Popular Shows by Nachi Weinstein

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Rav Saadiah Gaon's Commentary on Vayikra (with Rabbi Moshe Maimon & Rabbi Shimon Szimonowitz)

Apr 19, 2026

1:39:20

#463 > To purchase the new 2 volume set (for just $42 and free shipping!): https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%a8%d7%91-%d7%a1%d7%a2%d7%93%d7%99%d7%94-%d7%92%d7%90%d7%95%d7%9f-%d7%a2%d7%9c-%d7%94%d7%aa%d7%95%d7%a8%d7%94-%d7%95%d7%99%d7%a7%d7%a8%d7%90/ > 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: The Chumash of Heroes (with Yehuda Landzkron)

Apr 20, 2026

17:49

#464 > Donate $360 or more, & *eceive the Chumash of Heroes & Mantzichim will gift a second copy to an injured IDF soldier in Israel: https://thechesedfund.com/mantzichim/israelmemorialsproject?aff=schatter > 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: Torat Eretz Yisrael Anthology (with Rabbi David Samson)

Apr 22, 2026

14:22

#465 > To purchase the books: Vol 1: https://amzn.to/4sQu0iq. Vol 2: https://amzn.to/4mTgfhp > Episode sponsored by KosherKlaf.com > Episode sponsored by the Rare and Affordable Judaica Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JWKr6WEIy9l2wsWZWJtRzB > 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 Writings of Rav Elazar Fleckles (with Rabbi Moshe Tobal)

Apr 12, 2026

1:32:13

#461 > Sponsored by Machon Netzach Yaakov > 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: Walking With Light: Reflections on Sefiras HaOmer (with Rabbi Chaim Davies)

Apr 15, 2026

16:46

#462 > To purchase Walking with Light and preview the book: https://chaimdavies.com> Link to Reb Chaim's Shiurim: https://chaimdavies.com/shiurim > 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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Rav Elazar Fleckles: Teshuvah M'Ahavah (with Rabbi Moshe Tobal)

Apr 5, 2026

2:00:17

#460 > Sponsored by Machon Netzach Yaakov > Sponsored in honor of the birthday of Yehoshua Rubin > 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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Rav Elazar Fleckles (1754 - 1826) (with Rabbi Moshe Maimon)

Mar 29, 2026

51:03

#458 > Sponsored by Machon Netzach Yaakov > 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 Eli Rubin discussing Rabbi Shmuel Schneerson of Lubavitch ("Maharash," 1834 - 1882)

Jan 16, 2022

1:13:48

#119.** Sponsored by Cell Signal Solutions. Call CSS for all your in building wireless systems. Specializing in ARCS, ERCES and Cellular DAS. Give them a call: 732-289-0388 or www.cellsignalsolutions.com**With Eli Rubin discussing Rabbi Shmuel Schneerson of Lubavitch ("Maharash," 1834 - 1882)We discussed the bio of Maharash, the Zemach Zedek, the split in Chabad between Maharash and his older brother Maharil, sources regarding the split, Maharash's personality and style, his style and type of Torah, and more

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SZ Series Episode 12: With Bezalel Naor discussing Post-Sabbatean Sabbateanism

Feb 16, 2022

1:17:12

SZ Episode 12.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 12: With Bezalel Naor discussing Post-Sabbatean SabbateanismWe discussed various figures and seforim accused of sabbateanism and sabbatean allusions in their writings, why should someone today care about meshichot/sabbateanism, Rav Kook's view, the Dönme, and more To purchase "Post-Sabbatian Sabbatianism": https://orot.com/product/post-sabbatian-sabbatianism/To purchase "Caught in the Crack": https://orot.com/product/caught-in-the-crack/

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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

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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SZ Series Episode 11: With Prof. Pawel Maciejko discussing Jacob Frank and the Frankist movement

Feb 2, 2022

52:19

Sz Episode 11.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 11: With Prof. Pawel Maciejko discussing Jacob Frank and the Frankist movement We discussed where Frank was from, why he was called "Frank", allegations against the Talmud, disputation, conversion to Christianity, how big the movement was, and moreTo purchase, "The Mixed Multitude": https://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Multitude-Frankist-Movement-1755-1816/dp/0812223438/ref=sr 1 1?crid=1UH0KUKJT049A&keywords=pawel+maciejko&qid=1643774965&s=books&sprefix=pawel+%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-1To purchase, "The Books of Jacob": https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jacob-Novel-Olga-Tokarczuk/dp/0593087488/ref=tmm hrd swatch 0? encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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SZ Series Episode 10: With Prof. Cengiz Sisman discussing the Dönme

Jan 26, 2022

1:07:49

SZ Episode 10.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 10: With Prof. Cengiz Sisman discussing the DönmeWe discussed an overview of SZ and his apostasy, the Dönme and their origins, the 3 groups, beliefs, actions, why they stayed "hidden", how widespread they were, main locations, and much moreTo purchase Prof. Sisman's book, "The Burden of Silence": https://www.amazon.com/Burden-Silence-Sabbatai-Evolution-Ottoman-Turkish-dp-019069856X/dp/019069856X/ref=mt other? encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=

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SZ Series Episode 4: With Prof. David J. Halperin discussing Abraham Miguel Cardozo

