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Rachel Yehuda: Intergenerational Trauma and Healing [Divergence 1/5]

THIS SERIES IS SPONSORED BY OUR FRIENDS SARALA AND DANNY TURKEL. This episode is sponsored by Twillory https://twillory.com/. New customers can use the coupon code 18Forty to get $18 off of all orders of $139 or more.  In this episode of the , we pivot to Intergenerational Divergence https://18forty.org/divergence/ by talking to Rachel Yehuda, a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience, about intergenerational trauma and intergenerational resilience.  In many ways, Oct. 7 reactivated a sense of Jewish trauma that many of us had never experienced in our lifetimes. And yet, it was a feeling that we somehow felt we were returning to as Jews. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how, together, we find the courage to continue. Interview begins at 11:01. Dr. Rachel Yehuda is a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience, the vice chair for veterans affairs in the psychiatry department, and the director of the traumatic stress studies division at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Yehuda also established and directs the Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research. Dr. Yehuda’s research on second-generation Holocaust survivors, showing the epigenetic effects of trauma across generations, has made her a seminal figure in the field of intergenerational trauma and resilience. References: “The Rabbi vs. the Jewish People https://readingjewishhistoryintheparsha.substack.com/p/the-rabbi-vs-the-jewish-people” by David Bashevkin “Yonatan Adler: What Archeologists Find https://18forty.org/podcast/yonatan-adler-what-archeologists-find/” “Hazon Ish on Textual Criticism and Halakhah https://traditiononline.org/hazon-ish-on-textual-criticism-and-halakhah/” by Zvi A. Yehuda “Hazon Ish on the Future of the State of Israel https://traditiononline.org/hazon-ish-on-the-future-of-the-state-of-israel/” by Zvi A. Yehuda https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 by Bessel van der Kolk https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302 by Judith Herman  “Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/#:~:text=My%20own%20view%20is%20that,Yehuda%20%26%20Flory%2C%202007).” by Rachel Yehuda and more “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/12/12/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-anne-frank” by Nathan Englander

57m
Mar 26
Yael Muskat and Martin Galla: Entering Adulthood: Inside a College Counseling Center

OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERIES IS SPONSORED BY TERRI AND ANDREW HERENSTEIN. In this episode of the , we wrap up our mental health series by talking to Dr. Yael Muskat, director of Yeshiva University’s Counseling Center, and her longtime colleague Dr. Martin Galla about the mental health challenges at the forefront of early adulthood. Young people in the Jewish community are not immune from today’s mental health crisis. They have their own, equally pressing versions of those same problems. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about how we can get to a place where sound mental health enables spiritual growth.  Interview with Dr. Muskat begins at 7:13. Interview with Dr. Galla begins at 55:46. Dr. Yael Muskat, Psy.D., is the Director of the Counseling Center at Yeshiva University and has over 20 years of clinical experience. After graduating from Yeshiva University, she received a Master’s in Special Education from Columbia University and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, C.W. Post. Dr. Muskat continued her clinical training by completing a Post Doctorate Leadership Fellowship at Westchester Institute for Human Development.  Dr. Martin Galla is a former associate director at the Yeshiva University Counseling Center, where he worked for 13 years.  References: by Sue Johnson by Bessel van der Kolk by Jon Hershfield and Tom Corboy by Alan Lightman Berakhot 12b https://www.sefaria.org/Berakhot.12b?lang=bi

1h 58m
Mar 19
Regine Galanti: Childhood: Addressing Children’s Mental Health [Mental Health 5/6]

OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERIES IS SPONSORED BY TERRI AND ANDREW HERENSTEIN. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY TWILLORY https://twillory.com/. NEW CUSTOMERS CAN USE THE COUPON CODE 18FORTY TO GET $18 OFF OF ALL ORDERS OF $139 OR MORE.  In this episode of the , we talk to Regine Galanti—a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, and behavior problems in children, teens, and adults—about mental health treatment among today's Jewish families. It’s a relatively recent phenomenon in Jewish history that our material needs are largely taken care of. While this is a tremendous blessing, it’s redirected our attention to the psychological needs toward the top of Maslow's hierarchy. This is a kind of suffering that many of us are still learning how to handle, and that we anguish over figuring out how to address in our children. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about how we might go from doom-scrolling about mental health to taking meaningful action. Interview begins at 19:48. Dr. Regine Galanti, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, and behavior problems in children, teens, and adults. She is an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Dr Galanti is the founder of Long Island Behavioral Psychology, a therapy practice in Nassau County, Long Island, and is an Educational Consultant in the Psychiatry Department of Mount Sinai Hospital. She is the author of , as well as .  References: “Why the Kids Aren't Alright https://www.thefp.com/p/why-the-kids-arent-alright-4cf” with Bari Weiss “How Anxiety Became Content https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/12/therapy-language-anxiety-mental-health/676325/” by Derek Thompson by Eli R. Lebowitz by Ross W Greene by Russ Harris by Dan Harris

1h 20m
Mar 12
Yoni Rosensweig: How Does Mental Health Affect Halacha? [Mental Health 4/6]

OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERIES IS SPONSORED BY TERRI AND ANDREW HERENSTEIN. This episode is sponsored by Twillory https://twillory.com/. New customers can use the coupon code 18Forty to get $18 off of all orders of $139 or more. In this episode of the , we talk to Yoni Rosensweig, rabbi of the Netzah Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, about the intersection between mental health and halacha. It is tempting to sometimes see halacha and mental health as being at odds. But what if, with the right guidance, we could instead understand halacha to be a system that sees the fullness of our unideal circumstances and draws us closer to God in spite of it all? In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about how halacha has more to offer us than we might expect. Interview begins at 12:25. Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig is rabbi of the Netzah Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Previously, he served as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Shevut Yisrael in Efrat. Rabbi Rosensweig is the author of several books including the recent on Jewish law and mental health. REFERENCES: by Yoni Rosensweig https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 by Bessel van der Kolk @tzvei_dinim https://twitter.com/tzvei_dinim?lang=en

