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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
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The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict
The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict
Jul 17, 2022
1:22:04
#153** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day. And for a limited time only, listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Tisha b’av videos plus hundreds more on parsha and the other holidays. Go to AlephBeta.org and enter coupon code SEFORIM22 for $18 off an annual premium membership: https://bit.ly/AlephBeta22**The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict. Based on Prof. Rogers new book, "For the Freedom of Zion: The Gerat Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66 - 74 CE"We discussed Herod (the great): his bio, relationship with Rome, kingdom, reign, death, and more, what happened after Herod's death, Sicarii, Pontius Pilate (and the killing of Jesus), Agrippa I, and much moreTo purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3v1idCNTo support the podcast or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected], or click this link: https://www.seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/
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With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al Hatorah
With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al Hatorah
Jul 10, 2022
1:19:27
#152With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al HatorahWe discuss why R' Ganz decided to compile another Likut Sefer, what he quotes and why, which sources he uses, where he got his sources from, some future (and already published as of this podcasts publication) Aleh Zayis publications, and moreTo purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%a8%d7%96%d7%99-%d7%94%d7%9c%d7%91%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%9f/
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With Rabbi Yaakov Taubes discussing Rabeinu Bachya and his writings
With Rabbi Yaakov Taubes discussing Rabeinu Bachya and his writings
Jul 3, 2022
1:12:32
#151With R' Yaakov Taubes discussing Rabeinu Bachya and his writings: Chumash Commentary, Kad HaKemach, Shulchan Shel Arba, and Pirkei AvosWe discussed when he lived, how to pronounce his name, his various seforim, and more Link to English translation of Shulchan Shel Arba: http://jkraus.webspace.wheatoncollege.edu/Links to articles on Rabeinu Bachya: https://www.academia.edu/51307873/Adam Afterman and Idan Pinto Potencies of the Body and Soul Ascetic Ideals and Ritualistic Meals in the Writings of R Ba%E1%B8%A5ya ben Asher Jewish Thought 3 2021 137 179 https://thelehrhaus.com/jewish-thought-history/rabbeinu-bahya-and-the-case-of-the-mysterious-medieval-lightning-rod/https://www.academia.edu/44415057/Gershom Scholem Bahya ben Asher in Encyclopedia ha Ivrit vol 8 1956 cols 144 145 Hebrew https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pRKpRrs4kBgGkHSIMTAkuGITldO0qvxU/view?usp=sharing
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With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic
With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic
Jun 26, 2022
1:16:24
#150With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic We discussed WWI and the refugee crisis and how that affected the Yeshivos, what defines a "Lithuanian Yeshiva", most influential ones of the oeriod, patrilineal descent in Yeshivos and issues that arose from that, the role of the Mashgiach, and much moreTo purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3bc9TsXDr. Klibansky's site: https://www.b-klibansky.com/english-site
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With Prof. Kenneth Stow discussing the Diary of Anna of Rome and the book he wrote about the diary
With Prof. Kenneth Stow discussing the Diary of Anna of Rome and the book he wrote about the diary
Jun 19, 2022
1:11:20
#149With Prof. Kenneth Stow discussing the Diary of Anna of Rome and the book he wrote about the diaryWe discussed Italian Jews, Rome's Jewish Community, who Anna was, how the diary was found, why he decided to publish it, and more To purchase the book: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300219043/anna-and-tranquillo/
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With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poisoning accusations against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe (relating to the Black Death)
With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poisoning accusations against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe (relating to the Black Death)
Jun 12, 2022
59:04
