Popular Shows by Nachi Weinstein נחי ווינשטיין
462 episodes
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With David Arnovitz discussing The Tanakh of the Land of Israel
With David Arnovitz discussing The Tanakh of the Land of Israel
Aug 21, 2022
35:33
#159.With David Arnovitz discussing The Tanakh of the Land of Israel (Koren Publishers).To purchase Exodus (Shemos): https://amzn.to/3ChFmoLTo purchase Samuel (Shmuel): https://amzn.to/3Cm4kTW
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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 R' Mendy Abramson discussing Bathing and Showering in Halachah and his new English Sefer on the topic
With R' Mendy Abramson discussing Bathing and Showering in Halachah and his new English Sefer on the topic
Sep 4, 2022
1:10:11
#161.With R' Mendy Abramson discussing Bathing and Showering in Halachah and his new English Sefer on the topic We discussed why he wrote a Sefer on the topic, the basic halachos and what he discussed regarding bathing and showering before davening, for Shabbos, 9 days, Tisha B'Av. Yom Tov, and other topics, his haskamos, sources, and more.To purchase the book: https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/Bathing-and-Showering-in-Halachah-12p7840.htm
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With Michelle Margolis and Sharon Liberman Mintz discussing the Jews of Corfu
With Michelle Margolis and Sharon Liberman Mintz discussing the Jews of Corfu
Sep 11, 2022
1:05:14
#162.With Michelle Margolis and Sharon Liberman Mintz discussing the Jews of Corfu and their new exhibit about themWe discussed the Jewish communities of Corfu, their minhagim, printing history, polemic about singing krias shema with a nigun, esrogim of Corfu, famous rabbinic figures in Corfu, ketubot of Corfu, and moreFor the online exhibit: https://exhibitions.library.columbia.edu/exhibits/show/jews corfuFor the exhibit at Columbia: https://blogs.cul.columbia.edu/jewishstudiesatcul/2022/08/16/the-jews-of-corfu-between-the-adriatic-and-the-ionian/For the exhibit at JTS: https://www.jtsa.edu/event/opening-event-jews-of-corfu/
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With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter discussing Selichos and his new edition of Selichos with introduction and commentary
With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter discussing Selichos and his new edition of Selichos with introduction and commentary
Sep 18, 2022
1:01:26
#163.With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter discussing Selichos and his new edition of Selichos with introduction and commentary We discussed the various minhagim of selichos (when it is said), what is different about this edition, the central theme of selichos, the thirteen attributes of mercy, the akeida, zechus avos, tziduk hadin, confession, power of teshuvah, praying to angels, derision of christianity, the style of the commentary, and moreTo purchase the Selichos: https://amzn.to/3SdmMmxhttps://korenpub.com/products/the-reid-family-edition-koren-seli%e1%b8%a5ot-minhag-lita
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With Rabbi Bentzion Ettlinger discussing the Shofar: The Halachos, Minhagim, and his new English Sefer about it
With Rabbi Bentzion Ettlinger discussing the Shofar: The Halachos, Minhagim, and his new English Sefer about it
Sep 21, 2022
1:07:18
#164.With Rabbi Bentzion Ettlinger discussing the Shofar and the Halachos, Minhagim, and his new English Sefer about itWe discussed the reasons for Tekias Shofar, length of Tekia and minhagim, minhagim of Shevarim, minhagim of teruah, tekiah gedolah, kashrus of Shofaros, Baal Makri, eating kiddush before Tekias Shofar, blowing during silent Shemoneh Esrei or Chazaras HaShatz, haskamos for the Sefer, why in English, and more. Also included R' Ettlinger blowing various examples. **Apologies for the somewhat muffled sound on the Shofar due to the recording**To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3rrNcFJhttps://mosaicapress.com/product/the-shofar/
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With Prof. Joshua Teplitsky, Prof. Debra Kaplan, and Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the Esrog and the new volume, "Be Fruitful! The Etrog in Jewish Art, Culture, and History"
With Prof. Joshua Teplitsky, Prof. Debra Kaplan, and Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the Esrog and the new volume, "Be Fruitful! The Etrog in Jewish Art, Culture, and History"
Sep 28, 2022
1:36:30
#165.With Prof. Joshua Teplitsky, Prof. Debra Kaplan, and Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the Esrog and the new volume, "Be Fruitful! The Etrog in Jewish Art, Culture, and History"We discussed how the project came to be, who the "Esroger" was, what his position entailed, the hardship of procuring Esrogim in Europe, involvement of the civil authorities, how and where communities got Esrogim and Arba Minim from, who purchased the Esrogim - the Kehilla or individuals?, how many Esrogim were used per Kehilla, fairs, takkanos, using dried out minim from previous years, women and Esrogim, the Esrog in America: Where they were from, Caribbean Esrogim and how they differed, Rabbi Abraham Rice and his psak, Isaac Leeser and The Occident, Corfu Esrogim, and more. To purchase the book: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/coja-138-0
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With R' Moshe Parnes discussing the Mitzvah of Hakhel and his new Sefer on the topic
With R' Moshe Parnes discussing the Mitzvah of Hakhel and his new Sefer on the topic
Oct 2, 2022
42:01
#166.With R' Moshe Parnes discussing the Mitzvah of Hakhel and his new Sefer on the topic We discussed what the Mitzvah of Hakhel is, when and where it was performed, who was mechuyav in this Mitzvah, which Sefer Torah was used, who read from it, the reasons for the Mitzvah, the inyan (or lack thereof) for the Mitzvah today, and much more To purchase the Sefer: https://zbermanbooks.com/%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%A9%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%9C%D7%9A-%D7%A2%D7%9C-%D7%9E%D7%A6%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%A7%D7%94%D7%9C-%D7%A8%D7%9E-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%A0%D7%A1
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With Prof. Aviva Ben-Ur discussing the Jews of Suriname
With Prof. Aviva Ben-Ur discussing the Jews of Suriname
Oct 30, 2022
1:08:50
