of communal living and intentional communities within the Jewish community.

The author shares a personal story about visiting an elderly cousin who was a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a Satmar Hasid.

The notion of Torah u-Madda, the idea that Torah and secular studies can enrich each other, has been a central concept in Modern Orthodox Judaism.

The author recounts her childhood desire for a Christmas tree and her parents' insistence that as Jews, they do not have Christmas trees.

This article discusses the challenge of attrition within the Orthodox Jewish community in the United States.

This article discusses the importance of religion in Jewish continuity.

This article discusses how OU Kosher, the largest kosher certification agency in the world, had to adapt its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the continued availability of kosher food.

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.

The article explores the idea of Shabbat as a taste of the world to come, focusing on the first Shabbat observed by the Israelites.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many industries, including commercial real estate (CRE), to reassess and evolve their practices.

This article explores an obscure minhag (custom) related to wearing tefillin, specifically the practice of not eating or drinking until the impressions of the tefillin straps have disappeared from one's arm.

In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, David interviews Philo Judaeus, a former member of the Orthodox Jewish community and moderator of the Frum/OTD Dialogue Facebook group.

In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, David speaks with Philo Judaeus, a former Orthodox Jewish member and moderator of a Facebook group called Frum/OTD Dialogue.

In the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865, a religious controversy arose when President Andrew Johnson declared a day of mourning that coincided with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

The author reflects on William James' definition of religion as a personal experience in solitude, but argues that religion is inherently social and community-oriented.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Zoom Seders during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on the debates in Israeli and American Jewish communities.

The religious experience encompasses both devotion and passion, with American Orthodox Jewry demonstrating a significant rise in religious devotion, evident through various indicators like increased Torah study and religious observance.

Jewish weddings have evolved over time to include customs like the chuppah and breaking a glass, adapting to modern trends such as egalitarianism and same-sex marriage.

A Jewish individual recounts their journey from an Orthodox upbringing to eventually embracing Reform Judaism, particularly due to its inclusive stance towards LGBTQ individuals and emphasis on social justice issues.

Rabbis have historically faced challenges during the summer months as congregants often prioritize leisure activities over religious duties.

Every year, a significant portion of the Syrian Jewish community from Brooklyn, around 6,000 people, embarks on a 10-day pilgrimage to Aruba, transforming the island into a communal Borscht Belt.

The Supreme Court is considering a case involving a Seventh-day Adventist employee whose religious beliefs prevent him from working on Saturdays.

The text discusses Modern Orthodox Judaism in America, highlighting its diversification and complexity, especially in areas such as dating preferences, religious practices, and ideological debates within the movement.

The Brachos Bee, conceptualized by Rabbi Dovid Price in 1971 and organized by Torah Umesorah, was a competitive event for Orthodox Jewish day schools in New York, inspired by the American spelling bee.