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72:11

Listener Questions

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/06/07

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we listen to voicemails sent in by you, our listeners, and reflect on the community we have built beyond our conversations.- What do Pick-Up Sticks have in common with the sorites paradox?- How has wealth seeped into our subconscious Jewish intergenerational trauma? - Does an accusation of abuse have the potential to ruin someone’s life even if they’re not convicted?Tune in to hear a conversation about leaky roofs, trench coats, and bobbing boats. Voicemails

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92:43

Shira Berkovits: Creating Safe Spaces [Abuse 3/3]

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/05/24

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Shira Berkovits, president and CEO of Sacred Spaces, about institutional abuse awareness and prevention.Shira is an attorney and psychologist, as well as the founder of Sacred Spaces, which partners with Jewish institutions to prevent and respond to sexual abuse and other abuses of power. Shira explains how Jewish institutions can better respond to and prevent abuse. - What preventative measures can a Jewish institution take against abuse?- Does

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59:45

Rahel Bayar: Developing Healthy Boundaries [Abuse 2/3]

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/05/17

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rahel Bayar, founder of The Bayar Group, about abuse awareness and education in faith-based communities. Due to the sensitive nature of this conversation, at times, this episode does contain mature language and listener discretion is advised.Rahel is a former assistant district attorney and now runs The Bayar Group, which provides abuse training and serves as a consultant to organizations and institutions. Rahel helps us understand some of the

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87:24

Aharon Schrieber: What Happens When You Call the...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/05/10

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to ADA Aharon Schrieber about what actually happens when you call the police to report a domestic violence or abuse crime. Due to the sensitive nature of this conversation, at times, this episode does contain mature language and listener discretion is advised.Aharon is an assistant district attorney in the Bronx County Domestic Violence Bureau where he prosecutes domestic violence cases. Aharon shares the ins and outs of what actually happens once a

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69:42

Adina and Eric Yoffie: A Different Path, Still Family...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/04/19

This series is sponsored by our friend, Danny Turkel. This episode is sponsored by Ari Bergmann in appreciation of Adina's work and scholarship.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rabbi Eric and Dr. Adina Yoffie about their journey as a family through ideological differences. Rabbi Yoffie is the President Emeritus of the Union for Reform Judaism and his daughter Adina is a Modern Orthodox editor and writer. As Adina journeyed to Modern Orthodoxy, she also had to navigate the

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70:57

Moshe and Asher Weinberger: Heart of the Fire:...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/04/12

This series is sponsored by our friend, Danny Turkel. This episode is sponsored by our friend, Evan Goldenberg.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rav Moshe Weinberger, Rebbe of Kehillas Aish Kodesh and his son Asher, CEO of Swimply.Rav Moshe Weinberger is a chassidish Rebbe who raised his son Asher in the more modern world of the Five Towns. Join us as they discuss differing trajectories and expectations, and how fathers can learn from their sons despite the small differences between

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91:44

Larry and Tzipora Rothwachs: Here Without You - A...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/04/05

This series is sponsored by our friend, Danny Turkel. This episode is sponsored by Camp Morasha in appreciation for Rabbi Rothwachs's tireless dedication to his family and ours.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rabbi Larry Rothwachs and his daughter Tzipora about the relationship of a father and daughter through distance while battling an eating disorder. Larry is the rabbi of a congregation in Teaneck, New Jersey, and sees himself as someone who is sort of in the business of

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66:43

Bruce Feiler: The Stories That Bind Us [Divergence 2/5]

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/03/29

This series is sponsored by our friend, Danny Turkel. In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to author Bruce Feiler about family narratives.Bruce has authored many books and articles, including longtime 18Forty favorite, The Stories that Bind Us, which argues that resilience in families is built by developing a strong family narrative. - Does The Stories that Bind Us deliberately have a Pesach theme? - What are the mistakes that people make in family dinner conversation? - Are there

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71:06

Intergenerational Divergence: Recap, Reflections, and...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/03/22

This series is sponsored by our friend, Danny Turkel.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to the families from our previous series on intergenerational divergence to follow up and see what they’re up to now. As we revisit the previous interviews, we continue the conversations where we left off, drawing from the experiences and wisdom of our guests. • What advice would our guests give their younger selves during the difficult period that they went through?• What have our guests been up to