#168.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]** We discussed the Jews of Suriname, where they come from and when they came, where they lived, how the community functioned, shuls, Jews role in Surinamese society at large, Eurafrican Jews, Purim in Suriname, the end of communal autonomy , the community in the 19th and 20th century and today, and moreTo purchase the book:https://amzn.to/3TPCghTTo purchase Prof. Ben-Ur’s older book: “Jewish Cemeteries in Suriname”: https://amzn.to/3WeZ7VG
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With Roy Shasha discussing Chacham Shemtob Gaguine (1884 - 1953) and his Seforim
With Roy Shasha discussing Chacham Shemtob Gaguine (1884 - 1953) and his Seforim
Nov 6, 2022
1:21:56
#169.With Roy Shasha discussing Chacham Shemtob Gaguine (1884 - 1953) and his SeforimWe discussed Chacham Gaguine's bio, his Sefer "Keter Shem Tov", sources that are used and minhagim discussed, his sermons ("Pachad Yitzchak"), other writings, and moreTo purchase “Pachad Yitzchak”: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/8494058
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rabeinu Avraham Ben Harambam (1186 - 1237); Life and Works
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rabeinu Avraham Ben Harambam (1186 - 1237); Life and Works
Nov 20, 2022
1:39:59
#171.With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rabeinu Avraham Ben HaRambam and the new edition of his Seforim We discussed his life, relationship with his father the Rambam, his writings, Pirush on Chumash and its style, the classical style of pirushei chumash of Geonim/Sefard and how that differs, language the commentary was written in, the new edition and what was changed and corrected, quotations of the Rambam in the pirush, and much more To purchase the new Pirush Al Hatorah:Bereishis: https://www.ebay.com/itm/372870295843Shemos: https://www.ebay.com/itm/393142142650To purchase the Ma’amar Al HaAggados: https://www.ebay.com/itm/392868012226To purchase “Milchamos Hashem”: https://amzn.to/3ASiFGvTo purchase the English translation of Sefer HaMaspik: https://amzn.to/3UPZ3dHTo contact R’ Moshe: [email protected] purchase
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With Rabbi Edward Reichman, MD discussing his new book, The Anatomy of Jewish Law, on the topic of Medicine, Medical History, and Rabbinic Literature
With Rabbi Edward Reichman, MD discussing his new book, The Anatomy of Jewish Law, on the topic of Medicine, Medical History, and Rabbinic Literature
Nov 27, 2022
1:14:47
#172.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Rabbi Edward Reichman, MD discussing his new book, The Anatomy of Jewish Law, on the topic of Medicine, Medical History, and Rabbinic Literature.We various topics from the book inlcuding, The Luz bone, Mumia, Vaccinations, Covid-19, transplanation, Rav Yehonosan Eyebeshutz, other projects of his, and moreTo purchase “The Anatomy of Jewish Law”; https://amzn.to/3U8R9v6To purchase “Pondering Pre-Modern Pandemics in Jewish History”: https://amzn.to/3gEUV1A
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With Prof. Francesca Trivellato discussing the myth that Jews invented Bills of Exchange (Credit)
With Prof. Francesca Trivellato discussing the myth that Jews invented Bills of Exchange (Credit)
Dec 4, 2022
1:08:57
#173.With Prof. Francesca Trivellato discussing the myth/legend of the Jews inventing Bills of Exchange (credit)We discussed the definition of Bills of Exchange and Marine Insurance, how the legend/myth of attributing their creation to Jews began, who really created them, Ètienne Cleirac and his work, the scope and meaning of usury, the definition of "credit", what happened to the legend after the 17th century, and more. To purchase "The Promise and Peril of Credit": https://amzn.to/3EYY83ZFor a short article with an excerpt from the book: https://aeon.co/essays/what-is-the-link-between-medieval-and-modern-antisemitism
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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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With Prof. Steven Bowman discussing Sefer Yosippon and his new English translation
With Prof. Steven Bowman discussing Sefer Yosippon and his new English translation
Dec 18, 2022
1:07:24
#175.With Prof. Steven Bowman discussing Yosippon and his new English translation We discussed who wrote Yosippon, when it was written, soruces used, how it differs from Josephus, Chanukah in Yosippon, no mention of nes pach shemen in Yosippon, the nes of the fire on the mizbeach, the edition Prof. Bowman used in his translation, and moreTo purchase "Sepher Yosippon": https://amzn.to/3HJkfOS
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With Prof. Jessica Marglin discussing Nissim Shamama (d. 1873) and the legal battle over his fortune
With Prof. Jessica Marglin discussing Nissim Shamama (d. 1873) and the legal battle over his fortune
Dec 25, 2022
1:29:46
#176.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Jessica Marglin discussing Nissim Shamama (d. 1873) and the battle over his fortune We discussed Tunisia and the Jews there, who Nissim Shamama was, how he became so fabulously wealthy, his move to Paris & Italy, Nissim's death, the battle over his fortune, the players, halachic & legal arguments, Rav Eliyahu Benamozegh's involvement , and much moreTo purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3jhjjXR
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With Rabbi Yehoshua Lifschitz discussing the various Seforim that he wrote & edited (Sifrei Meir Panim)
With Rabbi Yehoshua Lifschitz discussing the various Seforim that he wrote & edited (Sifrei Meir Panim)
Jan 8, 2023
39:37
#188With Rabbi Yehoshua Lifschitz discussing the various Seforim that he wrote & editedWe discussed how & why he picks Seforim to edit, what goes into his editing process, new edition of Zohar, who his Seforim are targeted towards, and more For Rabbi Lifschitz website: http://sifrei-meir-panim.com/Rav Lifschitz email: [email protected]
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rav Dovid HaNaggid & his commentary on Parshas Vaera
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rav Dovid HaNaggid & his commentary on Parshas Vaera
Jan 15, 2023
1:08:55
#179.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rav Dovid HaNaggid & his commentary on Parshas VaeraWe discussed Rav Dovid HaNaggid's bio, his writings, chumash commentary, style of the commentary, sources quoted, his opinion of magic (the Rambam's position), the snake's and Egyptian magicians, the manuscript of the commentary, and moreTo view the commentary: https://www.academia.edu/94579610/%D7%A7%D7%98%D7%A2 %D7%9E%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8 %D7%9B%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9C %D7%94%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%99 %D7%9C%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%99 %D7%93%D7%95%D7%93 %D7%91%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%99 %D7%99%D7%94%D7%95%D7%A9%D7%A2 %D7%94%D7%A0%D7%92%D7%99%D7%93For R' Moshe Maimon's website: https://www.torahresearch.institute/To order a copy of Mekhilta email [email protected]
