Seforim Chatter

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With Prof. Francesca Trivellato discussing the Jews of Livorno (Leghorn), Italy

Nov 21, 2021

1:18:29

#103.With Prof. Francesca Trivellato (Andrew W. Mellon Professor of History at the Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton) discussing the Jews of Livorno (Leghorn), ItalyWe discussed Livorno, why it was called "Leghorn", what the community was like, what was unique about Livorno from a Jewish Perspective , various famous Rabbonim & Jewish figures from Livorno, and more To purchase "The Familiarity of Strangers": https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300187496/familiarity-strangersFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With R' Shimon Szimonowitz & R' Yaakov Juravel discussing Machon Aleh Zayis & Sefer Mincha Ketana

Nov 14, 2021

1:14:14

#102.With R' Shimon Szimonowitz & R' Yaakov Juravel discussing Machon Aleh Zayis & Sefer Mincha KetanaWe discussed new Seforim that Machon Aleh Zayis is publishing, the gilyon (newsletter) they publish, Sefer Mincha Ketana: What it is, style of the sefer, how it was compiled, why copy the layout, font, and cover of the Minchas Chinuch, and moreTo purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%9e%d7%a0%d7%97%d7%94-%d7%a7%d7%98%d7%a0%d7%94/To contact R' Szimonowitz: [email protected], Alehzayis.comTo Contact R' Juravel: [email protected]

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With Rabbi Dr. Moshe Sokol discussing his new book, "The Snake at the Mouth of the Cave: Exploring Talmudic Narratives", which explores aggadata and related themes

Nov 7, 2021

1:01:22

#101.** If you’re looking for a college program that offers rigorous academics in an environment that’s infused with Torah values, Touro’s Lander Colleges are the place for you. With separate programs for men and women and campuses in Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn, Touro offers unique opportunities for those who are devoted to Torah study and determined to succeed professionally. With superior academics, honors programs, numerous career pathways in so many hot fields, Touro will prepare you or your child for the real world. From business to biology, accounting to computer science and so much more, you’ll find a program that’s right for you at Touro. Scholarships available .For more information visit www.touro.edu/landercolleges**With Rabbi Dr. Moshe Sokol discussing his new book, "The Snake at the Mouth of the Cave: Exploring Talmudic Narratives" which explores various aggadata gemaras and related themes.We discussed why he decided to research this subject, his style in the book, examples of aggados that he explores in the book, and more To purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/the-snake-at-the-mouth-of-the-cave

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With Dr. Moti Benmelech discussing Shlomo Molcho (1501 - 1532)

Oct 31, 2021

1:26:17

#100.With Dr. Moti Benmelech discussing Shlomo Molcho (1501 - 1532) and his book (in Hebrew), "Shlomo Molcho: The Life and Death of Messiah Ben Joseph"We discussed Molcho and his upbringing in Portugal, David Ha-Reuveni, what did they really want, and more.To purchase the book: https://www.ybz.org.il/?CategoryID=632&ArticleID=6480#.YX3ntsD3YWMFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With Rabbi David Fohrman discussing his work at Aleph Beta and his "Parsha Companion" series

Oct 24, 2021

1:19:42

#99** Are you looking for a way to learn Torah that will leave you feeling excited and inspired?Alephbeta.org is filled with stunning animated videos and slickly-produced audios on the parsha, holidays, prayers, and many other topics that present Torah ideas in an easy-to-consume way. Their goal is to help people closely read the Torah to discover its beauty, meaning and relevance. Their in-depth materials on the Parsha will leave you moved and inspired, revitalizing your learning just in time for Sefer Bereishis.Listeners to our podcast will receive an amazing gift! $18 off an annual Premium membership. To get your gift today, go to Alephbeta.org and enter coupon code SC21 (uppercase) when you subscribe. Hurry, offer ends soon! **With Rabbi David Fohrman discussing his work at Aleph Beta and his "Parsha Companion" seriesWe discussed Aleph Beta, Rabbi Fohrman's unique style and how he got into that, why animated cartoon videos, "Parsha Companion" series, and moreTo purchase the Genesis: Parsha Companion, or other Rabbi Fohrman books, click here.

