Seforim Chatter

251

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: 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.> 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

252

With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Taj Art Auction 11 catalogue

Dec 20, 2023

1:46:21

#252.> Sponsored by Taj Art > The auction will take place Sunday, Dec 24, 12:00 PM EST. > To view the complete catalogue and bid on items (make sure to register first!) click here. 1. To view and bid on Lot 9, Me’ein Ganim see here.2. To view and bid on Lot 11, Eitz HaDaas of Rav Shimshon Morpurgo see here. 3. To view and bid on Lot 12, Divrei Zikaron of Rav Yosef Stadthagen, an ethical work on Shulchan Aruch Hilchos Shechita & Bedikah see here.4. To view and bid on Lot 26, Shomer Emunim of Rav Yosef Ergas see here. 5. To view and bid on Lot 27, first edition Gevuras Hashem of the Maharal printed in 1582 see here.6. To view and bid on Lot 44, Lekach Tov from Rav Moshe Najara see here.7. To view and bid on Lot 75, Masa Melech on the laws of Taxes from Rav Yosef Ibn Ezra see here.8. To view and bid on Lot 86, the Hebrew-Latin 1541 edition of Sefer Tishby see here.9. To view and bid on Lot 93, the 1st edition of Sefer Chafetz Chaim (published anonymously in 1873) see here.10. To view and bid on Lot 119, an Indian Torah Scroll case see here.11. To view and bid on Lot 123, a hand drawn and illustrated “Mizrach” (including Moshe with horns!) see here.12. To view and bid on Lot 127, the manuscript memorial book of the community of Padua, 1749 – 1778 see here.13. To view and bid on Lot 141, The Appointment Letter of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld to the Rabbinate of Yerushalayim see here.14. To view and bid on Lot 152, Manuscript of “Ibbur Shanim” / Tiqqun Yissachar by Rabbi Yissachar Ibn Sussan of Tzfat see here.15. To view and bid on Lot 171, 12.5 manuscript pages of Rav Shach that would later be published in Avi Ezri see here.16. To view and bid on Lot 180, Shu’t Ohr HaMeir of Rav Meir Shapiro (R’Y Chacmei Lublin) with his handwritten dedication see here

253

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: 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. > 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

254

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]

255

With Prof. Steven Fine discussing the history of the Menorah

Dec 3, 2023

1:15:24

#249.** Sign up to SeforimChatter Substack (coming soon): https://seforimchatter.substack.com/?r=91ow0&utm campaign=pub-share-checklist**** To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK** ** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** Sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many new titles at your local Judaica store or www.Mosaicapress.com, including Be’er Yosef (Rav Yosef Tzvi Salant), a treasure trove of unique insights on the Parasha, from the student of Rav Yitzchak Blazer and the teacher of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, now available for the first time in English.**With Prof. Steven Fine discussing the Menorah and its historyWe discussed the Menorah, the shape of the Menorah (round vs straight ranches), Rambam's manuscript, Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Arch of Titus Menorah, the Arch of Titus project, using digital imaging to discover yellow paint on the Arch of Titus Menorah, the Menorah as a Jewish symbol, the Menorah in modern Israel/zionism, the Menorah as a "Jewish Holy Grail", the "Menorah in the Vatican" myth, and much more.To view the Titus Arch Menorah: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/frieze-on-the-arch-of-titus-gm471155084-63347931To purchase, "The Menorah: From the Bible to Modern Israel": https://amzn.to/415NNxWTo purchase, "The Arch of Titus: From Jerusalem to Rome - and back": https://amzn.to/4a0qo55To read “The Hanukkah Lamp” by Mordechai Narkiss: https://www.academia.edu/11917045/Mordecai Narkiss The Hanukkah Lamp 1939 %D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%93%D7%9B%D7%99 %D7%A0%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A1 %D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%AA %D7%94%D7%97%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%9B%D7%94

256

With Rabbi Yanki Tauber discussing his new translated and annotated Chumash project and volume 1:The Book of Genesis with Commentary and Insights from 500 Sages and Mystics

