The Moster Show

Moster Show

The Moster Show covers news, current events, entertainment & culture as it relates to the Orthodox Jewish community, the broader Jewish community, and beyond.

Episodes

  1. 09/14/2025

    Our Journey From OTD to MO, PLUS: Research on Divorce in the Haredi Community | Episode 1

    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. Contact us at info@themostershow.com and antisemitism@themostershow.com. 00:00-06:44 What is The Moster Show? 06:44 – 07:34 Introducing Miriam: Background and upbringing 07:34 – 10:00 Dating, marriage, and stepping away from observance 10:00 – 13:06 Parenting, community, and the first steps back 13:06 – 15:20 Why every community has problems 15:20 – 18:06 Jewish heritage, pride, and rediscovering identity 18:06 – 21:11 Searching for schools: Conservative, public, and Jewish options 21:11 – 24:19 Technology, youth, and mental health concerns 24:19 – 26:37 The decision: Choosing Modern Orthodoxy 26:37 – 29:09 Miriam’s PhD: Divorce and its unexpected consequences 29:09 – 31:19 How divorce rumors and stigma alienate people 31:19 – 35:41 Comparing divorcees who stayed vs. those who left 35:41 – 39:21 Marriage, children, and the community’s message 39:21 – 41:33 The pain after divorce: Happiness vs. children’s well-being 41:33 – 42:49 Cultural critique: What the broader world misses 42:49 – 43:28 Miriam’s work today and closing reflections 43:28 – 44:15 Looking ahead #Divorce #OrthodoxJewish #JewishCommunity #FaithAndFamily #Belonging #TheMosterShow

    44 min

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The Moster Show covers news, current events, entertainment & culture as it relates to the Orthodox Jewish community, the broader Jewish community, and beyond.