Mark Wildes: Is Modern Orthodox Outreach the Way Forward? [Denominations 3/4]
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Mark Wildes, founder and director of Manhattan Jewish Experience, about Modern Orthodox outreach.
In this episode we discuss:
Interview begins at 22:45.
Rabbi Mark Wildes was ordained from Yeshiva University, but before becoming a rabbi, he received a JD from the Cardozo School of Law and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University. Since founding MJE 20 years ago, Rabbi Wildes has become one of America’s most inspirational and dynamic Jewish educators. He lives with his wife Jill and their children Yosef, Ezra, Judah and Avigayil on the Upper West Side where they maintain a warm and welcoming home for all.
References:
Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life by Charlie Kirk
The Lonely Man of Faith by Joseph B. Soloveitchik
This Is My God by Herman Wouk
“Is Modern Orthodox Kiruv Possible?” by Steven Gotlib
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In this episode we discuss:
- Why aren’t more aspiring rabbis attracted to kiruv?
- How can we help people make the transition from outreach programs to the “real world”?
- How can we make the case for Shabbos for the masses?
Interview begins at 22:45.
Rabbi Mark Wildes was ordained from Yeshiva University, but before becoming a rabbi, he received a JD from the Cardozo School of Law and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University. Since founding MJE 20 years ago, Rabbi Wildes has become one of America’s most inspirational and dynamic Jewish educators. He lives with his wife Jill and their children Yosef, Ezra, Judah and Avigayil on the Upper West Side where they maintain a warm and welcoming home for all.
References:
Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life by Charlie Kirk
The Lonely Man of Faith by Joseph B. Soloveitchik
This Is My God by Herman Wouk
“Is Modern Orthodox Kiruv Possible?” by Steven Gotlib
For more 18Forty:
NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/join
CALL: (212) 582-1840
EMAIL: info@18forty.org
WEBSITE: 18forty.org
IG: @18forty
X: @18_forty
WhatsApp: join here
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.
2026-01-27
79 min
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