#148** Sponsored byElchanan Schwarz Counseling. Elchanan Schwarz is a licensed mental health counselor with offices in Brooklyn and Lakewood, specializing in adults with anxiety and adjustment disorders. Including stress related to challenging life circumstances such as chronic medical illness and grief. For an appointment call (732) 503-9158.**With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poisoning accusations against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe and his book on the topic, "Poisoned Wells"We discussed the Black Death, how these well poisoning accusations begun and spread to Jews, how the accusations gained popularity, causes and ramifications of the accusations, pogroms, the decline of the accusations, and more To purchase the book: https://www.pennpress.org/9780812253610/poisoned-wells/
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With R' Yaakov Yosef Reinman (AKA Avner Gold) discussing his historical fiction book series ("The Strasbourg saga")
With R' Yaakov Yosef Reinman (AKA Avner Gold) discussing his historical fiction book series ("The Strasbourg saga")
Jun 7, 2022
1:14:52
#147With R' Yaakov Yosef Reinman (AKA Avner Gold) discussing his historical fiction book series ("The Strasbourg saga") We discussed why his pseudonym is "Avner Gold", why he wrote the series, how he got into historical fiction, Sabbetai Zevi, The Inquisition, and more
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With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing Megillas Rus and her book, "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy"
With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing Megillas Rus and her book, "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy"
May 29, 2022
1:03:50
#146With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing Megillas Rus and her book, "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy"To purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/ruthhardcover
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With Prof. Rachel Manekin discussing Jewish Women Runaways in Habsburg Galicia and her book on the topic
With Prof. Rachel Manekin discussing Jewish Women Runaways in Habsburg Galicia and her book on the topic
May 22, 2022
1:00:26
#145With Prof. Rachel Manekin discussing Jewish Women Runaways Girls in Habsburg Galicia and her book on the topicTo purchase the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691194936/the-rebellion-of-the-daughters
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With Rabbanit Chana Henkin discussing her son Rav Eitam Z'L HY'D, his writings, and the new English collection just published, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History"
With Rabbanit Chana Henkin discussing her son Rav Eitam Z'L HY'D, his writings, and the new English collection just published, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History"
May 15, 2022
1:01:46
#144With Rabbanit Chana Henkin discussing her son Rav Eitam Z'L HY'D, his writings, and the new English collection just published, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History"We discussed Rav Eitam, his Torah & research interests, his Seforim, examples from the book, future publications, and more To purchase the book, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History": https://korenpub.com/collections/new-releases/products/studies-in-halakha-and-rabbinic-history
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SZ Series Episode 15: Finale episode with Prof. Matt Goldish
SZ Series Episode 15: Finale episode with Prof. Matt Goldish
May 11, 2022
51:47
Sabbetai Zevi Series #15**Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **We discussed what it truly meant to be Sabbatean after SZ’s conversion & death, what was the danger that the “heresy hunters” were so worried about it, Sabbateanism’s effect on modernity, why someone should care about the topic, and more
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With Zev Bar-Eitan discussing his English series, "Abravanel's World of Torah"
With Zev Bar-Eitan discussing his English series, "Abravanel's World of Torah"
May 8, 2022
53:59
#142With Zev Bar-Eitan discussing his English series, "Abravanel's World of Torah"We discussed brief bio of the Abarbnel, how he was drawn to Abarbnel and why he decided to translate it into English, examples, why Abarbnel's commentary is important, and moreTo check out his website and purchase the books: https://abravanelsworldoftorah.com/
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SZ Series Episode 14: With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Ramchal controversy
SZ Series Episode 14: With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Ramchal controversy
May 4, 2022
1:18:36
Sabbetai Zevi Series #14.** Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Ramchal controversyWe discussed how the controversy started, RaBaCh, Sabbatean texts, Ramchal's Messianism, and more
