Alex Edelman: Taking Comedy Seriously: Purim
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David is joined by comedian Alex Edelman for a special Purim discussion exploring the place of humor and levity in a world that often demands our solemnity.
Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz: A Healthy Relationship with Halacha
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, the director of semicha at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS), about the development of halacha.
Dr. Tamara Morsel-Eisenberg: Discovering Your Halachic Story
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Dr. Tamara Morsel-Eisenberg – historian and Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows – about the history of halacha.
Dr. Moshe Koppel: Halacha as a Language
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Moshe Koppel, professor of computer science at Bar-Ilan University to discuss some of the ideas in his books Judaism Straight Up and Meta-Halakhah. We discuss how to conceptualize the halachic system and explore how Halacha’s development can be seen through the prism of language and what that means for our halachic commitment today.
Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik: The Rupture and Reconstruction of Halacha
In this episode of 18Forty Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Professor Haym Soloveitchik, University Professor of Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University.
Listener Questions and Behind the Scenes with the 18Forty Team
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we listen to voicemails sent in by listeners and talk to two of our editors, Denah Emerson and Yehuda Fogel.
Marika Feuerstein: The Mentsch of Malden Mills: A Granddaughter Reflects on the Life and Legacy of Aaron Feuerstein
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Marika Feuerstein about the life of her grandfather, Aaron Feuerstein.
Ari Bergmann: Giving Wealth a Rest: The Economics of Shemittah
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Ari Bergmann – PhD and financier – about the benefits of shemittah.
Eli Langer & Zevy Wolman: How We Keep Our Finances Kosher
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Eli Langer and Zevy Wolman – hosts of the Kosher Money podcast – about financial literacy as it relates to Orthodox Judaism.
Mark Trencher: Orthonomics: The Cost of Frum Life
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Mark Trencher – founder of Nishma Research – about finances in the Orthodox community.