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With Prof. Matt Goldish discussing Chacham David Nieto (1654 - 1728)
With Prof. Matt Goldish discussing Chacham David Nieto (1654 - 1728)
Jan 22, 2023
1:25:25
#180.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Matt Goldish discussing Chacham David Nieto (1654 - 1728)We discussed Chacham Nieto's bio, where he was born, the London Jewish Community, Chacham Nieto's Seforim (Mateh Dan / Kuzari HaSheini), the controversy over nature & the Chacham Tzvi's involvement, writings against Nechemia Chayun, other beliefs and opinions of Chacham Nieto & other writings, and much moreTo purchase an older edition of Mateh Dan: https://amzn.to/3D65QsX (only $3.99)For the newer edition: https://zbermanbooks.com/%D7%94%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%96%D7%A8%D7%99-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A0%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%98%D7%94-%D7%93%D7%9FTo purchase “On Divine Providence or Universal Nature or Naturing Nature”: https://amzn.to/3Hm92mZTo purchase “Triumphs of Poverty”: https://amzn.to/3QZZ6TuFor more on Chacham Nieto from Prof. Goldish: https://www.academia.edu/38182172/Matt Goldish Hakham David Nieto on Divine Providence in Avriel Bar Levav Claude B Stuczynski and Michael Heyd eds Paths to Modernity A Tribute to Yosef Kaplan Jerusalem Shazar 2018 267 280and https://www.academia.edu/38040404/Matt Goldish Nieto David in Michael Terry ed Reader s Guide to Judaism Chicago Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers 2000 453 454
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With Prof. Daniel Schwartz discussing the history of the (word) Ghetto
With Prof. Daniel Schwartz discussing the history of the (word) Ghetto
Jan 29, 2023
47:22
#181.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Daniel Schwartz discussing the history of the (word) Ghetto We discussed what a history of a word means, the definition of the word "Ghetto," origins of the word, history of the first Ghetto's, how the word was transported across Europe and then to the US, how the word came to include further definitions, and more To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3JjZB93
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With Prof. Yossi Chajes discussing Kabblastic Trees (האילן הקבלי)
With Prof. Yossi Chajes discussing Kabblastic Trees (האילן הקבלי)
Feb 5, 2023
1:18:28
#182.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Yossi Chajes discussing Kabblastic Trees (האילן הקבלי)We discussed the definition of kabbalstic trees, who made them, why they were made, differences between "standard" trees and Lurianic trees, printed trees, the manuscripts in the book, connection to Tu B'Shvat, the lack of scholarship on kabbalstic trees until now, and more To purchase the book from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RxN9EATo purchase from the press (and use code "ILANOT" for 30% off): https://www.psupress.org/books/titles/978-0-271-09345-1.htmlFor the Ilanot website: https://www.ilanot.org/
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With R' Dovid Silverman discussing Sefer Matamei Yitzchak & the story behind the manuscript
With R' Dovid Silverman discussing Sefer Matamei Yitzchak & the story behind the manuscript
Feb 12, 2023
37:31
#183.With R' Dovid Silverman discussing Sefer Matamei Yitzchak of Rav Yitzchak Marim Tolochko ZT'LWe discussed how he found the manuscript, why he decided to publish it, Rav Tolochko's bio, haskamos of the Sefer, content & stykle of the Sefer, and moreTo contact R' Silverman: [email protected]
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With R' Eliyahu Simcha Hellmann discussing Rav Yitzchak Dov Bamberger - The Wurzburger Rav (1807 - 1878) - and Kollel Achsanya Shel Torah
With R' Eliyahu Simcha Hellmann discussing Rav Yitzchak Dov Bamberger - The Wurzburger Rav (1807 - 1878) - and Kollel Achsanya Shel Torah
Mar 19, 2023
1:35:30
#188.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**NOTE: Discussion of the Wurzburger Rav begins at 41:20With R' Eliyahu Simcha Hellmann ln discussing Rav Yitzchak Dov Bamberger, The Wurzburger Rav (1807 - 1878), and Kollel Achsanya Shel TorahWe discussed Kollel Achsanya Shel Torah, what the Kollel does and its mission, the Kollel's newsletter, publishing Seforim of German Gedolim, the Wurzburger Rav and his bio, his various Seforim, new edition of Meleches Shomayim on Sta"m published through the Kollel, Amirah L'Beis Yaakov, and moreTo learn more about the Kollel: https://kollelashkenaz.orgTo support the Kollel: https://kollelashkenaz.org/donate/For the Kollel’s podcast: https://kollelashkenaz.org/podcastTo sign up for the weekly newsletter: https://kollelashkenaz.org/newsletter-subscription/To contact R' Hellmann: Email - [email protected]: 845-304-3744
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With R' Moshe Hubner discussing his English adaption of Minchas Chinuch on Pesach
With R' Moshe Hubner discussing his English adaption of Minchas Chinuch on Pesach
Mar 26, 2023
57:47
#189.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With R' Moshe Hubner discussing the Minchas Chinuch on Mitzvas Pesach & his English adaption We discussed the Minchas Chinuch and his bio, the English adaption, why adapt into English, examples, and moreTo purchase the first volume on Pesach: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374572892059To purchase the new volume on Pesach: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374581170675Click here to hear many of his shiurim and subscribe: https://www.rabbihubner.com/
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With Rav Yehoshua Hartman discussing the Maharal's Shabbos HaGadol Derasha
With Rav Yehoshua Hartman discussing the Maharal's Shabbos HaGadol Derasha
Mar 29, 2023
1:18:08
#190.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Rav Yehoshua Hartman discussing the Maharal's Shabbos HaGadol DerashaWe discussed the Derasha, how it was originally published so quickly, what happened to the Maharal's other Shabbos HaGadol Derashos, how the Maharal said this entire Derasha on one Shabbos, examples from the Derasha, and much more.