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With Prof. Ephraim Shoham-Steiner discussing Jews and Crime in Medieval Europe
With Prof. Ephraim Shoham-Steiner discussing Jews and Crime in Medieval Europe
May 1, 2022
1:06:19
#140With Prof. Ephraim Shoham-Steiner (Prof. of Medieval Jewish History at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Be'er Sheva) discussing Jews and Crime in Medieval Europe and his new book on the topicWe discussed Jewish "crime" in medieval Europe, examples of this, how the Jewish community dealt with criminals, sources used, what he answers to those who say anti-semites will use the material, what he is trying to show with the book, and moreTo purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3oveIRg
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With Dr. Alan Kadish & Rabbi Dr. Michael Shmidman discussing their new book, "The Jewish Intellectual Tradition"
With Dr. Alan Kadish & Rabbi Dr. Michael Shmidman discussing their new book, "The Jewish Intellectual Tradition"
Apr 24, 2022
59:49
#139** Sponsored by Touro University. To learn more visit www.touro.edu**With Dr. Alan Kadish & Rabbi Dr. Michael Shmidman discussing their new book, "The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement"We discussed what the book is about, why they wrote it, what each brought to the project, what they hope to accomplish with the book, and moreTo purchase the book: https://www.academicstudiespress.com/judaismandjewishlife/the-jewish-intellectual-tradition
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With R' Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer discussing the forged Yerushalmi on Kodashim
With R' Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer discussing the forged Yerushalmi on Kodashim
Apr 18, 2022
32:33
#138With R' Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer discussing the forged Yerushalmi on KodshimWe discussed if there ever was a Yerushalmi on Kodashim, who was Shlomo Yehuda Friedlander-Elgazi, whcih Mesechtas he forged, who he "fooled" and how, who dicovered that it was a fake and how, and moreTo read R' Bechhofer's article on the subject: https://www.academia.edu/3017775/The Talmud Yerushalmi on Kodashim Or Shmuel HTC Skokie IL pdf file
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With Elie Rosenfeld discussing the Maxwell House Haggadah
With Elie Rosenfeld discussing the Maxwell House Haggadah
Apr 10, 2022
48:37
#137.With Elie Rosenfeld (CEO of Joseph Jacobs Advertising) discussing the Maxwell House HaggadahWe discussed the origins and how it started, old editions and translation, updated translation, covers, does the guy on back cover have 6 fingers, and more To purchase a copy of the Haggadah: MAxwellhousehaggadah.com or JosephJacobsAdvertising.com
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With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Hilchos Mechiras Chametz and his English Sefer on the topic
With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Hilchos Mechiras Chametz and his English Sefer on the topic
Apr 3, 2022
1:26:04
#136With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Hilchos Mechiras Chametz and his English Sefer on the topicWe discussed the basic halachos, what the shtar (contract) contains, the specifics of the Lakewood shtar, listing each item and the value, the kinyan, the minhag to give the Rav money, early mechira, bedikas chametz, and moreTo contact R’ Flohr: [email protected], 732.363.4901To purchase, "A Practical Guide to Mechiras Chametz": https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-%D7%9E%D7%9B%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%9E%D7%A5-Expanded/dp/B09WPP7R7J/ref=sr 1 1?crid=1M30TMIZ6WZSA&keywords=979-8441757911&qid=1648957250&sprefix=979-8441757911%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1
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With Prof. Daniel J. Lasker discussing the history of Karaism and his new book on the topic
With Prof. Daniel J. Lasker discussing the history of Karaism and his new book on the topic
Mar 27, 2022
50:46
#135.With Prof. Daniel J. Lasker discussing the history of Karaism and his new book, "Karaism: An introduction to the oldest Surviving Alternative Judaism"We discussed the history of the Karaites, how they differed from Tzedukim (sadducees), what the believe, basic ideology, how they differ from rabbinic judaism, where they lived throughout the centuries, where they are today, and more To purchase the book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/karaism-9781800855960?q=lasker&lang=en&cc=us
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With Dr. Rebecca Jefferson discussing the discovery, origins, and history of the Cairo Genizah and her new book about the topic