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With Prof. Maoz Kahana discussing Religion and Science in Early Modern Rabbinic Culture & his new book on the topic ("A Heartless Chicken")

Oct 17, 2021

54:10

#98.With Prof. Maoz Kahana discussing Religion and Science in Early Modern Rabbinic Culture & his new book on the topicWe discussed rabbonim & European culture and science of the times, the famous "heartless chicken", the golem mentioned by the chacham tzvi, other stories from various tshuvos, coffee houses, and moreTo purchase the book: https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/heartless-chickenFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With Dr. Ezra Chwat discussing the Rif (Rav Yitzchak Alfasi, 1013 - 1103) and his new critical edition

Oct 10, 2021

52:45

#97With Dr. Ezra Chwat discussing the Rif (Rav Yitzchak Alfasi, 1013 - 1103) and his new critical editionWe discussed the Rif's life, style of hilchos HaRif, the new edition and what was done, and moreTo access the new edition: https://alhatorah.org/Commentators:R. Yitzchak Alfasi (Rif)/0/he

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With R' Alex Hool discussing the masa'os (travels) of the Bnei Yisrael in the Midbar and his new book about it, "The Desert Encampments: From Sinai to the Holy Land"

Oct 3, 2021

38:08

#96.** Sponsored in memory of Ed Markovitz, Eliyahu ben Yitzhak Meir ha'levy, for his second yartzeit on lamed tishrei**With R' Alex Hool discussing his new book, "The Desert Encampments: From Sinai to the Holy Land"To purchase the book: https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-desert-encampments/

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With Rabbi Pinchas Taylor discussing Judaism & the Mysterious (and his book on the subject)

Sep 26, 2021

43:30

#95.With Rabbi Pinchas Taylor discussing his book, "A Jewish Guide to the Mysterious"We discussed various aspects and subjects in the book and how he approaches the subject and each chapter, dreams, and moreTo purchase the book: https://mosaicapress.com/product/a-jewish-guide-to-the-mysterious/

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With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Sefer Bikurei Yaakov on Hilchos Sukkah & Lulav

Sep 19, 2021

1:07:13

#94.With R' Moshe Flohr discussing his new edition of Sefer Bikurei Yaakov of the Aruch LaNer on Hilchos Sukkah & Lulav.We discussed the Aruch LaNer, the sefer, various topics discussed in the sefer, what this new edition includes, and more. To purchase the Sefer: https://www.amazon.com/%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8-%D7%91%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99-%D7%99%D7%A2%D7%A7%D7%91-%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%AA-Hebrew/dp/B09CRCHN7B/ref=sr 1 1?dchild=1&keywords=moshe+flohr&qid=1632012520&sr=8-1

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With Prof. Shmuel Feiner discussing European Jewry in the 18th Century

Sep 12, 2021

59:09

#93.With Prof. Shmuel Feiner (Prof. of Modern Jewish History at Bar-Ilan University) discussing his book, "The Jewish Eighteenth Century: A European Biography, 1700 - 1750To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3zA2k8OTo purchase Hebrew edition volume 2 (forthcoming in English): https://www.shazar.org.il/product/%d7%a2%d7%aa-%d7%97%d7%93%d7%a9%d7%94-1800-1750/

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With R' Yechiel Goldhaber discussing the minhag of covering the shofar while making the beracha

Sep 5, 2021

36:44

#92.With R' Yechiel Goldhaber discussing the minhag of covering the shofar while making the beracha. We discuss where it comes from, how it spread, the reasons for it, and more For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With Rav Aaron Lopiansky discussing his new Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Machzorim

