Seforim Chatter

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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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With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Samuel David Luzzatto, 1800 - 1865) and his new translation of Shadal on Chumash

Jan 3, 2021

1:46:20

#53.With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Samuel David Luzzatto. 1800 - 1865) and his new translation of Shadal on Chumash.We discussed the biography of Shadal, his works, his opinion about Koheles & the Zohar (Kabbolah), his Chumash translation & Pirush, Dan's translations and what went into producing them, the introduction to each volume, the forthcoming volume on Vayikra (Leviticus), and much more. Use code Shadal10 for 10% off 1 volume, and Shadal20 for 20% off all 3 at KodeshPress.comTo purchase Bereishis: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-genesisTo purchase Shemos: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-exodusTo preorder Vayikra: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-leviticusFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing Rashi on Shas

Dec 31, 2020

1:20:03

#52. 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 Rashi on Shas.We discuss various aspects of Rashi: Different Mahaduros, the order Rashi wrote, Rashbam & Rivan, Rashi on Rif & Ein Yaakov, and much more.

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With Rav Aaron Lopiansky discussing his (Hebrew) Seforim & Rishonim

Dec 28, 2020

1:16:31

#51.With Rav Aaron Lopiansky (R'Y Yeshiva of Greater Washington, Tiferes Gedalyahu in Silver Spring, Maryland) discussing his (Hebrew) Seforim & the Rishonim.We discussed his Siddur Aliyos Eliyahu and what went into it; Tefillah L'Moshe on Siddur (collection of Pirushei Rishonim) and what went into it, why he compiled & published it; Sefer Yesodei HaTorah Al Hatorah & Yesodei HaNevi'im on Nevi'im Rishonim, what went into compiling & publishing them, which Rishonim were included, the Mailos of learning Rishonim, and much more.To purchase Siddur Aliyos Eliyahu: https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p5/Siddur Aliyos Eliyahu w%2F Masores Hatefilla.htmlTo purchase Tefillah L'Moshe: https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p8/Tefillah Le%27Moshe - 2 Volume Set.htmlTo purchase Yesodei HaTorah: https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p3/Yesodei Hatorah 2 Volume Set.htmlTo purchase Yesodei HaNevi'im: https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p15/PRE-SALEYesodeiHaneviim.htmlTo purchase all the other Seforim: https://www.eshelpublications.com/Use code VirtualTalmid for 5% offFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Dr. Martina Mampieri discussing Pope Paul IV and the Jews in the 16th Century, and her book, "Living under the Evil Pope: The Hebrew Chronicle of Pope Paul IV by Benjamin Nehemiah ben Elnathan from Civitanova Marche (16th cent.)"

Dec 23, 2020

1:26:49

#50.With Dr. Martina Mampieri discussing her book, "Living under the Evil Pope: The Hebrew Chronicle of Pope Paul IV by Benjamin Nehemiah ben Elnathan from Civitanova Marche (16th cent.)"We discuss the Jews of Italy in the 15th & 16th century, the Pope's and the Jews, Pope Paul IV and his harsh decrees on the Jews (starting with the Bull Cum nimis absurdum), the burning of the stake of the conversos in Ancona in 1556, the chronicle and its author, Isaiah Sonne, and much more.To purchase the book: https://brill.com/view/title/39214 (Code 71292 should be 25% off until 1/31/2020)To read her new article: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/aup/stros/2020/00000046/f0020001/art00006;jsessionid=4fbhs387oq8h6.x-ic-live-02#For more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With R' Simcha Lauer discussing his book, " Learning the News: Halachic Perspectives on Current Events"

Dec 22, 2020

32:59

#49.With R' Simcha Lauer discussing his book, " Learning the News: Halachic Perspectives on Current Events".We discuss Gedolim's outlook on reading the news, how he approached writing the book, and a few examples from the book. To purchase the book: https://mosaicapress.com/product/learning-the-news/

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With R' Alex Hool discussing his new book, "Pharaoh: Biblical History, Egypt, And the Missing Millennium" (about the biblical Pharaoh)