1h 4m
Mar 05
Elie Schulman: Does Therapy Work? A Patient’s Journey

OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERIES IS SPONSORED BY TERRI AND ANDREW HERENSTEIN. This episode is sponsored by someone supporting 18Forty’s work. In this episode of the , we listen in on a conversation between David Bashevkin and his dear and longtime friend Elie Schulman about the value of therapy. In a culture in which we can feel we’re constantly being sized up and evaluated by others, accepting our own vulnerability can be one of the hardest things to do. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how seeking help can be a sign and source of strength. Interview begins at 11:29. References: Pirkei Avot 1:6 https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_Avot.1.6?ven=Mishnah_Yomit_by_Dr._Joshua_Kulp&lang=bi&with=Translations&lang2=en by Pema Chodron by Alice Millerw by Sam Harris David Bashevkin on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbKytJPmsrs “Failure Goes to Yeshivah: What I’ve Learned From the Failure Narratives of My Students https://jewishaction.com/religion/faith/failure-goes-to-yeshivah-what-ive-learned-from-the-failure-narratives-of-my-students/” by David Bashevkin “On Campus, Failure Is on the Syllabus https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/fashion/fear-of-failure.html” by Jessica Bennett

1h 15m
Feb 27
Yakov Danishefsky: Religion and Mental Health: God and Us [Mental Health 2/6]

OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERIES IS SPONSORED BY TERRI AND ANDREW HERENSTEIN. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY ALEPH BETA IN LIGHT OF THEIR NEWLY RELEASED SEASON OF THE PODCAST. THIS PODCAST IS A CHANCE TO LEARN ALONGSIDE ALEPH BETA FOUNDER RABBI DAVID FOHRMAN, AS HE EMBARKS ON HIS MOST FAR-REACHING AND IN-DEPTH EXPLORATIONS OF THE TORAH TEXT. ALEPH BETA TAKES THE EXCITEMENT OF TORAH LEARNING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL! BECOME A MEMBER TODAY https://alephbeta.org/subscribeAND START LISTENING— USE CODE “18FORTY” TO GET ONE MONTH FREE! YOU WILL NEVER SEE THE TORAH TEXT THE SAME WAY AGAIN. In this episode of the , we talk to Yakov Danishefsky—a rabbi, author and licensed social worker—about our relationships and our mental health. We know from Tanakh that “[i]t is not good for man to be alone.” But, when it comes to understanding our relationships, this is just the beginning, as those of us surrounded by others can still be unhappy. Psychologists can explain this phenomenon in part with the study of what they call “attachment theory.” In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how our lives are in many ways defined by the relationships around us. Interview begins at 14:36. Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. Yakov has semicha and a Master’s in Jewish Philosophy from Yeshiva University and is a popular speaker, teacher, and author on the intersection of spirituality, philosophy, and psychology. He is the author of a new book, . REFERENCES: Pirkei Avot 5 https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_Avot.5?lang=bi Genesis 2:18 https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.2.18?ven=Tanakh:_The_Holy_Scriptures,_published_by_JPS&lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en by Rabbi Yaakov Danishefsky, LCSW What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Do-Who-Are/dp/0062871331 by Ben Horowitz The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving-Kindness https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-No-Escape-Path-Loving-Kindness/dp/1570628726 by Pema Chodron The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self https://www.amazon.com/Drama-Gifted-Child-Search-Revised/dp/0465016901/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= by Alice Miller

1h 24m
Feb 20
David Bashevkin: My Mental Health Journey [Mental Health 1/6]

OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERIES IS SPONSORED BY THE GOODMAN FAMILY. In this episode of the , David Bashevkin opens up about his mental health journey. Through the lenses of therapy, comedy, books, family history, and positive influences, David shares the experiences that have shaped the way he handles mental health challenges today. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a discussion about how one might “become friends with themself” despite life’s difficulties. Message from Dr. Sara Baris begins at 24:26. Conversation with Grandma Millie begins at 1:18:30. Conversation with Jay Richmond begins at 1:24:08. David Bashevkin, is the director of education for NCSY, the youth movement of the Orthodox Union, and an instructor at Yeshiva University, where he teaches courses on public policy, religious crisis, and rabbinic thought. He completed rabbinic ordination at Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, as well as a master’s degree at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies focusing on the thought of Rabbi Zadok of Lublin under the guidance of Dr. Yaakov Elman. He received a doctorate in Public Policy and Management at The New School’s Milano School of International Affairs, focusing on crisis management. He has published two books, , as well as a Hebrew work (trans. In Anger, Remember Mercy). References: (2022) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21819228/ (2002) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21819228/ John Mulaney And Stephen Colbert Explore Each Other's Deepest Anxieties https://youtu.be/zGf6CGBbWFU?si=2-H1nFgBvK32zXxg Introduction to by Irvin D. Yalom by Pema Chödrön by Pema Chödrön

1h 46m
Feb 13
Listener Feedback: Israel at War

In this episode of the we listen and respond to feedback from the 18Forty community on the conversations of our Israel at War https://18forty.org/israelwar/ topic. Jews live in two different worlds—one before Oct. 7, and one after. The last few months have transformed the Jewish People across denominations, communities, and countries. Prompted by your feedback, we reflect upon those changes. Together, we reflect on those changes. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how we might continue forward in pursuit of being a unified Jewish People. Feedback messages begin: 9:28 References: Exodus 3:5 https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.3.5?ven=Tanakh:_The_Holy_Scriptures,_published_by_JPS&lang=bi&with=Translations&lang2=en “Surfin' Slivovitz https://open.spotify.com/track/56Ku7MX28AHZKiy1g8uiJz?si=f206a986328048cc” by Andy Statman “Shomer Yisrael https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6kPDMWv9KA” by Omek Hadavar “Yossi Klein Halevi: What’s Next: The Future of Liberal Zionism https://18forty.org/podcast/yossi-klein-halevi-whats-next-the-future-of-liberal-zionism/” “Jonathan Gribetz: What’s Next: Teaching the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict https://18forty.org/podcast/jonathan-gribetz-teaching-the-palestinian-israeli-conflict/”