Dec 15, 2021

1:13:54

SZ Episode 4.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 4: With Prof. David J. Halperin discussing Abraham Miguel CardozoWe discussed Cardozo and his biography, his overall theology and how that related to SZ, Cardozo's belief in himself as Moshiach ben Yosef, his death, and more. We also discussed various primary sources including Baruch of Arezzo, Abraham Cuenque, Joseph HaLevi, the Najara Chronicle, and more.To purchase, "Sabbatai Zevi: Testimonies to a Fallen Messiah": https://amzn.to/3cNpMa1To purchase, "Abraham Miguel Cardozo: Selected Writings": https://amzn.to/3S4ksirProf. Halperin's website: https://www.davidhalperin.net/about-david-halperin/For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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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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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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Unlocking Leshon Hakodesh (with Prof. Eliezer (Lewis) Glinert)

Feb 1, 2026

56:21

#435 > Unlocking Leshon Hakodesh (with Prof. Eliezer (Lewis) Glinert) > To purchase the book: https://mosaicapress.com/product/unlocking-leshon-hakodesh/?sld=seforimchatter and use code CHATTER for 15% off > This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Genazym. Check out their new catalogue for the upcoming winter auction, which will place Sunday, February 15 at 1PM ET: Genazym.com> This episode is also sponsored by Emporio. Experience a premier custom clothing department dedicated to creating garments tailored precisely to you, complemented by the best selection of high-quality men’s off-the-rack suits and refined accessories. With over 30 years of experience and expert professional alterations on site, they deliver exceptional fit, craftsmanship, and service for every occasion. Visit one of their five locations or Emporioclothing.com > 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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Haggadah and History (with Rabbi Shimon Szimonowitz)

Mar 22, 2026

1:03:54

#454 > Purchase the Haggadah (with free shipping): https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%94%d7%92%d7%93%d7%94-%d7%a9%d7%9c-%d7%a4%d7%a1%d7%97-%d7%a2%d7%9c%d7%94-%d7%96%d7%99%d7%aa/ > To listen to Rabbi Szimonowitz's shiurim on haggadah: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kol-aleh-zayis/id1838344476?i=1000756155997 > 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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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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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 Meir Poppers (1628 - 1662) and his role in spreading Toras HaAriZal (with Avinoam Stillman)

Sep 28, 2025

1:01:34

#399 > This episode is dedicated L'Ilui nishmas Professor Jordan Penkower, a scholar of profound erudition and personal generosity. Yehi zichro baruch > 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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SZ Series Episode 13: With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Rav Moshe Chagiz (1671 - 1751)

Mar 16, 2022

45:12

SZ Episode 13.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 13: With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Rav Moshe Chagiz (1671 - 1751)We discussed Rav Moshe Chagiz's life, his relatiosnhip woth Sabbateanism, his role in the Chayon controversy, other Sabbatian controversies, the Ramchal controversy, and more To purchase, "The Pursuit of Heresy": https://amzn.to/3OG19ciTo read Chayon’s work: https://hebrewbooks.org/24947

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SZ Series Episode 8: With Prof. Boaz Huss discussing the Sabbatean origins of Tu B'Shvat

Jan 12, 2022

34:37

SZ Episode 8.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 8: With Prof. Boaz Huss discussing the Sabbatean origins of Tu B'ShvatWe discussed the origins of Tu B'Shvat, first sources to mention the Tu B'Shvat "Seder"/"celebrations", the Sabbatean sources, Donmeh, Donmeh songs, sabbatean symbolism, and moreTo read the article: https://www.academia.edu/40446460/%D7%94%D7%A2%D7%A5 %D7%94%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%9E%D7%93 %D7%91%D7%9F %D7%99%D7%A9%D7%99 %D7%97%D7%99 %D7%A2%D7%9C %D7%94%D7%90%D7%93%D7%9E%D7%94 %D7%A2%D7%9C %D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%95 %D7%94%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%AA%D7%90%D7%99 %D7%A9%D7%9C %D7%A1%D7%93%D7%A8 %D7%98 %D7%95 %D7%91%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%98

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SZ Series Episode 14: With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Ramchal controversy

May 4, 2022

1:18:36

Sabbetai Zevi Series #14.** 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. **With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Ramchal controversyWe discussed how the controversy started, RaBaCh, Sabbatean texts, Ramchal's Messianism, and more

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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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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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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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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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SZ Series Episode 1: With Prof. Matt Goldish discussing Sabbatai Zevi's life and impact until the conversion

Nov 25, 2021

1:45:10

SZ Series Episode 1.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 1: With Prof. Matt Goldish (Samuel & Esther Melton Chair in Jewish History at Ohio State University) discussing Sabbatai Zevi's life and impact until the conversionWe discussed Sabbatai's early life, where he learned, when did the idea of him being Mashiach start, his mental issues, Nathan of Gaza and his role, Rabbonim on both sides, story of the Taz, did most of the Jewish world accept this, and much more.To purchase Gershom Scholem's "Sabbatai Zevi": https://amzn.to/3OCMjmQTo purchase Prof. Goldish's "The Sabbatean Prophets": https://amzn.to/3BirABSTo purchase "Sabbatian Heresy": https://www.amazon.com/Sabbatian-Heresy-Mysticism-Messianism-Modernity/dp/1512600520To purchase "Women and the Messianic Heresy of Sabbetai Zevi": https://global.oup.com/academic/product/women-and-the-messianic-heresy-of-sabbatai-zevi-1666---1816-9781906764807?q=ada&lang=en&cc=usFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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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 II: The War and Destruction of the Temple.