Aug 29, 2021

1:06:02

#91.With Rav Aaron Lopiansky discussing his new Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Machzorim We discuss how the new machzorim (Aliyos Eliyahu) differ from the old (Mikroei Kodesh), what is included in the machzor, why use this machzor, overall history of tefillah and the printed siddur and machzor, and discuss a little about his forthcoming sefer on Targum & Ta'amim (and even mention Mesorah Gedolah & Ketanah) at the end.To purchase the machzorim: https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p20/Preorder%21 Machzor Aliyos Eliyahu.htmlFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Andrew Porwancher discussing Alexander Hamilton and his Jewish origins and connections

Aug 22, 2021

37:41

#90.** Sponsored by Koren Publishers. Use code CHATTER at www.korenpub.com for 10% off**With Prof. Andrew Porwancher discussing Alexander Hamilton and his Jewish origins and connections, which are the focus of his new book, "The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton."We discuss Hamilton's childhood in the Caribbean, his mother Rachel, the theory that he was Jewish, his connection and relationship with the Jewish Community in America, and more.To purchase the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691211152/the-jewish-world-of-alexander-hamiltonFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With Rabbi Shnayor Burton discussing the Mitzvah of living in E'Y and his podcast series about it

Aug 15, 2021

46:32

#89.With Rav Shnayor Burton discussing the Mitzvah of living in E'Y and his podcast series about it.We discuss his podcast series, why he decided to research and work on this topic, his sources, forthcoming book, and more. To listen to, "The Great Sources": https://anchor.fm/shnayor-burtonTo contact Rabbi Burton: [email protected]

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With Rabbi H. Norman Strickman discussing his new translation of Yesod Moreh of the Ibn Ezra and the Ibn Ezra in general

Aug 8, 2021

1:02:31

#88With Rabbi H. Norman Strickman discussing his new translation of Yesod Moreh of the Ibn Ezra and the Ibn Ezra in general.We discussed Ibn Ezra's life and works, the Sefer Yesod Moreh and the english translation, and more. To purchase the book: https://kodeshpress.com/product/the-secret-of-the-torah-a-translation-of-ibn-ezras-yesod-mora/

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With Dr. Jeremy Brown discussing Copernicus, the Heliocentric model, and its Jewish reception

Aug 1, 2021

1:00:36

#87.** This episode is sponsored by Hakirah, "The Flatbush Journal of Jewish Law and Thought." To submit an article or to learn more: www.Hakirah.org. To order the newest volume of Hakirah (Volume 30, Summer 2021): https://www.amazon.com/Hakirah-Flatbush-Journal-Jewish-Thought/dp/1936803194/ref=sr 1 1?dchild=1&keywords=hakirah&qid=1627786997&s=books&sr=1-1With Dr. Jeremy Brown discussing his book, "New Heavens and a New Earth: The Jewish Reception of Copernican Thought."We discussed Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 - 1543) and his heliocentric model and the acceptance and rejection of this throughout the generations in Jewisg thought. We discussed Rav Dovid Gans, Yashar Mi'Kandia (Rav Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo), Ma'asei Tuviah, and much more. To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3PVMLO7To check out his blog: www.talmudology.comFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Genazym Auction 10 Catalogue

Jul 25, 2021

47:46

#86.** Sponsored by Genazym Auction House **With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Genazym Auction 10 Catalogue.We discussed a number of items in the calaogue in some depth, and point out a few more interesting items.To see the full catalogue & auction: https://bit.ly/Genazym--10To contact them: [email protected] you liked this episode and want to hear more such episodes please let me know: [email protected]

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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Mordechai (R. Mordechai b. Hillel, d. 1298)

