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Why We Do Jewish Philosophy
This is the final essay of 18Forty’s “Faith in Reason” series with Rabbi Steven Gotlib. Read the first essay here. When I…
Between Modern Orthodoxy and Religious Zionism: At Home as an Immigrant
The first time I traveled back to America after my parents had made aliyah was an emotionally difficult experience. I tried to…
Shayna Goldberg: Inside Israel’s Religious Zionist Community
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Shayna Goldberg—a teacher, mashgicha ruchanit, yoetzet halacha, and author—about the unique features…
Malka Simkovich: When Did The Jewish Diaspora Begin?
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Malka Simkovich.
Yaakov Katz: ‘The Israeli military has fought in probably the most humane way possible’
If you asked Yaakov Katz, the world should be lining the streets to applaud the IDF’s military campaign in Gaza.
Moshe Taragin: Does Israel Need American Jews?
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rav Moshe Taragin, rosh mesivta at Yeshivat Har Etzion, about the interrelated…
Uri Zaki: “The War Has to End in Gaza’
Uri Zaki supported Israel’s war against Hamas from the getgo—but the killing of six hostages and Sinwar’s assassination were a turning point.…
Nechumi Yaffe: ‘I hate the idea that we are being killed and need to kill’
As a Haredi woman of the Israeli left, Nechumi Yaffe lives between a few different worlds—and she feels at home in Israel’s…
The Art and Awkwardness of Translating Rav Menachem Froman
I’m a hardcore advocate that anything can be translated. After all, I translate poetry, personal prayers, and even songs. Yet, I hesitated…
Lahav Harkov: ‘We are winning’
Israel’s multi-front war changes by the day—but Lahav Harkov thinks Israel is winning.
American Judaism is Falling Apart. We Have Ourselves to Blame
A recent Yom Kippur sermon from Rabbi Ammi Hirsch has caused quite a stir in both observant and Reform Jewish communities. In…
Netta Barak-Corren: ‘I hope that Gaza will see a day when it is no longer ruled by Hamas’
Israel is facing several existential crises—at least three, by Netta Barak-Corren’s account.