Nov 26, 2023

1:27:33

#248.** To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK** **To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** Sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many new titles at your local Judaica store or www.Mosaicapress.com, especially Bat Ayin, a three-volume work, is a compilation of the deep and inspiring teachings of the Rav Avraham Dov Ber Auerbach of Avritch on the parshas hashavua and yamim tovim, now available for the first time in clear and annotated English.**We discussed why another translated Chumash, how he translated, the process of translating and editing such a project, which commentaries are included, theme/style of the work, lexicon & notes, design of the book, infographics and charts, notes in the back, if it is not a Lubavitch project why write "Rebbe" for Lubavitcher Rebbe and not specify, and more.To purchase, "The Book of Genesis with Commentary and Insights from 500 Sages and Mystics": https://amzn.to/47uPzeuFor Rabbi Tauber's website: https://www.openbook.press/

257

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

258

With Rav Aron Lopiansky discussing Taamei HaMikra, Targum Onkelos, and his new Sefer on the topic

Nov 12, 2023

58:50

#246.***To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** Sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many new titles at your local Judaica store or www.Mosaicapress.com, especially Lessons From Targum Onkelos, a brand new two-volume set that teaches the fundamental yesodos of Onkelos, and will enhance every readers understanding and appreciation for Onkelos.**** This episode is also sponsored by a project to reprint the shiurim of the the Mikdash Dovid, Rav Dovid Rappaport ZT’L, R’Y in Baranovitch with Rav Elchanan Wasserman. Rav Dovid was sent to Siberia by the communists and died in 1941 without descendants. This project seeks to publish his shiurim in a projected massive 3 volumes, which will contain the previously published 2 volumes of shiurim on Bava Basra, Pesachim and Chullin, as well as material from manuscripts and Torah journals. If anyone has any notebooks or writings or his shiurim, as well as any knowledge of any Torah published in journals, please email: [email protected], and also support the project through the link below: שיעורי מקדש דוד על הש''ס | The Chesed Fund**** Podcast bullet points: We discussed what Taamei HaMikra ("Trop") are, why are Taamim important in general, why they are important for Pshat, whether Taamim are considered Limud HaTorah, examples of Taamim, Tagrum Onkleos, what the Sefer does, sources used in the Sefer, and much more.To purchase "Meforash V'Som Sechel": https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p22/Meforash Ve%27Som Sechel- New Sefer%21.html

259

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] 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/

260

Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 19: Genie Milgrom - A modern day Converso story

Nov 1, 2023

1:06:51

#244.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 19: Genie Milgrom - A modern day Converso story.We discussed her upbringing in Cuba, Catholic school, how she found Judaism, how she settled in Orthodoxy, shul acceptance & Orthodox conversion, when did she begin to suspect that she was Jewish, the genoloegy, the town of Fermoselle, the family and her ancestors, DNA, and much more.To purchase Genie’s autobiography , “My 15 Grandmothers”: https://amzn.to/45RwlxTTo purchase Genie’s historical fiction novel, “Pyre to Fire”: https://amzn.to/3Sj5asRTo purchase Genie’s cookbook, “Recipes of my 15 Grandmothers: Unique Recipes and Stories from the Times of the Crypto-Jews during the Spanish Inquisition”: https://amzn.to/3QkXaoDGenie’s website: https://geniemilgrom.com/Genie’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoRKfDYKDIyXCus-ECi1vIg

261

With Rav Immanuel Bernstein discussing Rav Yehuda Copperman ZT'L and Pshuto Shel Mikra

Oct 29, 2023

1:15:45

#243.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**** This episode is sponsored in honor of restarting sefer breishis by Rabbi Dovid Asher, Rabbi of Keneseth Beth Israel, the OU shul in Richmond, Virginia, and author of Outreach in the Torah by Mosaica Press, a week by week analysis of how every sedra sends a message on the importance of reaching out to our fellow To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3MmMR1X**We discussed the bio and life of Rav Yehuda Copperman ZT'L (founder of Michlala and editor of the Meshech Chochmah and other Seforim), how "Peshat" & "Pshuto Shel Mikra" is defined, what is really "Pshat" and what is really "Pirush", the "why" vs the "how", broad themes of Rav Copperman and examples, the English adaptation, and much more.How to order Pshuto Shel Mikra:To order: https://secure.cardknox.com/michlalah. English Edition: The cost is only US$39.99 including shipping.List your name and mailing address in the personal comments section and for description choose Publications from the dropdown menu. Your order will be in the mail within two weeks.Hebrew Editions:One Volume ‘P’shuto on the Parsha’ is only US$18.00, including shipping. List your name and mailing address in the personal comments section and for description choose Publications from the dropdown menu. Your order will be in the mail within two weeks.Multi-Volume classic ‘Pshuto Shel Mikra’ is only US$39.99 including shipping. List your name and mailing address in the personal comments section and for description choose “Publications” from the dropdown menu. Your order will be in the mail within two weeks.

262

With Yehuda Geberer & Dovi Safier discussing Rav Yonah Minsker, Memoirs, and more

Oct 27, 2023

45:40

#242.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**We discussed Rav Yonah Karpilov/Minsker, the new edition of Sefer Yonas Eilem, crowdfunding for Seforim, reading various memoirs, and much more.To read our article on Rav Yonah Minsker and the new edition of Sefer Yonas Eilem in Mishpacha Magazine:To listen to the new “The Great Shanghai Escape” series on Jewish History Soundbites: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/e/the-great-shanghai-escape-part-i/To purchase, "The Shochet": https://amzn.to/45QGomVTo purchase "The Life of Moshele Der Zinger": https://korenpub.com/products/the-life-of-moshele-der-zinger?sca ref=3125865.KXXl9XVV9WTo purchase, "B'Ahavah, Benny (Fishoff)” https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422639511.htmlTo purchase, "Eighteen Days in October": https://amzn.to/45OmglaTo purchase David Reuveni’s diary: https://amzn.to/3QxECCB

263

Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 18: Prof. Marc Shapiro - Was there a "Cherem" (ban) to live in Spain?

Oct 25, 2023

36:53

#241.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 18: Prof. Marc Shapiro - Was there a "cherem" (ban) to live in Spain?We discussed if there ever was a cherem, where the source for this purported ban comes from, Jews who traveled to Spain as proof, halachic literature, the current situation for Jews in Spain, and moreTo read Prof. Shapiro's article on the topic please email [email protected] purchase R' Yechiel Goldhaber's work on the topic, email [email protected]

264

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

265

Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 17: Prof. Ronnie Perelis - Autobiographical narratives of Conversos in the Americas

Oct 18, 2023

1:10:51

#239.**To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK****To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 17: Prof. Ronnie Perelis - Autobiographical narratives of Conversos in the Americas.We discussed an overviiew of the lead up to the Spanish Inquisition and the Inquisition itself, the expulsion of 1492, the "Nação", the autobigraphies of Luis de Carvajal the younger, Antonio de Montezinos, Manuel Cardozo de Macedo, how to analyze thsese texts and what they tell us about the lives of conversos in the Atlantic, were the details accurate, examples from the texts, and more. To purchase Prof. Perelis book, "Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic: Blood and Faith": https://amzn.to/3Fm2IKjFor an article by Prof. Perelis on Luis de Carvajal the younger: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/history/articles/auto-da-fe-mexico-city

266

With R' Reuven Chaim Klein discussing Lashon HaKodesh and his book on the topic

Oct 15, 2023

1:07:16

#238.With R' Reuven Chaim Klein discussing Lashon HaKodesh and his book on the topicWe discussed Lashon HaKodesh and its history, Migdal Bavel and the various peshatim around the topic, Avraham Avinu and the language of the cannanites, modern Hebrew vs Lashon HaKodesh, and more.To purchase the book, "Lashon HaKodesh: History, Holiness, and Hebrew": https://amzn.to/48Q3RHvFor R' Klein dissertation: https://hcommons.org/deposits/item/hc:43725/For R’ Klein’s “What’s in a Word?” articles: https://ohr.edu/this week/whats in a word/To contact R' Klein: mailto:[email protected]

267

Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Epiosde 16: Prof. Ana Schaposchnik - The Spanish Inquisition in South America (Lima, Peru)

Oct 11, 2023

1:04:19

#237.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **panish Jewry Through the Ages, Epiosde 16: Prof. Ana Schaposchnik - The Spanish Inquisition in South America (Lima, Peru)We discussed the history of the Spanish Inquisition in South America, how it differed from its counterpart in Spain & Portugal, the early years of the Lima Inquisition, cases against conversos, trials, holding facilities, "The Great Complicity" of 1639, the Auto de Fe in its aftermath, conversos killed, the Lima Inquisition after 1639, and much more.To purchase Prof. Schaoposchnik's book, "The Lima Inquisition: The Plight of Crypto-Jews in Seventeenth-Century Peru": https://amzn.to/3ZOnnQu

268

With Prof. Joseph Sassoon discussing the rise and fall of the Sassoon family

Oct 2, 2023

54:03

#236** To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK** **To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Episode starts at 6:02 (intro contains information on future episodes and series on the podcast)**With Prof. Joseph Sassoon discussing the rise and fall of the Sassoon family empireWe discussed the prigins of the Sassoon family, David Sassoon, David;s flight from Baghdad to India, Bombay and the start of an empire, an overview of the Opium trade, branching the family out and opening various offices, how each office operated indopeendely death of David and the split of the family between Abdallah and Elias, Abdallah's managing of the company and family, the move to London, Farha (Flora) and her management and subsequent resignation, the pushback to the Opium trade, the decline of the company, and more.To purchase the book, "The Sassoons: The Great Global Merchants and The Making of An Empire": https://amzn.to/46y1TcV

269

With David Curwin discussing Koheles and its connection to Bereishis

Sep 27, 2023

42:56

#235.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****This episode is sponsored by Neil Lauer, suspender manufacturer and author of "The Tripod: A New Perspective on the Shalosh Regalim"If you are looking to add a new depth to your appreciation of the Shalosh Regalim and enhance your yom tov observance, or just need a yom tov-themed sefer to read during hakafos please consider "The Tripod: A New Perspective on the Shalosh Regalim" The Tripod presents an analysis of Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos and how they work together as a unit to communicate some of the fundamentals of Judaism. It has earned high praise from both its readers and prominent Rabbonim, Including Rabbi Jacob J Schacter who called the work an “outstanding, extraordinary original and creative analysis of the role the Shalosh Regalim play in representing the most fundamental elements of Jewish faith,” and Neil’s mom who has called the sefer a “must read”. To purchase, "The Tripod: A New Perspective on the Shalosh Regalim": https://amzn.to/3PBLE7M **We discussed Shlomo HaMelech and why his biography is important to understanding Koheles, the connection/parallels between Koheles and Bereishis, Kayin/Hevel, end of Adam's life, lakol zman v'eis, why is Koheles so complex and why did Shlomo hide his identity, and moreTo purchase David Curwin's book, "Kohelet: A Map to Eden": https://korenpub.com/products/kohelet-a-map-to-eden?sca ref=3125865.KXXl9XVV9W

270

With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Siddur Otzar HaTefillos and his project to redo the Siddur

Sep 18, 2023

1:17:45

#234.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Siddur Otzar HaTefillos and his current project to redo the SiddurWe discussed the history of the Otzar HaTefillos Siddur, the commentaries included (background of the authors, manuscript & print history, what each commentary does, etc), R' Moshe's new project to redo the Siddur, examples from the Sirru, and moreTo contact R' Moshe: [email protected]

271

With Mitchell First discussing Aleinu and its history

Sep 10, 2023

52:53

#233.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)**With Mitchell First discussing Aleinu: Originally composed for Rosh Hashanah or weekday davening?We discussed if Aleinu was originally composed for Rosh Hashanah or weekday, when it began to be recited at Shachris, when at Mincha & Maariv, Malchiyos, LeSaken Olam - a Chof or Kaf?, geniza fragments, and much moreMitchell can be reached at: [email protected] available online articles related to Aleinu:Aleinu: Who Is Doing the ‘Le-Tacen?’ - The Jewish LinkAleinu: A Rosh Hashanah Prayer That Migrated Into the Daily Service - The Jewish LinkTwo Interesting Old Siddurim With Aleinu - The Jewish LinkLe-Tacen Olam (לתכן עולם): Establishing the Correct Text in Aleinu – The Seforim BlogTo purchase, “Esther Unmasked”: https://amzn.to/3EyWqXyTo purchase, “Words for the Wise”: https://amzn.to/3P6j4v4To purchase, “Roots and Rituals”: https://amzn.to/3PAvaycTo purchase, “Links to our Legacy”: https://amzn.to/3LjnEVD

272

Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 15: Prof. Matt Goldish - Rabbinic responsa throughout the Sephardic diaspora

Sep 6, 2023

1:24:13

#232.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 15: Prof. Matt Goldish - Rabbinic responsa throughout the Sephardic diasporaWe discussed a brief overview of the expulsion, conversos, and Spanish-Portugese Jews, what the "Sephardic diaspora" means in this coontext, the areas & time periods discussed, how responsa (shailos u'teshuvos) are used to tell a story, Rabbonim and Shu't Seforim discussed, and more To purchase Prof. Goldish’s book, “ Jewish Questions: Responsa on Sephardic Life in the Early Modern Period”: https://amzn.to/3R9tQmMTo purchase Prof. Miriam Bodian's book, "Hebrews of the Portuguese Nation": https://amzn.to/44jazTaTo purchase Daniel Swetschinski's, “Reluctant Cosmopolitans” https://amzn.to/3PpIDIY

273

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/

274

Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 14: Prof. David Graizbord - Conversos

Aug 30, 2023

1:25:04

#230.**To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected] (Zelle/QP this email address)****Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 14: Prof. David Graizbord - Conversos We discussed the basic terminology of converso/marrano/new christian, when the convero phenomenon began, Jewish attitudes towards conversos, old Christian attitudes towards converos, how the coversos integrated - or didn't - into Christian society, activities, traditions, the Spanish-Portugese communities around the wolrd (those that returned to Judaism), and much more

275

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 הקודש7th machzor HEBREWLink to entire folder:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MtEeAWp61PCDpwusvmvGZuqP9uhscrnA?usp=drive link9th machzor ENGLISHLink to entire folder:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u3FiUxdp7AJ2zFUOCCKLZd5Hhs7Pngum?usp=drive link10th machzor HEBREW הגיוןLink to entire folder:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10pP bfySrinlpxdDHTXWzNcKh6Ce86EY?usp=drive link10th machzor HEBREW מליצהLink to entire folder:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10Stw7fpbTUuMJTimagSOEs4QgbRi8DNn?usp=drive linkRabbi Yitzchak Canpanton דרכי הגמרא3rd machzor Hebrewhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1izgplrpNVqDuDf14XPlt8ATGUbDjFMGU?usp=drive link4th machzor Englishhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CpU63X0kRHW6j5hss9K-NwTIwPMz6 pB?usp=drive link5th machzor HEBREWhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TWnnA6q67dCuIEo-p0vmZb4-rttY5uL4?usp=drive link

276

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":

277

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

278

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

279

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

280

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

281

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

282

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:

283

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

284

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

285

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

286

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

287

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-

288

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

289

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.

290

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

291

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

292

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

293

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":

294

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]

295

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/

296

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.

297

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]

298

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

299

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

300

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

Seforim Chatter

שיחות על ספרים