Jul 19, 2021

53:55

#85** Sponsored by Gluck Plumbing - Service Division. 732-523-1836 Ext 1. ** With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel (E. Billi Ivry University Professor of Jewish History, Literature, and Law at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Yeshiva University) discussing the Mordechai (R. Mordekhai b. Hillel, d. 1298)We discussed when he lived, the style of the Sefer, the Kisvei Yad and the differences, various haghos that were written on and incorporated into the Sefer, the new edition from Machon Yerushalayim, lomdus in the Mordechai, and more.If you liked this episode and want to hear more such episodes about Baalei Tosafos and various Seforim they wrote please let me know: [email protected]

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With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing her new book on Megillas Eichah, "Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World"

Jul 11, 2021

1:06:15

#84.Are you looking for a way to learn Torah that will leave you feeling excited and inspired?Alephbeta.org is filled with stunning animated videos and slickly-produced audios on the parsha, holidays, prayers, and many other topics that present Torah ideas in an easy-to-consume way. Their goal is to help people closely read the Torah to discover its beauty, meaning and relevance. Their programs on Tisha B’Av will leave you moved, inspired and with a new understanding of the significance of this day. Listeners to SeforimChatter podcast can receive $18 off an annual subscription by using the following PROMO code: SEFORIMCHATTER. Check out alephbeta.org today. With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing her new book on Megillas Eichah, "Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World".We discussed Eichah, Yirmiyahu, the structure of Eichah, the comparisons between Eicha and the Pirkei Nechama in Yeshayahu, and moreTo purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/lamentations-faith-in-a-turbulent-world

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

Jul 4, 2021

44:54

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

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With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman discussing Josephus

Jun 27, 2021

36:49

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

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

Jun 20, 2021

1:15:36

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

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With R' Meni Even-Israel discussing his father, Rav Adin Steinsaltz & his various Seforim

Jun 13, 2021

1:03:48

#80.With R' Meni Even-Israel discussing his father, Rav Adin Steinsaltz & his various Seforim.We discussed his father, the Gemara project, Nach, the Rebbe, changing his last name, future projects, and much more.To purchase the new, "A Concise Guide To..." series: https://korenpub.com/products/the-erez-concise-guide-series. (Each volume is also available for individual purchase)

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With Prof. Neil Netanel discussing the history of Jewish Copyright Law.

Jun 6, 2021

42:58

#79.With Prof. Neil Netanel (Pete Kameron Endowed Chair in Law at UCLA) discussing the history of Jewish Copyright Law.We focused on Prof. Netanel's book, "From Maimonides to Microsoft: The Jewish Law of Copyright Since the Birth of Print" and discussed how it came to be, Book priviliges, Maharam Padua, the Rama, and the famous disagreement between Giustiniani & Bragadini, other various rabbinic "reprinting bans", and more. To purchase the booK (the paperback is quite affordable so please disregard what I said on the podcast): https://www.amazon.com/Maimonides-Microsoft-Jewish-Copyright-Since-dp-0190868775/dp/0190868775/ref=mt other? encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1622948499

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With R' Daniel Levin discussing Rav Chasdai Crescas & Ohr Hashem

May 30, 2021

1:48:43

#78.With R' Daniel Levin discussing Rav Chasdai Crescas & Ohr Hashem.We discussed the life of Rav Chasdai (who his rebbeim were, his students [Rav Yosef Albo, author of Sefer HaIkkarim & others], and more), his thought, the sefer Ohr Hashem & R' Levin's new edition of it, and much more.Check out his website: www.Crescas.org

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With Prof. Naomi Seidman discussing Sarah Schenirer and Bais Yaakov

May 23, 2021

56:39

#77.With Prof. Naomi Seidman discussing her book, "Sarah Schenirer and the Bais Yaakov Movement: A Revolution in the name of Tradition".We discussed Sarah Schenirer's background & how & why she started Bais Yaakov, the state of jewish women and education at the time, her writings, the 93 martyrs story, and much more.To purchase the book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/sarah-schenirer-and-the-bais-yaakov-movement-9781906764692?cc=us&lang=en&

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With R' Yehuda Rock discussing the new Sefer, "Parshanei HaMikra" of his wife, Rabbanit Dr. Avigail Rock Z'L

