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What happens when you read the weekly Torah portion alongside the strange, fascinating, and sometimes uncomfortable story of modern Jewish history? In this episode, Rabbi Marc Katz sits down with Rabbi David Bashevkin to discuss I Read This Over Shabbos: Reading Jewish History in the Parasha (Maggid, 2026), a book that turns Shabbat reading into an intellectual journey through the Jewish past. Bashevkin takes familiar Torah stories and places them in surprising conversation with the events and ideas that have shaped modern Jewish life. Noah’s ark leads to the Industrial Revolution. The biblical census opens a window onto...

What happens when you read the weekly Torah portion alongside the strange, fascinating, and sometimes uncomfortable story of modern Jewish history? In this episode, Rabbi Marc Katz sits down with Rabbi David Bashevkin to discuss I Read This Over Shabbos: Reading Jewish History in the Parasha (Maggid, 2026), a book that turns Shabbat reading into an intellectual journey through the Jewish past. Bashevkin takes familiar Torah stories and places them in surprising conversation with the events and ideas that have shaped modern Jewish life. Noah’s ark leads to the Industrial Revolution. The biblical census opens a window onto...

What happens when you read the weekly Torah portion alongside the strange, fascinating, and sometimes uncomfortable story of modern Jewish history? In this episode, Rabbi Marc Katz sits down with Rabbi David Bashevkin to discuss I Read This Over Shabbos: Reading Jewish History in the Parasha (Maggid, 2026), a book that turns Shabbat reading into an intellectual journey through the Jewish past. Bashevkin takes familiar Torah stories and places them in surprising conversation with the events and ideas that have shaped modern Jewish life. Noah’s ark leads to the Industrial Revolution. The biblical census opens a window onto...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David Bashevkin responds to listeners’ feedback and comments, in conversation with Denah Emerson. In this episode we discuss: —Should every Jew be Orthodox? —Is the gap year in Israel “just a business”? —How does one develop their own Jewish identity at a phase in life when it’s no longer mediated by institutions? Tune in to hear what the 18Forty community has been thinking about regarding the conversations we’ve shared. Voicemails begin at 9:40. David Bashevkin is the founder and host of 18Forty. He is also the Clinical Assistant Professor of Jewish Values at Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business. He completed rabbinic ordination at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, a master’s degree at the Bernard Revel Graduate School, and his doctorate in Public Policy and Management at The New School’s Milano School of International Affairs. He has published four books, including Sin·a·gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought and a Hebrew work, B’Rogez Rachem Tizkor (trans. In Anger, Remember Mercy ). References: 18Forty Podcast : “ Michael Eisenberg: Iran, USA, Israel: What Comes Next ” Genesis 15 18Forty Podcast : “ Michael Olshin: Reimagining the Gap Year in Israel ” 18Forty Podcast : “ Diana Fersko: An Orthodox Rabbi Interviews a Reform Rabbi ” 18Forty Podcast : “ Dovid Bashevkin: A Reform Rabbi Interviews an Orthodox Rabbi ” How Judaism Became a Religion: An Introduction to Modern Jewish Thought by Leora Batnitzky “ The Future Is Sephardic ” by Mijal Bitton Joshua 7 18Forty Podcast : “ Mark Wildes: Is Modern Orthodox Outreach the Way Forward? ” 18Forty Podcast : “ Elisheva Carlebach & Debra Kaplan: The Unknown History of Women in Jewish Life ” 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: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support?utm_source=rss&utm_me

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast , we hear questions, criticisms, complaints, thoughts, and feedback from our listener community. We respond to your comments about the direction of the podcast, the diversity of Jewish experience, and the increased centrality of Israel of our lives. In this episode we discuss: How has the 18Forty mission evolved in light of changes in the world and in Jewish life? Is there an opposite phenomenon to “ gvir culture”? How should we discuss important issues that are contentious and divisive, such as the Haredi draft and the identity of the messiah? Tune in to hear a conversation about how 18Forty might become “a beis medrash for the Jewish People.” Voicemails begin at 19:23 References: “ Switch To Orthodoxy: Continuity Rather Than Triumph ” by Sergey Kadinsky “ First-ever Solomon Schechter day school in North America goes Orthodox ” by Jackie Hajdenberg Donate to 18Forty Subscribe on YouTube 18Forty Podcast : “ Pawel Maciejko: Sabbateanism and the Roots of Secular Judaism ” 18Forty Podcast : “Joshua Leifer and Shaindy Ort: How Progressive Activists Rediscovered Traditional Jewish Life” Sliding to the Right: The Contest for the Future of American Jewish Orthodoxy by Samuel C. Heilman Beyond Sectarianism: The Realignment of American Orthodox Judaism by Adam S. Ferziger Authentically Orthodox: A Tradition-Bound Faith in American Life by Zev Eleff Modern Orthodox Judaism: A Documentary History by Zev Eleff 18Forty Podcast : “ Eli Rubin: Is the Rebbe the Messiah? ” Basi Legani, 5711 by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers “ My Chevruta ” by Itzhak David Goldberg Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm

Have you ever felt lonely? Is there really a secret to finding happiness? Does FOMO cause depression? This week join Noam and David as they discuss the pursuit of joy, the elements of happiness, and what their ideal happy places look like. Rabbi David Bashevkin is the is the host and founder of 18Forty, a Jewish media site, the Director of Education for NCSY, and the Clinical Assistant Professor of Jewish Values at the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. He holds a doctorate in Public Policy and Management from The New School’s Milano School of International Affairs and has published four books. ~~~~ The Power Of is brought to you thanks to our generous Platinum level supporters, The Mayberg Foundation, and David and Debra Magerman, as well as our additional gold level supporters, Sheryl & Gerald Hartman, and bronze level supporters, the Crain-Maling Foundation. ~~~~ Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked

Show #4. With David Bashevkin (Dbashideas) discussing writing (how he writes, styles of writing) his NCSY Haggada, his book, and much more Support the show

This week, Uri and Rivky have a special guest, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, unusual Orthodox Jewish educator and author of new book, Sin•a•gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought. They talk about what it means to fail and sin in today's world - how should we cope with both our own failure, as individuals, and with leadership and rabbinic failure, as a community? They also dive into the difficulties and failures of Jewish organization and rabbis and ask, what are the goals of Jewish education? Check out Dovid's book: https://www.amazon.com/Sinagogue-Failure-Thought-Perspectives-Post-Rabbinic/dp/1618117963 And you gotta follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBashIdeas