Seforim Chatter
שיחות על ספרים
Nachi Weinstein • 503 episodes
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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 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/3qlJ7pcTo 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 Prof. Adam Mendelsohn discussing Jewish Soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War
With Prof. Adam Mendelsohn discussing Jewish Soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War
May 28, 2023
1:28:55
#201.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Adam Mendelsohn discussing Jewish Soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil WarWe discussed The Shapell Roster and how it was curated and compiled, previous research on Jewish soldiers in the Civil War, how many Jewish soldiers there were, where the majority were from, the experience of Jewish soldiers, high ranking Jews, religious Jewish soldiers, Lincoln and the Jews, anti-semitic sentiments and tropes, and much moreTo purchase, "Jewish Soldier in the Civil War: The Union Army": https://amzn.to/3IJEKuLT purchase, "Lincoln and the Jews: A History": https://amzn.to/3IKyDWKTo purchase, "When General Grant Expelled the Jews": https://amzn.to/3C0VGcsTo access The Shapell Roster: https://www.shapell.org/roster/
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With Rav Aaron Lopianksy discussing Sefer Nachlas Yosef on Megillas Rus and the English adaptation, "Seed of Redemption"
With Rav Aaron Lopianksy discussing Sefer Nachlas Yosef on Megillas Rus and the English adaptation, "Seed of Redemption"
May 21, 2023
37:50
#200.** To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Rav Aaron Lopianksy discussing Sefer Nachlas Yosef on Megillas Rus and the English adaptationWe discussed the Sefer Nachlas Yosef, the mechaber Rav Yosef Zev Lipovitz, style of the sefer, why an English adaptation , some examples from the sefer, and moreTo purchase the English adaptation, "Seed of Redemption": https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p18/PREORDERSeemofRedemption.html
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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 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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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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Igros Sofrim: The Letters of the Eiger - Sofer families
With R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Igros Sofrim: The Letters of the Eiger - Sofer families
Mar 12, 2023
2:31:07
#187.** If you listen on Apple Podcasts please consider rating and reviewing the podcast!**** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With R' Shimonz Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Igros Sofrim: The Letters of the Eiger - Sofer familiesWe discussed the history of the families and those included in the Sefer (Rav Akiva Eiger, Rav Shlomo Eiger, Rav Moshe Sofer [Chasam Sofer], Rav Avraham Shmuel Binyomin Sofer [Ksav Sofer], Rav Simcha Bunim Sofer [Shevet Sofer], Rav Shimon Sofer of Cracow, and Rav Shmuel Ehrenfeld [Chasan Sofer]), who originally put the letters together, many examples from the Sefer (this was the bulk of our conversation), langauges the letters were written in, pictures included, how the letters are broken up, what was done for the new edition, new material, and much more.The Sefer can be purchased at Biegeleisen or https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%92%d7%a8%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%a1%d7%95%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%9d/
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With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)
With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)
Mar 5, 2023
35:00
#186.** This episode sponsored by Koren Publishers. Use code CHATTER at www.korenpub.com for 10% of your order. **With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)We discussed what the Purim Shpiel/Rav is, what "Shpiel" means, where/how it became standard in Yeshivos, Volozhin, American Yeshivos and the Purim shpiel, pushback to the shpiel, and moreTo read Dr. Eleff's articles on the topic: https://theconversation.com/purim-spiels-skits-and-satire-have-brought-merriment-to-an-ancient-jewish-holiday-in-america-177700https://www.academia.edu/23634811/ Behind the Laughter The Purim Shpiel Comes to America and Chicago To purchase Dr. Eleff’s new book, “Dyed in Crimson”: https://amzn.to/3SRg2wf
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With R' Elimelech Zweibel discussing Sefer Eim Labinah of Rav Yaakov Emden
With R' Elimelech Zweibel discussing Sefer Eim Labinah of Rav Yaakov Emden
Feb 26, 2023
55:27
#185.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**To listen to "Reid Bites" from Sruly Bornstein that discuss Sefer EimLaBinah: 1. https://app.daf-yomi.net/others/2071000002. https://app.daf-yomi.net/others/1811300003. https://app.daf-yomi.net/others/174270000We discussed how R' Elimelech came across the manuscript, why it wasn't printed before, why the name "Eim LaBinah", what the Sefer discusses, what is unique about the work, personal anecdotes of the Yaavetz in the sefer, how the work was edited, and more.To view sample pictures of the Sefer: https://www.flipsnack.com/BFA57BA7C6F/-.html