May 19, 2021

25:31

#76.With R' Yehuda Rock discussing the new Sefer, "Parshanei HaMikra" of his wife, Rabbanit Dr. Avigail Rock Z'L.We discussed what the Sefer is about, its structure and style, which meforshim are covered, some examples, and more.To purchase the Sefer: https://korenpub.com/products/parshanei-hamikra?variant=39316374421582

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With R' Moshe Kravetz and Dr. Allan Jacob discussing their new Sefer, "Emunei Am Segulah" about Ma'amad Har Sinai & Kabbolas HaTorah

May 9, 2021

48:24

#75.With R' Moshe Kravetz and Dr. Allan Jacob discussing their new Sefer, "Emunei Am Segulah" about Ma'amad Har Sinai & Kabbolas HaTorah B'Mishnas HaSfornoTo purchase the Sefer in the U.S.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114786609188?ViewItem=&item=114786609188To purchase in Israel: https://bloy.co.il/product/אמוני-עם-סגולה/

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With Prof. Jeffrey Gurock discussing the Jews of Harlem

May 2, 2021

53:21

#74.** Sponsored by Gluck Plumbing - Service Division. 732-523-1836 Ext 1. **With Prof. Jeffrey S. Gurock (Libby M. Klaperman Professor of Jewish History at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies of Yeshiva University) discussing the Jews of Harlem.We discussed the history of the Jews of Harlem, the size of the community, why and when they left, Rabonim, Yossele Rosenblatt, and more. To purchase,"The Jews of Harlem": https://nyupress.org/9781479890422/the-jews-of-harlem/To purchase, "Parkchester: A Bronx tale of race and ethnicity": https://nyupress.org/9781479890422/the-jews-of-harlem/To purchase the forthcoming book, "Lake Waubeeka: A community history":https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1467149462/ref=dbs a def rwt bibl vppi i8

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With Prof. Debra Kaplan discussing Charity and the Poor in Early Modern Germany (Worms, Frankfurt, AH"U: Altona-Hamburg-Wandsbeck)

Apr 25, 2021

59:04

#73.With Prof. Debra Kaplan (Associate Professor of Jewish History at Bar-Ilan University and the Director of the Halpern Center at Bar-Ilan) discussing her new book, "The Patrons and their Poor: Jewish Community and Public Charity in Early Modern Germany".In particular the book focuses on Worms, Frankfurt, and AH"U (Altona-Hamburg-Wandsbeck). We discussed Pinkassim, Gabbai Tzedakah, Parnasim, chezkat kahal, residential & transient poor, various examples, and more. To purchase the book: https://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/16175.htmlUse code PENNPOD30-FI for 30% off

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With Prof. David Berger discussing Jewish - Christian debate in the Middle Ages

Apr 18, 2021

1:10:56

#72.With Prof. David Berger discussing Jewish - Christian debate in the Middle Ages We discussed his critical edition of the class work, "Nizzahon Vetus", the various disputations (Ramban in Barcelona and others), and much more.For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email [email protected]

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Daf Yomi: With R' Moshe Schwed of AllDaf discussing various Seforim & Meforshim on Mesechtas Yoma

Apr 13, 2021

30:00

#71.With R' Moshe Schwed of AllDaf discussing various Seforim & Meforshim on Mesechtas Yoma.To purchase Siach Yitzchak: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CDGLKOE/ref=cm sw r wa api glt fabc 951VNMBXMV2NV1ARMYK8To purchase the Shita Ksav Yad: http://www.moroccanhalacha.com/bookstore/To watch the episode: https://alldaf.org/blogs/28For questions or comments, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Martin Lockshin discussing Rashbam

Apr 11, 2021

1:19:02

#70.With Prof. Martin Lockshin discussing RashbamWe discuss Rashbam's bio, his works and style of pirush on chumash, Prof. Lockshin's critical hebrew edition and English translation, and more.For more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Pearl Herzog discussing her father, R' Tovia Preschel, and his collected writings that she published (Ma'amarei Tovia)

Apr 5, 2021

38:17

#69.With Pearl Herzog discussing her father, R' Tovia Preschel, and his collected writings that she published (Ma'amarei Tovia).We discussed her father and his, his varied writings on a vast amount of subjects and more.The seforim are publsihed by Mossad Harav Kook and should be widely available. Currently 6 volumes are available.

