Shulem Deen: Faith, without Faith
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David discusses with special guest and former member of the Ultra-Orthodox community, Shulem Deen, the struggle and importance of balancing one’s individual nee...
28 Maj 202059min
OTD: Leaving Religion Intro
David introduces the next series of the 18Forty Podcast: why people join and leave religion and what we can learn from their decisions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...
27 Maj 202011min
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, ...
5 Maj 202025min
Talmud Conclusion
It’s hard to make sense and order within the Talmud. But maybe that’s the point. Listen to some brief closing thoughts on the value of building meaning specifically when it is not apparent.Become a su...
21 Apr 20206min
Is Talmud the Jewish Constitution? A Conversation with Chaim Saiman
In this episode, David discusses the mystifying qualities of the Talmud and how we find meaning in the nuance of Talmudic law with special guest Chaim Saiman, professor at Villanova Law School.Become ...
18 Mars 20201h
Talmud as an Agent of Chaos: A Conversation with Ari Bergmann
Talmud as an Agent of Chaos: A Conversation with Ari Bergmann by 18FortyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.
18 Mars 202027min
A Page is Worth A Thousand Worlds: A Conversation with Michelle Chesner
In this episode, David and special guest, Michelle Chesner, Columbia University’s Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies, discuss how the formatting of sacred Jewish texts has developed thro...
18 Mars 202052min
Talmud Intro
Why start here? In a brief opening thought, David explains the role of Talmud in finding meaning amid chaos.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--434473...
17 Mars 202012min
