Popular Shows by Nachi Weinstein נחי ווינשטיין
429 episodes
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Divrei Sholom V'Emes: The Maskilic Manifesto and The Controversy (with Prof. Shmuel Feiner)
Divrei Sholom V'Emes: The Maskilic Manifesto and The Controversy (with Prof. Shmuel Feiner)
Jan 11, 2026
1:04:30
#428 > Divrei Sholom V'Emes: The Maskilic Manifesto And The Controversy (with Prof. Shmuel Feiner) > Episode sponsored by Paul Shaviv. For anyone involved in schools -Principals, Administrators, Presidents, Board members etc - Paul Shaviv’s now-classic book on Jewish school management is indispensable! Based on decades of experience in several major communities, and in schools across the Jewish spectrum - all you need to know! ‘The Jewish High School: A Complete Management Guide’: https://amzn.to/49BkQyD > To purchase the new edition of Divrei Sholom V'Emes (ships from Israel): https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/Words-of-Peace-and-Truth > To purchase the old edition (all 4 parts in one): https://amzn.to/49Bkgkr Support the show
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SmallTalk: Together Forever: Torah Strategies For Marriage (with Roy & Leah Neuberger)
SmallTalk: Together Forever: Torah Strategies For Marriage (with Roy & Leah Neuberger)
Jan 7, 2026
20:11
#427 > To purchase the book: https://mosaicapress.com/product/together-forever/?sld=seforimchatter. Use code CHATTER for 15% off > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 3 (with Michelle Margolis)
The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 3 (with Michelle Margolis)
Jan 4, 2026
1:00:02
#425 The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 3 (with Michelle Margolis) > This episode of Seforim Chatter is sponsored by Sefaria, the free digital library of Jewish texts. With Sefaria, you can access thousands of sefarim — including Gemara, Rishonim, Acharonim, halacha, and Chassidus — all fully linked and searchable. Use it to prepare a shiur, learn with a chavrusa, or explore new ideas on your own — anytime, anywhere. Visit www.sefaria.org (http://www.sefaria.org/) to explore the world of Torah online, for free. > For more on Jewish Printing and Book Culture: https://www.posenlibrary.com/guide/jewish-printing-and-book-culture > For further research see Michelle’s research guide: https://guides.library.columbia.edu/c.php?g=869414&p=6240198 > To purchase David W. Amram’s “The Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy: Being Chapters in the History of the Hebrew Printing Press”: https://amzn.to/4peGSwN > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 4 - Epilogue (with Michelle Margolis)
The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 4 - Epilogue (with Michelle Margolis)
Jan 6, 2026
55:11
#426 The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 4 > This episode of Seforim Chatter is sponsored by Sefaria, the free digital library of Jewish texts. With Sefaria, you can access thousands of sefarim — including Gemara, Rishonim, Acharonim, halacha, and Chassidus — all fully linked and searchable. Use it to prepare a shiur, learn with a chavrusa, or explore new ideas on your own — anytime, anywhere. Visit www.sefaria.org (http://www.sefaria.org/) to explore the world of Torah online, for free. > For more on Jewish Printing and Book Culture: https://www.posenlibrary.com/guide/jewish-printing-and-book-culture > For further research see Michelle’s research guide: https://guides.library.columbia.edu/c.php?g=869414&p=6240198 > To purchase David W. Amram’s “The Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy: Being Chapters in the History of the Hebrew Printing Press”: https://amzn.to/4peGSwN > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 2 (with Michelle Margolis)
The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 2 (with Michelle Margolis)
Dec 31, 2025
1:11:11
#424 The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 2 (with Michelle Margolis) > This episode of Seforim Chatter is sponsored by Sefaria, the free digital library of Jewish texts. With Sefaria, you can access thousands of sefarim — including Gemara, Rishonim, Acharonim, halacha, and Chassidus — all fully linked and searchable. Use it to prepare a shiur, learn with a chavrusa, or explore new ideas on your own — anytime, anywhere. Visit www.sefaria.org (http://www.sefaria.org/) to explore the world of Torah online, for free. > For more on Jewish Printing and Book Culture: https://www.posenlibrary.com/guide/jewish-printing-and-book-culture > For further research see Michelle’s research guide: https://guides.library.columbia.edu/c.php?g=869414&p=6240198 > To purchase David W. Amram’s “The Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy: Being Chapters in the History of the Hebrew Printing Press”: https://amzn.to/4peGSwN > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Solo show about some new Seforim and discussing various Stores and Distributors
Solo show about some new Seforim and discussing various Stores and Distributors
Mar 24, 2020
26:31
Live Show #2. Solo show featuring some info on a few new Seforim, and a discussion of various Seforim stores and distributors in the U.S
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Disputed Messiahs: Jewish Messianism in the Ashkenazic World During the Reformation (with Prof. Rebekka Voß)
Disputed Messiahs: Jewish Messianism in the Ashkenazic World During the Reformation (with Prof. Rebekka Voß)
Dec 21, 2025
58:26
#421 > This episode sponsored by the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies. Are you ready to nurture your interest in Jewish studies or pursue your graduate degree in the field? Perhaps you're in need of a deeper understanding of Jewish history and thought to advance your career? At Touro’s Graduate School of Jewish Studies, you can explore such topics as the history of Hasidism, studies in 19th-20th century biblical commentaries and much more. You’ll learn from noted subject matter experts as you earn your master’s in Jewish Education or Jewish History or audit any course that interests you. All courses are offered fully online via Zoom. For more information visit https://gsjs.touro.edu/history/ > To purchase "Disputed Messiahs": https://amzn.to/496qU1X > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Seforimchatter #1 - Solo show, discussing how i got into all of this and some new Seforim
Seforimchatter #1 - Solo show, discussing how i got into all of this and some new Seforim
Mar 23, 2020
26:39
Show #1:Includes some background information, and discusses several new Seforim
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The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 1 (with Michelle Margolis)
The Early Jewish Printed Book: Episode 1 (with Michelle Margolis)
Dec 28, 2025
1:05:29
#423 > The Early Jewish Printed Book Mini-Series: Episode 1 > This episode of Seforim Chatter is sponsored by Sefaria, the free digital library of Jewish texts. With Sefaria, you can access thousands of sefarim — including Gemara, Rishonim, Acharonim, halacha, and Chassidus — all fully linked and searchable. Use it to prepare a shiur, learn with a chavrusa, or explore new ideas on your own — anytime, anywhere. Visit www.sefaria.org (http://www.sefaria.org/) to explore the world of Torah online, for free. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai (with Prof. Melissa Klapper)
The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai (with Prof. Melissa Klapper)
Aug 24, 2025
1:10:04
#386 > To purchase, "The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai": https://amzn.to/4osfhJv > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Taj Art Auction 11 catalogue
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Taj Art Auction 11 catalogue
Dec 20, 2023
1:46:21
#252.> Sponsored by Taj Art > The auction will take place Sunday, Dec 24, 12:00 PM EST. > To view the complete catalogue and bid on items (make sure to register first!) click here. 1. To view and bid on Lot 9, Me’ein Ganim see here.2. To view and bid on Lot 11, Eitz HaDaas of Rav Shimshon Morpurgo see here. 3. To view and bid on Lot 12, Divrei Zikaron of Rav Yosef Stadthagen, an ethical work on Shulchan Aruch Hilchos Shechita & Bedikah see here.4. To view and bid on Lot 26, Shomer Emunim of Rav Yosef Ergas see here. 5. To view and bid on Lot 27, first edition Gevuras Hashem of the Maharal printed in 1582 see here.6. To view and bid on Lot 44, Lekach Tov from Rav Moshe Najara see here.7. To view and bid on Lot 75, Masa Melech on the laws of Taxes from Rav Yosef Ibn Ezra see here.8. To view and bid on Lot 86, the Hebrew-Latin 1541 edition of Sefer Tishby see here.9. To view and bid on Lot 93, the 1st edition of Sefer Chafetz Chaim (published anonymously in 1873) see here.10. To view and bid on Lot 119, an Indian Torah Scroll case see here.11. To view and bid on Lot 123, a hand drawn and illustrated “Mizrach” (including Moshe with horns!) see here.12. To view and bid on Lot 127, the manuscript memorial book of the community of Padua, 1749 – 1778 see here.13. To view and bid on Lot 141, The Appointment Letter of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld to the Rabbinate of Yerushalayim see here.14. To view and bid on Lot 152, Manuscript of “Ibbur Shanim” / Tiqqun Yissachar by Rabbi Yissachar Ibn Sussan of Tzfat see here.15. To view and bid on Lot 171, 12.5 manuscript pages of Rav Shach that would later be published in Avi Ezri see here.16. To view and bid on Lot 180, Shu’t Ohr HaMeir of Rav Meir Shapiro (R’Y Chacmei Lublin) with his handwritten dedication see here
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Glikl of Hameln (1647 - 1724) and her memoirs (with Dr. Rachel Greenblatt)
Glikl of Hameln (1647 - 1724) and her memoirs (with Dr. Rachel Greenblatt)
May 4, 2025
1:20:08
#355 > Sponsored by Haim Gottschalk in memory of his maternal grandmother Shoshana Etzioni – Reyzl bas Nahum. > To purchase the new edition of Glikl: https://amzn.to/3YW68xw > Also sponsored by Mosaica Press and Is Alternative Healing Kosher? by Rabbi Yehoshua Kaganoff. To purchase: https://mosaicapress.com/product/is-alternative-healing-kosher/?sld=seforimchatter and use code "CHATTER" for 15% off > Support the show
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HaDoresh VeHamevakesh: A Unique Take on Shas (with R' David Farkas, Esq.)
HaDoresh VeHamevakesh: A Unique Take on Shas (with R' David Farkas, Esq.)