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With Dr. Pinchas Roth discussing Medieval Jewry of Provence

Mar 30, 2021

54:04

#68.With Dr. Pinchas Roth discussing Medieval Jewry of Provence (South France).We discuss the communities history, its overall "hashkafa", famous Provencial Rabbinic figures like: Ra'avad, Ibn Tibbon's, Kimhi's (Radak, etc.), Meiri, Ralbag, and more. We also discuss his new book, " In This Land: Jewish Life and Legal Culture in Late Medieval Provence".To order the book and get 25% off, use code SC21 (valid until 4/30/21) via email: [email protected].

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One year anniversary episode: About how the twitter account and podcast developed

Mar 23, 2021

33:09

#67.One year anniversary episode: About how the twitter account and podcast developed and some reflections on the past yearPlease email any questions or comments to [email protected]

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With Prof. Shalom Sabar discussing the Sarajevo Haggadah

Mar 20, 2021

55:23

#66.With Prof. Shalom Sabar (Prof. Emeritus of Jewish Art and Folklore at Hebrew University) discussing the Sarajevo Haggadah.We discussed an overview of illuminated manuscripts and Haggadah's, the Sarajevo haggadah: Its history, the popularization of it, and much more. To purchase the 2 volume set of the facsimile and Prof. Sabar's study of the Haggadah: https://www.amazon.com/Sarajevo-Haggadah-History-English-Hebrew/dp/9958502259

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With Prof. Benny Brown discussing the Mussar Movement

Mar 13, 2021

1:01:47

#65.With Prof. Benny Brown (Prof. of jewish thought at Hebrew University) discussing the Mussar Movement.We discuss Rav Yisroel Salanter, the movement overall, various mussar yeshivos (Slabodka / Novardok / Kelm, and more), mussar seforim and literature, why the movement "ceased" to exist, and much more. To purchase Prof. Brown's book on the Mussar movement: https://www.modan.co.il/product/12/48142/17/55/%D7%AA%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%A1%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%98%D7%90%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%90%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-

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With Rabbi Netanel Wiederblank discussing his "Illuminating Jewish Thought" book series

Mar 7, 2021

1:14:00

#64.With Rabbi Netanel Wiederblank discussing his "Illuminating Jewish Thought" book series (2 out of 3 volumes have been published thus far).We discuss his style, sources, why he is writing this series and is trying to accomplish, and much more. To purchase volume 1: https://korenpub.com/products/illuminating-jewish-thoughtTo purchase volume 2: https://korenpub.com/products/illuminating-jewish-thoughthardcoverFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Yerachmiel (Robert) Brody discussing the Geonim

Feb 28, 2021

1:09:31

#63.With Prof. Yerachmiel (Robert) Brody discussing the Geonim of BabyloniaWe discuss the period of the Savaro'im, position of Gaon and what it meant and included, where the name comes from, the Yeshivos of Bavel (Pumpidisa & Sura), the yarchei kallah, famous Geonim & writings, Rav Sa'adyah Gaon, and much more.To purchase "The Geonim of Babylonia and the Shaping of Medieval Jewish Culture": https://www.amazon.com/Geonim-Babylonia-Shaping-Medieval-Culture/dp/030018932X/ref=sr 1 2?dchild=1&qid=1614521595&refinements=p 27%3ARobert+Brody&s=books&sr=1-2For more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With R' Dovid Cohen of the cRc discussing his new book, "Alcoholic Beverages: The Halachos of alcoholic beverages, wine, and grape juice as they apply in the modern era arranged according to the order of the Shulchan Aruch"

