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Five Years Since Passing, Rabbi Sacks Still Speaks to Our Fractured World
In today’s world, Rabbi Sacks’ message feels more urgent than ever: that God continues to believe in humanity.
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A Brief History of Rationality, from the Biblical Age to Now
In today’s world, we sometimes see the rational as the enemy of the religious, but history shows a far more complex picture.
A Brief History of Shabbos, From the Biblical Age to Now
The Sabbath was a concept even before it was given as an official commandment, and it has been a pillar of the Jewish People for all time.
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This Shavuot, Let’s Find God in This Changing World
Shavuot is the anniversary of God and the Jewish People, and we must ask ourselves how are we adapting as time goes by?
Our Top Three Takeaways On the Agunot Crisis
The agunah crisis is one involving immense pain and struggle, but the roads to change are out there and require effort from all of us.
18Forty in Review: Birthday Edition
One year ago we released 18Forty to the world, and we are looking forward to continuing the deep dive into Judaism’s most important topics.
The Learned and the Lived: An Agunah Timeline
Over time, the attitudes and actions surrounding agunot have been portrayed differently, yet they remain a constant matter for all of us.
What the Agunah Crisis Means to Me
The development of social media has become a popularized tool for agunot and others struggling with issues to share their unheard voices.
Imperfect Perfection: Intergenerational Divergence In Retrospect
Do we have the audacity to change how we measure the perfection of our families? Can we change our media-esque views to embrace the beauty of imperfection?
This Pesach, We Honor Our Disordered Love
Why does the night of order, of freedom and liberation, have so much disorder to it? Why is it so chaotic, disjointed?
Intergenerational Divergence: A Story of Unchanging Change
Change is a constant of life, and we have the choice to welcome it or run away from it. Learning about change in itself can help us embrace it healthily.
How Family Has Stretched and Changed Throughout the Ages
Intergenerational change is by no means a new phenomenon; what can the lessons of generations ago tell us about today?What Generational Differences Mean to Me
Family is everything. But what happens when differences in values arise among those who are closest to you?
Suffering, Purim, and the Grogger
The grogger is known as a Purim staple, toy, and arguably too-loud noisemaker. But what about this signature item makes it so special?
Contending With God? This Reader Is For You.
Arguing with God doesn’t have to mean you’re against God; you can also be upset and passionately connected at the same time.