With Dr. Rebecca Jefferson discussing the discovery, origins, and history of the Cairo Genizah and her new book about the topic
Mar 20, 2022
1:46:23
#134.** Sponsored by ARO resources**With Dr. Rebecca Jefferson (curator of the Issa & Ray Price library of Judaica at the University of Library) discussing the discovery, origins, and history of the Cairo Genizah and her new book about thisWe discussed her new book, what a "Genizah" is general speaking,what "fragments" are, what the Cairo Genizah is, history of Genizot (in middle east) in general, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the many characters involved in the story (Jacob Saphir, Abraham Firkovich, Moses Shapira, Abraham Harkavy, Elkan Nathan Adler, Greville John Chester, Count d'Hulst, Agnes Smith Lewis & Margaret Dunlop Gibson, Solomon Schechter, Adolf Neubauer, and many more)To purchase "The Cairo Genizzah and the Age of Discovery in Egypt": https://amzn.to/3OFZYcS
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SZ Series Episode 13: With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Rav Moshe Chagiz (1671 - 1751)
SZ Series Episode 13: With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Rav Moshe Chagiz (1671 - 1751)
Mar 16, 2022
45:12
SZ Episode 13.** Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **SZ Series Episode 13: With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Rav Moshe Chagiz (1671 - 1751)We discussed Rav Moshe Chagiz's life, his relatiosnhip woth Sabbateanism, his role in the Chayon controversy, other Sabbatian controversies, the Ramchal controversy, and more To purchase, "The Pursuit of Heresy": https://amzn.to/3OG19ciTo read Chayon’s work: https://hebrewbooks.org/24947
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Piyut "Mi Komocha" of Rav Yehuda HaLevi
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Piyut "Mi Komocha" of Rav Yehuda HaLevi
Mar 13, 2022
40:55
#132.With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Piyut "Mi Komocha" of Rav Yehuda HaLeviWe discussed a brief bio of Rav Yehdua HaLevi, the legend of the Ibn Ezra being his son-in-law and the connection to this piyut, when the piyut was meant to be said and when it actually is recited, examples from the piyut, new editions, and more
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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Ohr Zarua (Rav Yitzchak of Vienna, 1180 - 1250)
With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Ohr Zarua (Rav Yitzchak of Vienna, 1180 - 1250)
Mar 6, 2022
1:15:19
#131** Sponsored by Gluck Plumbing: 732-523-1836 x 1. **With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Ohr Zarua (Rav Yitzchak of Vienna, 1180 - 1250)We discussed the Ohr Zarua's background, rebbeim, chiddushim, printing history of the Sefer, and more To purchase "Peering Through the Lattices": https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/peering-through-latticesTo purchase "Brothers From Afar": https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/brothers-afarTo purchase the Machon Yerushalayim edition of Ohr Zarua (or check your local Seforim store): https://www.shopeichlers.com/products/ohr-zarua-3-volume-set/37634
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With Rav Doniel Neustadt discussing Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky's Seforim
With Rav Doniel Neustadt discussing Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky's Seforim
Mar 2, 2022
31:07
#130.** Sponosred by the Rabbi Binyomin Kamenetzky Torah Legacy Foundation: RBKTorah.org**With Rav Doniel Neustadt discussing Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky's Seforim as well Rabbi Neustadt's own Halacha Seforim We discussed Rav Yaakov's writings, how he got involved with them, how and what he worked on, his own halacha writings, and more
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With Prof. Yochanan Petrovsky-Shtern discussing the Russians' war against Ukraine: The stakes for the Jews
With Prof. Yochanan Petrovsky-Shtern discussing the Russians' war against Ukraine: The stakes for the Jews
Feb 27, 2022
45:01
#129.We discussed the origins of the Jews of Ukraine, the current Jewish communities there, anti-semitism of the Ukrainians throughout the years and his book about this, why we should care about the conflict, what we can do to help, and moreTo purchase, "The Golden Age Shtetl": https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691168517/the-golden-age-shtetlTo purchase, "Jews and Ukrainians: A Millennium of Coexistence": https://utorontopress.com/9780772751119/jews-and-ukrainians/Rabbonim in Ukraine to contact to assist (mentioned by Prof. Petrovsky-Shtern, google contact info): Rabbi Mordekhai Bald (Lviv), Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetzky (Dnipro), Rabbi Shlomo Baksht (Odessa), Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm (Zhytomyr), Rabbi Menahem Glitzenstein (Chernivtsi)Links mentioned by Prof. Petrovsky-Shtern:NGO that arranges life-saving equipment for Ukrainian soldiers Hospitallers working at the frontline Ukrainian Women’s Veteran MovementNGO that assists internal refugeesNGO that aids traumatised childrenPlease email me for more links
