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In Part 2, the spotlight shifts to the dramatic succession struggle that followed the final days of Dovid Hamelech. The episode begins with Adoniyahu's attempt to seize the throne and the efforts of Beniyahu and other loyalists who remained faithful to Dovid's chosen successor. As the crisis unfolds, Dovid acts decisively, ordering that Shlomo be publicly anointed as king. The podcast explores this historic coronation and the final instructions Dovid delivers to his son, providing guidance on leadership, justice, and the unfinished matters that would shape the future of the kingdom.The second half follows the challenges facing the newly crowned King Shlomo. When Adoniyahu launches another bid for power, Beniyahu is entrusted with carrying out the king's judgment, demonstrating both his loyalty and his willingness to enforce difficult decisions. The episode also examines the banishment of Evyasar HaKohen, marking the end of a priestly dynasty and the fulfillment of earlier prophecies. Finally, attention turns to Yoav, who realizes that his past actions have left him vulnerable under the new regime. Fearing retribution, he flees to the altar seeking refuge, setting the stage for one of the most consequential confrontations of Shlomo's reign and further cementing Beniyahu's role as both guardian of the kingdom and servant of justice.00:00 - Intro00:27 - Rebellion of Adoniyahu08:03 - Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah and the Loyalists10:08 - Dovid Hamelech has Shlomo Annointed as King18:36 - King Dovid's Final Instructions to King Shlomo21:37 - Adoniyahu Rebels Again26:07 - Adoniyahu is Punished by Beniyahu29:24 - King Shlomo Banishes Evyasar HaKohen35:02 - Yoav Fears King Shlomo and Flees to the Altar
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Link to video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/aeVekOqP7-YThe tables have turned! The wonderful, renowned Orthodox Jewish podcaster Dovid Bashevkin, host of 18forty, who interviewed me for his podcast, returned the favor and joined me for a candid conversation about the inside-outside perspectives. He inside, I outside, together we have an interest in the same thing from different angles.Bashevkin is one of the most thoughtful voices in the Orthodox Jewish world, for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, doubt, Shabbos, Jewish identity, community, America, Israel, assimilation, spirituality, and what it means to build a meaningful Jewish life in 2026.What makes this conversation especially interesting to me is that Dovid and I approach many of the same questions from different locations. He speaks from deep inside Orthodox communal life; I often speak from the margins, or from outside looking in. And yet we share a fascination with how people search for meaning, belonging, transcendence, and authenticity.Links:• Dovid Bashevkin on Twitter/X: [@DBashIdeas](https://x.com/DBashIdeas?utm_source=chatgpt.com)• 18Forty podcast: [18Forty](https://18forty.org/podcasts/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)• My appearance on his podcast: [My conversation with Dovid Bashevkin on 18Forty](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEaI-Paltfc&t=1s&utm_source=chatgpt.com)We talked about:• why he created the 18Forty podcast• the “institutional scaffolding” of modern Jewish life• why younger Jews are restless even inside successful communities• Shabbos as both beautiful and difficult• assimilation, identity, and the pressure to “earn” love• celebrity culture and existential longing• the future of American Orthodoxy• why so many young Orthodox Jews are drawn to Israel• cultural translation between Jewish worlds• gum as contraband in Hasidic childhoods
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*מאביו של הרבי זצ״ל*בהעלותך*וְהֵנִיף֩ אַהֲרֹ֨ן אֶת־הַלְוִיִּ֤ם תְּנוּפָה֙ לִפְנֵ֣י ה׳ מֵאֵ֖ת בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וְהָי֕וּ לַעֲבֹ֖ד אֶת־עֲבֹדַ֥ת ה׳*ח, יא שאלות;א) מהו הטעם *והנפת את הלוים*, למה צריכים הלויים הרמה והנפה?ב) למה נעשה ההנפה ע״י אהרן *כהן* דוקא?ג) השם של כל דבר מורה ומרמז על בחינתו, רמז בשם לוי - *לוים*?לקוטי לוי יצחק , הערות לזהר שמות דברים ע׳ ת. תסה. תורת לוי יצחק ע׳ לו. נד.ילקוט לוי יצחק מכתבי החתונה ע׳ לט.
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Chelek Chof Ches pg 49. Carrying the Torah close to my heart is the correct location for the Torah.The Rebbe explains a powerful difference between the Aron and the other keilim of the Mishkan. While the Leviim transported all the holy objects, the Aron had a unique requirement: “upon the shoulder they shall carry it.” The Rambam brings the story of Dovid and Uzah not as history, but as halacha, the Aron itself requires a specific place. Because it contains the Luchos and a Sefer Torah, its place is to be carriedon the shoulders, close to your heart.. Similarly, a Sefer Torah always has a place it belongs: in the Aron Kodesh in shul, and close to one's heart during travel.In Chassidus, the Luchos represent a revelation of “Hashem's face”, a direct pnimiyus connection created through Torah. This is the deeper meaning of facing the Aron while carrying it: where a person's focus, identity, and geshmak truly lie. As we come from Shavuos and approach Gimmel Tammuz, the avodah is to keep our “faces” turned toward the Rebbe's inyanim and the Torah of the Rebbe, making sure our geshmak is in the holy stuff.With a HUGE thank you to this Week's Sicha Sponsors:Anonymous, in honor of the birthday and shidduch of our sister.Mrs. Nathanson, in honor of the yahrtzeit of her father, Mordechai ben Shlomo, on Erev Shavuos, and her grandmother, Basya bas Mordechai, on the second day of Shavuos. AndwWith gratitude to Hashem for the many family simchos celebrated this year, including birthdays, an einikel in Melbourne, birthdays of their son Yossi and grandson Aryeh Leib after Yom Tov, and several family graduations, BHMalka Groden, with gratitude for the weekly learning and in honor of Elka's 5th birthday.Anonymous, in honor of sweet revealed brachos for all, open miracles, personal and general Geulah, and of course… Moshiach now!Devorah Leah Stern, in honor of the kallah and chosson, Liba & Yossi, with brachos to build a Binyan Adei Ad, bring much nachas to the Rebbe and their families, and continued nachas from all of our children, BH.And in honor of the birthday of Pesha Henna bas Yetta Gitel, wishing her a complete refuah sheleima.Bassie Deitsch, in honor of the birth of a new granddaughter born to her daughter, Chana Naparstek. She was named today for Bassie's grandmother, Luba Michla. May she grow to be the caring and nurturing person her namesake was.Anonymous, in honor of Sholom Dovber ben Sara on his birthday tomorrow, Yud Gimmel Sivan, mit layngeh gezunteh freilicher yaren, sponsored by his wife, daughters and granddaughters.
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