Aug 25, 2025
1:10:28
#387 > Dedicated L'Ilui Nishmas my grandmother, Rachel bas Yaakov, Shelly Frisch A'H > To purchase HaDoresh VeHamevakesh: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%a1%d7%a4%d7%a8-%d7%94%d7%93%d7%95%d7%a8%d7%a9-%d7%95%d7%94%d7%9e%d7%91%d7%a7%d7%a9/ > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Mishnat Eyal: The Personal Mishnayos of Fallen Soldier Eyal Meir Berkowitz HY'D (with Rabbi Eliyahu Dordek)
Mishnat Eyal: The Personal Mishnayos of Fallen Soldier Eyal Meir Berkowitz HY'D (with Rabbi Eliyahu Dordek)
Dec 14, 2025
54:18
#419 > Sponsored anonymously L'Zecher Nishmas Eyal Meir ben Shemaya in commemoration of his second Yahrtzeit which is Erev Chanukah. > Sponsored by The Tehillim Unveiled Podcast. Check out a fascinating Chanukah Special episode about Mizmor Shir: Apple Podcasts: https://sholink.to/TehillimApple> Spotify: https://sholink.to/TehillimSpotify > For more information about Mishnat Eyal: https://mishnasdura.org.il/eyal/ > For information about Eyal: https://blog.nli.org.il/en/mishnayot soldier/ > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict
The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict
Jul 17, 2022
1:22:04
#153** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day. And for a limited time only, listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Tisha b’av videos plus hundreds more on parsha and the other holidays. Go to AlephBeta.org and enter coupon code SEFORIM22 for $18 off an annual premium membership: https://bit.ly/AlephBeta22**The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict. Based on Prof. Rogers new book, "For the Freedom of Zion: The Gerat Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66 - 74 CE"We discussed Herod (the great): his bio, relationship with Rome, kingdom, reign, death, and more, what happened after Herod's death, Sicarii, Pontius Pilate (and the killing of Jesus), Agrippa I, and much moreTo purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3v1idCNTo support the podcast or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected], or click this link: https://www.seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/
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The Writings of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (with Dr. Elliot Bondi)
The Writings of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (with Dr. Elliot Bondi)
Aug 17, 2025
1:10:52
#384 > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Jewish Sunday Schools: Teaching Religion in Nineteenth-Century America (with Prof. Laura Yares)
Jewish Sunday Schools: Teaching Religion in Nineteenth-Century America (with Prof. Laura Yares)
Aug 10, 2025
1:07:59
#382 > To purchase :Jewish Sunday Schools": https://amzn.to/47j8Fqu > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Herod the Great: Jewish King in a Roman World (with Prof. Martin Goodman)
Herod the Great: Jewish King in a Roman World (with Prof. Martin Goodman)
Jul 13, 2025
1:27:56
#373 > Sponsored by the Men’s Division of Sara Schenirer.They will help you figure out your yeshiva credits, financial aid, and help you choose a degree program that leads to a successful career.They offer degrees in Accounting, Business, ABA, Psychology, Health Science, Pre-Med, Paralegal, Special Education, and Social Work. All degrees are offered through their prestigious partner colleges and their student support is first-rate.Applications are open now for the fall semester. Visit their website https://shorturl.at/YXy7i, call 917-209-8204, or email [email protected] to connect with a helpful advisor today. > To purchase "Herod the Great: Jewish King in a Roman World": https://amzn.to/3GDdyji > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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With Prof. Daniel J. Lasker discussing the history of Karaism and his new book on the topic
With Prof. Daniel J. Lasker discussing the history of Karaism and his new book on the topic
Mar 27, 2022
50:46
#135.With Prof. Daniel J. Lasker discussing the history of Karaism and his new book, "Karaism: An introduction to the oldest Surviving Alternative Judaism"We discussed the history of the Karaites, how they differed from Tzedukim (sadducees), what the believe, basic ideology, how they differ from rabbinic judaism, where they lived throughout the centuries, where they are today, and more To purchase the book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/karaism-9781800855960?q=lasker&lang=en&cc=us
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With R' Alex Hool discussing the masa'os (travels) of the Bnei Yisrael in the Midbar and his new book about it, "The Desert Encampments: From Sinai to the Holy Land"
With R' Alex Hool discussing the masa'os (travels) of the Bnei Yisrael in the Midbar and his new book about it, "The Desert Encampments: From Sinai to the Holy Land"
Oct 3, 2021
38:08
#96.** Sponsored in memory of Ed Markovitz, Eliyahu ben Yitzhak Meir ha'levy, for his second yartzeit on lamed tishrei**With R' Alex Hool discussing his new book, "The Desert Encampments: From Sinai to the Holy Land"To purchase the book: https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-desert-encampments/
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With Israel Mizrahi of Mizrahi Books about old books and seforim
With Israel Mizrahi of Mizrahi Books about old books and seforim
Mar 28, 2020
58:15
An Interview with Israel Mizrahi of Mizrahi Bookstore in Brooklyn discussing used books and seforimCheck out his store here: https://www.ebay.com/str/jewishbookshop
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With Onthemainline about his blog, Shadal and much more
With Onthemainline about his blog, Shadal and much more
Mar 31, 2020
51:34
Live Show #5. With special guest Onthemainline (Shimon Steinmetz) about his blog, Shadal and much more
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With R' Shimon Szimonowitz of Machon Aleh Zayis on the process of publishing a Sefer today
With R' Shimon Szimonowitz of Machon Aleh Zayis on the process of publishing a Sefer today
Apr 13, 2020
1:16:54
Live Show #7. With R' Shimon Szimonowitz of Machon Aleh Zayis (Lakewood, NJ) discussing the process of publishing a Sefer today. Editing, typesetting, layout, cover design, graphics, and much more
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With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter discussing Rav Yaakov Emden (the Yaavetz)
With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter discussing Rav Yaakov Emden (the Yaavetz)
Apr 22, 2020
46:59
Live Show #8. With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter discussing Rav Yaakov Emden ZT'L (the Yaavetz), his forthcoming critical edition of the Yaavetz's autobiography "Megillas Sefer" and more
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With Prof. Jodi Magness discussing the history of Masada
With Prof. Jodi Magness discussing the history of Masada
Jul 23, 2023
1:10:41
#219.** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day. And for a limited time only, our listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Tisha b’av videos plus hundreds more on parsha and the other holidays. Go to Aleph Beta and enter coupon code SEFORIM23 for $18 off an annual premium membership.** **To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)* With Prof. Jodi Magness discussing the history of MasadaWe discussed the history of Masada and Herod, story as told by Josephus, the siege of 72-73, how the siege took place and the tactics used by the Romans, the early explorers and excavations of Masada, the archeological findings in Masada, the mass suicide story as told by Josephus, and moreTo purchase, "Masada: From Jewish Revolt toModern Myth": https://amzn.to/3YaaoYQ
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Bonus episode: Live with R' Moshe Maimon discussing various antique seforim, manuscripts, and letters
Bonus episode: Live with R' Moshe Maimon discussing various antique seforim, manuscripts, and letters
Jul 10, 2023
34:30
#215.** This took place at a pre-parlor meeting in Lakewood to benefit Mesivta Ner Moshe, under the leadership of Rav Shea Sukenik. The yeshiva's annual parlor meeting where they will display over 30 antique Seforim, manuscripts, and letters will take place Wednesday July 12, at 7:30 PM at Tiferes Bais Yaakov, 613 Oak Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701. To donate visit nermoshe.org or call 732-200-1339**Bonus episode: Live with R' Moshe Maimon discussing various antique seforim, manuscripts, and letters.We discussed a number of items including a first edition Shu't Chacham Tzvi with the haghos of Rav Yeshaya Pick (Berlin), letter to and from the Satmar Rav while still in Europe in 1938, check for life insurance from Rav Moshe Feinstein, bank loan form of Rav Aharon Kotler, and more.