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With Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten discussing Jewish daily life in the Middle Ages
With Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten discussing Jewish daily life in the Middle Ages
Feb 19, 2023
53:13
#184.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]**With Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten discussing Jewish daily life in the Middle AgesWe discussed Jewish daily life in the Middle Ages in Ashkenaz, literacy and pictures and how we define "literate," how biblical women are used to illustrate the lives of everyday women & men in the middle ages, how this book differs from Prof. Baumgarten's previous works, and moreTo purchase "Biblical Women and Jewish Daily Life in the Middle Ages": https://amzn.to/3YT6nXQTo purchase "Mothers and Children": https://amzn.to/3Z3OmpGTo purchase "Practicing Piety in Medieval Ashkenaz: Men, Women, and Everyday Religious Observance": https://amzn.to/3lOrOet
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With 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 Prof. Emily Michelson discussing Catholic Preaching to Jews in Rome
With Prof. Emily Michelson discussing Catholic Preaching to Jews in Rome
Jan 1, 2023
1:00:04
#177.With Prof. Emily Michelson discussing Catholic Preaching to Jews in Rome.We discussed the Jewish community of Rome, the history of sermons to Jews, who was preaching and what was said in these sermons, where did the sermons take place, what the sermons were intended to do, how many Jews were forced to attend each sermon, when were the sermons abolished, and much more To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3G8UvsV
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With 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. 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
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#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. 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 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 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 Dr. Yakov Mayer discussing the first edition of the Talmud Yerushalmi
With Dr. Yakov Mayer discussing the first edition of the Talmud Yerushalmi
Nov 13, 2022
1:01:04
#170.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]** With Dr. Yakov Mayer discussing the first printing of the Talmud Yerushalmi We discussed the history of print and the 16th century, Aldus Manutius, Daniel Bomberg, the Leiden manuscript of Yerushalmi, how the edition was edited, other manuscript(s) that were used for the first edition, Yaakov ben Chaim Ibn Adoniyahu, Rav David Pizzeghitaone, who edited the Yerushalmi, and moreTo read an article by Dr. Mayer on the topic: https://www.ancientjewreview.com/read/2022/8/31/editio-princeps-the-1523-venice-edition-of-the-palestinian-talmud-and-the-beginning-of-hebrew-printingTo purchase the book: https://www.magnespress.co.il/book/Editio Princeps-8320To purchase "Nechemiah": http://www.ybook.co.il/book/7679/%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%94
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With 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 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 Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Shmuel/Samuel David Luzzatto) and his Sefer "Ohev Ger" on Targum Onkelos
With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Shmuel/Samuel David Luzzatto) and his Sefer "Ohev Ger" on Targum Onkelos
Oct 23, 2022
1:07:50
#167.** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email [email protected]** With Dan Klein discussing Shadal (Shmuel/Samuel David Luzzatto) and his Sefer "Ohev Ger" on Targum Onkelos and the new edition of the SeferWe discussed a brief bio of Shadal's life (for more see our previous podcast episode: https://seforimchatter.com/2021/01/03/with-daniel-klein-discussing-shadal-samuel-david-luzzatto-1800-1865-and-his-new-translation-of-shadal-on-chumash/ ), the sefer Ohev Ger and why he wrote it, his rules of Onkelos, his textual variants that he discovered of Onkelos, and much moreTo purchase the new edition of Ohev Ger: https://shadal.co.il/shop/%d7%90%d7%95%d7%94%d7%91-%d7%92%d7%a8/To purchase the old edition of Ohev Ger ($3.99): https://amzn.to/3CYPba7To purchase Dan's english editions of Shadal's Chumash commentary:Bereishis: https://amzn.to/3z7SRVEShemos: https://amzn.to/3siR64rVayikra: https://amzn.to/3VVAmOfFor other new editions of seforim by Shadal: https://shadal.co.il/
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With 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Yudisher Theriak (A Yiddish Defense of Judaism)
With Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Yudisher Theriak (A Yiddish Defense of Judaism)
Aug 14, 2022