Jul 31, 2022

1:28:42

#156.** 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 II: The War and Destruction of the Temple.We began the discussion with the massacres in Jerusalem in 66, Agrippa (II) speech and his place in the war, the end of sacrifices (Korbanos) on behalf of the Romans, the fighting and killing that breaks out across the region, Cestius' intervention and "disaster", the appointment of the Jewish generals, Vespasian's army, Titus's arrival with three legions (and what a Roman legion was), Vespasian's arrival in Iotapata and the subsequent siege and destruction of the city, fall of Gamala, John of Gischala's flight to Jerusalem, Vespasian's march on Jerusalem, Nero's suicide followed by Vindex's revolt in Gaul and Vespasian's subsequent departure for Rome, Romans breaking through the outer wall, second wall, and finally the inner wall, the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash and whether Titus truly "wanted" to burn it down or not (we discussed Josephus's opinion and debated whether this is really as he says), and more.To purchase "For the Freedom of Zion": https://amzn.to/3znnaa7To purchase the Oxford Classics edition of Josephus: https://amzn.to/3PNu3Zw

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The Making of the Siddur (with Rabbi Moshe Walter)

Sep 20, 2025

1:13:01

#397 > Episode sponsored by the Hoshana Rabbah Machzor:This Hoshana Rabba, spend your time in shul davening, not flipping around your Machzor or reading complicated instructions in your siddur. The Hoshana Rabba machzor has everything for morning davening in order, with instructions specific to hoshana rabba morning. Its slim size makes it easy to hold with your arba minim. Nusach Ashkenaz only for now, available here: https://amzn.to/4261DC9 > To purchase The Making of the Siddur: Available in your local Judaica Store, https://amzn.to/3Ia1AhZ and https://feldheim.com/the-making-of-the-siddur as well as https://www.rabbimoshewalter.com/ > 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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A Woman Is Responsible for Everything: Jewish Women in Early Modern Europe (with Prof. Elisheva Carlebach & Prof. Debra Kaplan)

Dec 7, 2025

58:23

#417 > To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3MhucaO > 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/ > This episode is also sponsored by Amudim.Unite to Heal, Amudim’s annual 36-hour livestream, is happening December 7–8, and it’s become the most-watched Jewish event of the year. Everything you’ll see is original — real conversations, real Torah, real mental-health insight — with some of the most respected voices in the Jewish world.If you’re into thoughtful Torah conversations, honest discussions about mental health and community, and hearing from some of the most interesting Jewish voices today, you’re going to want to tune in!https://unitetoheal.com/seforim-ch > 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 Book of Esther In The Age Of Rembrandt (with Abigail Rapoport)

Mar 1, 2026

45:33

#446 > The Book of Esther In The Age Of Rembrandt (with Abigail Rapoport) > To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3NbssR4 > This episode is sponsored by Cancer in Halacha by Dr. Moshe Ornstein. > Purchase the book and use code CIHSC20 for an additional 15% off: https://israelbookshoppublications.com/products/cancer-in-halachah-pre-order > 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 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 Peddlers (with Prof. Hasia Diner)

Mar 8, 2026

46:43

#448 > Jewish Peddlers (with Prof. Hasia Diner) > To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4cAZAft > This episode is sponsored by Zaidy Auction. Check out the new catalogue for the forthcoming auction 8 - Sunday, March 15 1PM: https://www.zaidy.com/auction/226-afikoman-en/ > 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 Analysis (with Prof. Yitzhak Berger)

Nov 10, 2025

1:07:03

#409 > To purchase the book: https://www.biupress.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=2469&langpage=eng > 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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Talmud Reclaimed (with Shmuel Phillips)

Sep 16, 2025

1:19:21

#396 > Episode sponsored by Da'at Press. Too often, we reach for the same few books year after year. Meanwhile, profound works of rabbinic wisdom—voices like Seadya Gaon, Meiri, R. Eliyahu Benamozegh—remain unread, untranslated, or unknown.That’s where Daʿat Press comes in. They’re publishing faithful and beautiful editions of classic Jewish works—translations, introductions, and typesetting that bring these texts to life. And for the Yamim Noraim season, you can get 25% off everything at www.daat.press with the code SEFORIM—but only until Motsae Yom Kippur, September, 31. > Visit https://www.daat.press/ and use code SEFORIM for 25% off (and FREE shipping) > To purchase , "Talmud Reclaimed: An Ancien Text in a Modern Era": https://amzn.to/4n1OQJl > To purchase "Judaism Reclaimed": https://amzn.to/3Vm6Guu > To contact Shmuel Phillips: [email protected]> Website: www.TalmudReclaimed.com > 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)

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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Interview on the TMC podcast

Mar 23, 2026

1:21:54

#455 > Check ou The Motivation Congregation podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motivation-congregation-the-1-torah-mussar-podcast/id1630801696 > 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)> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1 Support the show

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The Kesser Torah Yeshiva System of Radomsk (with Dovi Safier)

Oct 13, 2024

1:08:02

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #309> We discussed the Radomsk Chasidus, the last Rebbe of Radomsk (Rav Shlomo Chanoch Hakohen Rabinowitz), the Rebbe's wealth, the Kesser Torah Yeshiva System, the sad demise of the Radomsk Chasidus and the Yeshiva system, how Dovi works on these articles, Yom Tov book recommendations, and more. > Check out the full article by Dovi Safier in the Mishpacha Sukkos edition> 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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SmallTalk: Tefillah B'Btzibbur B'Halacha (with R' Shimon Szimonowitz)

