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 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

Link to ⁠'s interview of Naftuli Moster:

https://youtu.be/IRTvj1_4_14?si=IJtn5FXQxXCePYV3

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To reach the guest (Miriam Moster), email: info@miriammoster.com

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