1:04:48
#158.With Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Yudisher Theriak (A Yiddish Defense of Judaism)We discussed what "Theriak" means, who the author was, why he wrote it, who the intended audience was, examples from the book, why translate it, and more To purchase the book: https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/yudisher-theriak
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The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part III: Masada and the Legacies of the Great Revolt
The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part III: Masada and the Legacies of the Great Revolt
Aug 6, 2022
1:29:30
#157.** To enhance your Tisha B'Av and understanding of the day and its message, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day.And for a limited time only, listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Tisha b’av videos plus hundreds more on parsha and the other holidays. Go to AlephBeta.org and enter coupon code SEFORIM22 for $18 off an annual premium membership: https://bit.ly/AlephBeta22**The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part III: Masada and the Legacies of the Great Revolt.We discussed the aftermath of the destruction in Yerushalayim, Titus's return to Rome, the Flavian Amphitheater (Coliseum), Arch of Titus, Masada, and more To purchase "For the Freedom of Zion": https://amzn.to/3znnaa7To purchase the Oxford Classics edition of Josephus: https://amzn.to/3PNu3ZwTo purchase “Masada” by Jodi Magness: https://amzn.to/3dgF9YL
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The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part II: The War and Destruction of the Temple.
The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part II: The War and Destruction of the Temple.
Jul 31, 2022
1:28:42
#156.** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day.And for a limited time only, listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Tisha b’av videos plus hundreds more on parsha and the other holidays. Go to AlephBeta.org and enter coupon code SEFORIM22 for $18 off an annual premium membership: https://bit.ly/AlephBeta22**The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part II: The War and Destruction of the Temple.We began the discussion with the massacres in Jerusalem in 66, Agrippa (II) speech and his place in the war, the end of sacrifices (Korbanos) on behalf of the Romans, the fighting and killing that breaks out across the region, Cestius' intervention and "disaster", the appointment of the Jewish generals, Vespasian's army, Titus's arrival with three legions (and what a Roman legion was), Vespasian's arrival in Iotapata and the subsequent siege and destruction of the city, fall of Gamala, John of Gischala's flight to Jerusalem, Vespasian's march on Jerusalem, Nero's suicide followed by Vindex's revolt in Gaul and Vespasian's subsequent departure for Rome, Romans breaking through the outer wall, second wall, and finally the inner wall, the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash and whether Titus truly "wanted" to burn it down or not (we discussed Josephus's opinion and debated whether this is really as he says), and more.To purchase "For the Freedom of Zion": https://amzn.to/3znnaa7To purchase the Oxford Classics edition of Josephus: https://amzn.to/3PNu3Zw
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With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus about the Churban
With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus about the Churban
Jul 28, 2022
1:11:30
#155.With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus on the Sugyos about the Churban in Perek HaNizakin in Mesechtas Gittin.We discussed the different aspects of the Sefer, Maharal/Meor Eynayim, Kamtza and Bar Kamtza, Channah/Miriam and her seven sons, other various Gemara's in the Sugya, story with Rebbetzin Luba Rochel Bloch HY'D, haskamos to the Sefer, why the name "B'Ikvei HaGalus", and much more To purchase the Sefer: https://judaicaplaza.com/collections/new-hebrew-seforim/products/17806947
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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing 1096 (The First Crusade) and the Jews
With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing 1096 (The First Crusade) and the Jews
Jul 24, 2022
1:02:07
#154.With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing 1096 (the First Crusade), the historical sources and chronicles, and the Kinnos composed in its aftermath We discussed the history of the crusades (Pope Urban II, Peter the Hermit, and others involved), Jewish communities in the Rhineland (Speyer, Worms, and Mainz), the destruction of these communities and others, martyrdom, suicide and the halachos and opinions amongst the Rishonim, Kinnos composed in the aftermath of the destruction, and more.To purchase "In the Year 1096": https://amzn.to/3ztoI3HTo purchase the, “The Jews and the Crusaders: The Hebrew Chronicles of the First and Second Crusades”: https://amzn.to/3Ovt3YBUsing the links may pay us a commission and help support Seforimchatter