Jun 11, 2025

34:17

#365 > To purchase "Tefillah B'Tzibbur B'Halacha": https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%94%d7%9c-%d7%a9%d7%9c%d7%95%d7%9d/ > 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 Dybbuk: Its Origins and History (with Dr. Morris Faierstein)

Jun 22, 2025

1:21:40

#368 > 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 www.sarasch.com, call 917-209-8204, or email [email protected] to connect with a helpful advisor today. > Sponsored by The Torah of Tomorrow: One Song, a Hebrew-English edition of a selection of Rav Kook's teachings. To purchase, use code CHATTER for 15% off at https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-torah-of-tomorrow/?sld=seforimchatter > To purchase "The Dybbuk: Its Origins and History": https://amzn.to/4e9rKNe > 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. Lawrence H. Schiffman discussing the Dead Sea Scrolls

Aug 2, 2020

1:02:24

Show #24. With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman discussing the Dead Sea Scrolls and more.A basic overview of what they are, who wrote them, the differences between the Perushim, Saducees, suggested reading material and more.To read more of Prof. Schiffman's work: https://nyu.academia.edu/LawrenceSchiffman and http://lawrenceschiffman.com/.To purchase his book "Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls": https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-Christianity/dp/0300140223For Geza Vermes English Translation of the Scrolls: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-English/dp/0141197315/ref=sr 1 2?crid=HUUAXJ3ISEYN&dchild=1&keywords=vermes%2C+geza&qid=1596422662&s=books&sprefix=vermes%2Cstripbooks%2C150&sr=1-2

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With Prof. Marc Shapiro discussing his books, Rav Mazuz, Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak (Isadore) Twersky and more

Apr 1, 2020

59:25

Live Show #6. With Prof. Marc Shapiro discussing Rav Mazuz, Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak (Isadore) Twersky, as well as Marc's forthcoming book on Rav Kook, his old books and much more

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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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With R' Yossel Housman discussing the history of Chassidus

Apr 25, 2020

1:26:24

Live Show #9. With @Yeshevav discussing the history of Chassidus (Hassidim, Hasidism), Chasidish Seforim and more

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SZ Series Episode 7: With Prof. Adam Teller discussing the impact of Tach V'Tat upon Sabbateanism

Jan 5, 2022

49:55

SZ Episode 7.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 7: With Prof. Adam Teller discussing the impact of Tach V'Tat upon Sabbateanism We discussed Tach V'Tat, how it affected the Jewish community of Jerusalem, philanthropic networks that developed as a result, emissaries from Israel, Nathan of Gaza, various theories about the connection between Tach V'Tat and Sabbateanism and moreTo listen to the 1st podcast episode with Prof. Teller: https://seforimchatter.buzzsprout.com/1218638/4606421-with-prof-adam-teller-discussing-his-new-book-on-the-khmelnytsky-massacres-tach-v-tat-and-the-refugee-crisis-that-followedTo purchase, "rescue The Surviving Souls": https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691161747/rescue-the-surviving-souls

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SZ Series Episode 15: Finale episode with Prof. Matt Goldish

May 11, 2022

51:47

Sabbetai Zevi Series #15**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. **We discussed what it truly meant to be Sabbatean after SZ’s conversion & death, what was the danger that the “heresy hunters” were so worried about it, Sabbateanism’s effect on modernity, why someone should care about the topic, and more

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With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)

Mar 5, 2023

35:00

#186.** This episode sponsored by Koren Publishers. Use code CHATTER at www.korenpub.com for 10% of your order. **With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)We discussed what the Purim Shpiel/Rav is, what "Shpiel" means, where/how it became standard in Yeshivos, Volozhin, American Yeshivos and the Purim shpiel, pushback to the shpiel, and moreTo read Dr. Eleff's articles on the topic: https://theconversation.com/purim-spiels-skits-and-satire-have-brought-merriment-to-an-ancient-jewish-holiday-in-america-177700https://www.academia.edu/23634811/ Behind the Laughter The Purim Shpiel Comes to America and Chicago To purchase Dr. Eleff’s new book, “Dyed in Crimson”: https://amzn.to/3SRg2wf

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With Rav Aaron Lopianksy discussing Sefer Nachlas Yosef on Megillas Rus and the English adaptation, "Seed of Redemption"

May 21, 2023

37:50

#200.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Rav Aaron Lopianksy discussing Sefer Nachlas Yosef on Megillas Rus and the English adaptationWe discussed the Sefer Nachlas Yosef, the mechaber Rav Yosef Zev Lipovitz, style of the sefer, why an English adaptation , some examples from the sefer, and moreTo purchase the English adaptation, "Seed of Redemption": https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p18/PREORDERSeemofRedemption.html

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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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The Kidnapping & Forced Conversion of Edgardo Mortara (ft. Prof. David Kertzer)

Jul 28, 2024

41:37

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #293> This episode is sponsored by the Bemak family, in memory of all Jews who have been lost to forced conversions over the course of our history.> To purchase "The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara" click here.> We discussed Bologna in the 19th century, the Papal States, the Mortara family, the incident and taking of little Edgardo, Pope Pius IX and his role in the affair, Father Feletti, the Rome community and attempst to rescue Edgardo, Moses Montefiore, the aftermath and Edgardo's life, and more

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Rabbi Michoel Forshlager (1883 - 1958) (with Pinny Kreizel)