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With R' Shimon Szimonowitz & R' Yaakov Juravel discussing Machon Aleh Zayis & Sefer Mincha Ketana
With R' Shimon Szimonowitz & R' Yaakov Juravel discussing Machon Aleh Zayis & Sefer Mincha Ketana
Nov 14, 2021
1:14:14
#102.With R' Shimon Szimonowitz & R' Yaakov Juravel discussing Machon Aleh Zayis & Sefer Mincha KetanaWe discussed new Seforim that Machon Aleh Zayis is publishing, the gilyon (newsletter) they publish, Sefer Mincha Ketana: What it is, style of the sefer, how it was compiled, why copy the layout, font, and cover of the Minchas Chinuch, and moreTo purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%9e%d7%a0%d7%97%d7%94-%d7%a7%d7%98%d7%a0%d7%94/To contact R' Szimonowitz: [email protected], Alehzayis.comTo Contact R' Juravel: [email protected]
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With Prof. Adam Mendelsohn discussing Jewish Soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War
With Prof. Adam Mendelsohn discussing Jewish Soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War
May 28, 2023
1:28:55
#201.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Adam Mendelsohn discussing Jewish Soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil WarWe discussed The Shapell Roster and how it was curated and compiled, previous research on Jewish soldiers in the Civil War, how many Jewish soldiers there were, where the majority were from, the experience of Jewish soldiers, high ranking Jews, religious Jewish soldiers, Lincoln and the Jews, anti-semitic sentiments and tropes, and much moreTo purchase, "Jewish Soldier in the Civil War: The Union Army": https://amzn.to/3IJEKuLT purchase, "Lincoln and the Jews: A History": https://amzn.to/3IKyDWKTo purchase, "When General Grant Expelled the Jews": https://amzn.to/3C0VGcsTo access The Shapell Roster: https://www.shapell.org/roster/
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With R' Yaakov Yosef Reinman (AKA Avner Gold) discussing his historical fiction book series ("The Strasbourg saga")
With R' Yaakov Yosef Reinman (AKA Avner Gold) discussing his historical fiction book series ("The Strasbourg saga")
Jun 7, 2022
1:14:52
#147With R' Yaakov Yosef Reinman (AKA Avner Gold) discussing his historical fiction book series ("The Strasbourg saga") We discussed why his pseudonym is "Avner Gold", why he wrote the series, how he got into historical fiction, Sabbetai Zevi, The Inquisition, and more
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With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus about the Churban
With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus about the Churban
Jul 28, 2022
1:11:30
#155.With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus on the Sugyos about the Churban in Perek HaNizakin in Mesechtas Gittin.We discussed the different aspects of the Sefer, Maharal/Meor Eynayim, Kamtza and Bar Kamtza, Channah/Miriam and her seven sons, other various Gemara's in the Sugya, story with Rebbetzin Luba Rochel Bloch HY'D, haskamos to the Sefer, why the name "B'Ikvei HaGalus", and much more To purchase the Sefer: https://judaicaplaza.com/collections/new-hebrew-seforim/products/17806947
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With R' Elimelech Zweibel discussing Sefer Eim Labinah of Rav Yaakov Emden
With R' Elimelech Zweibel discussing Sefer Eim Labinah of Rav Yaakov Emden
Feb 26, 2023
55:27
#185.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**To listen to "Reid Bites" from Sruly Bornstein that discuss Sefer EimLaBinah: 1. https://app.daf-yomi.net/others/2071000002. https://app.daf-yomi.net/others/1811300003. https://app.daf-yomi.net/others/174270000We discussed how R' Elimelech came across the manuscript, why it wasn't printed before, why the name "Eim LaBinah", what the Sefer discusses, what is unique about the work, personal anecdotes of the Yaavetz in the sefer, how the work was edited, and more.To view sample pictures of the Sefer: https://www.flipsnack.com/BFA57BA7C6F/-.html
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With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Samuel David Luzzatto, 1800 - 1865) and his new translation of Shadal on Chumash
With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Samuel David Luzzatto, 1800 - 1865) and his new translation of Shadal on Chumash
Jan 3, 2021
1:46:20
#53.With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Samuel David Luzzatto. 1800 - 1865) and his new translation of Shadal on Chumash.We discussed the biography of Shadal, his works, his opinion about Koheles & the Zohar (Kabbolah), his Chumash translation & Pirush, Dan's translations and what went into producing them, the introduction to each volume, the forthcoming volume on Vayikra (Leviticus), and much more. Use code Shadal10 for 10% off 1 volume, and Shadal20 for 20% off all 3 at KodeshPress.comTo purchase Bereishis: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-genesisTo purchase Shemos: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-exodusTo preorder Vayikra: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-leviticusFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Chida and Maagel Tov (the Chida's travelogue)
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Chida and Maagel Tov (the Chida's travelogue)
Aug 28, 2022
1:31:39
#160.With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Chida and Maagel Tov (the Chida's travelogue)We discussed a brief bio of the Chida (Rav Chaim Yosef Dovid Azoulai), when the Maagel Tov was written, how it was written, the publication history, personal stories related by the Chida, famous people and Gedolim that he discusses, the two new editions and how they compare, and much more.To purchase the Raviv edition: https://www.shopeichlers.com/products/magal-tov-volume-1/57949To purchase the Hamaor edition: https://www.shopeichlers.com/products/magel-tov-chida/58039To purchase the Freimann edition: https://amzn.to/3Rkz78d
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With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the codification of Jewish law in the 16th century and Rav Yosef Karo, Rav Shlomo Luria (Maharshal), and Rav Moshe Isserles (Rema)
With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the codification of Jewish law in the 16th century and Rav Yosef Karo, Rav Shlomo Luria (Maharshal), and Rav Moshe Isserles (Rema)
Dec 11, 2022
47:50
#174.With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the codification of Jewish law in the 16th century and Rav Yosef Karo, Rav Shlomo Luria (Maharshal), and Rav Moshe Isserles (Rema).We discussed why he wrote the book, the bio of Rav Yosef Karo and his style of psak, Bio of Mahrashal and hbs style of psak, Bio of Rema and his style of psak, chumra, minhag, printing history of each of their seforim, and much more.To purchase “The Codification of Jewish Law on the Cusp of Modernity “: https://amzn.to/3UPvZlM
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SmallTalk: Kol Chosson: Foundations of the Jewish Wedding (with Rabbi Dr. Elly Deutsch)
SmallTalk: Kol Chosson: Foundations of the Jewish Wedding (with Rabbi Dr. Elly Deutsch)
Dec 24, 2025
17:29
#422 > To purchase the book: https://rietspress.org/products/kol-chosson-foundadtions-of-the-jewish-wedding > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Emek Habacha: The Trials and Tribulations of Jewish History as written by a 16th century Jewish Historian (with Dr. Micha Perry)
Emek Habacha: The Trials and Tribulations of Jewish History as written by a 16th century Jewish Historian (with Dr. Micha Perry)
Jul 27, 2025
44:34
#377 > To purchase the English translation of Emek Habacha: https://amzn.to/4f7hipZ > To purchase the Hebrew edition: https://www.magnespress.co.il/book/%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8 %D7%A2%D7%9E%D7%A7 %D7%94%D7%91%D7%9B%D7%90-7084 > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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SmallTalk: Haftorah of Chanukah Unlocked (with Sam Stonefield)
SmallTalk: Haftorah of Chanukah Unlocked (with Sam Stonefield)
Dec 17, 2025
18:32
#420 > To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4sgbBfQ > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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SmallTalk: What Can I Say Today? Practical Shmiras Haloshon (with R' Dovid Jaffee)
SmallTalk: What Can I Say Today? Practical Shmiras Haloshon (with R' Dovid Jaffee)
Dec 10, 2025
18:50
#418 > To purchase the book: https://feldheim.com/what-can-i-say-today > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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The Samaritans (with Prof. Steven Fine)
The Samaritans (with Prof. Steven Fine)
Nov 16, 2025
51:55
#411 > To purchase, "The Samaritans: A Biblical People": https://amzn.to/4oLmbcE > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Radak on Bereishis: An Overview (with Yoram Bogacz)
Radak on Bereishis: An Overview (with Yoram Bogacz)
Nov 9, 2025
43:09
#408 > To purchase the new 2 volume Hebrew-English Radak on Bereishis: https://amzn.to/47OGxKI > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Rabbi Akiva (with Abie Rotenberg)
Rabbi Akiva (with Abie Rotenberg)
Nov 2, 2025
52:42
#406 > Sponsored by Cedar Media Studies. Contact them: [email protected] > To purchase "Rabbi Akiva": https://amzn.to/3WQYzXL > To purchase "Eliyahu Hanavi": https://amzn.to/4oQ9aOC > To purchase "The Season of Pepsi Myers": https://amzn.to/47hFiEH > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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The Unconventional Life and Thought of Solomon Yom Tov Bennett (1767 - 1838) (with Prof. David Ruderman)
The Unconventional Life and Thought of Solomon Yom Tov Bennett (1767 - 1838) (with Prof. David Ruderman)
Oct 26, 2025
1:06:57
#404 > To purchase "The Making of an Anglo Jewish Scholar": https://amzn.to/4ob0tyg > To download the ebook for free: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783111698922/html > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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SmallTalk: A Taste of Rav Hirsch’s Torah (with Naphtaly Levy)
SmallTalk: A Taste of Rav Hirsch’s Torah (with Naphtaly Levy)
Oct 22, 2025
29:11
#403 > To purchase "Te'imah M'Toras Rav Shamshon Rapahel Hirsch": https://ebay.us/m/nlBAZe > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Rabeinu Tam (1100 - 1171) (with Rabbi Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel)
Rabeinu Tam (1100 - 1171) (with Rabbi Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel)
Oct 19, 2025
1:13:44
#402 > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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TLT (Ten Lost Tribes) Series Episode 1: Prof. Zvi Ben-Dor Benite - The Ten Lost Tribes: A World History
TLT (Ten Lost Tribes) Series Episode 1: Prof. Zvi Ben-Dor Benite - The Ten Lost Tribes: A World History
Dec 17, 2023
2:29:05
#251> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing. For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. > Episode Sponsor: Ten Ten Watches. 1135 East Veterans Hwy Jackson, New JerseyCall/WhatsApp:(732) 884-1010Email: [email protected]> Subscribe and read the new connected post on SeforimChatter Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter/p/the-lost-tribes-a-new-podcast-series?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios&utm campaign=post> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode (including an individual episode in the series): https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> We discussed a wide range of topics, and the episode functions as an overview of the entire series. Topics discussed include the origins of the legend in Tanach, the option of Rav Akiva in Tractate Sanhedrin (that the Lost Tribes are not coming back), Medrash, the legendary Sambatyon River, Eldad HaDani (9th century) & Rav Tzemach Gaon’s letter, Prester John (the Christian parallel to the Lost Tribes), David Reuveni, Antonio de Montezinos (17th century) and Rabbi Menasseh ben Israel, Native Americans and the Lost Tribes, the Mormons, and much much more.> To purchase Prof. Ben-Dor Benite’s “The Ten Lost Tribes: A World History”: https://amzn.to/3Tqfsba
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TLT Series Epiosde 3: Dr. Daniel Stein-Kokin - The Legendary Sambatyon River
TLT Series Epiosde 3: Dr. Daniel Stein-Kokin - The Legendary Sambatyon River
Dec 31, 2023
1:34:12
#254> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1.> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode (including an individual episode in the series): https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> We discussed where the Sambatyon river is, whether it flows all week and rests on Shabbos or vice-versa, is it a river of water or sand or stones, the primary sources that discuss Sambatyon, and much more.
