18Forty Podcast
1) An Orthodox Rabbi Interviews a Reform Rabbi [Denominations 1/2]
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Diana Fersko, senior rabbi of the Village Temple Reform synagogue, about denominations and Jewish Peoplehood. In this episode we discuss:How do we...Show More
2) Yabloner Rebbe: The Rebbe of Change (Teshuva Re-Release)
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, originally released in 2021, we talk to Rabbi Pini Dunner and Rav Moshe Weinberger about the Yabloner Rebbe and his astounding story of teshuva.The Yabloner Reb...Show More
3) Shais Taub: A Vulnerable Conversation About Shame, Selfhood, and Authenticity [Mysticism III 3/3]
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Shais Taub, the rabbi behind the organization SoulWords, about shame, selfhood, and authenticity. In this episode we discuss:How are we to deal wi...Show More
4) Philip Goff: Consciousness, Mysticism, and God [Mysticism III 2/3]
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Philip Goffâa philosophy professor who devotes much of his work to investigating the ultimate nature of realityâabout consciousness, mysticism, an...Show More
5) Alon Shalev: How Rav Hutner Found Existential Meaning [Mysticism III 1/3]
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Alon Shalev, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, about how Rav Hutner found existential meaning.In this episode we discuss:How do w...Show More
Alon Shalev: How Rav Hutner Found Existential Meaning [Mysticism III 1/3]
1:48:18 | Dec 9th, 2025
6) NEW: 18 Questions, 40 Mystics with Joey Rosenfeld
This podcast is in partnership with Rabbi Benji Levy and Share. Learn more at 40mystics.com.Rav Joey Rosenfeldâs entryway into mystical thought began with the writings of Franz Kafka and Albert Camus....Show More
7) What To Do When Families Become Estranged [Re-Release]
This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar, and this episode is sponsored by Dr. Leah Younger of Younger Psychology.In 2023, we talked to psychologist Dr. Joshua Coleman, about the nuances of ...Show More
8) AI & Halacha: On Transparency and Accountability [AI 4/4]
This series is sponsored by American Security Foundation.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Gil Student speaks with Rabbi Aryeh Klapper and Sofer.ai CEO Zach Fish about how AI is reshaping ...Show More
9) Is AI the New Printing Press? [AI 3/3]
This series is sponsored by American Security Foundation.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcastârecorded at the 18Forty X ASFoundation AI Summitâwe speak with Moshe Koppel, Malka Simkovich, and Tikvah...Show More
10) Julia Senkfor & Cameron Berg: Does AI Have an Antisemitism Problem? [AI 2/3]
This series is sponsored by American Security Foundation.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcastârecorded at the 18Forty X ASFoundation AI Summitâwe speak with ASFâs Julia Senkfor and AI researcher Cam...Show More
Julia Senkfor & Cameron Berg: Does AI Have an Antisemitism Problem? [AI 2/3]
1:07:33 | Nov 4th, 2025