Nov 13, 2024

1:02:15

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #315> For mor information about Rabbi Forshlager, visit the website: rabbiforshlager.com> To purchase Rabbi Forshlager's Seforim: https://rabbiforshlager.com/seforim/> We discussed Rabbi Forshlager's life, as a talmid of the Avnei Nezer, move to America, life in Baltimore, his Torah and style of Torah, writings, and much more. > 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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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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Sefer Chezyonos: The Mystical Autobiography of Rav Chaim Vital (with Dr. Morris Faierstein)

Oct 27, 2024

1:22:42

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #310> This episode is sponsored by Legacy Auction. To register and bid on the forthcoming auction Sunday, November 3rd at 1PM click here: https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/catalog/auction/legacyjudaica/50930/1?lang=en> To purchase "Book of Visions" (English translation of Sefer Chezyonos): https://amzn.to/4fnSRUp> We discussed the bio of Rav Chaim Vital (Calabrese), the 4 parts of Sefer Chezyonos, the history of the manuscript, Komarno autobiograophy, and more. > 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 Shabbos Mussaf Prayer (with Rabbi Elchanan Adler)

Jan 19, 2025

1:16:04

#329> To purchase "Eis L'Chenana" (Rabbi Adler's new Sefer on the topic): https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%a2%d7%aa-%d7%9c%d7%97%d7%a0%d7%a0%d7%94/> 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)

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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SmallTalk: Sefer Habris on Bris Milah (with R' Shimon Szimonowitz)

Apr 30, 2025

25:31

#354 > To purchase the new edition of Sefer Habris: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%a1%d7%a4%d7%a8-%d7%94%d7%91%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%aa/ > 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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SmallTalk: Imrei Shai Al Hatorah (with R' Shimon Szimonowitz)

Sep 3, 2025

32:21

#391 > To purchase Imrei Shai: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%9e%d7%a8%d7%99-%d7%a9%d7%99/ > 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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SZ Series Episode 3: With Prof. Yaacob Dweck discussing Rabbi Yaakov Sasportas

Dec 8, 2021

49:31

SZ Episode 3.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 3: With Prof. Yaacob Dweck discussing Rabbi Yaakov SasportasWe discussed Rav Yaakov Sasportas's life, his opposition to Sabbetai Zvi, his response to Nathan and the movement, who he was in contact with, Tzitzat Novel Tzvi, and moreTo purchase "Dissident Rabbi": https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691183572/dissident-rabbiFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing 1096 (The First Crusade) and the Jews

Jul 24, 2022

1:02:07

#154.With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing 1096 (the First Crusade), the historical sources and chronicles, and the Kinnos composed in its aftermath We discussed the history of the crusades (Pope Urban II, Peter the Hermit, and others involved), Jewish communities in the Rhineland (Speyer, Worms, and Mainz), the destruction of these communities and others, martyrdom, suicide and the halachos and opinions amongst the Rishonim, Kinnos composed in the aftermath of the destruction, and more.To purchase "In the Year 1096": https://amzn.to/3ztoI3HTo purchase the, “The Jews and the Crusaders: The Hebrew Chronicles of the First and Second Crusades”: https://amzn.to/3Ovt3YBUsing the links may pay us a commission and help support Seforimchatter

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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 III: Masada and the Legacies of the Great Revolt

Aug 6, 2022

1:29:30

#157.** To enhance your Tisha B'Av and understanding of the day and its message, 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 III: Masada and the Legacies of the Great Revolt.We discussed the aftermath of the destruction in Yerushalayim, Titus's return to Rome, the Flavian Amphitheater (Coliseum), Arch of Titus, Masada, and more To purchase "For the Freedom of Zion": https://amzn.to/3znnaa7To purchase the Oxford Classics edition of Josephus: https://amzn.to/3PNu3ZwTo purchase “Masada” by Jodi Magness: https://amzn.to/3dgF9YL

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Introduction Show

Jul 15, 2020

13:25

In this mini episode i discuss my name, background, how i got into Seforim & started the Twitter account and moreCheck out the Twitter account here: https://twitter.com/Seforimchatter

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With Prof. Adam Teller discussing his new book on the Khmelnytsky massacres (Tach-V'Tat) and the refugee crisis that followed

Jul 17, 2020

59:44

Live Show #19. With Prof. Adam Teller of Brown University discussing his new book "Rescue the Surviving Souls: The Great Jewish Refugee Crisis of the Seventeenth Century" (Princeton University Press) about the Khmelnytsky massacres in the Polish - Lithunian Commonwealth in the 17th Century (also known as "Tach-V'Tat ת"ח ות"ט for the years 1648 - 1649) and the subsequent refugee crisis caused by this.To purchase the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691161747/rescue-the-surviving-souls.And to read the famous chronicle Yavein Metsulah יון מצולה (Which Prof. Teller is working on a brand new English edition) see here: https://hebrewbooks.org/44179

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With David Bashevkin discussing writing, his Haggada, and more

Mar 30, 2020

39:07

Show #4. With David Bashevkin (Dbashideas) discussing writing (how he writes, styles of writing) his NCSY Haggada, his book, and much more

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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing his new edition of the writings of Rabeinu Avraham Ben HaRambam