Dec 15, 2020

1:10:54

#48. With R' Alex Hool discussing his new book, "Pharaoh: Biblical History, Egypt, And the Missing Millennium" about the biblical Pharaoh. R' Hool explains the background of the Egyptian dynasties, his hypothesis, who was the biblical pharaoh and who was the pharaoh at the time of Yosef, and much more. We also discuss his first book, "The challenge of Jewish History: The Bible, The Greeks, And The Missing 168 Years" and his 2nd book, "Searching for Sinai: The Location of Revelation".Also mentioned was his recent article in Ami magazine about the location of Gan Eden.To purchase Pharaoh: https://mosaicapress.com/product/pharaoh/To purchase The Challenge of Jewish History: https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-challenge-of-jewish-history/To purchase Searching for Sinai: https://mosaicapress.com/product/searching-for-sinai-the-location-of-revelation/For more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman discussing Chanukah & its historical sources

Dec 10, 2020

58:00

#47.With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman (Judge Abraham Lieberman Professorship in Hebrew & Judaic studies at NYU) discussing Chanukah and its historical sources.We discussed 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, Megillas Ta'anis, Megillas Antiochus, Josephus, Josippon, and more. Their history, who wrote them & when were they written, Nes Pach Shemen, and more.

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With R' Moshe Kravetz discussing the Sforno (Rav Ovadiah Sforno, 1475 - 1550)

Dec 5, 2020

1:44:01

#46.With R' Moshe Kravetz discussing Rav Ovadiah Sforno: His life and works. R' Kravetz edited and published critical editions of the Sforno on Chumash, various of his Seforim on Nach, Avos, shiurim of a Talmid on Chumash and Tehillim. We discussed the Sforno's life, how to pronounce his name, Italian jewry, his Seforim, Ohr Amim (which the Sforno translated into latin and dedicated it to King Henry II of France), Shlomo Molcho & David HaReuveni, Sforno teaching Reuchlin, Rav Eliyahu BAchur (Elijah Levita), and moreFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email [email protected]

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With Prof. Joseph Davis discussing the Tosfos Yom Tov (Rav Yom Tov Lipmann Heller ZT'L)

Nov 29, 2020

59:36

#45.With Prof. Joseph Davis (Prof. of Jewish Thought, Gratz College) discussing the Tosfos Yom Tov (Rav Yom Tov Lipmann Heller ZT'L) and his biography of him, "Yom-Tov Lipmann Heller: Portrait of a Seventeenth-Century Rabbi"We discussed his life, Prague in the 16th & 17th centuries, relationship with Maharal & Shelah, his imprisonment & release, his works, no talking during davening, and much more.To purchase the book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/yom-tov-lipman-heller-9781904113324?cc=us&lang=en&

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With Dr. Steve Weiss discussing Pirkei Avos and his Bibliography of it

Nov 26, 2020

1:03:03

#44.With Dr. Steve Weiss of LA discussing Pirkei Avos and his Bibliography of it.We alos discuss his vast collection of "every" Sefer published on Pirkei Avos, other topics he collects on, cholera & judaism, and more.For a copy of the bibliography please email Dr. Weiss: [email protected]

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With Prof. Joanna Weinberg discussing Azariah De' Rossi & Me'or Enayim

Nov 25, 2020

1:28:36

#43. With Prof. Joanna Weinberg (Professor Emerita in early modern Jewish history and Rabbinics, University of Oxford and Hebrew lecturer at Exeter College, Oxford) discussing Azariah De' Rossi (Min HaAdumin) and his work, "Me'or Enayim". We discussed his biography, Philo of Alexandria, Rav Yehuda Moscato, the Maharal, and many more. Also discussed was the ban issued by the rabbonim of Italy, the ban of the Beis Yosef as mentioned by the Chida, the Maharal's opposition, and much more. To purchase Prof. Weinberg's complete translation, "The Light of the Eyes": https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300079067/light-eyes

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Daf Yomi: Discussing various seforim on Mesechtas Pesachim

Nov 18, 2020

18:24

#42.Discussing various seforim on Mesechtas Pesachim. Background info, current edition, availability and more. Seforim discussed: Rabeinu Dovid, Maharam Chalava, Tosfos HaRashba, Tosfos HaRosh, Toras HaRishonim, Tzlach, Rav Moshe Mimran, Daf Pashut of Rav Elimelech Bluth, and more.