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With Rabbi Dovid Schoonmaker discussing how to retain your learning and his new book on the subject
With Rabbi Dovid Schoonmaker discussing how to retain your learning and his new book on the subject
Mar 7, 2024
1:04:06
#265.> This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Feldheim.> Published by Feldheim the bestselling new release “Looking into the Sun”presents a taste of the Torah, life and legacy of Rav Moshe Shapira through the lens of his talmid Rabbi Menachem Nissel. A fantastic introduction to the english speaking community to the world of Rav Moshe Shapira ztl , one of the most eminent talmidei chachamim & baalei machshava of our generation. Get your copy now!> Purchase "Looking Into The Sun: A Taste of the Torah, Life, and Legacy of Rav Moshe Shapira" by Rabbi Menachem Nissel here > We discussed how Rabbi Schoonmaker became interested in this topic, the method or his apporach, Ratzon, learning pace, the four stages, simanim, chazarah (including tests and a sample schedule), sources used, feedback, and much more> To purchase "Yedias HaTorah: Step-by-Step: A Practical Guide to Retaining your Learning": https://www.feldheim.com/yedias-hatorah-step-by-step> To read more about Rabbi Schoonmaker in Mishpacha magazine: https://mishpacha.com/if-memory-serves/> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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With R' Moshe Baruch Kaufman discussing Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin (1839 - 1903) and his Sefer Ohr HaYom on Zmanim
With R' Moshe Baruch Kaufman discussing Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin (1839 - 1903) and his Sefer Ohr HaYom on Zmanim
Mar 25, 2024
1:13:17
#268> To contribute and help publish the 2 volume "Adirei HaTorah" on Chumash by R' Aryeh Ganz: https://www.rayze.it/seferadireihatorah/> Listen to the episode with R' Aryeh Ganz & R' Shimon Szimonowitz where we discuss R' Ganz first sefer and his style:> To purchase the new edition of Sefer Ohr HaYom: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/8837116> We discussed Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin’s bio, his connection with his uncle Rav Yisrael Salanter, an overview of Zmanim, 72, what the Sefer is trying to do, new edition, and much more > Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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TLT Series Episode 9: Prof. Ronnie Perelis - Antonio de Montezinos and the Ten Lost Tribes in the New World
TLT Series Episode 9: Prof. Ronnie Perelis - Antonio de Montezinos and the Ten Lost Tribes in the New World
May 5, 2024
1:08:34
#274.> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1.> We discussed Antonio de Montezinos (aka Aharon HaLevi) and his bio, what "relacion" means, the description/story as relayed by Montezinos, how Rabbi Menashe ben Israel came across the relacion, why he decided to print it, the validity of Montezinos" report, and much more.> To purchase Rabbi Menashe ben Israel's "Hope of Israel" in English: https://amzn.to/3wwr437Mikve Yisrael in Hebrew: https://amzn.to/4abbl7o> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here. > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
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With R' Alex Hool discussing the location of Har Sinai
With R' Alex Hool discussing the location of Har Sinai
Jun 9, 2024
51:34
Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #281.> This episode is sponsored by Genazym - Stefansky for the publication of the 2nd edition of Sifrei Yesod. The new edition is revised, corrected, and includes a new section on incunabula (Seforim printed pre-1500). To purchase the new edition of Sifrei Yesod with free shipping click here.> We discussed the general view of where Har Sinai is, the issue with these opinions, where R' Hool thinks it is, proofs, and more.> To purchase "Searching for Sinai" click here.> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
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The Jews of Jamaica (with Prof. Stanley Mirvis)
The Jews of Jamaica (with Prof. Stanley Mirvis)
Aug 18, 2024
1:04:48
Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #299> This episode of the podcast sponsored by Rabbi Shmuel Reich, ADHD Coach, and host of The ADHD Heroes Podcast. ADHD can impact not only attention, but also memory, organization, and other skills that can affect responsibilities at home, productivity at work, studies for school or yeshiva, or even an adult's personal learning. Rabbi Reich is an experienced ADHD coach who helps adults, teens, and couples create personalized strategies for greater success at work, improved studies, and reclaimed shalom bayis. Rabbi Reich can be reached for one on one or couples coaching at [email protected] or http://rsreichadhdcoach.com/Check out Rabbi Reich's newly released podcast, entitled The ADHD Heroes Podcast, in which he interviews professionals who help those with ADHD, as well as those with ADHD themselves, to learn valuable information, useful tips and strategies, and, most importantly, inspiring stories of success around living and thriving with ADHD. The ADHD Heroes Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms including Apple and Spotify.If you would like to share your ADHD story on The ADHD Heroes Podcast, you can email Rabbi Reich at [email protected] > We discussed the origins of the Jews in Jamaica, sources used to research them and the lack of available sources, using wills, Rabbi Josiah Pardo, other Rabbi's, the earthquake and destruction of Port Royal, Kingston, Ashkenazim vs Sefardim in Jamaica, and much more. > To purchase "The Jews of Eighteenth Century Jamaica" click here. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
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The Reception of the Zohar: A History, Ep. 3 (with J.J. Kimche)
The Reception of the Zohar: A History, Ep. 3 (with J.J. Kimche)
Feb 9, 2025
1:13:34
#334 > To view Rav Yaakov Emden's "Matpachas Seforim": https://hebrewbooks.org/21115 > To view Rav Moshe Kunitz's "Ben Yochai": https://hebrewbooks.org/5706 > To purchase "Ben Yochai" (the font is very small): https://amzn.to/42OBaKG > To view Radal's "Kadmus Sefer HaZohar": https://hebrewbooks.org/21439 > To view Rav Yitzchak Isaac Chaver's "Magen V'Tzinah": https://hebrewbooks.org/68453 > To purchase J.J.'s newly edited translation of "Dialogue on Kabbalah by Samuel David Luzzatto (Shadal)": https://amzn.to/3Cwoux5> To purchase, "Letters on Kabbalah": https://amzn.to/4hgwzVY> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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The Reception of the Zohar: A History, Ep. 4 (with J.J. Kimche)
The Reception of the Zohar: A History, Ep. 4 (with J.J. Kimche)
Feb 11, 2025
1:30:15
#335 > To purchase J.J.'s newly edited translation of "Dialogue on Kabbalah by Samuel David Luzzatto (Shadal)": https://amzn.to/3Cwoux5> To purchase, "Letters on Kabbalah": https://amzn.to/4hgwzVY > To view Rabbi Eliyahu Benamozegh's "Taam LeShad": https://hebrewbooks.org/22067 > To purchase Rabbi Benamozegh's "Eimas Mafgia" part 1: https://amzn.to/3Q6Tp6u > Part 2: https://amzn.to/4hJJmR7 > For more on Rabbi Benamzoegh: https://amzn.to/4hMMsTS and https://amzn.to/3Q8JYmP > To purchase C.D. Ginsburg's work on Kabbalah: https://amzn.to/3WX19M3 > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Abraham Lincoln & the Jews (with Prof. Jonathan Sarna)
Abraham Lincoln & the Jews (with Prof. Jonathan Sarna)
Feb 16, 2025
1:07:06
#337 > To purchase "Lincoln and the Jews"(new paperback edition or coffee table): https://amzn.to/4aZ7Ra5 > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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An American Blood Libel - Massena, NY 1928 (with Prof. Edward Berenson)
An American Blood Libel - Massena, NY 1928 (with Prof. Edward Berenson)
Apr 6, 2025
47:01
#349 > To purchase, "The Accusation: Blood Libel in an American Town:" https://amzn.to/43DIRUh > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Reflections Upon Rav Yehuda Amital (with Rabbi Moshe Taragin)
Reflections Upon Rav Yehuda Amital (with Rabbi Moshe Taragin)
Jul 20, 2025
1:13:34
#375 > To purchase "To Be Holy But Human: Reflections Upon My Rebbe, HaRav Yehuda Amital: https://amzn.to/4kPtvBc > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address) Support the show
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 14: Prof. David Graizbord - Conversos
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 14: Prof. David Graizbord - Conversos
Aug 30, 2023
1:25:04
#230.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 14: Prof. David Graizbord - Conversos We discussed the basic terminology of converso/marrano/new christian, when the convero phenomenon began, Jewish attitudes towards conversos, old Christian attitudes towards converos, how the coversos integrated - or didn't - into Christian society, activities, traditions, the Spanish-Portugese communities around the wolrd (those that returned to Judaism), and much more
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With Sammy Oziel discussing Moroccan (French [Toshavim] & Spanish [Megurashim]) Nusach HaTefillah and his new editions of Moroccan Siddurim
With Sammy Oziel discussing Moroccan (French [Toshavim] & Spanish [Megurashim]) Nusach HaTefillah and his new editions of Moroccan Siddurim
Sep 3, 2023
57:19
#231.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**With Sammy Oziel discussing Moroccan (French [Toshavim] & Spanish [Megurashim]) Nusach HaTefillah and his new editions of Moroccan SiddurimWe discussed the French vs Spanish Moroccan's and differences in Nusach HaTefillah (Megurashim vs Toshavim), the differcnes between Edut Mizrach and Kahal Kadosh Nusach HaTefillah, what the On The Derekh Siddurim Nusach is based on, why publish new editions of Siddurim, and much moreTo purchase the Selichot VaYashkem Moshe: http://www.onthederekh.com/store/p55/Selichot Siddur%3A VaYashkem Moshe %E2%80%93 Elmaleh Edition.htmlTo purchase the Tefillat Shmuel Siddur - Benmergui edition (with English transaltion): https://amzn.to/44Auj4GTo purchase the Tefillat Shmuel Siddur - Serruya edition (All Hebrew with English instructions): https://amzn.to/44vLZOQTo purchase the Yom Kippur Machzor - Oziel edition (Spanish Moroccan Nusach): http://www.onthederekh.com/store/p59/Yom Kippur Machzor%3A Emet LeYa%27akov %E2%80%93 Oziel Edition.htmlTo purchase the Yom Kippur Machzor - Rbibo edition (French Moroccan Nusach): http://www.onthederekh.com/store/p58/Yom Kippur Machzor%3A Emet LeYa%27akov %E2%80%93 Rbibo Edition.htmlTo purchase the Tisha B'Av Siddur: https://amzn.to/3sLwpkMFor the On The Derekh website and online store: http://www.onthederekh.com/
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 15: Prof. Matt Goldish - Rabbinic responsa throughout the Sephardic diaspora
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 15: Prof. Matt Goldish - Rabbinic responsa throughout the Sephardic diaspora
Sep 6, 2023
1:24:13
#232.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 15: Prof. Matt Goldish - Rabbinic responsa throughout the Sephardic diasporaWe discussed a brief overview of the expulsion, conversos, and Spanish-Portugese Jews, what the "Sephardic diaspora" means in this coontext, the areas & time periods discussed, how responsa (shailos u'teshuvos) are used to tell a story, Rabbonim and Shu't Seforim discussed, and more To purchase Prof. Goldish’s book, “ Jewish Questions: Responsa on Sephardic Life in the Early Modern Period”: https://amzn.to/3R9tQmMTo purchase Prof. Miriam Bodian's book, "Hebrews of the Portuguese Nation": https://amzn.to/44jazTaTo purchase Daniel Swetschinski's, “Reluctant Cosmopolitans” https://amzn.to/3PpIDIY
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With Mitchell First discussing Aleinu and its history
With Mitchell First discussing Aleinu and its history
Sep 10, 2023
52:53