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With Rabbi Isaac Rice discussing the Haggadah Shel Pesach and the foundations of running a Seder
With Rabbi Isaac Rice discussing the Haggadah Shel Pesach and the foundations of running a Seder
Apr 2, 2023
50:31
#191.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Rabbi Isaac Rice discussing the Haggadah Shel Pesach and the foundations of running a SederWe discussed why another Haggadah, what is different about this one, why do the kids teach the parents instead of vice versa, yesodos of leading a seder, and much more.To purchase the Haggdah: https://mosaicapress.com/product/a-night-of-teaching-haggadah/
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With Prof. Ronnie Hsia discussing the ritual murder trial (blood libel) of Trent in 1475
With Prof. Ronnie Hsia discussing the ritual murder trial (blood libel) of Trent in 1475
Apr 9, 2023
39:33
#192.** To read the Mishpacha interview about the podcast: https://mishpacha.com/one-for-the-books-3/** ** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Ronnie Hsia discussing the ritual murder trial (blood libel) of Trent, 1475 We discussed where Trent is situated geographically, the boy Simon, the accusation and subsequent "trial" in 1475, the torture of the Jews, the Church's reaction, the cult of Simon that arose, the manuscript used for the research, and moreTo purchase the book: https://amzn.to/41cGhAdFor feedback, questions, or comments email: [email protected]
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With Dr. Akiva Sternberg discussing Halachic challenges with the early Jewish immigration to America (1850 - 1924)
With Dr. Akiva Sternberg discussing Halachic challenges with the early Jewish immigration to America (1850 - 1924)
Apr 16, 2023
1:23:08
#193.** To read the Mishpacha interview about the podcast: https://mishpacha.com/one-for-the-books-3/**** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Dr. Akiva Sternberg discussing Halachic challenges with the early Jewish immigration to America (1850 - 1924)We discussed the general Halachich issues raised by immigration to America, why focus on these years, shabbos, tragedies at sea (shipwrecks), kashrus, agunah, gittin, chalitzah, and other issues, rabbonim cited, style of the book, and more.To purchase the book: https://masortikadmoni.wixsite.com/mysite/contact-8For Dr. Sternberg’s website: https://masortikadmoni.wixsite.com/mysite
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Legacy Judaica auction 11 catalogue
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Legacy Judaica auction 11 catalogue
Apr 18, 2023
1:27:23
#194.** Sponsored by Legacy Judaica**** The auction will be Sunday April 23rd at 1PM. Bid here: bit.ly/3GLi645 or attend in-person at Estreia, 978 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701**With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Legacy Judaica auction 11 catalogue and the many items contained therein. We discussed a number of the items, while discussing the historical significance of the items and various tidbits of information. We also made mention of newer editions of some of the items and the like.To see the catalogue and bid on items (make to register first): bit.ly/3GLi645To see and bid on the Meir Tehillos: bit.ly/3UGN0QXTo see and bid on the Nachlas Avos: bit.ly/41fehMLTo see and bid on the Venice 1523 Talmud Yerushalmi: bit.ly/3L9ZUDXTo see and bid on the 1st edition Chafetz Chaim: bit.ly/3L6Mf09To see and bid on the Kiryas Sefer of the Meiri: bit.ly/41yAVztTo see and bid on the Cherem on mixed dancing: bit.ly/3KITt9iTo see and bid on the Dvar Shmuel: bit.ly/43J9DbBTo see and bid on the Luchos Eidus of Rav Yehonoson Eybeschutz: bit.ly/3A7wi3KTo see and bid on the Magen V'Tzinah: bit.ly/43EnIXHTo see and bid on the Yosef Tikva regarding machine matzos: bit.ly/41hbRwWTo see and bid on the forged Yerushalmi Kodshim: bit.ly/43CHpitTo see and bid on the Sidrei Taharos: bit.ly/3A3oBeSTo see and bid on the 1st edition Zera Shimshon: bit.ly/3GSB2hrTo see and bid on the letter of Rav Shlomo Zalman: bit.ly/3MMpOPeTo see and bid on the Baal Shem Tov letter from the Kherson Geniza: bit.ly/3oob3ryTo see and bid on the Aderes letter regarding the Maharil Diskin Seforim: bit.ly/3KN5KK0To see and bid on the Jerusalem Municipality tax letter to the Brisker Rav: bit.ly/3MPs1ta
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With Prof. David Kertzer discussing Pope Pius XII and his relationship with Mussolini and Hitler and his silence regarding the Jews during the Holocaust
With Prof. David Kertzer discussing Pope Pius XII and his relationship with Mussolini and Hitler and his silence regarding the Jews during the Holocaust
Apr 23, 2023
1:21:02
#195.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. David Kertzer discussing Pope Pius XII and his relationship with Mussolini and Hitler and silence regarding the Jews during the HolocaustWe discussed Pius XII and his background, how he differed from his predecessors, Benito Mussolini and the relationship between the two men, Pius's relationship with Hitler and the Germans, Pius's inaction and silence when Germany invaded Poland, Bombing of Rome and invasion of Italy, Mussolini's removal, the roundup of Rome's Jews and the Pope's silence and only caring for those baptized and the like, and much more.To purchase, "The Pope at War": https://amzn.to/41zNLhe
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With Rav Shnayor Burton discussing the mitzvah to reside in Eretz Yisrael and his new Sefer on the topic
With Rav Shnayor Burton discussing the mitzvah to reside in Eretz Yisrael and his new Sefer on the topic
Apr 30, 2023
54:13
#196.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Rav Shnayor Burton discussing the mitzvah to reside in Eretz Yisrael and his new Sefer HaAretz Asher Arecha on the topic.We discussed why he decided to write a sefer on the topic, what the sefer is not, what he is trying to accomplish with the sefer, who the sefer is geared towards, an overview of the mitzvah, the Satmar Rav's shitah and Rav Burton's response, sources used, haskamos, and much moreTo purchase the Sefer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374477700772For Rav Burton's podcast series on the topic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-sources-with-rabbi-shnayor-burton/id1493232233To email Rav Burton: [email protected] Rav Burton's substack: https://shnayor.substack.com/
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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Rosh (Rabeinu Asher b. Yechiel, 1250 - 1327)
With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Rosh (Rabeinu Asher b. Yechiel, 1250 - 1327)
May 7, 2023
1:30:18
#197.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**** Sponsored by Gluck Plumbing Service Division - 732-523-1836 x 1.**With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Rosh (Rabeinu Asher b. Yechiel, 1250 - 1327)We discussed the Rosh's life: Where he was born, his father, rebbeim, running away from Germany to Spain, relationship with the Rashba, and more. We also discussed his many works: Piskei HaRosh, Tshuvos, Tosafos, Pirushim, and more.