1h 30m
Feb 06
Lipa Schmeltzer: How to Heal: A Personal Journey of Mental Health

In this special episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we introduce the topic of mental health with a conversation featuring world-famous Jewish singer Lipa Schmeltzer. While many people know Lipa’s songs, far fewer know his journey of mental health—a story he never expected to unfold. With raw vulnerability and beautiful passion, Lipa opens up about every step that led him to today. His lessons are immeasurably important. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about the radical honesty it takes to make progress on a mental-health journey. Interview begins at 20:26. Lipa, once described as “the Lady Gaga of Hasidic music,” has 18 solo albums to date. He is a father, singer, writer, and visual artist. References: “My heartfelt message of personal growth & challenges before Matan Torah 5783 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnriMnYo_dQ” with Lipa Schmeltzer by Nathan Kamenetsky by Walter Isaacson by Michael A. Singer by Eckhart Tolle https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 by Bessel van der Kolk

1h 10m
Jan 23
Reuven and Shani Taragin: What’s Next: The Future of Religious Zionism

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rav Reuven and Rabbanit Shani Taragin, educational directors of World Mizrachi, about what comes next for Israel’s (Religious Zionist) community. Additionally, we speak with Gideon Davis, a Religious Zionist soldier serving in Gaza. Mistakenly, we tend to think of the community as Israel’s analog to Modern Orthodoxy. That makes us miss, however, that Religious Zionism is a rich worldview unto itself, and is something we all can learn from. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how a religious mindset can expand beyond personal piety to include a deep commitment to the Jewish People and the world. Interview with Gideon Davis begins at 6:09. Interview with Reuven and Shani Taragin begins at 36:42. Rav Reuven Taragin is a former Wexner Fellow and Musmach of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate. Rav Taragin is the Dean of Overseas Students at Yeshivat Hakotel where he is responsible for the program’s quality and message and the welfare of each of its . Rav Taragin is also the Rosh Beit Midrash at Camp Moshava (I.O.), and Rav of Kehillat Eretz Chemdah in Katamon. Rabbanit Shani Taragin is a noted author and teacher at Midreshet Lindenbaum, Midreshet Torah V’Avodah, MaTaN, Migdal Oz, Sha’alvim for Women, Lander College, and the Women’s’ Beit Midrash in Efrat and Ramat Shilo. The Taragins are the Educational Directors of World Mizrachi and the RZA (Religious Zionists of America), and they also serve as for the Beit Medrash Program in Camp Moshava IO during the summer. They have six children and live in Alon Shvut, Gush Etzion. References: by Haim Sabato Tanakh https://www.sefaria.org/texts/Tanakh by Joseph B. Soleveitchik “How Will Redemption Begin? https://outorah.org/p/184334/” by David Bashevkin https://www.sefaria.org/Meshekh_Chokhmah%2C_Vaera.7?lang=bi&with=About&lang2=en by Meir Simha HaKohen Dvinsk

2h 1m
Jan 16
What’s Next: Higher Education for Jews: Higher Education for Jews: David Wolpe, Talia Khan, and Steven Pinker

In this episode of the , we talk to Harvard Divinity School visiting scholar Rabbi David Wolpe, MIT PhD student Talia Khan, and Harvard professor Steven Pinker about the new reality for Jews in higher education. Since Simchas Torah, the hostile discourse regarding Israel has become something that no Jewish student can ignore. Jewish families have been asking: Is it even worth it to send our sons and daughters to these colleges? In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how we might work toward a reimagined and refocused high education. Interview with David Wolpe begins at 4:27. Interview with Talia Khan begins at 29:30. Interview with Steven Pinker begins at 1:05:12. Named The Most Influential Rabbi in America by  and one of the 50 Most Influential Jews in the World by , David Wolpe is a visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School and the Max Webb Rabbi Emeritus of Sinai Temple, a Conservative shul in Los Angeles. Rabbi Wolpe previously taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York, the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, Hunter College, and UCLA. He is the author of eight books, including the national bestseller . His new book is titled . Talia Khan is an MIT graduate student in mechanical engineering, the president of the MIT Israel Alliance, and a Fulbright Brazil alumna. Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. He conducts research on language, cognition, and social relations, writes for publications such as the ,and , and is the author of twelve books https://stevenpinker.com/publications?type=book, including , , , , , https://stevenpinker.com/publications/better-angels-our-nature , , and . REFERENCES: “On the Hatred of Jews https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/29/wolpe-hatred-jews/” by David J. Wolpe https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Eternity-Abraham-Joshua-Heschel/dp/0374507406 by Abraham Joshua Heschel by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre “When Calls for Jewish Genocide Can Cost a University Its Government Funding https://18forty.org/articles/when-calls-for-jewish-genocide-can-cost-a-university-its-government-funding/” by Michael A. Helfand “A five-point plan to save Harvard from itself https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/12/11/opinion/steven-pinker-how-to-save-universities-harvard-claudine-gay/” by Steven Pinker by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt by Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott by Jonathan Rauch

1h 36m
Jan 09
Jonathan Gribetz: Teaching the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

