Show notes
In this first episode of The Moster Show, Naftuli sits down with his wife, Dr. Miriam Moster, to explore her groundbreaking research on divorce in the Chareidi world. Together, they discuss how divorce affects not only couples but entire communities, why it often pushes people away from religious life, and what it reveals about belonging, stigma, and resilience. A personal and eye-opening conversation about faith, family, and what’s at stake when marriages end.00:00-06:44 What is The Moster Show?06:44 – 07:34 Introducing Miriam: Background and upbringing07:34 – 10:00 Dating, marriage, and stepping away from observance10:00 – 13:06 Parenting, community, and the first steps back13:06 – 15:20 Why every community has problems15:20 – 18:06 Jewish heritage, pride, and rediscovering identity18:06 – 21:11 Searching for schools: Conservative, public, and Jewish options21:11 – 24:19 Technology, youth, and mental health concerns24:19 – 26:37 The decision: Choosing Modern Orthodoxy26:37 – 29:09 Miriam’s PhD: Divorce and its unexpected consequences29:09 – 31:19 How divorce rumors and stigma alienate people31:19 – 35:41 Comparing divorcees who stayed vs. those who left35:41 – 39:21 Marriage, children, and the community’s message39:21 – 41:33 The pain after divorce: Happiness vs. children’s well-being41:33 – 42:49 Cultural critique: What the broader world misses42:49 – 43:28 Miriam’s work today and closing reflections43:28 – 44:15 Looking aheadLink to 's interview of Naftuli Moster:https://youtu.be/IRTvj1_4_14?si=IJtn5FXQxXCePYV3Contact the show: [email protected] the antisemitism panel: [email protected] reach the guest (Miriam Moster), email: [email protected]#Divorce #OrthodoxJewish #JewishCommunity #FaithAndFamily #Belonging #TheMosterShow
