Tel Aviv has dropped from the top spot to third place in the ranking of the most expensive cities in the world, with cost of living remaining high despite this change.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Yosef Bronstein discusses the thought of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, focusing on his views on the history of Jewish law and the evolution of Jewish thought.

Tablet is hosting a Hanukkah pop-up event at the West Side Comedy Club in NYC.

Cabbage, although not mentioned in the Bible, has been an important part of Jewish cuisine for centuries and is used in various dishes for Jewish holidays.

The book of Jubilees, written during the Second Temple period, is a creative retelling of Genesis and parts of Exodus that presents alternate storylines and connections between characters.

This article explores the role of humor and laughter in the face of tragedy, focusing specifically on the example of Rabbi Akiva's laughter during the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

In this video, Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the difference between Torah and Judaism.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Lawrence Schiffman discusses the evolution of Judaism from early times to modern observance.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, an anonymous email sender discusses their struggles with the Oral Torah and their continued faith despite uncertainty.

The podcast episode titled "Putting the 'bet' in Aleph-Bet" explores the topic of sports gambling from a Jewish perspective, particularly focusing on what the Talmud says about the ethics of participating in sports betting.

In this article, Dr. Roy Shasha explores the life and work of Rabbi Shemtob Gaguine, a prominent figure in the Sephardic Jewish community.

The article explores the enigmatic figure of Monsieur Chouchani, a mysterious teacher who had a profound impact on significant Jewish intellectuals such as Elie Wiesel, Emmanuel Levinas, and Shalom Rosenberg.

In John Steinbeck's novel "East of Eden," the Hebrew word "timshel" is presented as an important concept, meaning "thou mayest" and representing free will and the possibility of redemption.

This text discusses the Jewish tradition of argument and controversy, highlighting its importance in seeking truth and fostering a robust and inclusive culture.

Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the Halakhot (Jewish religious laws) of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

The sounding of the shofar in Jewish tradition is a perplexing practice with no given meaning in the Torah.

Rabbi Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky, known as Reb Chaim, was a highly esteemed Torah scholar known for his vast knowledge and wisdom.

This text explores the author's father's relationship with Jewish law and observance.

In this text, Senior Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the concept of teshuva, or repentance, and how to get back on track.

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

This article examines the question of why women are obligated to observe certain time-bound positive commandments (TBPCs) in Jewish law while being exempt from others.

Rabbi Matt Trusch, who has spent a significant portion of his life in China, has been posting videos on Douyin (China's TikTok) in an effort to connect with the Chinese audience and share Jewish culture and wisdom.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Emanuel Feldman discusses the unique styles of Jewish writing.

In this conversation between Rabbis Joseph Dweck and Jeffrey Saks, they discuss the extremes within Judaism.

In this discussion, Rabbi Joseph Dweck and Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens explore the topic of evil and suffering in Judaism.