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With Prof. Jeffrey Woolf discussing the Maharik (Rav Yosef Colon Trabotto, 1420 - 1480)
With Prof. Jeffrey Woolf discussing the Maharik (Rav Yosef Colon Trabotto, 1420 - 1480)
Feb 20, 2022
1:13:45
#128.With Prof. Jeffrey Woolf discussing the Maharik (Rav Yosef Colon Trabotto, 1420 - 1480)We discussed the Maharik's life, his Shu't in general, tshuva about wearing non-jewish clothing (and others), his impact on halacha, dispute with Rav Yehdua Messer Leon, dispute with Rav Moshe Capsali, and more
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SZ Series Episode 12: With Bezalel Naor discussing Post-Sabbatean Sabbateanism
SZ Series Episode 12: With Bezalel Naor discussing Post-Sabbatean Sabbateanism
Feb 16, 2022
1:17:12
SZ Episode 12.** Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **SZ Series Episode 12: With Bezalel Naor discussing Post-Sabbatean SabbateanismWe discussed various figures and seforim accused of sabbateanism and sabbatean allusions in their writings, why should someone today care about meshichot/sabbateanism, Rav Kook's view, the Dönme, and more To purchase "Post-Sabbatian Sabbatianism": https://orot.com/product/post-sabbatian-sabbatianism/To purchase "Caught in the Crack": https://orot.com/product/caught-in-the-crack/
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With Dr. Dov Zakheim discussing Rebbe (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi)
With Dr. Dov Zakheim discussing Rebbe (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi)
Feb 13, 2022
49:20
#126With Dr. Dov Zakheim discussing Rebbe (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi) and his new biography, "The Prince And The Emperors: The Life and Times of Rabbi Judah the Prince"We discussed when Rebbe lived, his yichus and family history, his rebbeim, his opinion of Rome and secular learning, who was "Antonious", writing/codifying the Mishnah, and moreTo purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/the-prince-and-the-emperors-1
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With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the Court Diaries of Rabbi Chayim Gundersheim of Frankfurt Am Main, 1773 - 1794
With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the Court Diaries of Rabbi Chayim Gundersheim of Frankfurt Am Main, 1773 - 1794
Feb 6, 2022
33:30
#125.With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the Court Diaries of Rabbi Hayyim Gundersheim of Frankfurt Am Main, 1773 - 1794We discussed what a court diary is, who Rav Chayim Gundersheim was, the position of judge (dayan), the history of this manuscript, examples of the cases discussed in the work, and more To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3z3edmc
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SZ Series Episode 11: With Prof. Pawel Maciejko discussing Jacob Frank and the Frankist movement
SZ Series Episode 11: With Prof. Pawel Maciejko discussing Jacob Frank and the Frankist movement
Feb 2, 2022
52:19
Sz Episode 11.** Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call - 732-523-1836 x 1. **SZ Series Episode 11: With Prof. Pawel Maciejko discussing Jacob Frank and the Frankist movement We discussed where Frank was from, why he was called "Frank", allegations against the Talmud, disputation, conversion to Christianity, how big the movement was, and moreTo purchase, "The Mixed Multitude": https://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Multitude-Frankist-Movement-1755-1816/dp/0812223438/ref=sr 1 1?crid=1UH0KUKJT049A&keywords=pawel+maciejko&qid=1643774965&s=books&sprefix=pawel+%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-1To purchase, "The Books of Jacob": https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jacob-Novel-Olga-Tokarczuk/dp/0593087488/ref=tmm hrd swatch 0? encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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With R' Pinchas Werner discussing his Sefer, "Keitzad Seder Mishna"
With R' Pinchas Werner discussing his Sefer, "Keitzad Seder Mishna"
Jan 30, 2022
47:48
#123.With R' Pinchas Werner discussing his Sefer, "Keitzad Seder Mishna"We discussed the Sefer, the Mishna and its structure, Chazal's intention that it be learned Baal Peh, the proofs for this, practical ways to do this and why someone would want to do so, and more.To purchase the sefer: https://www.shopeichlers.com/products/keitzad-seder-mishna/54765