Jul 26, 2020

44:32

Show #22. Exclusively for the Podcast.Witn R' Moshe Maimon discussing his new critical edition of the writings of Rabeinu Avraham Ben HaRambam (Abraham Maimonidies), a biography of Rabeinu Avraham, his style of learning, similarities to his father and moreAlso discussed is R' Maimon's own Kuntris "Ma'atikei HaShmueah" with glosses of Rav Shaul AlterTo Purchase the Seforim:Ma'amar Al HaDrashos V'alHaAggados: https://www.ebay.com/itm/R-AVRAHAM-BEN-HARAMBAM/392868012226?hash=item5b78c220c2:g:bNwAAOSwcQRfB9UZBereishis: https://www.ebay.com/itm/R-AVRAHAM-BEN-HARAMBAM-Commentary-on-the-Torah/372870295843?hash=item56d0cd3123:g:MbQAAOSw0MRd7uZr

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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 Prof. Glenn Dynner discussing Jewish Tavernkeepers & the Liquor trade in the Kingdom of Poland

Jan 23, 2022

1:02:40

#121.** Sponsored by 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. **With Prof. Glenn Dynner (Prof. & chair of Religion at Sarah Lawrence College) discussing Jewish Tavernkeepers & Liquor in the Kingdom of Poland, and his book about it: "Yankel's Tavern: Jews, Liquor, & Life in the Kingdom of Poland."We discussed the history of Jews running taverns in Poland, anti-semitic attitudes towards Jews, new laws of Poland, Jewish underground, Blumrozen affair, Rav Eliyahu Guttmacher & the Kvitlach sent to him, and moreTo purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Yankels-Tavern-Liquor-Kingdom-Poland-dp-0190204141/dp/0190204141/ref=mt other? encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=

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SZ Series Episode 9: With R’ Yechiel Goldhaber discussing Sefer Chemdas Yamim

Jan 19, 2022

37:35

SZ Episode 9. ** 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. **SZ Series Episode 9: With R’ Yechiel Goldhaber discussing Sefer Chemdas YamimWe discussed the Sefer, its publication history, its rapid spread & acceptance, accusations of Sabbateanism, who the real author was, minhagim that originate from it, and moreTo email R’ Goldhaber: [email protected]

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With Yehuda Geberer of the Jewish History Soundbites Podcast

Oct 1, 2020

1:08:20

#31.With Yehuda Geberer, tour guide, writer, and host of the Jewish History Soundbites Podcast.We discuss how he got into history, various stories and recollections, how he prepares for a show, what sources do we both use, how we do we know which sources are good and much more

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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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Live from Lakewood: "Kevarimchatter" with Dovi Safier and Yossel Housman (a/k/a R' Yosef Shaul Hoizman)

Jun 21, 2023

59:48

#209.A special bonus episode with Dovi Safier and Yossel Housman, something more light than the usual as we discussed history and various contemporary pertinent topics.To read Yossel's feature in Mishpacha magazine on Rav Dov Landau: https://mishpacha.com/mission-abroad/To read Dovi’s feature on Jennie Miller: https://mishpacha.com/mother-of-all-yeshivos/

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With Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein discussing his book, "G-d versus gods: Judaism in the age of Idolatry"

Nov 4, 2020

55:52

#37.With Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein discussing his book, "God versus Gods: Judaism in the age of Idolatry" which discusses Avodah Zarah in Tanach. The book also includes a comprehensive encyclopedia of all the various Avodah Zarah mentioned in Tanach.To purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/G-d-Versus-Gods-Judaism-Idolatry/dp/1946351466To purchase Rabbi Klein's 1st book, "Lashon HaKodesh": https://www.amazon.com/Lashon-HaKodesh-History-Holiness-English/dp/1937887545/ref=pd lpo 14 t 0/138-7219926-4850420? encoding=UTF8&pd rd i=1937887545&pd rd r=f86ec3a4-0831-4e43-886b-a4622934b6b3&pd rd w=qOxE6&pd rd wg=0NruU&pf rd p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf rd r=VDJGC38S9XW6GCKFDQ1C&psc=1&refRID=VDJGC38S9XW6GCKFDQ1C

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SZ Series Episode 6: With Prof. Alexander van der Haven discussing Sarah Ashkenazi

Dec 29, 2021

40:32

SZ Episode 6.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 6: With Prof. Alexander van der Haven (Professor in study of religion, University of Bergen, Norway) discussing Sarah Ashkenazi and his book about herWe discussed her life, myths and stories, her place and impact in the movement, clash with Nathan, and more.To purchase the book: https://mbii.nl/informatie-cahier-vii/To purchase the book in Hebrew: https://idra.org.il/product/%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%94%D7%90%D7%A9%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%96%D7%99%D7%94-%D7%9E%D7%9C%D7%9B%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%AA%D7%90%D7%99%D7%9D/

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SZ Series Episode 5: With Prof. Matt Goldish part 2: Discussing post-conversion and death of SZ

Dec 22, 2021

1:33:08

SZ Episode 5.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 5: With Prof. Matt Goldish part 2: Discussing post-conversion and death of SZWe discussed Sabbetai's conversion and the subsequent continuous belief in him and what the theology around that was, the rest of his life, his death and those that continued to believe in him & the theology behind that, Rav Avraham Rovigo, Yehuda Chasid, Chaim Malach, Shlomo Ayallon, and others For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With Michelle Chesner discussing old books, Seforim, and more

Apr 29, 2020

1:03:17

Live Show #10. With Michelle Chesner (Judaic Librarian at Columbia University Libraries) discussing old books, Seforim, footprints project and much more Follow Michelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hchesner

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With Prof. Rachel Manekin discussing Jewish Women Runaways in Habsburg Galicia and her book on the topic

