Why 1840?
18Forty Podcast12 Jan 2021

Why 1840?

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we sit down for a special podcast with our host, David Bashevkin, to discuss the podcast’s namesake, the year 1840.

Though humanity’s history is long and rich, it’s only recently that the world has begun to look like we’re used to. From the renaissance to the scientific and industrial revolutions, technology and information seem to be progressing at an exponential rate. Judaism, along with all tradition, had to contend with modernity as we now know it for the first time. Most of modern Jewry has been affected in some way or another by this modernization of its members.

-What historical significance does the year 1840 have?
-What challenges did it bring for Judaism and other traditions?
-How did Judaism respond to those challenges?
-And in the end, how does modern Judaism differ from its other historical iterations?

Tune in to hear David share why the year 1840 holds such significance for him, and how he feels its effects in his life.

References:
The Europeans Review - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/28/books/review/the-europeans-orlando-figes.html
Israel Bartal article - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10835-005-5978-7
Zohar
The Europeans by Orlando Figes
Jewish Continuity in America - Abraham J. Karp
Zichron Yaakov by Rabbi Yaakov Lipschutz
Sapiens by Yuval Harari

For more, visit https://18forty.org/why-1840.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Episoder(266)

Biblical Criticism Intro

Biblical Criticism Intro

David explains how, despite his initial apprehensiveness towards the topic, he has come to appreciate the different approaches to Biblical criticism offered by this month’s three guests: Joshua Berman...

26 Jul 202013min

Daniel Feldman: Punchlines with Boundaries and Opportunities

Daniel Feldman: Punchlines with Boundaries and Opportunities

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David sits down with Rabbi Daniel Feldman, a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University and an author to discuss the role of comedy in Jewish thought and practice. We u...

19 Jul 202033min

Comedy Conclusion

Comedy Conclusion

As we live through the ups and downs of life, laughter begins to play an invaluable role in our mental well-being. Perhaps comedy can provide a helpful lens through which to view the sometimes stressf...

19 Jul 20207min

Leah Forster: Of Comedy and Community

Leah Forster: Of Comedy and Community

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David sits down with Leah Forster, an ex-Hasidic comedian to talk about how her journey has affected her comedy. Leah found comedy at a young age and pioneered ...

12 Jul 202044min

Gary Gulman: This Impossible Life

Gary Gulman: This Impossible Life

This episode is sponsored by Louis and Debby FlancbaumIn this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David sits down with Gary Gulman, a world-famous comedian with comedy specials on Netflix and HBO, to talk...

5 Jul 202056min

Comedy Intro

Comedy Intro

David explains how comedy and humor can uncover a mystical oneness that allows us to construct meaning and community from mundane occurrences.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

28 Jun 20209min

OTD: Leaving Religion Conclusion

OTD: Leaving Religion Conclusion

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

28 Mai 20206min

Kelsey Osgood: A Conversion Narrative of Sorts

Kelsey Osgood: A Conversion Narrative of Sorts

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

28 Mai 202040min

Populært innen Religion og åndelighet

rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
sektpodden-2
sektledere
rss-espen-er-kristen
rss-paradigmepodden
uforklarlig-med-lilli-bendriss
andelig-pafyll-hver-tirsdag
ole-martin-og-einar-leser-bibelen
dokka
rss-uhoytidelig-spirituell-healer-susanne-og-erik-ertsland-askvik
rss-andelige-tanker-med-camillo
generasjonspodden
rss-grenselos-spiritualitet
rss-normalt-paranormalt
rss-pust-for-livet
velvarepodden-din-guide-til-positiv-endring
rss-over-en-apen-bibel
and-vitenskap
rss-kristen-norge