In this episode of the , we talk to Jonathan Gribetz, a Princeton professor and scholar of Near Eastern and Judaic studies, about the history of Israel and Palestine. At a time in which we can feel as if we’re all at war, it may be helpful to take a step back and look at the full history between Arabs and Israelis, to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges we face in 2024. Jonathan Gribetz helps us do this. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how we might seek out the seeds of a reconciliation between the descendants of Isaac and the descendants of Ishmael. Interview begins at 4:50. Jonathan Marc Gribetz is Associate Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Judaic Studies at Princeton University, where he teaches about the history of Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel, and Jewish and Arab nationalisms. He is the author of . References: https://www.amazon.com/Defining-Neighbors-Zionist-Arab-Encounter-Christians/dp/069117346X by Jonathan Marc Gribetz by Arthur Hertzberg by Derek J. Penslar by Hillel Cohen by Abdel Monem Said Aly, Shai Feldman, and Khalil Shikaki by Sarit Kattan Gribetz Genesis 15:15 https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.15.15?ven=Tanakh:_The_Holy_Scriptures,_published_by_JPS&lang=bi&with=Translations&lang2=en

1h 17m
Jan 02
Yossi Klein Halevi: What’s Next: The Future of Liberal Zionism

In this episode of the, we talk to Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, about what it means to be a Zionist and a Jew post-October 7. Since Simchas Torah, we’ve spent lots of time airing our political differences with others. What might be harder, though, is asking the uncomfortable questions about our own beliefs. Our guest today has decades of experience with this kind of soul-searching. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about the tensions that come with trying to uphold the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians. Interview begins at 6:54. Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Together with Imam Abdullah Antepli of Duke University, he co-directs the Institute's Muslim Leadership Initiative (MLI), which teaches emerging young Muslim American leaders about Judaism, Jewish identity and Israel. Halevi’s 2013 book, , won the Jewish Book Council's Everett Book of the Year Award. His latest book, , is a New York Times bestseller. He writes for leading op-ed pages in the US, including the Times and the Wall Street Journal, and is a former contributing editor to the New Republic. References: “What Israelis Fear the World Does Not Understand https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/10/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-yossi-klein-halevi.html” with Ezra Klein and Yossi Klein Halevi Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Palestinian-Neighbor-Yossi-Halevi/dp/0062844911 by Yossi Klein Halevi by Yossi Klein Halevi by Yehoshafat Harkabi

1h 16m
Dec 26, 2023
Before We Say Goodbye to 2023

In this minisode of the , we reflect upon a year beyond words (and numbers). At every stop of the process in the wild journey that has been 18Forty, we’ve been motivated by our fantastic community members who have pushed us to ask deeper questions, to be more honest with ourselves, and to think more sharply and profoundly about what it means to be a Jew today. We’ve grown with you and for you, and we’re so thankful to be able to provide everything we can for you all. More than anything, organic growth inspires us—people finding out about 18Forty from a friend who can’t stop thinking about a recent interview they listened to, articles and podcasts shared in Whatsapp groups and discussed around Shabbos tables across the world, with feedback streaming in from every corner of the Jewish world. To another year of more growth, curiosity, and asking better questions—for everything, thank you!

26m
Dec 21, 2023
Eli Paley: What’s Next: The Future of Israel’s Haredi Community

In this episode of the t, we talk to Eli Paley, the publisher of magazine, about the role of Haredi society at this pivotal moment in Israel’s history. As we emerge from a time when Israel’s Haredi and secular cultures have experienced an upswell of unity, the Jewish People will move forward (in some way) forever changed. And Eli Paley is particularly equipped to understand the segments and the wholeness of Israeli society. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about the transformation and rebirth that Israel is undergoing. Interview begins at 12:09. Eli Paley, an alumnus of the Chevron Yeshiva, is owner of Mishpacha Media Group and publisher of the weekly magazine for the Haredi and Dati sectors, in Israel and abroad, in Hebrew and English. He is a businessman and social activist, and is chairman of the Paley Family Foundation which supports and promotes Torah centers and social initiatives in the Haredi community. He is a member of the Jewish Funders Network and is active in several philanthropic organizations. References: Book Journey: What is the Essence of Antisemitism? https://18forty.org/simkovichbookjourney/ “Mirror, Mirror of The Fall https://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/06/opinion/mirror-mirror-of-the-fall.html” by Maureen Dowd The Machon Hacharedi https://machon.org.il/en/home-page/ by Noah Efron

1h 0m
Dec 19, 2023
Michael Eisenberg: What’s Next: The Civic Revolution in Israel

In this episode of the , we talk to Michael Eisenberg, a venture capitalist and staunch defender of Israel, about how the people of Israel have risen to the occasion by creating a “civic revolution.” With all that is at stake for the Jewish People right now, we’ve been forced to reconsider what our personal goals and collective mission ought to be. And Michael has been at the forefront of that discourse. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about how, together, we summon the agency to transform our lives and uplift the world. Interview begins at 4:35. Michael is a General Partner at Aleph, an early-stage venture capital fund with $850M under management. Since 2006, he has been writing the blog “Six Kids and a Full Time Job,” on topics ranging from politics to technology, Judaism, and macroeconomics. Michael has also published numerous books, including , , and . In 2020, he established the Nevo Network, a first-of-its-kind fellowship program to elevate (immigrants to Israel) working in high-tech and serves as the organization’s chairman. Michael lives in Jerusalem with his wife and eight children. REFERENCES: “Israel, Version 3.0 https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/israel-version-3-0/2023/11/30/” by Rabbi Moshe Taragin Michael Eisenberg and Elon Musk on X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1731402917163287005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1731402917163287005%7Ctwgr%5Eadbd059549cf39d2643a07051a3135f1bb717b18%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpost.com%2Fisrael-news%2Farticle-776539 by Theodor Herzl “Transactional thinking can only take humanity so far https://fortune.com/2023/05/04/transactional-thinking-humanity-covenantal-capitalism-modern-democracy-michael-eisenberg/” by Michael Eisenberg Parshat Shoftim https://www.sefaria.org/Deuteronomy.16.18?ven=Tanakh:_The_Holy_Scriptures,_published_by_JPS&lang=bi&with=Translations&lang2=en by David Epstein by Bill Browder by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Sotah 49b https://www.sefaria.org/Sotah.49b.2?lang=bi Reading Jewish History in the Parsha https://readingjewishhistoryintheparsha.substack.com/ with David Bashevkin Book Journey https://18forty.org/simkovichbookjourney/ with Malka Simkovich