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62:40

Alex Edelman: Taking Comedy Seriously: Purim

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/03/15

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. A Modern Orthodox Jew from Brookline, Massachusetts, who’s “tried cocaine,” but has “never tried bacon,” Alex stars in the one-man Off Broadway show Just For Us, which has to be one of the only top-tier comedy specials to mention Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.In this episode, we discuss: —How does a

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83:35

Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz: A Healthy Relationship with...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/03/01

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.Rabbi Lebowitz has written numerous articles and several books on the practical applications of Jewish law and is behind the popular “Ten Minute Halacha” lecture series.•What is the role of rabbinic “intuition” in halachic rulings?•To what degree does the common practice of the community shape halachic rulings?•How has

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84:27

Dr. Tamara Morsel-Eisenberg: Discovering Your...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/02/22

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.While we take the system of halacha as we know it today for granted, many factors contributed to its current state. We discuss some of these factors, as well as some pivotal moments in halacha’s history, like the publication of the Shulchan Aruch.- Has halacha always been as standardized and abstract a system as it is today?-

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99:57

Dr. Moshe Koppel: Halacha as a Language [Halacha 2/4]

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/02/15

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.How should halacha be legislated?What does it mean that halacha is like language?What can halacha as language teach us about the

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80:01

Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik: The Rupture and...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/02/08

In this episode of 18Forty Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Professor Haym Soloveitchik, University Professor of Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University.Professor Soloveitchik is a world-renowned scholar whose research has focused on the development of halacha—including martyrdom, pawn-broking and usery, as well as the laws of gentile wine. Much of his popular renown can be attributed to the publication of his article "Rupture and Reconstruction: The Transformation of Contemporary

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97:45

Listener Questions and Behind the Scenes with the...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/02/01

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.18Forty is a media company as well as a podcast. Between editing the podcast audio, writing the written material, and running the social media, there are many invaluable people who help run it behind the scenes.- What happens behind the scenes of 18Forty?- How is 18Forty’s media produced?Tune in to hear a conversation where we answer listener questions

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94:58

Marika Feuerstein: The Mentsch of Malden Mills: A...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/01/11

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Marika Feuerstein about the life of her grandfather, Aaron Feuerstein.Aaron Feuerstein was the head of a successful family business that suffered serious setbacks after a fire destroyed its factory. He became famous for his commitment to the wellbeing of his employees, paying them even while they couldn’t work, but rebuilding came with challenges that ultimately cost him the company. Marika Feuerstein tells the lesser known story of his later life,

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56:23

Ari Bergmann: Giving Wealth a Rest: The Economics of...

18Forty Podcast ·

2022/01/04

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Ari Bergmann - PhD and financier - about the benefits of shemittah.The current Hebrew year, 5782, is a shemittah year, a year when the land rests. This has extensive economic effects on Israel’s agricultural community, as farmers are not allowed to work on or profit from their land. Ari, as an expert in both Talmud and finances, weighs in on some important questions.- What are the laws and logistics of shemittah?- What is the Torah’s motivation for

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84:38

Eli Langer & Zevy Wolman: How We Keep Our Finances...

18Forty Podcast ·

2021/12/28

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.The cost of living in Orthodox communities is tremendous, and seems to only grow. Between tuition, simchas, and more, families in America’s top one or two percent by income struggle to get by.- How severe is the issue of cost of living in the Orthodox community?- What dynamics factor into this issue?- How should we aim to solve

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77:39

Mark Trencher: Orthonomics: The Cost of Frum Life...

18Forty Podcast ·

2021/12/20

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Mark Trencher - founder of Nishma Research - about finances in the Orthodox community.Mark Trencher founded Nishma Research to survey the Jewish community about various important questions relating to Jewish life. His surveys are of wide-ranging subject matter, including reasons that people go off the derech, political orientation, opinions about vaccines, and of course, finances.- How taxing is Orthodoxy on peoples’ finances?- What financial areas

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68:09

Zohar Atkins: Between Philosophy and Torah...

18Forty Podcast ·

2021/12/14

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Zohar Atkins, Rabbi and philosopher, about the role that philosophy - particularly rationalist philosophy - plays in Judaism.Zohar is a profound and poetic thinker who tries to lead an examined Jewish life. Despite being a philosopher, he is an advocate of doing, not just thinking. He takes the idea of there being 70 faces of the Torah to heart, endorsing philosophical pluralism in relation to Judaism.- How do philosophy and the Torah interact?-

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