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With Aaron Friedman discussing Sefer Pnei Avraham on Shas and the story of how his father saved the manuscript after the holocaust
With Aaron Friedman discussing Sefer Pnei Avraham on Shas and the story of how his father saved the manuscript after the holocaust
May 14, 2023
1:12:12
#198.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Aaron Friedman discussing Sefer Pnei Avraham on Shas and the story of how his father saved the manuscript after the holocaust We discussed Mr. Friedman's father and the story of how he saved the manuscript after the holocaust, the mechaber Rav Avraham Able Katz Seelendfreund and his bio, the history of the "Status Quo" kehilla, the style of the sefer, "Pilpul", Mr. Friedman's next project, and much more.To purchase the Sefer: https://zbermanbooks.com/%D7%A4%D7%A0%D7%99-%D7%90%D7%91%D7%A8%D7%94%D7%9D-%D7%A4%D7%A1%D7%97%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%92%D7%99%D7%98%D7%99%D7%9F-%D7%91%D7%91%D7%90-%D7%9E%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%A2%D7%90And https://www.machonso.org/publications/item.asp?id=2164To contact Mr. Friedman: [email protected]
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Live from Prague (feat. special guests Yehuda Geberer & Dovi Safier)
Live from Prague (feat. special guests Yehuda Geberer & Dovi Safier)
May 17, 2023
1:11:20
#199.Live from Prague (feat. special guests Yehuda Geberer & Dovi Safier)Discussing our recent tour through Vienna, Bratislava (Pressburg), Nikolsburg, Holišev, and Prague.Listen to Jewish History Soundbites podcast: https://yehudageberer.com/podcast/To contact Yehuda as a tour guide, to sponsor an episode, and more: https://yehudageberer.com/contact/
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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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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 1: With Prof. Jonathan Ray - Overview of the history of Spanish Jewry from its establishment until the 14th century
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 1: With Prof. Jonathan Ray - Overview of the history of Spanish Jewry from its establishment until the 14th century
May 31, 2023
1:15:51
#202.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]****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 1: With Prof. Jonathan Ray - Overview of the history of Spanish Jewry from its establishment until the 14th century.We discussed what "Spain" means in the medieval context and how the country was situated, the overall geography of Spain and the Iberian Peninsula, Jews of Spain and their origins, under the Visigoths, Muslim conquest of Spain, differences between the Muslim and Christian kingdoms of Spain and how this affected the culture and the Jews, Reconquista and the convergence of cultures, what daily life looked like for the Jews of Spain, and much more.To purchase, “Jewish Life in Medieval Spain: A New History” by Prof. Ray: https://amzn.to/3oBBxX5To purchase, “The Jews of Spain: A History of the Sephardic Experience” by Jane Gerber: https://amzn.to/3qlJ7pc To purchase, “A Jewish Renaissance in Fifteenth-Century Spain” by Mark Meyerson: https://amzn.to/3qab0k2To purchase, “Jews and Muslims in Medieval Castile: Tradition, Coexistence, and Change” by Prof. Maya Soifer Irish: https://amzn.to/3qdCnd7
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With Elie Feder discussing Gematria Refigured - a new look at Gematria and his new book on the topic
With Elie Feder discussing Gematria Refigured - a new look at Gematria and his new book on the topic
Jun 4, 2023
1:15:55
#203.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Elie Feder discussing Gematria Refigured - a new look at Gematria and his new book on the topicWe dicussed how Elie became interested in Gematria, the "classic" perception of Gematria, Rishonim shittos on Gematria, Elie's "theory" of Gematria, various examples of Gematria and Elie's approach, and much more.To purchase, "Gematria Refigured": https://amzn.to/3IW8swrWebiste: Gematriarefigured.comPodcast, “Gematria Refigured+”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gematria-refigured/id1659078882
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 2: With Prof. Benjamin Gampel - Broad themes and questions related to Spanish Jewry
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 2: With Prof. Benjamin Gampel - Broad themes and questions related to Spanish Jewry
Jun 7, 2023
1:08:33
#204.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]****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 2: With Prof. Benjamin Gampel - Broad themes and questions related to Spanish Jewry.We discussed the overall geography of the Iberian Peninsula , the origins of Spanish Jewry, Muslim Spain, Christian Spain, what it meant to be a "Sephardi" Jew, changes and differnces between Muslim and Christian Spain and their cultures and how that affected the Jews, the Jews and famous figures of Spain, and more.To purchase Yitzhak Baer, "A History of the Jews in Christian Spain" Vol 1: https://amzn.to/3Ncq4GZVol 2: https://amzn.to/3J4xoC3To purchase Eliyahu Ashtor, "The Jews in Moslem Spain" Vol 1: https://amzn.to/42tAwymVol 2 & 3: https://amzn.to/3CgQotlTo purchase Prof. Gampel's, "Anti-Jewish Riots in the Crown of Aragon and the Royal Response, 1391-1392”: https://amzn.to/3IXAJTiTo purchase Prof. Jonathan Ray, "Jewish Life in Medieval Spain: A New History”: https://amzn.to/43GeysOTo purchase Prof. Jonathan Ray, "The Sephardic Frontier” https://amzn.to/43OHWxh
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With Prof. Susan Einbinder discussing the Great Italian Plague of 1630-31 and the Jewish responses
With Prof. Susan Einbinder discussing the Great Italian Plague of 1630-31 and the Jewish responses
Jun 11, 2023
1:25:38
#205.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]****This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by CHEMED health.CHEMED is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the Lakewood community. Our team of highly skilled doctors, nurses, and medical professionals work tirelessly to ensure our community receives the very best care possible. Their state-of-the-art facilities enable them to deliver advanced medical care that is second to none.As the Lakewood community continues to grow, CHEMED looking to expand its team of physicians and nurses. To hear more reach out to Yair stern at 973-800-4235 or [email protected]**With Prof. Susan Einbinder discussing the Great Italian Plague of 1631 and the Jewish responses.We discussed the Great Italian Plague, what "plague" means, which area of Italy specifically, Jewish responses to the plague: Laments, sermons, remembrances, and more. We discussed the differences between these various different styles of writing responses to the plague and what we can take away from them, and much more.To purchase, "Writing Plague: Jewish Responses to the Great Italian Plague": https://amzn.to/3oX0WuE
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 3: With Prof. Ross Brann - Piyut, Poetry, and Paytanim
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 3: With Prof. Ross Brann - Piyut, Poetry, and Paytanim
Jun 14, 2023
1:46:50
#206.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]****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 3: With Prof. Ross Brann - Piyut, Poetry, and Paytanim (authors and major figures of Hebrew Poetry/Piyutim)We discussed Hebrew Poetry and the Msulim/Arabic poetic tradition, Rav Shmuel HaNaggid, Rav Shlomo Ibn Gabirol, Rav Yehuda HeLevi, Rav Avraham Ibn Ezra, Moshe Ibn Ezra, and other figures, We discussed samples from their work, and much more.To purchase Peter Cole's, "The Dream of the Poem: Hebrew Poetry from Muslim and Christian Spain, 950 - 1492":https://amzn.to/43Zw638To purchase Raymond Scheindlin, "The Gazelle": https://amzn.to/3X7RhODTo purchase Rymond Scheindlin, "Wine, Women, and Death: Medieval Hebrew Poems on the Good Life": https://amzn.to/3Nqfb4yTo purchase Prof. Brann's, "Iberian Moorings: Al-Andalus, Sefarad, and the Tropes of Exceptionalism": https://amzn.to/3X1RFy5
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With R' Zvi Davidson discussing Rav Tzvi Hirsch Ferber (1879 - 1966) and his Seforim
With R' Zvi Davidson discussing Rav Tzvi Hirsch Ferber (1879 - 1966) and his Seforim
Jun 18, 2023
1:08:49
#207.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** Check out https://24six.app/ and make sure to subscribe & listen to Seforimchatter**With R' Zvi Davidson discussing Rav Tzvi Hirsch Ferber (1879 - 1966) and his SeforimWe discussed Rav Ferber's background, his family, relationship wioth Rav Kook, Seforim and writings, new editions of the Seforim, and more.To purchase the new edition of Rav Ferber's commentary on Siddur or Haggadah email [email protected]
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 4: With Prof. Marc Herman - The great Talmudic and Halachic Scholars of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain)
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 4: With Prof. Marc Herman - The great Talmudic and Halachic Scholars of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain)
Jun 21, 2023
1:02:48
#208.** 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 4: With Prof. Marc Herman - The great Talmudic and Halachic Scholars of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain)We discussed Rav Shmuel HaNaggid, Rav Yitzchak Ghayyat ("Ritz Geyis"), Rav Yitzchak Alfasi ("Rif"), Ri Migash, Rambam, and others.