1h 9m
Dec 12, 2023
Noa Lewis: How Can We Help Israel? Finding Our Purpose

In this episode of the , we talk to Noa Lewis, CEO of Echad and a volunteer with the IDF’s women’s casualty-treatment unit, about the sense of purpose it takes to unify the Jewish People with the Land of Israel. In dire times, we are compelled to move collectively closer to fulfilling the redemptive vision of every Jew living up to their ultimate mission. And Noa, with all of the work she does for the Jewish nation, is the perfect inspiration for us to look toward. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how we can use our ordinary human bodies to carry out the extraordinary responsibility of being a part of . Interview begins at 10:45. Born in Jerusalem and having lived in the Ukraine and Australia, Noa is the founder and CEO of Echad. Noa has founded and managed a youth program in the Ukraine, opened and managed a women's Jewish learning center in Australia and initiated many community activities including international group tours to Israel and has project managed many community events. Noa has a wealth of experience initiating and developing community projects connecting different Jewish communities around the world and is an active volunteer in a unit for emergency services. References: Parshat Korach https://www.sefaria.org/Numbers.16.1?ven=Tanakh:_The_Holy_Scriptures,_published_by_JPS&lang=en&with=Translations&lang2=en Genesis 22:19 https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.22.19?ven=Tanakh:_The_Holy_Scriptures,_published_by_JPS&lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en#:~:text=Abraham%20built%20an%20altar%20there,on%20top%20of%20the%20wood. Isaiah 60:21 https://www.sefaria.org/Isaiah.60.21?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en#:~:text=Abraham%20built%20an%20altar%20there,on%20top%20of%20the%20wood.

52m
Dec 05, 2023
The Opportunity and Difficulty of Unity: On the Israel March

In this episode of the , we talk to Eric Fingerhut—president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America—and Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, a scholar and professor at Yeshiva University, about the need for Jewish unity and the barriers to achieving it. In recent weeks, the Jewish community has been confronted with questions of collective Jewish existence in a way we haven’t seen in decades. In response, the Jewish world has had to join together with an we previously weren’t even sure was possible. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about mobilizing a people known for its proclivity for disagreement. Interview with Eric Fingerhut begins at 7:26. Interview with Rabbi Rakeffet begins at 56:31 Eric Fingerhut is the President and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America. Prior to his appointment at JFNA, Fingerhut served as the President and CEO of Hillel International from 2013-19. He was an Ohio state senator from 1997 to 2006, and he represented Ohio’s 19th congressional district in the U.S. Congress from 1993 to 1994. Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff is a renowned scholar, historian, author, and teacher, and he is currently professor of rabbinic literature at Yeshiva University’s Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Rakeffet has written many entries for Encyclopedia Judaica, including the one on Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. Rabbi Rakeffet served in the Israel Defense Forces until the maximum allowable age, and served in Lebanon during the 1982 Lebanon War. In 1980, he was recruited by Aryeh Kroll to join Mossad's clandestine Nativ operation to teach Torah in the Soviet Union. References: by Daniel Gordis by Yossi Klein Halevi “Rabbinic Authority and Leadership On the Contemporary Scene https://hakirah.org/Vol34Rakeffet.pdf” by Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff Taanit 20a https://www.sefaria.org/Taanit.20a?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en “Crisis Management https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/belief/articles/crisis-management-tractate-taanit” by David Bashevkin “Rafael Halperin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Halperin”

1h 35m
Nov 28, 2023
Our Heart: One Child Married, One Child Missing

In this episode of the , we talk to Rabbi Doron Perez, executive chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement, about the sacrifices the Jewish People must make to preserve the precious gift of the State of Israel. In a single day, Rabbi Doron Perez found out that his son Yonatan had been shot and injured in the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks—and his other son, Daniel, was “missing in action” and presumably held hostage. Only 10 days later, the family went on to hold Yonatan’s wedding, with Daniel’s status still completely unknown. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about the tears of suffering that fuel our future tears of . Interview begins at 5:40. Rabbi Doron Perez is the executive chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement, a position he has held since he returned to Israel in 2014 from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the author of the book , and a sought-after speaker and scholar-in-residence in communities in Israel and around the world. At World Mizrachi, Doron’s major focus is on organizational transformation and invigorating the global Religious Zionist movement with its dual focus on Jewish and Zionist identity and destiny. References: Shir HaShirim Rabbah 5:2 https://www.sefaria.org/Shir_HaShirim_Rabbah.5.2.1?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en by Doron Perez by Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner Jeremiah 31 https://www.sefaria.org/Jeremiah.31.9?ven=Tanakh:_The_Holy_Scriptures,_published_by_JPS&lang=bi&with=Translations&lang2=en

59m
Nov 21, 2023
What Happens To Jewish Law During War?

In this episode of the 1, we talk to Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, the esteemed Israeli , about the role of halacha during a war. Additionally, we are joined by Rabbi Shmuel Ismach, a rebbe at Yeshiva University and a rabbi at Young Israel of Great Neck. Amid the darkest and most chaotic times, we require the guidance of halacha even more than usual. And we see from Rabbi Rimon that halacha is not just a set of laws, but also the poetry that enables us to move forward. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about the redemption we can find even when it seems out of reach. Rabbi Shmuel Ismach joins at 15:22. Interview with Rabbis Shmuel Ismach and Yosef Zvi Rimon begins at 23:13. Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon is a prolific author of Halachic books which reflect his unique approach, taking the reader from the sources to the practical application of Halacha in our modern reality. Rav Rimon is Founder and Chairman of the Halacha Education Center which develops innovative educational curricula for Jewish studies using cutting-edge technologies, in Israel and abroad. In 2015, Rav Rimon was appointed the Rabbinic Head of Jerusalem College of Technology and Head of its Batei Midrash. A popular lecturer, Rav Rimon is frequently invited by communities in Israel, North America, the UK and Australia. He also serves as the Rabbi of Alon Shvut South in Gush Etzion. As Founder and Chairman of JobKatif, Rav Rimon was awarded the President’s Prize for Volunteerism in 2008 and the Moskowitz Prize for Zionism in 2014. Some of his published works in English include a commentary on the Haggadah, , and a Yom Kippur Machzor, available in both Nusach Ashkenaz and Nusach Sefarad editions. References: by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon

1h 4m
Nov 14, 2023
What Is Happening With Jewish Students and Antisemitism?