May 22, 2022

1:00:26

#145With Prof. Rachel Manekin discussing Jewish Women Runaways Girls in Habsburg Galicia and her book on the topicTo purchase the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691194936/the-rebellion-of-the-daughters

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With Rabbi Basil Herring discussing the new RCA Siddur

Dec 5, 2021

48:46

#107.With Rabbi Basil Herring discussing the new RCA SiddurTo purchase the new RCA Siddur Avodat HaLev: https://korenpub.com/products/rca-siddur-avodat-halevhardcoverstandardashkenaz

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SZ Series Episode 2: With Avinoam Stillman discussing Nathan of Gaza

Dec 1, 2021

59:17

SZ Episode 2.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 2: With Avinoam Stillman discussing Nathan of GazaWe discussed Nathan's life, place and position in the movement, the newly reissued edition of B'Iqvot Mashiach, which is a collection of his writings, Blima Books, and more.To purchase B'Iqvot Mashiach: https://www.myofficeguy.com/p/xicgb/vn3e9/1rhu4h/?cartid=fb4c5943-4102-4a57-9ace-9afc7973944aFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

79

With Prof. Malka Simkovich discussing Chanukah & the classic sources

Nov 28, 2021

49:51

#105.**Sponsored by Koren Publishers. Check out their website for some amazing Chanukah deals including the Noé Edition Hebrew/English Shas, starting at just $1000 or visit your local Jewish bookstore for 25% off all books from Koren. www.korenpub.com some amazing special offers for Chanukah! **With Prof. Malka Simkovich (Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies & Director of Catholic-Jewish Studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago) discussing Chanukah & the classic sources.We discussed Maccabees 1 & 2, Josephus, Chazal, the Nes Pach Shemen (oil) mentioned in Chazal, the story of Judith (Yehudis), and moreTo purchase the Oxford Classics edition of Josephus: https://amzn.to/3zB0PaITo purchase "Ancient Jewish Novels" which includes Judith: https://korenpub.com/products/ancient-jewish-novelspaperbackTo purchase Prof. Simkovich's book about Second Temple Literature: https://amzn.to/3S8efSSFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

80

With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic

Jun 26, 2022

1:16:24

#150With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic We discussed WWI and the refugee crisis and how that affected the Yeshivos, what defines a "Lithuanian Yeshiva", most influential ones of the oeriod, patrilineal descent in Yeshivos and issues that arose from that, the role of the Mashgiach, and much moreTo purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3bc9TsXDr. Klibansky's site: https://www.b-klibansky.com/english-site

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With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al Hatorah

Jul 10, 2022

1:19:27

#152With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al HatorahWe discuss why R' Ganz decided to compile another Likut Sefer, what he quotes and why, which sources he uses, where he got his sources from, some future (and already published as of this podcasts publication) Aleh Zayis publications, and moreTo purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%a8%d7%96%d7%99-%d7%94%d7%9c%d7%91%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%9f/

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With R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Igros Sofrim: The Letters of the Eiger - Sofer families

Mar 12, 2023

2:31:07

#187.** If you listen on Apple Podcasts please consider rating and reviewing the podcast!**** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With R' Shimonz Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Igros Sofrim: The Letters of the Eiger - Sofer familiesWe discussed the history of the families and those included in the Sefer (Rav Akiva Eiger, Rav Shlomo Eiger, Rav Moshe Sofer [Chasam Sofer], Rav Avraham Shmuel Binyomin Sofer [Ksav Sofer], Rav Simcha Bunim Sofer [Shevet Sofer], Rav Shimon Sofer of Cracow, and Rav Shmuel Ehrenfeld [Chasan Sofer]), who originally put the letters together, many examples from the Sefer (this was the bulk of our conversation), langauges the letters were written in, pictures included, how the letters are broken up, what was done for the new edition, new material, and much more.The Sefer can be purchased at Biegeleisen or https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%92%d7%a8%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%a1%d7%95%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%9d/

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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 Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten discussing Jewish daily life in the Middle Ages

Feb 19, 2023

53:13

#184.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten discussing Jewish daily life in the Middle AgesWe discussed Jewish daily life in the Middle Ages in Ashkenaz, literacy and pictures and how we define "literate," how biblical women are used to illustrate the lives of everyday women & men in the middle ages, how this book differs from Prof. Baumgarten's previous works, and moreTo purchase "Biblical Women and Jewish Daily Life in the Middle Ages": https://amzn.to/3YT6nXQTo purchase "Mothers and Children": https://amzn.to/3Z3OmpGTo purchase "Practicing Piety in Medieval Ashkenaz: Men, Women, and Everyday Religious Observance": https://amzn.to/3lOrOet

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With Prof. Emily Michelson discussing Catholic Preaching to Jews in Rome

Jan 1, 2023

1:00:04

#177.With Prof. Emily Michelson discussing Catholic Preaching to Jews in Rome.We discussed the Jewish community of Rome, the history of sermons to Jews, who was preaching and what was said in these sermons, where did the sermons take place, what the sermons were intended to do, how many Jews were forced to attend each sermon, when were the sermons abolished, and much more To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3G8UvsV

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With Dr. Yakov Mayer discussing the first edition of the Talmud Yerushalmi