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With Yehuda Esral discussing Sefer Zikaron Pnei Moshe and its contents (including a fascinating Gittin controversy from Atlanta in 1914)
With Yehuda Esral discussing Sefer Zikaron Pnei Moshe and its contents (including a fascinating Gittin controversy from Atlanta in 1914)
Jun 25, 2023
57:44
#210.Sponsored by the Torah Sweets Newsletter. What do you get when you combine great humor with fascinating Torah insights, amazing stories, fascinating quotes, practical halacha, and thought- provoking mussar? You get one of the fastest growing Torah newsletters in the world, The Torah Sweets Weekly. A shmorgasboard of Torah content perfect for the Shabbos table and the whole family!And the best part of it is that it is absolutely free of charge!Just email [email protected] today to start receiving the Torah newsletter everyone is raving about!** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**With Yehuda Esral discussing Sefer Zikaron Pnei Moshe and its contents (including a fascinating Gittin controversy from Atlanta in 1914)We discussed Yehuda's father, R' Moshe Esral Z'L, how and why Yehuda decided to put together and publish a Sefer Zikaron, various chidushei torah and letters included, the Gittin controversey in Atlanta in 1914 between Rav Tuvia Gefen and Rav Chaim Marim Yood, and much more.To purchase a copy of Sefer Pnei Moshe: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394314323682?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gcO1BBVlT8a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=gcO1BBVlT8a&var=&widget ver=artemis&media=WHATS APPTo contact Yehuda: [email protected]
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 5: Prof. Sarah Ifft Decker - Jewish Women of Medieval Catalonia
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 5: Prof. Sarah Ifft Decker - Jewish Women of Medieval Catalonia
Jun 28, 2023
1:04:44
#211.** 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 5: Prof. Sarah Ifft Decker - Jewish Women of Medieval CataloniaWe discussed why focus on women, notaries and their important function, marriage, inheritance, women's occupations, real estate, creditors, and much more.To purchase, "The Fruit of Her Hands":
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With Prof. Yitzhak Melamed discussing Solomon Maimon (1753 - 1800) and the new edition of his autobiography
With Prof. Yitzhak Melamed discussing Solomon Maimon (1753 - 1800) and the new edition of his autobiography
Jul 2, 2023
1:02:13
#212** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** This podcast episode is sponsored by the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, a leading academic program in Jewish Studies that equips students with the tools to search out their own unique path into the study of Jewish history and scholarship. Based in NYC, the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies provides a supportive environment and personal attention from world-class faculty, seminar-style courses, one-on-one mentorship opportunities, and career advancement guidance. Students can study in person or complete the program online from anywhere in the world. Offerings include a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Studies with concentrations in Jewish History and Jewish Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Jewish history, literature, and thought.For more information on admission to the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, including scholarship opportunities, please visit gsjs.touro.edu or call 212-463-0400, ext. 55580. **With Prof. Yitzhak Melamed discussing Solomon Maimon (1753 - 1800) and the new edition of his autobiography.We discussed Maimon's background and upbringing, why he took the name Maimon, the Maggid of Mezritch, alleged story with the Vilna Gaon, confrontation with Rav Raphael Hakohen, relationship with Mendelsohn and Haskala, philosophy, the autobiography, who published it, what language it was written in, the new edition, and much more.To purchase the autobiography of Solomon Maimon: https://amzn.to/3r8PGfw
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 6: Prof. Paola Tartakoff - The Papal Inquisition in Spain
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 6: Prof. Paola Tartakoff - The Papal Inquisition in Spain
Jul 5, 2023
1:06:34
#213.**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 6: Prof. Paola Tartakoff - The Papal Inquisition in SpainWe discussed the origins of the medieval inquisition, how the papal inquisition began, some specific cases, questions and confessions, attitudes of Christians towards Jewish converts, how the Spanish Inquisition connects, and moreTo purchase Prof. Tartakoff's, "Between Christian and Jew: Conversion and Inquisition in the Crown of Aragon, 1250-1391": https://amzn.to/3CWu0pwTo purchase Prof. Gampel's, "Anti-Jewish Riots in the Crown of Aragon and the Royal Response, 1391-1392": https://amzn.to/3NVY1vPTo purchase Prof. Nirenberg's, "Communities of Violence": https://amzn.to/3XF1Dpk
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With Prof. John Hosler discussing Jerusalem from the 7th to 13th centuries
With Prof. John Hosler discussing Jerusalem from the 7th to 13th centuries
Jul 9, 2023
1:43:53
#214.** 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.** ** Check out the all new Seforimchatter Forum: https://forum.seforimchatter.com/"**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. John Hosler discussing Jerusalem from the 7th to 13th centuryWe discussed the conquest of 614, the story of Jewish ransom/killing and truth/falsity of it, liberation in 630 by Emperor Heraclius, Islam and the history of Sunni & Shia and the impact on Jerusalem, the Jews of Jeruslam during the time of the Geonim, the Turkish conquest, the first crusade in 1098 - 1099 and the conquest of Jerusalem, reconquest by Saladin the Merciful, Richard the Lionheart and the third crusade, Jerusalem at the end of the 13th century and Ramban's testimony, and much moreTo purchase, "Jerusalem: Seven Centuries of War and Peace": https://amzn.to/44cbS6U
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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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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 7: Prof. Maya Soifer Irish - The Spanish riots of 1391 in the Kingdom of Castile