Feb 23, 2021

1:07:53

#62.With R' Dovid Cohen of the cRc discussing his new book, "Alcoholic Beverages: The Halachos of Alcoholic Beverages, wine, and grape juice as they apply in the modern era arranged according to the order of the Shulchan Aruch".We discussed Sherry cask, mevushal, kiddush on grape juice, grape juice from concentrate, light grape juice, Starbucks, Teavana, why he chose to self-publish the book in a print-on-demand way, and much more.To purchase the book: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/rabbi-dovid-cohen/kashrus-halacha-alcoholic-beverages/hardcover/product-gp7n7j.html?page=1&pageSize=4To purchase the other books: www.kashrushalacha.comFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Mitchell First discussing who Achashverosh & Esther were historically, and the origins of Ta'anis Esther

Feb 20, 2021

46:46

#61.With Mitchell First discussing who Achashverosh & Esther were historically, and the origins of Ta'anis Esther.Most of the discussion is based on essays from his book, "Esther Unmaksed: Solving Eleven Mysteries of the Jewish Holidays and Liturgy". A few of the other chapters of the book are referenced as well. To purchase Esther Unmasked: https://www.amazon.com/Esther-Unmasked-Solving-Mysteries-Holidays/dp/0692375422/ref=sr 1 1?dchild=1&qid=1613865760&refinements=p 27%3AMitchell+First&s=books&sr=1-1-catcorrTo purchase Roots and Rituals: https://www.amazon.com/Roots-Rituals-Insights-Holidays-History/dp/1947857061/ref=sr 1 5?dchild=1&qid=1613865760&refinements=p 27%3AMitchell+First&s=books&sr=1-5-catcorrMr. First can be contacted at [email protected]

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With Dr. Gabriel Wasserman discussing Piyutei Arbah Parshiyos ("Yotzros"), Krovetz for Purim, and Piyutim in general

Feb 13, 2021

1:13:43

#60.With Dr. Gabriel Wasserman discussing Piyutei Arbah Parshiyos ("Yotzros"), Krovetz for Purim, and Piyutim in general.For more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Cedric Cohen-Skalli discussing Abarbnel (1437 - 1508) and his new book, "Don Isaac Abravanel: An Intellectual Biography"

Feb 6, 2021

1:34:31

#59.With Prof. Cedric Cohen-Skalli (Prof. of early modern and modern Jewish Philosophy at the University of Haifa) discussing Abarbnel (1437 - 1508) and his new book, "Don Isaac Abravanel: An Intellectual Biography"We discuss Abarbnel (or is it Abravanel?) and his background, an overview of his many writings, the expulsion, Rav Meir Arama's charge, and much more.To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3Ph8m2S

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With Rabbi Elchanan Adler discussing Anim Zemiros

Jan 31, 2021

1:09:21

#58.With Rabbi Elchanan Adler (Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan [RIETS]) discussing Anim Zemiros and his new books, " Anim Zemiros: A Poem for All Ages; Elucidating, Demystifying, and Appreciating the Shir HaKavod". We discussed who wrote it, differences with Shir HaYichud, when should it be said, and more.We also discussed his Rebbi, Rav Dovid Feinstein ZT'L.To purchase the book: https://www.feldheim.com/anim-zemirosFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Rav Yehoshua Hartman discussing the Maharal of Prague ( 1512[24] - 1609) and his edition of Sifrei Maharal