In this episode of the , we talk to journalist Matti Friedman, author of , about how the Israel-Hamas war is (mis)understood globally. Additionally, we speak to a series of students and educators about the state of antisemitism on school campuses. Special thanks to these guests: Moshe, Micah Greenland, Derek Gormin, Ben Spanjer, Nati Stern, and Celeste. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about Jewish identity, moral clarity, and human resilience in times of crisis. Interview with Matti Friedman begins at 11:45. Campus interviews begin at 37:46. Matti Friedman’s work as a reporter has taken him from Lebanon to Morocco, Cairo, Moscow and Washington, D.C., and to conflicts in Israel and the Caucasus. He has been a correspondent for the Associated Press, and his writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Tablet Magazine, and elsewhere. He grew up in Toronto and lives in Jerusalem. , his first book (Algonquin, 2012) won the 2014 Sami Rohr Prize and the ALA's Sophie Brody Medal, among other honors. His second book, (Algonquin, May 2016) won starred reviews in Kirkus, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and Library Journal, and was compared by the New York Times to Tim O'Brien's masterpiece . References: l https://www.amazon.com/Spies-No-Country-Secret-Israel/dp/1616207221 by Matti Friedman https://www.amazon.com/Who-Fire-Leonard-Cohen-Sinai/dp/1954118074 by Matti Friedman “Who by Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=251Blni2AE4&pp=ygUZd2hvIGJ5IGZpcmUgbGVvbmFyZCBjb2hlbg%3D%3D” by Leonard Cohen “Who by Fire https://youtu.be/BC07a2j-zBs?si=q-q1Kifvzd-N4dSu” by Rufus Wainwright and Amsterdam Sinfonietta by Matti Friedman “An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/israel-insider-guide” by Matti Friedman “Israel’s Problems Are Not Like America’s https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/05/americanization-israeli-palestinian-debate-blm/618967/” by by Matti Friedman by David Nirenberg “The Decolonization Narrative Is Dangerous and False https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/decolonization-narrative-dangerous-and-false/675799/” by Simon Sebag Montefiore “Leonard Cohen speaks about G-d consciousness and Judaism (1964) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFMm_x1qlPY&t=321s” “The Anguished Fallout from a Pro-Palestinian Letter at Harvard https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/the-anguished-fallout-from-a-pro-palestinian-letter-at-harvard” by Eren Orbey “We Stand Together With Israel Against Hamas https://www.yu.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Stand%20With%20Israel%20Against%20Hamas_Ad_V21_0.pdf” “Modernity and Messiah: On Parshas Noach and the Human Capacity for Revolution https://readingjewishhistoryintheparsha.substack.com/p/modernity-and-messiah” by David Bashevkin “Why Jews Cannot Stop Shaking Right Now https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/opinion/hamas-israel-jews-massacre.html” by Dara Horn

1h 50m
Nov 07, 2023
Can War Be Moral? On Moral Philosophy and War

In this episode of the , we talk to Daniel Statman, a professor of philosophy at the University of Haifa, about what it means to wage a moral war. Professor Statman helped revise , the IDF’s code of ethics, which outlines the values that determine what the IDF can and can’t do during a war. Understanding these specifics is vital in a time when there is so much at stake morally and the Israeli army receives so much (often uninformed) criticism. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about the complexities of the permissions of war. Interview begins at 10:46. Daniel Statman chairs the philosophy department at the University of Haifa, Israel. His recent books are State and Religion in Israel https://www.amazon.com/State-Religion-Israel-Philosophical-Legal-Inquiry/dp/1107150825 (Cambridge 2019, with Gidi Sapir) and War By Agreement https://global.oup.com/academic/product/war-by-agreement-9780199577194?cc=us&lang=en& (Oxford 2019, with Yitzhak Benbaji). References: by Jeffrey Toobin Genesis 18 https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.18.16?ven=Tanakh:_The_Holy_Scriptures,_published_by_JPS&lang=bi&with=Translations&lang2=en by Michael Walzer by Yitzhak Benbaji and Daniel Statman Remarks by the President at the Acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-acceptance-nobel-peace-prize “War Is a Very Ugly Thing but Not the Ugliest https://thelehrhaus.com/jewish-thought-history/war-is-a-very-ugly-thing-but-not-the-ugliest/” by Dov Lerner

1h 2m
Oct 31, 2023
The Trauma of War: Mental Health Professionals in Israel

In this episode of the , we talk about mental health amid the current war with Dr. Danny Brom of Metiv, Mike Meyerheim and Susan Cohen of KeepOlim, Rabbi Reuven Taragin of Acheinu, Dr. Ayala Dayan, Dr. Jacob Freedman, and three students spending a gap year in Israel. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about the resiliency that has enabled the Jewish people to stay together for millenia. Interview with Danny Brom begins at 7:55. Interview with Mike Meyerheim and Susan Cohen begins at 32:66. Message from Ayala Dayan begins at 51:38. Interview with Reuven Taragin begins at 1:00:20. Interviews with students begin at 1:08:56. Interview with Jacob Freedman begins at 1:13:43. References: Metiv https://metiv.org/en/home/ Psalms 126 https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.126.6?lang=bi KeepOlim Acheinu https://acheinu.world/ by Mitch Albom by Benjamin Epstein by Dr. Jonathan Feiner https://www.judaicaplace.com/off-the-couch-hardcover/9781614654445/ by Jacob L. Freedman https://www.judaicaplace.com/me-and-uncle-baruch-hardcover/9781614655909/ by Jacob L. Freedman with David Bashevkin

