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13 January 2026
Dovid Bashevkin: A Reform Rabbi Interviews an Orthodox Rabbi [Denominations 2/2]
18Forty Podcast
About
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David Bashevkin answers questions from Diana Fersko, senior rabbi of the Village Temple Reform synagogue, about denominations and Jewish Peoplehood.
In this episode we discuss:
Interview begins at 29:05.
Diana Fersko is the Senior Rabbi of The Village Temple, a Reform synagogue at the heart of downtown Jewish life in New York City. An internationally recognized author, speaker, and thought leader, she is a defining voice in the contemporary Jewish world, known for her clarity, compassion, and ability to bring Jewish tradition into meaningful dialogue with modern life.
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References:
“Judaism as a First Language” by Moshe Koppel
Judaism Straight Up by Moshe Koppel
Tzidkat HaTzadik 41
Sin•a•gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought by David Bashevkin
B'Rogez Rachem Tizkor by David Bashevkin
Taanit 20a
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In this episode we discuss:
- How did David become an Orthodox rabbi with an interest in the broader Jewish world?Where does David get his sense of commandedness and obligation from? How should Israel factor into our thinking about Jewish unity?
Interview begins at 29:05.
Diana Fersko is the Senior Rabbi of The Village Temple, a Reform synagogue at the heart of downtown Jewish life in New York City. An internationally recognized author, speaker, and thought leader, she is a defining voice in the contemporary Jewish world, known for her clarity, compassion, and ability to bring Jewish tradition into meaningful dialogue with modern 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
References:
“Judaism as a First Language” by Moshe Koppel
Judaism Straight Up by Moshe Koppel
Tzidkat HaTzadik 41
Sin•a•gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought by David Bashevkin
B'Rogez Rachem Tizkor by David Bashevkin
Taanit 20a
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.