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18 Questions, 40 Mystics

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Jewish Mysticism
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18 Questions, 40 Mystics is a new podcast and video series by 18Forty and Share interviewing the leading rabbis, teachers, kabbalists, and artists immersed in the world of Jewish mysticism. Join Rabbi Benji Levy as he asks 18 of the most existential questions to 40 mystics from around the world. If you are looking to dive into the world of spirituality, inspiration, and pnimiyut, then this is the ... more

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It is difficult to navigate the complexities of the world without having inner purpose. For Rabbi Aron Moss, Jewish mysticism provides this crucial depth. He describes God not as a distant figure but as the inner reality of everything and the life fo... more

For Rabbi Yussie Zakutinsky, Jewish mysticism means reintroducing the soul into the body of the world, turning every action into a gateway for the Infinite, who is closer to us than we are to ourselves.

Rabbi Yussie Zakutinsky is a prominent lecture... more

For Faigy Blumstein, mysticism is the secret that reveals the vibrant, colorful layers hidden beneath the surface of a black-and-white world. It is a soulful GPS for navigating life’s darkest challenges, transforming our struggles into a radical part... more

Raised in a home that focused on the soul of Judaism, Rabbi Judah Mischel was immersed in the world of mysticism from a young age. For Rabbi Judah, true connection with God begins with love for other people.

Rabbi Judah Mischel is the Executive Dir... more

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Rabbi Aron Moss
Founder of Nefesh; writer and teacher on Jewish mysticism
Nefesh; chabad.org
Episode: Aron Moss: 'The term religious doesn't really exist in Judaism'
Rabbi Yussie Zakutinsky
Rav of Mevakshei Hashem
Mevakshei Hashem
Episode: Yussie Zakutinsky: 'God is as much part of this world as He was before Creation'
Faigy Blumstein
School psychologist, lead teacher for Thank You Hashem
Thank You Hashem / 18 Questions, 40 Mystics interviewee
Episode: Faigy Blumstein: 'Take that darkness, flip it over, and see the light'
Rabbi Judah Mischel
Director of Camp HASC; author of the Baderech series
Camp HASC
Episode: Judah Mischel: 'I identify as somebody who is living in the days of redemption'
Elliot Wolfson
Professor emeritus of Jewish mysticism
University/Academia
Episode: Elliot Wolfson: ‘Jewish mysticism is the garment that I wear in this world’
Efraim Palvanov
Rabbi, teacher, writer focusing on Jewish mysticism
Uzbekistan/Toronto-based educator
Episode: Efraim Palvanov: 'Every person can be the Messiah'
Fruma Schapiro
Guest on the podcast episode
Shlucha, Weekly Sichos presenter
Episode: Fruma Schapiro: 'The direct path of connection to Hashem is through the simple and the small'
Rabbi YY Jacobson
Renowned Hasidic teacher and orator; former oral scribe of the Lubavitch Rebbe
Chabad-Lubavitch
Episode: YY Jacobson: 'Jews were chosen to hold onto the frequency of redemptive consciousness'
Oshra Koren
Rabbanit, Rosh Beit Midrash, head of Matan HaSharon
Matan HaSharon
Episode: Oshra Koren: 'If this is not redemption, I don't know what is'

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Benji Levy
Host of interviews with mystics and teachers; guides conversations and introduces guests

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Multiple truths lead to better understanding

    This idea of this podcast is brilliant and Sruli is a great host. While I don’t agree with some of the answers that are given by guests, the wide range of those who are passionately sharing their answers makes this a podcast I look forward to listening to. Now more than every Israel is on our minds and in our hearts and, for me, the podcast has given me more to think about and talk to others about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NeilSHarris
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great insight into different perspectives in Israel!

    Super interesting to be able hear different important Israeli thinkers grapple with the same questions and issues. Each taking a different angle. The format allows for each guest to really flesh out their points, and for the listeners to improve their understanding of different perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EzraC10
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic Series

    A really incredible series that does a fantastic job showcasing an array of different perspectives with in Israel an open and engaging manner

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I WANT TO HAVE IT
    United States2 years ago
  • Multiple truths lead to better understanding

    This idea of this podcast is brilliant and Sruli is a great host. While I don’t agree with some of the answers that are given by guests, the wide range of those who are passionately sharing their answers makes this a podcast I look forward to listening to. Now more then every Israel is on our minds and in our hearts and, for me, the podcast has given me more to think about and talk to others about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NeilSHarris
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Much deserved 5.0 star review. Srul is incredible and the guests are fantastic. Great interplay

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KiddushGuy
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates the range of perspectives and engaging format.
The host asks thoughtful questions that provoke deep discussion.
Guests and questions help make complex topics accessible and engaging.
High-quality interviews with insightful exploration of mysticism and modern life.
Guests span a broad range of Israeli thinkers, offering diverse perspectives.

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Judah Mischel: 'I identify as somebody who is living in the days of redemption'
Q: How does prayer fit with Torah study in this framework?
Prayer and Torah study are both ways God communicates with us; learning Torah is God speaking to us while prayer is us speaking to God, with ongoing effort to maintain kesher (connection).
Judah Mischel: 'I identify as somebody who is living in the days of redemption'
Q: Is there free will, or is everything prewritten?
There is free will and choice, with a belief that people can lean into responsibilities and make meaningful decisions that shape their destiny.
Judah Mischel: 'I identify as somebody who is living in the days of redemption'
Q: So why did God create the world?
The host and guest suggest God created the world out of benevolence and love, and humanity is counted on to participate and help realize a divine purpose through actions aligned with faith.
Yussie Zakutinsky: 'God is as much part of this world as He was before Creation'
Q: Does Jewish mysticism view women and men as the same?
No; while individuals differ, the discussion stresses that men and women have different roles and spiritual tasks, but both paths connect to the same divine framework.
Efraim Palvanov: 'Every person can be the Messiah'
Q: How does prayer work in rectifying the world?
Prayer is described as self-reflection and a meditative practice that aligns the individual with the broader cosmic order, with scientific correlates in epigenetics and brain activity supporting its physical impact.

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A thoughtful interview series centered on Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, and Hasidic thought, featuring leading rabbis, scholars, educators, and spiritual teachers. Conversations explore how mystical ideas intersect with modern life, Torah study, prayer, gender dynamics, and Israel, with practical guidance on daily practice and personal growth. The show stands out for bringing deep scholarship together with accessible, embodied spirituality, often drawing on personal journeys and lived experience to ground esoteric concepts in everyday life.

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2. Rabbi Yussie Zakutinsky
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4. Rabbi Judah Mischel
5. Elliot Wolfson
6. Efraim Palvanov
7. Fruma Schapiro
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