1h 29m
Oct 24, 2023
Voices from Israel

In this episode of the , we listen to the voices of several of our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael, including Naama, Tania Hammer, Gedalia Zemel, Rabbi Dov Fendel, Rav Elyada Goldvicht, Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel, Jeremy and Emily Tibbetts, Sruli Fruchter, and our dearest friend Denah Emerson. In light of the terror attacks, everyone in Israel has been called to help in whatever way possible, and they’ve proven that heroism is a team effort and can take place in unexpected forms. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear the stories of those who have been on the ground during this transformative event. Guest messages begin at 16:54. References: Numbers 10 https://www.sefaria.org/Numbers.10.34?lang=bi&aliyot=0 Jerusalem Talmud: Shekalim 6 Chagigah 5b https://www.sefaria.org/Chagigah.5b?lang=bi Psalms 30 https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.30?lang=bi

1h 17m
Oct 17, 2023
Reading Jewish History in the Parsha

THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE RECENT HORRIFIC TERRORISM AGAINST ISRAEL AND UNSPEAKABLE ATROCITIES INFLICTED UPON THE JEWISH PEOPLE. WE DECIDED TO SHARE THIS TORAH INITIATIVE NOW TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING THE PARSHA EACH WEEK FOR THE PROTECTION AND SUCCESS OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL. AM YISRAEL CHAI. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JANET AND LIOR HOD AND FAMILY, WITH IMMENSE GRATITUDE TO HASHEM. In this episode of the , we introduce our new initiative “Reading Jewish History in the Parsha.” Each week, David Bashevkin will take you through the original "I Read This Over Shabbos," in this series of shiurim and essays on the All Parsha https://allparsha.org/ app and on Substack https://readingjewishhistoryintheparsha.substack.com/p/coming-soon. Here, we speak to Rabbi Moshe Schwed, creator of All Parsha. Tune in to hear about and the art of translation. Interview with Moshe Schwed begins at 28:55. Rabbi Schwed serves as the Director of the OU Daf Yomi Initiative. After receiving semicha from Beth Medrash Govoha, Rabbi Schwed taught in Yeshiva Gedolah Kesser Torah. Rabbi Schwed is an alumnus of Yeshivos Long Beach and Brisk. References: ? https://www.amazon.com/Why-Pick-Marvin-Redpost-paper/dp/0679819479 by Louis Sachar by Barbara Cohen @ShabbosReads https://twitter.com/ShabbosReads Shulchan Arukh, Orach Chayim https://www.sefaria.org/Shulchan_Arukh,_Orach_Chayim?tab=contents Exodus 1:1 https://www.sefaria.org/Exodus.1.1?lang=bi&aliyot=0 Megillah 9a https://www.sefaria.org/Megillah.9a?lang=bi https://www.amazon.com/Printers-Error-Irreverent-Stories-History/dp/0062412310 by Rebecca Romney by Robert Alter by Aryeh Kaplan https://www.amazon.com/Community-Covenant-Commitment-Selected-Communications/dp/0881258725 by Joseph B. Soloveitchik Likutei Moharan 19 https://www.sefaria.org/Likutei_Moharan.19.1?lang=bi Tiferet Yisrael 13 https://www.sefaria.org/Tiferet_Yisrael?tab=contents

1h 3m
Oct 11, 2023
Pray for Israel

In times like these, it feels impossible to find words. No individual has words to describe this horror, but we—the Jewish People—do have words. We turn to the only words we have left: words of prayer, of comfort, of our prophets, and of Torah. We are with Israel in love, support, and prayer. May God protect the Jewish People.

20m
Oct 09, 2023
Estrangement and Reconciliation: Teshuva for Our Relationships [Teshuva 5/5]

THIS SERIES IS SPONSORED BY MIRA AND DANIEL STOKAR, AND THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY DR. LEAH YOUNGER OF YOUNGER PSYCHOLOGY. In this episode of the , we talk to an anonymous guest about handling the effects of abuse from parents. We also speak with psychologist Dr. Joshua Coleman, about the nuances of familial estrangement and reconciliation. Then, we hear from mindset coach Jason Blau and translator Izzy Posen about how these issues play out within the Jewish community. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about how we can make peace with the “ghosts” of our past. Interview with our anonymous guest begins at 6:06. Interview with Joshua Coleman begins at 38:59. Interview with Jason Blau begins at 1:24:46. Interview with Izzy Posen begins at 1:45:47. Dr. Joshua Coleman is a psychologist in private practice and a Senior Fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families, an organization of sociologists, historians, psychologists and demographers dedicated to providing the public with the latest research and best practice findings about American families. He has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, and other publications, and often speaks on television about issues of estrangement, relationships, and families. Dr. Coleman also writes music for television which has been used on many shows. References: “Of Ghosts and Ancestors https://shiurim.yutorah.net/2021/1053/Rosh_Hashanah_To-Go_-_5782_Rabbi_Berman.pdf” by Ari Berman “The Power of Vulnerability https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability” by Brené Brown by Anne Katherine by Harriet Lerner by Harriet Lerner by Joshua Coleman by Joshua Coleman “The Family Reunion https://journeyerblog.wordpress.com/2023/09/05/the-family-reunion/” by Izzy Posen Genesis 46 https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.46?lang=bi&aliyot=0 “הַמַּלְאָךְ https://journeyerblog.wordpress.com/2023/08/17/1327/" by Izzy Posen "Daddy Come Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF7UVW6PLig" by The Yeshiva Boys Choir

2h 19m
Sep 19, 2023
Rabbi Michael Rosensweig: The Majesty of Torah Study [Teshuva 4/5]