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 7: Prof. Maya Soifer Irish - The Spanish riots of 1391 in the Kingdom of Castile
Jul 12, 2023
1:28:00
#216**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 7: Prof. Maya Soifer Irish - The Spanish riots of 1391 in the Kingdom of CastileWe discussed the Kingdom of Castile and its history, recap of the history of the Jews of Spain, Ferran Martinez and his bio, how the riots began and where they took place, causes of the riots, effect on the Jews, and much moreTo purchase, "Jews and Christians in Medieval Castile": https://amzn.to/3PQGNkUTo purchase Prof. Gampel’s, “Anti-Jewish riots in the Kingdom of Aragon and the Royal response, 1391 - 1392”: https://amzn.to/3NR2fDR
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With R' Yitzchak Stroh discussing Rav Shlomo Ganzfried (1804 - 1886)
With R' Yitzchak Stroh discussing Rav Shlomo Ganzfried (1804 - 1886)
Jul 16, 2023
1:36:40
#217** 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.** ** Check out the all new Seforimchatter Forum: https://forum.seforimchatter.com/"**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' Yitzchak Stroh discussing Rav Shlomo Ganzfried (1804 - 1886)We discussed Rav Shlomo Ganzfried's bio, rebbeim, jobs/rabbanus, connection to chasidim, printing press in Ungvar, Seforim (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Pnei Shlomo, Kesses HaSofer, Apriyon, and others), and much moreTo purchase R' Stroh's "Yad Shlomo": https://www.ebay.com/itm/373453006427?hash=item56f388a65b:g:c9gAAOSwpupgIHv-
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 8: Prof. Benjamin Gampel - The Spanish Riots of 1391 in the Kingdom of Aragon
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 8: Prof. Benjamin Gampel - The Spanish Riots of 1391 in the Kingdom of Aragon
Jul 19, 2023
2:02:52
#218.**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 8: Prof. Benjamin Gampel - The Spanish Riots of 1391 in the Kingdom of AragonWe discussed how the riots began in Castile. the spillover to Aragon, the reaction of the crown and King Juan, the letter of Rav Chasdai Crescas, estimates on the number of Jews killed, how many converted, the aftermath and subsequent century for Jews in Spain, and much moreTo purchase Prof. Gampel's masterful book on the subject, "Anti-Jewish Riots in the Kingdom of Aragon and the Royal Response, 1391 - 1392": https://amzn.to/3pWH6jKTo purchase the brand new edition of the collected writings of Rav Chasdai Crescas:To purchase Yitzhak Baer's, "A History of the Jews in Christian Spain": https://amzn.to/3OmDQaNAnd Vol 2: https://amzn.to/43wcHGwTo purchase Prof. Jonathan Ray's new book, "Jewish Life in Medieval Spain: A New History” https://amzn.to/43ERzy8
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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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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 9: With Prof. Lu Ann Homza - The Spanish Inquisition: An overview
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 9: With Prof. Lu Ann Homza - The Spanish Inquisition: An overview
Jul 26, 2023
1:21:21
#220**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 9: With Prof. Lu Ann Homza - The Spanish Inquisition: An overviewWe discussed the overall history of the Spanish Inquisition, who the inquisition had jurisdiction over, how an inquisition trial process worked, methods of torture, how common torture really was, how does a historian use inquisition documents, and much more To purchase, "Spanish Inquisition, 1478 - 1614: An Anthology of Sources": https://amzn.to/3q3WfzOTo purchase Henry Kamen’s “The Spanish Inquisition: A Historical Revision”: https://amzn.to/451EsYQ
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With R' Doniel Hexter discussing letters of consolation from Gedolei Yisroel
With R' Doniel Hexter discussing letters of consolation from Gedolei Yisroel
Jul 30, 2023
1:00:48
#221**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' Doniel Hexter discussing letters of consolation from Gedolei Yisroel and his edited volume of lettersWe discussed why he compiled and edited this volume, how he found the letters, examples, why translate it into English, and much moreTo purchase the Hebrew edition "Vayinachem Dovid": https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/Sefer-Vayinachem-Dovid-8p1538.htmTo purchase the English edition, "Voices of Consolation": https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/Voices-of-Consolation-14p7933.htm
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 10: Prof. Richard Kagan - Autobiographical tales from the Inquisition
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 10: Prof. Richard Kagan - Autobiographical tales from the Inquisition
Aug 2, 2023
1:13:49
#222.**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 10: Prof. Richard Kagan - Autobiographical tales from the InquisitionWe discussed various autobiographies from the Spanish Inquisition, what "autobiography" truly means at this time, why the inquisition was interested in these stories, what these stories tell us, how trustworthy these sources are, and moreTo purchaseTo purchase The Life of Samuel PalacheTo purchase Prof. Homza's new book on Witchcraft in Spain:
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With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Rambam exhibit at the YU Museum & accompanying volume
With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Rambam exhibit at the YU Museum & accompanying volume
Aug 6, 2023
1:05:15
#223.With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Rambam exhibit at the YU Museum & accompanying volume We discussed the Hartman collection, where the idea of the exhibit came from, what is included in the exhibit, the catalogue and its descriptions, the essays in the volume, and much more To purchase, "The Golden Path: Maimonides Across Eight Centuries": https://amzn.to/3QmYbhxFor more information on the exhibit: https://www.yu.edu/golden-path
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 11: Prof. Gretchen Starr-LeBeau - The Inquisition in Guadalupe, Spain
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 11: Prof. Gretchen Starr-LeBeau - The Inquisition in Guadalupe, Spain
Aug 9, 2023
1:19:03