#233.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**With Mitchell First discussing Aleinu: Originally composed for Rosh Hashanah or weekday davening?We discussed if Aleinu was originally composed for Rosh Hashanah or weekday, when it began to be recited at Shachris, when at Mincha & Maariv, Malchiyos, LeSaken Olam - a Chof or Kaf?, geniza fragments, and much moreMitchell can be reached at: [email protected] available online articles related to Aleinu:Aleinu: Who Is Doing the ‘Le-Tacen?’ - The Jewish Link Aleinu: A Rosh Hashanah Prayer That Migrated Into the Daily Service - The Jewish Link Two Interesting Old Siddurim With Aleinu - The Jewish Link Le-Tacen Olam (לתכן עולם): Establishing the Correct Text in Aleinu – The Seforim Blog To purchase, “Esther Unmasked”: https://amzn.to/3EyWqXyTo purchase, “Words for the Wise”: https://amzn.to/3P6j4v4To purchase, “Roots and Rituals”: https://amzn.to/3PAvaycTo purchase, “Links to our Legacy”: https://amzn.to/3LjnEVD
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With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Siddur Otzar HaTefillos and his project to redo the Siddur
With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Siddur Otzar HaTefillos and his project to redo the Siddur
Sep 18, 2023
1:17:45
#234.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Siddur Otzar HaTefillos and his current project to redo the SiddurWe discussed the history of the Otzar HaTefillos Siddur, the commentaries included (background of the authors, manuscript & print history, what each commentary does, etc), R' Moshe's new project to redo the Siddur, examples from the Sirru, and moreTo contact R' Moshe: [email protected]
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With David Curwin discussing Koheles and its connection to Bereishis
With David Curwin discussing Koheles and its connection to Bereishis
Sep 27, 2023
42:56
#235.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****This episode is sponsored by Neil Lauer, suspender manufacturer and author of "The Tripod: A New Perspective on the Shalosh Regalim" If you are looking to add a new depth to your appreciation of the Shalosh Regalim and enhance your yom tov observance, or just need a yom tov-themed sefer to read during hakafos please consider "The Tripod: A New Perspective on the Shalosh Regalim" The Tripod presents an analysis of Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos and how they work together as a unit to communicate some of the fundamentals of Judaism. It has earned high praise from both its readers and prominent Rabbonim, Including Rabbi Jacob J Schacter who called the work an “outstanding, extraordinary original and creative analysis of the role the Shalosh Regalim play in representing the most fundamental elements of Jewish faith,” and Neil’s mom who has called the sefer a “must read”. To purchase, "The Tripod: A New Perspective on the Shalosh Regalim": https://amzn.to/3PBLE7M **We discussed Shlomo HaMelech and why his biography is important to understanding Koheles, the connection/parallels between Koheles and Bereishis, Kayin/Hevel, end of Adam's life, lakol zman v'eis, why is Koheles so complex and why did Shlomo hide his identity, and moreTo purchase David Curwin's book, "Kohelet: A Map to Eden": https://korenpub.com/products/kohelet-a-map-to-eden?sca ref=3125865.KXXl9XVV9W
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With Prof. Joseph Sassoon discussing the rise and fall of the Sassoon family
With Prof. Joseph Sassoon discussing the rise and fall of the Sassoon family
Oct 2, 2023
54:03
#236** To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK** **To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Episode starts at 6:02 (intro contains information on future episodes and series on the podcast)**With Prof. Joseph Sassoon discussing the rise and fall of the Sassoon family empireWe discussed the prigins of the Sassoon family, David Sassoon, David;s flight from Baghdad to India, Bombay and the start of an empire, an overview of the Opium trade, branching the family out and opening various offices, how each office operated indopeendely death of David and the split of the family between Abdallah and Elias, Abdallah's managing of the company and family, the move to London, Farha (Flora) and her management and subsequent resignation, the pushback to the Opium trade, the decline of the company, and more.To purchase the book, "The Sassoons: The Great Global Merchants and The Making of An Empire": https://amzn.to/46y1TcV
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Epiosde 16: Prof. Ana Schaposchnik - The Spanish Inquisition in South America (Lima, Peru)
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Epiosde 16: Prof. Ana Schaposchnik - The Spanish Inquisition in South America (Lima, Peru)
Oct 11, 2023
1:04:19
#237.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **panish Jewry Through the Ages, Epiosde 16: Prof. Ana Schaposchnik - The Spanish Inquisition in South America (Lima, Peru)We discussed the history of the Spanish Inquisition in South America, how it differed from its counterpart in Spain & Portugal, the early years of the Lima Inquisition, cases against conversos, trials, holding facilities, "The Great Complicity" of 1639, the Auto de Fe in its aftermath, conversos killed, the Lima Inquisition after 1639, and much more.To purchase Prof. Schaoposchnik's book, "The Lima Inquisition: The Plight of Crypto-Jews in Seventeenth-Century Peru": https://amzn.to/3ZOnnQu
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With R' Reuven Chaim Klein discussing Lashon HaKodesh and his book on the topic
With R' Reuven Chaim Klein discussing Lashon HaKodesh and his book on the topic
Oct 15, 2023
1:07:16
#238.With R' Reuven Chaim Klein discussing Lashon HaKodesh and his book on the topicWe discussed Lashon HaKodesh and its history, Migdal Bavel and the various peshatim around the topic, Avraham Avinu and the language of the cannanites, modern Hebrew vs Lashon HaKodesh, and more.To purchase the book, "Lashon HaKodesh: History, Holiness, and Hebrew": https://amzn.to/48Q3RHvFor R' Klein dissertation: https://hcommons.org/deposits/item/hc:43725/For R’ Klein’s “What’s in a Word?” articles: https://ohr.edu/this week/whats in a word/To contact R' Klein: mailto:[email protected]
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 17: Prof. Ronnie Perelis - Autobiographical narratives of Conversos in the Americas
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 17: Prof. Ronnie Perelis - Autobiographical narratives of Conversos in the Americas
Oct 18, 2023
1:10:51
#239.**To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK****To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 17: Prof. Ronnie Perelis - Autobiographical narratives of Conversos in the Americas.We discussed an overviiew of the lead up to the Spanish Inquisition and the Inquisition itself, the expulsion of 1492, the "Nação", the autobigraphies of Luis de Carvajal the younger, Antonio de Montezinos, Manuel Cardozo de Macedo, how to analyze thsese texts and what they tell us about the lives of conversos in the Atlantic, were the details accurate, examples from the texts, and more. To purchase Prof. Perelis book, "Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic: Blood and Faith": https://amzn.to/3Fm2IKjFor an article by Prof. Perelis on Luis de Carvajal the younger: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/history/articles/auto-da-fe-mexico-city
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With Prof. Dana Fishkin discussing Immanuel of Rome (14th century) and his works
With Prof. Dana Fishkin discussing Immanuel of Rome (14th century) and his works
Oct 22, 2023
1:30:11
#240.**To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK****To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**With Prof. Dana Fishkin discussing Immanuel of Rome (14th century) and his works We discussed Immanuel of Rome and his life, when he lived, where he lived, his commentaries on Tanach, the machberes, HaTofet V'HaEden, the Shulchan Aruch's issur to read Macheberes Immanuel, the Chida and his comments on learning Immanuel on Mishlei, and much more.To purchase, "Bridging Worlds: Poetry and Philosophy in the Works of Immamuel of Rome": https://amzn.to/40lYmg9 To read Pirush Immanuel on Mishlei: https://hebrewbooks.org/44961To read Machberos Immanuel: https://hebrewbooks.org/38900 & https://hebrewbooks.org/38901
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 18: Prof. Marc Shapiro - Was there a "Cherem" (ban) to live in Spain?
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 18: Prof. Marc Shapiro - Was there a "Cherem" (ban) to live in Spain?
Oct 25, 2023
36:53
#241.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 18: Prof. Marc Shapiro - Was there a "cherem" (ban) to live in Spain?We discussed if there ever was a cherem, where the source for this purported ban comes from, Jews who traveled to Spain as proof, halachic literature, the current situation for Jews in Spain, and moreTo read Prof. Shapiro's article on the topic please email [email protected] purchase R' Yechiel Goldhaber's work on the topic, email [email protected]
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With Yehuda Geberer & Dovi Safier discussing Rav Yonah Minsker, Memoirs, and more
With Yehuda Geberer & Dovi Safier discussing Rav Yonah Minsker, Memoirs, and more
Oct 27, 2023
45:40
#242.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**We discussed Rav Yonah Karpilov/Minsker, the new edition of Sefer Yonas Eilem, crowdfunding for Seforim, reading various memoirs, and much more.To read our article on Rav Yonah Minsker and the new edition of Sefer Yonas Eilem in Mishpacha Magazine:To listen to the new “The Great Shanghai Escape” series on Jewish History Soundbites: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/e/the-great-shanghai-escape-part-i/To purchase, "The Shochet": https://amzn.to/45QGomVTo purchase "The Life of Moshele Der Zinger": https://korenpub.com/products/the-life-of-moshele-der-zinger?sca ref=3125865.KXXl9XVV9WTo purchase, "B'Ahavah, Benny (Fishoff)” https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422639511.htmlTo purchase, "Eighteen Days in October": https://amzn.to/45OmglaTo purchase David Reuveni’s diary: https://amzn.to/3QxECCB
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With Rav Immanuel Bernstein discussing Rav Yehuda Copperman ZT'L and Pshuto Shel Mikra
With Rav Immanuel Bernstein discussing Rav Yehuda Copperman ZT'L and Pshuto Shel Mikra
Oct 29, 2023
1:15:45
#243.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** This episode is sponsored in honor of restarting sefer breishis by Rabbi Dovid Asher, Rabbi of Keneseth Beth Israel, the OU shul in Richmond, Virginia, and author of Outreach in the Torah by Mosaica Press, a week by week analysis of how every sedra sends a message on the importance of reaching out to our fellow To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3MmMR1X**We discussed the bio and life of Rav Yehuda Copperman ZT'L (founder of Michlala and editor of the Meshech Chochmah and other Seforim), how "Peshat" & "Pshuto Shel Mikra" is defined, what is really "Pshat" and what is really "Pirush", the "why" vs the "how", broad themes of Rav Copperman and examples, the English adaptation, and much more.How to order Pshuto Shel Mikra:To order: https://secure.cardknox.com/michlalah. English Edition: The cost is only US$39.99 including shipping.List your name and mailing address in the personal comments section and for description choose Publications from the dropdown menu. Your order will be in the mail within two weeks.Hebrew Editions:One Volume ‘P’shuto on the Parsha’ is only US$18.00, including shipping. List your name and mailing address in the personal comments section and for description choose Publications from the dropdown menu. Your order will be in the mail within two weeks.Multi-Volume classic ‘Pshuto Shel Mikra’ is only US$39.99 including shipping. List your name and mailing address in the personal comments section and for description choose “Publications” from the dropdown menu. Your order will be in the mail within two weeks.