445

With Prof. Clémence Boulouqe discussing Rav Eliyahu Benamozegh

Nov 14, 2020

1:05:41

#41.With Prof. Clémence Boulouque (Carl and Bernice Witten Assistant Professor in Jewish and Israel studies at Columbia University) discussing Rav Elia Benamozegh and her newly published book about him, "Another Modernity: Elia Benamozegh 's Jewish Universalism ".We discuss his printing press, the ban on Eim LaMikra, his french disciple Aimé Pallière, Israel & Humanities, and more.To purchase the book: https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=28797&bottom ref=subject.Use code MODERNITY20 for 20% off.

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With Prof. Pawel Maciejko discussing Rav Yonason Eybeschutz and the "Emden - Eybeschutz" controversy.

Nov 10, 2020

52:21

#40.With Prof. Pawel Maciejko (associate professor of history and Leonard and Helen R. Stulman chair of Classical Jewish Religion, Thought, and Culture at Johns Hopkins University) discussing Rav Yonason Eybeschutz and the "Emden-Eybeschutz" controversy, and Prof. Maciejko's forthcoming book on the topic.We discuss Rav Yaakov Emde, Rav Yonason's censored edition of Mesechtas Berachos, the amulets ("kameya"), other rabbinical opposition (Pnei Yehoshua, Noda B'Yehuda), and more To purchase his book, "Sabbatian Heresy" (a collection of translated sources about sabbatiansim): https://www.amazon.com/Sabbatian-Heresy-Mysticism-Messianism-Modernity/dp/1512600520

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With Prof. Steven Nadler discussing Rabbi Menasseh ben Israel

Nov 8, 2020

40:35

#39.With Prof. Steven Nadler (William H. Hay II Professor of Philosophy and Evjue-Bascom Professor in Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison) discussing Rabbi Menasseh ben Israel., and the biography that Prof. Nadler wrote, "Menasseh ben Israel: Rabbi of Amsterdam".To purchase the book: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300224108/menasseh-ben-israel. Use code YAC99 for 30% off

448

With Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Ze'enah U-Re'enah and his new English translation

Nov 5, 2020

1:14:31

#38.With Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Ze'enah U-Re'enah and his new 2 volume english translation. (De Gruyter, 2018)We discuss the author (Rav Yitzchak ben Yaakov of Yanov), various editions, number of editions, why it became to be known as a work for "simpletons", Yiddish seforim, and much more.To purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Zeenah-u-Reenah-Studia-Judaica/dp/3110460327

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With Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein discussing his book, "G-d versus gods: Judaism in the age of Idolatry"

Nov 4, 2020

55:52

#37.With Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein discussing his book, "God versus Gods: Judaism in the age of Idolatry" which discusses Avodah Zarah in Tanach. The book also includes a comprehensive encyclopedia of all the various Avodah Zarah mentioned in Tanach.To purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/G-d-Versus-Gods-Judaism-Idolatry/dp/1946351466To purchase Rabbi Klein's 1st book, "Lashon HaKodesh": https://www.amazon.com/Lashon-HaKodesh-History-Holiness-English/dp/1937887545/ref=pd lpo 14 t 0/138-7219926-4850420? encoding=UTF8&pd rd i=1937887545&pd rd r=f86ec3a4-0831-4e43-886b-a4622934b6b3&pd rd w=qOxE6&pd rd wg=0NruU&pf rd p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf rd r=VDJGC38S9XW6GCKFDQ1C&psc=1&refRID=VDJGC38S9XW6GCKFDQ1C

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With Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar discussing Machon Magen Avot

Oct 28, 2020

34:20

#36.With Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar (Rosh Kollel of LINK Kollel in LA) discussing Machin Magen Avot and the various Seforim he has published. Shu's Rav Chaim Dovid Serero, Chachmei Castille Al HaTorah, Shita Ktav Yad on Mesechet Yoma from Rav Avraham Ibn Musah, amd his own sefeorim, Magen Avot (Moroccan Minhagim).We also discussed the authors and various Moroccan Gedolim.

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