#224.**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 11: Prof. Gretchen Starr-LeBeau - The Inquisition in Guadalupe, SpainWe discussed where Guadalupe is and its importance, conversos in general, converso practices, cultural tensions in the town, trials of 1485, strategies of accused, verdict, auto de fe, sources used, and much moreTo purchase Prof. Starr-LeBeau's "In The Shadow of the Virgin": https://amzn.to/44YfHx6To purchase "Seven Myths of the Spanish Inquisition": https://amzn.to/3qkmjqvTo purchase Prof. Roger Martinez Davila's book, "Creating Conversos": https://amzn.to/3YtSmk8
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With Prof. Andrew Berns discussing the commentaries of Rav Yitzchak Arama (Akedas Yitzchak), Rav Yitzchak Abarbanel, and Rav Avraham Saba (Tzeror Hamor)
With Prof. Andrew Berns discussing the commentaries of Rav Yitzchak Arama (Akedas Yitzchak), Rav Yitzchak Abarbanel, and Rav Avraham Saba (Tzeror Hamor)
Aug 13, 2023
1:11:06
#225.**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. Andrew Berns discussing the commentaries of Rav Yitzchak Arama (Akedas Yitzchak), Rav Yitzchak Abarbanel, and Rav Avraham Saba (Tzeror Hamor) and especially as it related to "Land"We discussed a brief bio of Rav Yitzchak Arama, Rav Avraham Saba, Rav Yitzchak Abarbanel. why the focus on "Land", Tower of Bavel, Gan Eden, the attitude pf the commentators towards cities in general, wealth & materialism amongst Spanish Jews, farming amongst the Jews of Spain, Shemittah & Yovel, greed & wealth, and much more.To purchase, "The Land is Mine": https://amzn.to/3s11b92
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 12: Prof. Jonathan Ray - The Expulsion of the Jews of Spain in 1492 and its aftereffects
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 12: Prof. Jonathan Ray - The Expulsion of the Jews of Spain in 1492 and its aftereffects
Aug 16, 2023
52:32
#226.**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 12: Prof. Jonathan Ray - The Expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 and its ramificationsWe discussed the lead-up to the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, the expulsion edict and its reasoning, the impact of 1391 on 1492, the experience of the expulsion, those who accepted baptism, Portugal, forced migration, enslavement of Jews, chronicles of exile, how the exiled communities styled themselves, converso communities and networks, and much more.To purchase Prof. Ray's, "After Expulsion": https://amzn.to/3DVziC4To purchase Prof. Ray's new history of Spamish Jewry: https://amzn.to/3E0LNwhTo purchase Prof. Miriam Bodian's book, "Hebrews of the Portuguese Nation": https://amzn.to/44jazTaTo purchase Prof. Ronnie Perelis's book about conversos in the Atlantic: https://amzn.to/44cVyCjTo purchase Prof. Francesca Trivellato's book about the Sephardim of Livorno: https://amzn.to/3DTOTCh
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With Seth Stern discussing Holocaust survivors raising chickens in New Jersey and his new book on the topic
With Seth Stern discussing Holocaust survivors raising chickens in New Jersey and his new book on the topic
Aug 20, 2023
51:36
#227.With Seth Stern discussing Holocaust survivors raising chickens in NJ and his new book on the topicWe discussed how Holocaust survivors ended up on poultry farms, the Jewish families in Vineland, NJ, the dangers of raising chickens, what the day to day looked like, laborers, egg price depression and its effects, the decline in the Jewish chicken farming industry, Lakewood and the other central Jersey poultry communities, sources used, and more.To purchase, “Speaking Yiddish to Chickens: Holocaust Survivors on South Jersey Poultry Farms”: https://amzn.to/3siPkmY
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 13: Prof. Francois Soyer - The Expulsion and forced conversion of the Jews in Portugal, 1497
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 13: Prof. Francois Soyer - The Expulsion and forced conversion of the Jews in Portugal, 1497
Aug 23, 2023
1:00:42
#228.**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 13: Prof. Francois Soyer - The Expulsion and Forced conversion of the Jews in Portugal, 1497We discussed the origins and history of the Jews of Portugal, the effect of the expulsion from Spain in 1492 on Portugal and its Jews, how many Jews traveled from Spain to Portugal, Portugal's "promise" to the Jews, King Jao II, King Manuel I and his marriage to Isabel - daughter of King Ferdinand and Isballa of Spain, the confiscation of Jewish land, the taking of the Jewish children, the forced conversions, and much moreTo purchase, "The Persecution of the Jews and Muslims of Portugal: King Manuel I and the End of Religious Tolerance (1496-7)": To purchase Prof. Haim Beinart's, "Expulsion from Spain":
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With Rav Dovid Sackton discussing Rav Yitzchak Canpanton's Sefer Darkei HaGemara (HaTalmud) and his new edition
With Rav Dovid Sackton discussing Rav Yitzchak Canpanton's Sefer Darkei HaGemara (HaTalmud) and his new edition
Aug 27, 2023
1:20:27
#229.With Rav Dovid Sackton discussing Rav Yitzchak Canpanton's Sefer Darkei HaGemara (HaTalmud) and his new editionWe discussed a brief bio/background of Rav Yitzchak Canpanton, the Sefer Darkei HaGemara and what it is trying to do, introduction of the Sefer, the seven mehalchim, Rav Sackton's new edition, manuscript based on, commentary, Sefer Even Rishon of Rav Shmuel Valencia, and much moreTo purchase Rav Sackton's new edition of Darkei HaGemara: https://www.feldheim.com/darchei-hagemara-hebrew-onlyFor Rav Sackton's various shiurim on Ramchal and Rav Yitzchak Canpanton: RamchalWay of Torah / דרך הקודש 7th machzor HEBREW Link to entire folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MtEeAWp61PCDpwusvmvGZuqP9uhscrnA?usp=drive link 9th machzor ENGLISH Link to entire folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u3FiUxdp7AJ2zFUOCCKLZd5Hhs7Pngum?usp=drive link 10th machzor HEBREW הגיון Link to entire folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10pP bfySrinlpxdDHTXWzNcKh6Ce86EY?usp=drive link 10th machzor HEBREW מליצה Link to entire folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10Stw7fpbTUuMJTimagSOEs4QgbRi8DNn?usp=drive link Rabbi Yitzchak Canpanton דרכי הגמרא 3rd machzor Hebrew https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1izgplrpNVqDuDf14XPlt8ATGUbDjFMGU?usp=drive link 4th machzor English https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CpU63X0kRHW6j5hss9K-NwTIwPMz6 pB?usp=drive link 5th machzor HEBREW https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TWnnA6q67dCuIEo-p0vmZb4-rttY5uL4?usp=drive link