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 19: Genie Milgrom - A modern day Converso story
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 19: Genie Milgrom - A modern day Converso story
Nov 1, 2023
1:06:51
#244.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 19: Genie Milgrom - A modern day Converso story.We discussed her upbringing in Cuba, Catholic school, how she found Judaism, how she settled in Orthodoxy, shul acceptance & Orthodox conversion, when did she begin to suspect that she was Jewish, the genoloegy, the town of Fermoselle, the family and her ancestors, DNA, and much more.To purchase Genie’s autobiography , “My 15 Grandmothers”: https://amzn.to/45RwlxTTo purchase Genie’s historical fiction novel, “Pyre to Fire”: https://amzn.to/3Sj5asRTo purchase Genie’s cookbook, “Recipes of my 15 Grandmothers: Unique Recipes and Stories from the Times of the Crypto-Jews during the Spanish Inquisition”: https://amzn.to/3QkXaoDGenie’s website: https://geniemilgrom.com/Genie’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoRKfDYKDIyXCus-ECi1vIg
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With Prof. Gershon David Hundert A'H discussing Ber (Birkenthal) of Bolechów's (1723 - 1805) memoirs
With Prof. Gershon David Hundert A'H discussing Ber (Birkenthal) of Bolechów's (1723 - 1805) memoirs
Nov 5, 2023
1:34:00
#245.** In memory of Prof. Gershon David Hundert A'H****To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** Sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out Dimensions in Chumash, by Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein, takes key topics and episodes from the Chumash, and based on a vast array of famous commentators, guides readers to a new level of understanding, illumination, and inspiration.To purchase Bereishis-Shemos: https://amzn.to/3shCcPrTo purchase Vayikra-Bamidbar-Devarim: https://amzn.to/49oAexuTo purchase the 2 Volume set: https://mosaicapress.com/product/dimensions-in-chumash/**** Sruly Tress has undertaken to republish a momentous work that delves deeply into the fiery controversy surrounding machine-made matzoh in 1850s Galicia, Poland. This painstaking endeavor involves the meticulous recreation and annotation of treasured kuntresim, complemented by a bounty of supplementary materials and subsequent writings that further illuminate the subject matter. These included such Rabbonim as the venerable Rov of Brody, Reb Shlomo Kluger; the renowned Shoel Uneishiv (Rav Yosef Shaul Nathanson) and esteemed Rebbes of Ger and Tzanz, among many other luminaries. He is trying to crowdfund the remaining money needed to publish this work, and all donations above 2600 will get a full zechar nishmas page in the sefer. I am not personally affiliated with this project, so any additional questions should please be sent to [email protected]. To donate: https://pay.banquest.com/sbmvly**• With Prof. Gershon David Hundert A'H discussing Dov Ber (Birkenthal) of Bolechów's (1723 - 1805) memoirs • We discussed a general overview of Polish Jewry in the 18th centruy, Dov Ber of Bolechòw's background, life as a wine merchant, qhy he wrote Divrei Binah and a memoir, style history book/memoir, various examples from his work (including: Encounter with Kazimierz Pulaski - An American Revolutionary war hero -, his encounter with an illuminated Bible, his comments on Chasidim, remarks on the early career of the Kalever Rebbe, mother and wife, comments on SZ and the Frank movement, and much more), his purported role in the 1759 disputation in Lviv (Lemberg) with the Frankist movement and Rav Chaim HaKohen Rappaport, the manuscript and publication history of the work, and much more.• To purchase Prof. Hundert's new edition of Divrei Binah/Zichronos: https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=6234• To purchase, "The Jews in a Private Polish Town: The case of Opatòw in the Eighteenth Century": https://amzn.to/49oA35i• To purchase, "Jews in Poland-Lithunia in the Eighteenth Century": https://amzn.to/47njAwl• To purchase, "The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe": https://amzn.to/3snzUOL• To access the Encyclopedia free online: https://yivoencyclopedia.org/
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With Rav Aron Lopiansky discussing Taamei HaMikra, Targum Onkelos, and his new Sefer on the topic
With Rav Aron Lopiansky discussing Taamei HaMikra, Targum Onkelos, and his new Sefer on the topic
Nov 12, 2023
58:50
#246.***To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** Sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many new titles at your local Judaica store or www.Mosaicapress.com, especially Lessons From Targum Onkelos, a brand new two-volume set that teaches the fundamental yesodos of Onkelos, and will enhance every readers understanding and appreciation for Onkelos.** ** This episode is also sponsored by a project to reprint the shiurim of the the Mikdash Dovid, Rav Dovid Rappaport ZT’L, R’Y in Baranovitch with Rav Elchanan Wasserman. Rav Dovid was sent to Siberia by the communists and died in 1941 without descendants. This project seeks to publish his shiurim in a projected massive 3 volumes, which will contain the previously published 2 volumes of shiurim on Bava Basra, Pesachim and Chullin, as well as material from manuscripts and Torah journals. If anyone has any notebooks or writings or his shiurim, as well as any knowledge of any Torah published in journals, please email: [email protected], and also support the project through the link below: שיעורי מקדש דוד על הש''ס | The Chesed Fund** ** Podcast bullet points: We discussed what Taamei HaMikra ("Trop") are, why are Taamim important in general, why they are important for Pshat, whether Taamim are considered Limud HaTorah, examples of Taamim, Tagrum Onkleos, what the Sefer does, sources used in the Sefer, and much more.To purchase "Meforash V'Som Sechel": https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p22/Meforash Ve%27Som Sechel- New Sefer%21.html
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With Prof. Edwin Seroussi discussing Rav Yisrael Najara (1555 - 1625): Gaza's most famous Rabbi, Poet, and Preacher
With Prof. Edwin Seroussi discussing Rav Yisrael Najara (1555 - 1625): Gaza's most famous Rabbi, Poet, and Preacher
Nov 19, 2023
1:12:06
#247.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** This episode is sponsored by Eli and Eva Genauer of Boca Raton Florida in commemoration of the 75th Yahrtzeit on the 8th of Kislev of Reb Moshe Yehuda Genauer of Seattle, Washington. This episode is also sponsored by the Israel Select Charity Fund: Tefillin campaign. Only $500 to gift a pair of tefillin to a soldier who is committed to wearing them for life. Please give whatever you can to protect our soldiers in the current war in Israel: https://thechesedfund.com/israelselect/tefillin?aff=SCNW** We discussed Rav Yisrael's bio (when and where he was born, his grandfathers Rav Levi Najara and Rav Yisrael di Corial, his father Rav Moshe Najara, and more), travels in the Middle East, end of life and burial in Gaza, his connection with the Arizal and Rav Chaim Vital, infamous comments of Rav Chaim Vital in Sefer Chezyonos, his poetry and its beauty, where he learned to compose poetry from, the controversey over his poetry and using secular music and poetry as its source and the argument with Rav Menachem de Loznano, his famous Shabbos Zemer Kah Ribon, what made his poetry unique, other works, the brand new (forthcoming) volume of Najara's poetry edited by Prof. Seroussi and Prof. Tova Beeri, and much more.To read the Safed edition of Zemirot Ysirael: https://hebrewbooks.org/21788To purchase Rav Yisrael's sermons, "Mikve Yisrael": https://www.biupress.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=875
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With Rabbi Yanki Tauber discussing his new translated and annotated Chumash project and volume 1:The Book of Genesis with Commentary and Insights from 500 Sages and Mystics
With Rabbi Yanki Tauber discussing his new translated and annotated Chumash project and volume 1:The Book of Genesis with Commentary and Insights from 500 Sages and Mystics
Nov 26, 2023
1:27:33
#248.** To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK** **To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** Sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many new titles at your local Judaica store or www.Mosaicapress.com, especially Bat Ayin, a three-volume work, is a compilation of the deep and inspiring teachings of the Rav Avraham Dov Ber Auerbach of Avritch on the parshas hashavua and yamim tovim, now available for the first time in clear and annotated English.**We discussed why another translated Chumash, how he translated, the process of translating and editing such a project, which commentaries are included, theme/style of the work, lexicon & notes, design of the book, infographics and charts, notes in the back, if it is not a Lubavitch project why write "Rebbe" for Lubavitcher Rebbe and not specify, and more.To purchase, "The Book of Genesis with Commentary and Insights from 500 Sages and Mystics": https://amzn.to/47uPzeuFor Rabbi Tauber's website: https://www.openbook.press/
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With Prof. Steven Fine discussing the history of the Menorah
With Prof. Steven Fine discussing the history of the Menorah
Dec 3, 2023
1:15:24
#249.** Sign up to SeforimChatter Substack (coming soon): https://seforimchatter.substack.com/?r=91ow0&utm campaign=pub-share-checklist**** To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK** ** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** Sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many new titles at your local Judaica store or www.Mosaicapress.com, including Be’er Yosef (Rav Yosef Tzvi Salant), a treasure trove of unique insights on the Parasha, from the student of Rav Yitzchak Blazer and the teacher of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, now available for the first time in English.**With Prof. Steven Fine discussing the Menorah and its historyWe discussed the Menorah, the shape of the Menorah (round vs straight ranches), Rambam's manuscript, Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Arch of Titus Menorah, the Arch of Titus project, using digital imaging to discover yellow paint on the Arch of Titus Menorah, the Menorah as a Jewish symbol, the Menorah in modern Israel/zionism, the Menorah as a "Jewish Holy Grail", the "Menorah in the Vatican" myth, and much more.To view the Titus Arch Menorah: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/frieze-on-the-arch-of-titus-gm471155084-63347931To purchase, "The Menorah: From the Bible to Modern Israel": https://amzn.to/415NNxWTo purchase, "The Arch of Titus: From Jerusalem to Rome - and back": https://amzn.to/4a0qo55To read “The Hanukkah Lamp” by Mordechai Narkiss: https://www.academia.edu/11917045/Mordecai Narkiss The Hanukkah Lamp 1939 %D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%93%D7%9B%D7%99 %D7%A0%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A1 %D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%AA %D7%94%D7%97%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%9B%D7%94
