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A History of Jewish Belonging
In Parshat Vayikra, we are reminded that communal belonging lies at the heart of religious identity.
Vayikra and the Shape of Sacrifice
Your 18Forty Parsha Guide is a weekly newsletter exploring five major takeaways from the weekly parsha. Receive this newsletter every week in…
Shaanan Gelman & His Son: When a Child Becomes Addicted
We talk to Rabbi Shaanan Gelman and his son Ziggy about the persistence of a parent-child relationship when the latter faces addiction.
Daniel Rowe: ‘It’s very easy to either idolatrize God or just misuse mystical teachings’
Rabbi Daniel Rowe joins us to discuss the inner dimensions of the Torah and how one can connect with the divine will.
On a Torah Perspective of Art
On Parshat Vayakhel, the building of the Mishkan, and the unending conspiracy theory that Jews run Hollywood
Rising from the Ashes: Pekudei and the Rebuilding of Jewish Sacred Space
This piece first ran on our Substack, Reading Jewish History in the Parsha. We’re pleased to share it here on our website. …
Pekudei: The Completed Work
At the conclusion of the Book of Exodus, the Tabernacle reminds us that holiness requires both building and stopping.
5 Lessons on the Discipline of “Enough”
In a culture that equates devotion with “more,” Parshat Vayakhel introduces a radical spiritual discipline: enough.
Yakov Danishefsky: Transmitting the Jewish Story with Emotional Health
We talk to Yakov Danishefsky about the imperfect ways in which we transmit the Jewish story.
Shoshana Judelman: ‘Our greatest challenge is as individuals facing our own demons’
Shoshana Judelman joins us to discuss Jewish mysticism and the power of prayer.
10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Books
I Read This Over Shabbos is a weekly newsletter from Rivka Bennun Kay about Jewish book culture, book recommendations, and modern ideas.…