Nov 13, 2022

1:01:04

#170.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]** With Dr. Yakov Mayer discussing the first printing of the Talmud Yerushalmi We discussed the history of print and the 16th century, Aldus Manutius, Daniel Bomberg, the Leiden manuscript of Yerushalmi, how the edition was edited, other manuscript(s) that were used for the first edition, Yaakov ben Chaim Ibn Adoniyahu, Rav David Pizzeghitaone, who edited the Yerushalmi, and moreTo read an article by Dr. Mayer on the topic: https://www.ancientjewreview.com/read/2022/8/31/editio-princeps-the-1523-venice-edition-of-the-palestinian-talmud-and-the-beginning-of-hebrew-printingTo purchase the book: https://www.magnespress.co.il/book/Editio Princeps-8320To purchase "Nechemiah": http://www.ybook.co.il/book/7679/%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%94

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With Prof. Robert Chazan discussing the Trial of the Talmud in Paris in 1240

Jul 4, 2021

44:54

#83.With Prof. Robert Chazan (Scheuer Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at NYU for the past three decades) discussing the Trial of the Talmud in Paris in 1240. (Between Rav Yechiel of Paris & Nicholas Donin).We discuss the History of the Jews in France at the time, the actual trial, the sources, and more. To purchase the book, "The Trial of the Talmud: Paris, 1240" which includes Professor Chazan's essay, and the Hebrew & Latin sources: https://amzn.to/3JaADqhFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

88

With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman discussing Josephus

Jun 27, 2021

36:49

#82With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman (Judge Abraham Lieberman Professorship in Hebrew & Judaic studies at NYU) discussing Josephus and, "The Jewish War".We discussed Josephus' works, his life, was he a traitor, Josephus v Josippon, "Yosifun" as quoted in Rashi, and much more.To purchase the Oxford World Classics edition of "The Jewish War": https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-War-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199646023/ref=sr 1 6?dchild=1&keywords=josephus&qid=1624762032&sr=8-6To purchase the Hebrew Carmel Publishing edition of "The Jewish War": https://carmelph.co.il/book/toldot milchemet hayehudim baromaim/To purchase the two volume Hebrew edition of "Antiquities": https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=267To purchase the Flusser edition of Josippon: https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=571 & https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=1311For more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

89

With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Shmuel/Samuel David Luzzatto) and his Sefer "Ohev Ger" on Targum Onkelos

Oct 23, 2022

1:07:50

#167.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]** With Dan Klein discussing Shadal (Shmuel/Samuel David Luzzatto) and his Sefer "Ohev Ger" on Targum Onkelos and the new edition of the SeferWe discussed a brief bio of Shadal's life (for more see our previous podcast episode: https://seforimchatter.com/2021/01/03/with-daniel-klein-discussing-shadal-samuel-david-luzzatto-1800-1865-and-his-new-translation-of-shadal-on-chumash/ ), the sefer Ohev Ger and why he wrote it, his rules of Onkelos, his textual variants that he discovered of Onkelos, and much moreTo purchase the new edition of Ohev Ger: https://shadal.co.il/shop/%d7%90%d7%95%d7%94%d7%91-%d7%92%d7%a8/To purchase the old edition of Ohev Ger ($3.99): https://amzn.to/3CYPba7To purchase Dan's english editions of Shadal's Chumash commentary:Bereishis: https://amzn.to/3z7SRVEShemos: https://amzn.to/3siR64rVayikra: https://amzn.to/3VVAmOfFor other new editions of seforim by Shadal: https://shadal.co.il/

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With Dr. David Sclar discussing Ramchal (Rav Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, 1707 - 1746)

Jun 20, 2021

1:15:36

#81.With Dr. David Sclar discussing Ramchal (Rav Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, 1707 - 1746).We discussed his life, writings, thought, Chevras Mevakshei Hashem, the accusations, controversy, and more.For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

91

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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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 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 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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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 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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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 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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With R' Moyshe (Mitchell) Silk discussing the Kedushas Levi and his new English edition

Jun 30, 2024

1:10:13

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #286> We discussed R' Moyshe's background (including his job in the Treasury Department in the Trump administration), his interest in the Kedushas LEvi, Rav Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev's bio, what the translation project entailed, the challenges in translation and especially of a chasidic sefer, why not notes/commentary, and more. > To purchase the 3 Volume set of the Kedushas Levi from Amazon click here.To purchase from Artscroll click here.> To purchase just volume 1 click here, vol 2 here, and vol 3 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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Rav Kook: Life & Legacy - Episode 1 (with Prof. Yehudah Mirsky)

Sep 1, 2024

1:13:44

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #301> This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most intimate writings found in his personal notebooks from throughout his career. > Get 10% off all Koren and Maggid books with code SeforimChatter – click here for a list of the Rav Kook titles published by Maggid > This 1st episode is also sponsored by Simon and Danielle Springer in honor of the Midwest Torah Center and its Kollel Zakeinim, entering its second year. in South Bend, Indiana.In a town where you can live like a mensch, in a Kollel geared towards giving the opportunity for all levels to transition into learning part or full time, Midwest Torah Center's Kollel Zakeinim has become a huge hit, drawing new members locally and from all over the United States, to South Bend.Visit the website for more information about the Shul and the Kollel Zakeinim, as well as Parnas HaYom, HaShavua, and HaChodesh options.> This episode focused on the first part of Rav Kook's life until becoming Rabbi of Jaffa in then-Palestine and his move to the land of Israel in 1904. > To purchase Prof. Mirsky's biography "Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revoloution" click here.> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's book about the first part of Rav Kook's life "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865 - 1904" 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)

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