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With R' Yechiel Goldhaber discussing the history of playing games and dreidel on Chanukah
With R' Yechiel Goldhaber discussing the history of playing games and dreidel on Chanukah
Dec 9, 2023
42:38
#250.> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> For the SeforimChatter Whatsapp Community chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> For the SeforimChatter substack: https://seforimchatter.substack.com/We discussed why playing games (gambling) was allowed and accepted on Chanukah, the sugya of mesachek b'kuvya, a brief history of dreidel as a non-Jewish gambling game, various stories about games on Chanukah, To contact R' Goldhaber: [email protected]
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TLT Series Episode 2: R' Fishel Mael - The Twelve Tribes from a Torah perspective
TLT Series Episode 2: R' Fishel Mael - The Twelve Tribes from a Torah perspective
Dec 24, 2023
49:26
#253.> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1.> Episode Sponsor: Mosaica PressCheck out their many new titles including Speaking to God, by the late chaplain and innovative Jewish educator, Rabbi Zev Schostak, which teaches us that tefillah is more than merely reciting prayers, but a way to speak to God and develop a close relationship with him. Showing us how prayer is a way to approach God with love and inspiration, this sefer will guide you toward developing a deeper, more personal approach to prayer. Get your copy now at mosaicapress.com and use the code 'Chatter' for an exclusive 15% off! > Subscribe and read the new connected post on SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode (including an individual episode in the series): https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> We discussed the 12 Tribes generally and each Shevet's specific characteristic. We also discussed the order of the tribes and if there are different orders, whether Shevet Levi is counted as one of the tribes, the berachos of Yaakov, individuals in Tanach wh personify their Shevet, the 10 tribes that broke away to form the Malchus Yisrael, if Shimon is lost (as Shimon's land was in the south in the midst of Yehuda), whether the Shevatim got along with each other, and much more.To purchase R' Mael's sefer, "Shivtei Yisrael": https://www.shopeichlers.com/products/shivtei-yisroel/37489
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TLT Series Episode 4: Dr. Micha Perry - Eldad HaDani (9th century): From the tribe of Dan?
TLT Series Episode 4: Dr. Micha Perry - Eldad HaDani (9th century): From the tribe of Dan?
Jan 7, 2024
1:07:30
#255> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1.> Episode Sponsor: Mosaica PressCheck out their many titles including Pharaoh and Desert Encampments by Rabbi Alexander Hool. Get your copy now at mosaicapress.com and use the code 'Chatter' for an exclusive 15% off! > Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode (including an individual episode in the series): https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> We discussed who Eldad really was, the various theories about where was he from, the response of Rabbi Tzemach Gaon, the Hebrew language of Eldad, Eldad's Hilchos Shechita, Eldad's implications for modern day Ethiopian Jews, and much more.> To read Sefer Eldad: https://hebrewbooks.org/66648> To purchase Dr. Perry's "Eldad's Travels: A Journey from the Lost Tribes to the Present": https://amzn.to/3TP6vsc> To purchase Prof. Rebekka Voß’s book, “Sons of Saviors: The Red Jews in Yiddish Culture”: https://amzn.to/41MrBsU> To purchase Prof. Natalie Zemon Davis’s book about Leo Africanus: https://amzn.to/3vsKgy3
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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing Baalei Tosafos Al Hatorah: An Overview
With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing Baalei Tosafos Al Hatorah: An Overview
Jan 14, 2024
1:59:45
#256>Episode sponsored by GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. > Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode : https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > We discussed the 3 stages of Baalei Tosafos (post-Rashi) biblical commentary in France and Germany, the major figures and their works, many examples, and much more.> To purchase Prof. Kanarfogel's book, "The Intellectual History band Rabbinic Culture of Medieval Ashkeanz": https://amzn.to/47BERSL OR https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/intellectual-history-and-rabbinic-culture-medieval-ashkenaz
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TLT Series Episode 5: Prof. Rebekka Voß - The Red Jews and Ma'aseh Akdamus
TLT Series Episode 5: Prof. Rebekka Voß - The Red Jews and Ma'aseh Akdamus
Jan 21, 2024
1:00:05
#257> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1.> Episode Sponsor: Mosaica PressCheck out their many titles including From Creation to Redemption Get your copy now at mosaicapress.com and use the code 'Chatter' for an exclusive 15% off! > Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode (including an individual episode in the series): https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > We discussed what "Red Jews" means, how ths title came to be associated with the Ten Lost Tribes, whyb the color red, why only in German and Yiddish literature, the story of Ma'aseh Akdamus and tracing it through history, Rav Meir Shatz, the Red Jews in later (modern) literature, and much more > To purchase Prof. Voß book, "Sons of Saviors: The Red Jews in Yiddish Culture": https://amzn.to/3OaDNyg
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TLT Series Epiosde 6: Keagan Brewer - The Christian Legend of Prester John
TLT Series Epiosde 6: Keagan Brewer - The Christian Legend of Prester John
Jan 28, 2024
57:52
#258.> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. > Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode (including an individual episode in the series): https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > We discussed Prester John and the legend: Who he allegedly was, how and when the legend began, the mythical land of Prester Joh, where he purportedly was located, the Ten Lost Tribes and Prester John, various actual kingdoms associated with Prester Joh, and much more.> To purchase the critical edition of the Prester John texts edited by Keagan Brewer: https://amzn.to/3HV2E5L> Listen to the "Our Fake History" episode on Prester John: https://ourfakehistory.com/index.php/season-3/episode-57-was-there-a-real-prester-john/
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With Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar & Avishai Shraga discussing Chacham David Sasson Rabban of Hamedan, Iran and his writings (1879 - 1974)
With Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar & Avishai Shraga discussing Chacham David Sasson Rabban of Hamedan, Iran and his writings (1879 - 1974)
Jan 31, 2024
46:41
#259.> We discussed a brief summary of the Jews of Iran, Chacham Sasson Raban's bio, how the mansucripot was discovered, what is unique about the work, examples, the Minhagei Iran included in the Sefer, and more.> To purchase the writings of Chacham David Sasson Rabban: https://magen-avot.myshopify.com/products/the-writings-of-chacham-rabbi-david-sasson-rabban-of-hamedan-iran> Machon Magen Avot Publishing is dedicated to preserve and disseminate the Torah, minhagim, and sefarim of the Chachamei Morocco and other as other Sephardic countries. To see books published to date see https://magen-avot.myshopify.com/collections/all .> To join Rabbi Lebhars Shiurim group available on many podcast platforms and WhatsApp groups, see Magen Avot Halacha & Parasha or moroccanhalacha.com. For more information on how to help, current projects and more, please email Rabbi Lebhar at [email protected].
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TLT Series Episode 7: Dr. Moti Benmelech - The Ten Lost Tribes in Jewish Consciousness in the 15th & 16th Centuries
TLT Series Episode 7: Dr. Moti Benmelech - The Ten Lost Tribes in Jewish Consciousness in the 15th & 16th Centuries
Feb 4, 2024
1:07:21
#260> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1.> Episode Sponsor: Mosaica PressCheck out their many titles including Reclaiming Dignity Get your copy now at mosaicapress.com and use the code 'Chatter' for an exclusive 15% off! > Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode (including an individual episode in the series): https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > We discussed Eldad and his impact, letters floating around in the 15th & 16th centuries that relate to TLT, the role of messianism in TLT discourse, Prester John, Red Jews, Akdamus story, David Reuveni, Shlomo Molcho, and more.
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TLT Series Episode 8: Prof. Alan Verskin - David Reueveni (16th century): Imposter or brother of the King of the Lost Tribes?
TLT Series Episode 8: Prof. Alan Verskin - David Reueveni (16th century): Imposter or brother of the King of the Lost Tribes?
Feb 11, 2024
1:32:20
#261.> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1.> Episode Sponsor: Virtual Halacha Program > How do you want your Purim to look? Is it really all about finding the best costumes, rushing around making deliveries, and ingesting insane amounts of food and drink? Or do you want your Purim to be different, special and meaningful? > For a limited time, the Virtual Halacha Program is offering a free limmud in hilchos purim. This is for serious learners who want to see the sugya inside, with guidance and clarity. The VHP offers a digital platform that enables learning which is structured, yet flexible for a busy schedule. > https://learn.vhalacha.com/courses/purim1 > This episode is also sponsored by Benyamin & Esti Kaminetzky in honor of my grandparents, Shelly & Henry Frisch, and my aunt and uncle, Elie & Vivi Rosenfeld. > To purchase, "The Diary of a Black Jewish Messiah": https://amzn.to/49uIxHb > Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode (including an individual episode in the series): https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> We discussed David Reuveni and his bio, where he was from, languages he spoke, his travels in the Middle East disguised as a Muslim, his travels in Italy, meeting with Pope Clement VII, King João III of Portugal, relationship with Shlomo Molcho and Molcho's conversion to Judaism, fauled meeting with the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Reuveni's retinue, bad acts of his servants, the story of the diary and the manuscript, and much more.
