18Forty Podcast NEW: 18 Questions, 40 Mystics with Joey Rosenfeld
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Dec 2, 2025 Joey Rosenfeld is a practicing psychotherapist and scholar of Jewish philosophy, delving into the profound connections between spirituality and psychology. He shares his journey into mystical thought through Kafka and Camus, emphasizing how mysticism can transform relationships and heal trauma. He discusses the paradoxical nature of God, the essence of prayer as awareness of dependency, and the vital role of community in spiritual connections. Joey also links Jewish mysticism to addiction recovery, highlighting its power to reveal each person's unique purpose.
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Redemption: Present And Future
- Mashiach implies both present particular redemption and a hoped-for historic shift; hope shapes what we perceive of redemption.
- Rosenfeld stresses inner redemption and expectation influence the form of revelation.
Two Tracks Of Jewish History
- Jewish history contains conscious and unconscious tracks: divine orchestration underlies events that look like descent.
- Rosenfeld sees the State of Israel as a significant redemptive vessel while warning against premature completion.
Belief In Self As Global Remedy
- The world's main challenge is lack of self-belief rooted in ignorance of our intrinsic worth and soul purpose.
- Rosenfeld sees reclaiming personal responsibility as central to healing and change.
