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Zev Eleff: 250 Years of American Judaism
We talk to historian Zev Eleff about what 250 years of Jewish life in America can teach us about religion, identity, and…
Fruma Schapiro: ‘The direct path of connection to Hashem is through the simple and through the small’
Fruma Schapiro discusses the role of prayer for women and how Jewish mysticism can influence our relationships.
12 Books You Should Read for a Self-Growth Summer
From classics to digital minimalism to friendship, the perfect summer reading list is making its way to your bookshelf.
A Nation of Isolation and Connection
Parshat Balak and the enduring tension between Jewish distinctiveness and universal responsibility.
The Double Meaning of a Miracle
What Parshat Chukat teaches us about miracles, human effort, and what it means to look heavenward
Thank You from an American Jewish Child
Recently a letter written by David Magerman entitled “Apology from American Jewish Parents,” was circulated widely online. It was a provocative letter…
How Habit Shapes Spiritual Perception
In Chukat-Balak, the greatest obstacle to hearing God is not rebellion, but habit.
Elana Moskowitz: In Appreciation of My American Jewish Childhood
We talk to Elana Moskowitz about how her American Jewish upbringing shaped her life and worldview.
YY Jacobson: ‘Jews were chosen to hold onto the frequency of redemptive consciousness’
Rabbi YY Jacobson joins us to discuss Torah, spirituality, and the function of humility in religious growth.
What We’re Reading This Summer
The reading list helping the 18Forty team find wonder, reflection, and a little escape this summer.
What Korach Teaches Us About the Future of Unity
Jewish unity does not require agreement. It requires learning how to listen.
5 Ways Korach Shows How Communities Avoid Hard Truths
The aftermath of Korach’s rebellion isn’t primarily about punishment, but about what happens we’re confronted with our own failures.