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With Michoel Rotenfeld discussing the autobiography of Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn (1848 - 1930)
With Michoel Rotenfeld discussing the autobiography of Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn (1848 - 1930)
Feb 18, 2024
1:30:41
#262> Episode Sponsor: Mosaica PressCheck out their many titles including Halachah Matters by Rabbi Zvi Nachman Get your copy now at mosaicapress.com and use the code 'Chatter' for an exclusive 15% off! https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachah-matters/Or purchase from Amazon: https://amzn.to/42JaJUq> To purchase "The Shochet:A Memoir of Jewish Life in Ukraine and Crimea: Volume 1": https://amzn.to/3T51tHf> We discussed Pinkhes-Dov (Pinye-Ber) Goldenshteyn’s bio, why he wrote the book, what his life was like, the uniqueness of this autobiography and it vividly describes life in 19th century Ukraine (Russia), various examples from the autobiography, and more > Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Genazym Auction 17 catalogue
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Genazym Auction 17 catalogue
Feb 25, 2024
1:53:34
#263> Register & peruse the full catalogue here: https://bit.ly/3wroT0g> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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With Prof. Jordan Penkower discussing the history of printed Rashi on Tanach
With Prof. Jordan Penkower discussing the history of printed Rashi on Tanach
Mar 3, 2024
59:37
#264> This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Bonnie Pesacov's children in honor of her birthday.> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> We discussed a brief review of the printed text of Rashi's printed commentary on Torah, the various manuscripts of Rashi, the importance of the Lepizig (1) manuscript, the additions and corrections to Rashi's commentary by his students and others, examples of Rashi's own haghos, examples of the changes made to Rashi in the printed text and how that impacts the work and what we actually read today in most standard editions, the best editions of Rashi, and more. > To purchase Prof. Penkower's new book, "The History of Rashi's Commentary on the Bible": https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=6302> To purchase Prof. Avraham Grossman's classic book on Rashi: https://amzn.to/3v520zs> To read the AlHatorah.org edition of Rashi:
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Matmonim Auction 4 Catalogue
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Matmonim Auction 4 Catalogue
Mar 10, 2024
1:06:44
#266> To view the full catalogue, and register and bid on items: https://bit.ly/3PwBBlt1. Lot 21, Sulzbach Shas: Here 2. Lot 36, set of Torah Temimah: Here 3. Lot 48, Letter of Rav Baruch Ber to Jenny Miller: Here4. Lot 179, Derech Hayashar: Here> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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With Rabbi Michael Taubes & Rabbi Josh Flug discussing the new Batei Yosef series on Moadim: Torah of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik and other YU Roshei Yeshiva
With Rabbi Michael Taubes & Rabbi Josh Flug discussing the new Batei Yosef series on Moadim: Torah of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik and other YU Roshei Yeshiva
Mar 17, 2024
55:41
#267.> Sponsored by RIETS Press. RIETS Press is dedicated to spreading the Torah of the Roshei Yeshiva and Rabbeim of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan. Visit RIETSPress.org to shop the full selection of RIETS Press titles.> We discussed what the Sefer Batei Yosef is, examples, the halacha section of Rav Hershel Schachter and Rav Mordechai Willig, section of Ma'marim, forthcoming volumes, and more> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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With Prof. Hillel Kieval discussing Blood Libels & Ritual Murder Trials at the turn of the 20th century
With Prof. Hillel Kieval discussing Blood Libels & Ritual Murder Trials at the turn of the 20th century
Mar 31, 2024
1:58:43
#269> Sponsored by the Bemak Family> Sponsored by Mosaica Press. For a limited time order 3 books and get a free gift, Also, use code "Chatter" for 15% off. Check out their many new titles at Mosaicapress.com> We discussed late Ritual Murder and Blood Libels and how these differed from those in the medieval period, how the trial was conducted, various specific affairs and their trials including the stories of those involved, the actual depictions of the murders and investigations, the accused and their trials, and much more. > Purchase "Blood Inscriptions: Science, Modernity, and Ritual Murder at Europe's Fin de Siècle": https://amzn.to/4cAxNtb> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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AuctionChatter: With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Taj Art Auction 13 Catalogue
AuctionChatter: With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Taj Art Auction 13 Catalogue
Apr 3, 2024
1:18:55
#270.> Episode sponsored by Taj Art> The auction will take place Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 12PM EST> Peruse the full catalogue and bid at: https://bit.ly/3TD1hOw
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With Dr. Susan Weingarten discussing the history of Charoses
With Dr. Susan Weingarten discussing the history of Charoses
Apr 7, 2024
1:05:58
#271> To purchase "Haroset: A Taste of Jewish History": https://amzn.to/3TPDNpj> We discussed the origins and early sources about charoses, the various reasons given, different ingredients used (including flowers, a piece of brick or clay, apples, various spices, wine or vinegar, and many more), Ashkeanz vs Sefarad, modern charoses and different recipes, and more > Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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With R' Yisroel Cohen discussing Mitzrayim (Egypt), Midrash, and Myth
With R' Yisroel Cohen discussing Mitzrayim (Egypt), Midrash, and Myth
Apr 14, 2024
1:00:16
#272> We discussed an overview of Egyptian mythology as it to pertains to this episode (Yetzias Mitzrayim), the halachic issue of discussing Avodah Zarah, the Egyptian gods and the connection to Yosef, Ra and Makkos Choshech, Moshe and the snake, the makkos, and much more> To purchase a copy or with questions or comments please email: [email protected]> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe and read the new SeforimChatter Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/seforimchatter?r=91ow0&utm medium=ios> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK
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With R' Eli Simcha Hellmann discussing Rav Juspa Schammes (1604 - 1698) and his newly published Haggadah
With R' Eli Simcha Hellmann discussing Rav Juspa Schammes (1604 - 1698) and his newly published Haggadah
Apr 18, 2024
52:37
#273> To purchase a copy of my new edition of Sefer Toras Chaim on Maseches Avodah Zara (Includes a 15 page bio (with color scans of the originals), all the old Haskamos, the introduction of the Toras Chaim (d. 1632), and the introduction of his son & son-in-law. This all besides for the actual Sefer which has sources, notes, and many censored passages replaced for the 1st time since the 1734 edition) click here.> We discussed Rav Juspa's life, rebbeim, job as a schammes, his works, the haggadah, the story of the manuscript, and much more> To purchase the Haggadah Likutei Yosef (copies may only be available after Pesach, check the link) click here. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here. > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
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TLT Series Episode 10: Prof. Jonathan Schorsch - Antonio de Montezinos and his Relacion in context
TLT Series Episode 10: Prof. Jonathan Schorsch - Antonio de Montezinos and his Relacion in context
May 12, 2024
1:05:08
Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #275> Corporate sponsor of the series: GluckPlumbing.For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1.> We discussed the bio of Montezinos, the Relacion and its context, where converso hopes fit into the Relacion, Menashe ben Israel, and much more > To purchase Rabbi Menashe ben Israel's "Hope of Israel" in English: https://amzn.to/3wwr437Mikve Yisrael in Hebrew: https://amzn.to/4abbl7o> To purchase Prof. Schorsch’s “Hidden Lives of Jews and Africans: Underground Societies in the Iberian Atlantic World”: https://amzn.to/3y8dGmf> To purchase Prof. Schorsch’s “Jews and Blacks in the Early Modern World”: https://amzn.to/4bD91rb> To purchase Prof. Schorsch’s “Underground World of Secret Jews and Africans”: https://amzn.to/3JXVUVr> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
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With Eliezer Saidel discussing the Lechem Hapanim
With Eliezer Saidel discussing the Lechem Hapanim
May 15, 2024
1:11:01
Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #276> We discussed how he became a baker, why he started the Showbread Institute, why the fascination with the Lechem Hapnim, the ingredients of the Lechem Hapanim, the shape, miracles, practical tests done at the Showbread Institute, and more. > To purchase Sefer Meir Panim click here. > For the Showbread Institute website click here.> For the Showbread Institute YouTube channel click here. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
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Discussing my new edition of Sefer Toras Chaim (R. Avraham Chaim Schorr, d. 1632) on Maseches Avodah Zara
Discussing my new edition of Sefer Toras Chaim (R. Avraham Chaim Schorr, d. 1632) on Maseches Avodah Zara
May 19, 2024
1:18:01
Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message.#277> To purchase a copy of the Sefer please email me [email protected] or click here to order online from Mizrahi bookstore.> Also available at Biegeleisen, Judaica Plaza, and ZBerman.> We discussed my background and how I started Seforimchatter and the podcast, how I came to the project of the Toras Chaim, the bio of R. Avraham Chaim Schorr and his works, why and how the Toras Chaim came to be censored, what my new edition includes, examples, and more.> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
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With R' Daniel Glatstein discussing Lag BaOmer
With R' Daniel Glatstein discussing Lag BaOmer
May 25, 2024
51:15
Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #278> We discussed the history of Lag BaOmer, how it became a "Yom Tov", whetehr Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's Yahrtzeit is actualy on Lag BaOmer, those who visited Meron, mistake about Rav Ovadiah Bertinoro and bonfires, the Chasam Sofer's opinion about Lag BaOmer and the discrepancy between his Shailos U'Teshuvos and his Derashos, and. ore.> To purchase, "LAg BaOmer: The Fire and the Soul" click here> To purchase, "Rebbi Meir Baal Haness and the eternal Children of Hashem" click here> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
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AuctionChatter: With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Royal Auction House - Auction 10 Catalogue
AuctionChatter: With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Royal Auction House - Auction 10 Catalogue
May 28, 2024
1:03:19
Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #279> To register and bid on items click here> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)> Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here.> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.