THIS SERIES IS SPONSORED BY OUR FRIENDS MIRA AND DANIEL STOKAR. In this episode of the , we talk to Rabbi Michael Rosensweig, a Rosh Yeshiva and the Rosh Kollel of the Beren Kollel Elyon at RIETS, about how we can return as a people to the world of Torah study. Rabbi Rosensweig is the author of the recently published book , which is the centerpiece of this conversation. In this episode we discuss: __ __ Tune in to hear a conversation about how a teshuva sheleima begins with a return to the majesty of Torah. Interview begins at 11:47. Rabbi Dr. Michael Rosensweig is a Rosh Yeshiva and the Rosh Kollel of the Beren Kollel Elyon at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) at Yeshiva University. Rabbi Rosensweig is one of the foremost Talmudists in the world today, and studied under Rabbi Joseph B. Soleveitchik and Rav Aharon Lichtenstein. Rabbi Rosensweig received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Medieval Jewish History from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, where he wrote his dissertation under Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik. References: by Rabbi Dr. Michael Rosensweig by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik https://www.amazon.com/Sefer-Mishnas-Avraham-Vol-Hebrew/dp/B0018P5YWK by Avraham Aharon Price by Maimonides Hosea 14 https://www.sefaria.org/Hosea.14?lang=bi , Gate IV, 31 https://www.sefaria.org/Nefesh_HaChayim%2C_Gate_IV.31.10?lang=bi by Chaim of Volozhin “Elu va-Elu Divre Elokim Hayyim: Halakhic Pluralism and Theories of Controversy https://traditiononline.org/elu-va-elu-divre-elokim-hayyim-halakhic-pluralism-and-theories-of-controversy/” by Michael Rosensweig

1h 36m
Sep 12, 2023
Infidelity: Consequences and Aftermath [Teshuva 3/5]

THIS SERIES IS SPONSORED BY OUR FRIENDS MIRA AND DANIEL STOKAR. In this episode of the , we talk to an anonymous guest about infidelity and its consequences and aftermath. Additionally, we receive the expertise of clinical psychologist Dr. Malika Bhowmik, on re-establishing intimacy after violations of trust. We love to tell teshuva stories that have perfect and happy endings, but sometimes the most meaningful teshuva does not fix all of one’s problems immediately. In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about how we can strengthen our essential relationships and revitalize the excitement, joy, and sweetness of our religious lives. Interview with our anonymous guest begins at 16:10. Interview with Dr. Bhowmik begins at 1:49:00. Dr. Malika Bhowmik is a clinical psychologist in private practice, where she works with individuals and couples. Dr. Bhowmik received her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Graduate Center at City University of New York, where she wrote her dissertation on “A Grounded Theory Investigation of the Subjective Responses From Partners in Couples Where Infidelity Has Occurred.” https://18forty.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e5fe6ac24e4238308a750e693&id=0d7753e2e1&e=fcdb67fc0f Dr. Bhowmick was mentored by Esther Perel, LMFT, one of the most acclaimed thinkers and therapists on relationships, especially after crisis. References: by David Bashevkin ברגז רחם תזכור by David Bashevkin https://www.amazon.com/Attached-audiobook/dp/B07ZJW6DWR/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=410021506249&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030078&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12529943452542215231&hvtargid=kwd-308405390580&hydadcr=20365_11125954&keywords=attached+levine+heller&qid=1693858839&sr=8-1 by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller t https://www.amazon.com/Single-Purpose-Redefine-Everything-Yourself/dp/0062980734 by John Kim Lamentations 5 https://www.sefaria.org/Lamentations.5?lang=bi Genesis 3 https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.3?lang=bi&aliyot=0 "A Grounded Theory Investigation of the Subjective Responses From Partners in Couples Where Infidelity Has Occurred" https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4680&context=gc_etds by Malika Bhowmik by Esther Perel by Janis A. Spring by Esther Perel

2h 47m
Sep 05, 2023
Martha Minow: When Law Should Forgive: On the Limitations of Teshuva [Teshuva 2/5]

THIS SERIES IS SPONSORED BY MIRA AND DANIEL STOKAR, AND THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY OUR FRIENDS AT SHIKEY PRESS https://shikeypress.com/, A BOUTIQUE PUBLISHER OF JEWISH CONTENT DISRUPTING THE TRADITIONAL MODEL OF BOOK PUBLISHING. In this episode of the , we talk to Martha Minow, a legal scholar and a professor at Harvard Law School, about forgiveness, law, and the boundaries of teshuva. In a world of ubiquitous transgression, our desire for justice and healing feels perpetually unsatisfied. Why is reconciliation seemingly so hard to get right? In this episode we discuss: __ __Tune in to hear a conversation about why teshuva transcends our systems of justice. Interview begins at 17:13. Martha Minow is a legal scholar and professor at Harvard Law School, where she has taught since 1981. Martha serves as the 12th dean of Harvard Law School, was a candidate mentioned to replace Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens upon his retirement, and has served as chair of the MacArthur Foundation. Martha clerked for Judge David Bazelon of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and then for Justice Thurgood Marshall of the Supreme Court of the United States, and is the author of many articles and books on matters of civil procedure, constitutional law, and human and religious rights. References: “Warren Studies Talmudic Law Here https://www.nytimes.com/1957/09/14/archives/warren-studies-talmudic-law-here-warren-studying-talmud-law-here.html” by Jack H. Bloom Makkot 13b https://www.sefaria.org/Makkot.13b?lang=bi https://www.amazon.com/When-Should-Forgive-Martha-Minow/dp/0393081761 by Martha Minow , Netiv Hatshuva 2 https://www.sefaria.org/Netivot_Olam?tab=contents 3 https://www.sefaria.org/Resisei_Layla.3.1?lang=bi 8 https://www.sefaria.org/Takanat_HaShavin.8.1?lang=bi by Simon Wiesenthal by Aaron Lazare by Nicholas Tavuchis

1h 12m
Aug 29, 2023