Jan 24, 2021

1:30:10

#57.** Sponsored by Gluck Plumbing - Service Division. 732-523-1836 Ext 1. **With Rav Yehoshua Hartman (Rosh Beis Medrash Hasmonean in London and editor of Sifrei Maharal - Machon Yerushalayim).We discussed Rav Hutner, the biography of the Maharal, style of Maharal's writing, Me'or Einayim, what Rav Hartman set out to do in his edition, and much more.To listen to the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast episode where Rav Hartman discusses Rav Hutner ZT’L: https://jewishphilantropypodcast.libsyn.com/topic-the-40th-yahrzeit-of-rav-yitzchak-hutner-ztlTo contact Rav Hartman: [email protected] Seforim are available in any Seforim stores or websites, or from Machon Yerushalayim American site: Torabooks.com.For more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Pinkassei Kehillot of pre-modern Europe

Jan 17, 2021

55:00

#56.With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach (Baron Professor of Jewish History, culture, and Society at Columbia University).Discussing Pinkassei Kehillot of pre-modern Europe. To purchase "A Window on Their World": https://www.amazon.com/Window-Their-World-Gundersheim-Non/dp/0878202536To purchase "Colonial Justice and the Jews of Ventian Crete" by Rena Lauer: https://www.amazon.com/Colonial-Justice-Venetian-Crete-Middle/dp/0812250885/ref=tmm hrd swatch 0? encoding=UTF8&qid=1610903637&sr=1-1For links for other books discussed in this show or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With R' Nechemya Sheinfeld discussing the Ibn Ezra and his commentary on the Ibn Ezra, "Daas Ezra"

Jan 12, 2021

1:06:06

#55.With R' Nechemya Sheinfeld discussing the Ibn Ezra and his commentary on the Ibn Ezra, "Daas Ezra" (6 volumes, Mossad Harav Kook)We discussed a basic biography of Ibn Ezra, controversy around the Ibn Ezra's Pirush (Maharshal, Karaites, against Chazal, etc) what Daas Ezra seeks to do and how he did it, Pirush Aruch & Katzar on Shemos, Hakdama on Bereishis, Shittah Acheres on Bereishis, and morehttps://www.mosadharavkook.com/shop/%d7%97%d7%95%d7%9e%d7%a9-%d7%93%d7%a2%d7%aa-%d7%a2%d7%96%d7%a8%d7%90-%d7%a1%d7%98-6-%d7%9b%d7%a8%d7%9b%d7%99%d7%9d/

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With Prof. Marcin Wodziński discussing his various books on Chasidus and Historical Atlas of Hasidism

Jan 9, 2021

50:21

#54.With Prof. Marcin Wodziński (Prof. of Jewish History and Literature at the University of Wroclaw, Poland).Discussing his various books about Chasidus and his Historical Atlas of Hasidism. Historical Atlas of Hasidism: https://www.amazon.com/Historical-Atlas-Hasidism-Marcin-Wodzi%C5%84ski/dp/0691174016/ref=sr 1 3?crid=3O3QZ643L777B&dchild=1&keywords=marcin+wodzinski&qid=1610235068&s=books&sprefix=marcin+wodz%2Cdigital-text%2C141&sr=1-3Hasidism Key Questions: https://www.amazon.com/Hasidism-Key-Questions-Marcin-Wodzinski/dp/0197552641/ref=sr 1 2?crid=3O3QZ643L777B&dchild=1&keywords=marcin+wodzinski&qid=1610235068&s=books&sprefix=marcin+wodz%2Cdigital-text%2C141&sr=1-2Studying Hasidism: https://www.amazon.com/Studying-Hasidism-Sources-Methods-Perspectives-ebook/dp/B07V5ZDSSY/ref=sr 1 4?crid=3O3QZ643L777B&dchild=1&keywords=marcin+wodzinski&qid=1610235068&s=books&sprefix=marcin+wodz%2Cdigital-text%2C141&sr=1-4Hasidism: A New History: https://www.amazon.com/Hasidism-New-History-David-Biale/dp/0691202443/ref=sr 1 1?crid=3O3QZ643L777B&dchild=1&keywords=marcin+wodzinski&qid=1610235047&s=books&sprefix=marcin+wodz%2Cdigital-text%2C141&sr=1-1

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