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SmallTalk: Making it Real on the Torah (with Rabbi Moshe Pruzansky)
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The Making of the Siddur (with Rabbi Moshe Walter)
21 Sep 2025
01:13:00
#397
> Episode sponsored by the Hoshana Rabbah Machzor:
This Hoshana Rabba, spend your time in shul davening, not flipping around your Machzor or reading complicated instructions in your siddur. The Hoshana Rabba machzor has everything for morning davening in order, with instructions specific to hoshana rabba morning. Its slim size makes it easy to hold with your arba minim. Nusach Ashkenaz only for now, available here: https://amzn.to/4261DC9
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The Making of Minhagei Yomim Nora'im (with Rabbi Moshe Walter)
29 Sep 2024
01:10:42
#307
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> We discussed what a Minhag is, Minhag vs Halacha, valid minhag vs minhag taus, Shul/communal/family minhgaim, Reciting L'Dovid, Weddings during Elul, dipping the Apple in honey and other Simanim, Hataras Nedarim and Mesiras Moda'ah, changing Yomim Nora'im tunes, Kol Nidrei, sleeping in the Sukkah in Chutz L'Aretz, reading V'Zos HaBerachah on Simchas Torah evening, and more.
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> This episode is sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many titles, including the newly published Rabbi's Responsa: Moadim, the first book in Rabbi Akiva Willig’s groundbreaking new halachah series.
This work offers a timely opportunity to explore the responses to fascinating and relevant halachic sh’eilos that were asked in real time on an active WhatsApp group. From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, Sukkos and Simchas Torah, Rabbi Willig provides hundreds of clear answers replete with chiddushim and practical insights.
> To purchase "Rabbi's Responsa: Moadim" click here.
> We discussed Rav Dovid's bio, Slabodka - Kovno Kollel, Yeshiva of Baranovitch, Rav Dovid as R"M in Baranovitch, WWII, capture of the Russians, Death in a Russian camp, Seforim (Tzemach Dovid, Mikdash Dovid, Shiurim), and more.
> For questions, comments, more notes, contact mikdashdovidshiurim@gmail.com
> To purchase the new 3 volume Shiurei Mikdash Dovid click here.
The Jews of Modena, Italy (with Prof. Federica Francesconi)
15 Sep 2024
01:25:00
#305
> This podcast episode is sponsored by the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, a leading academic program in Jewish Studies that equips students with the tools to search out their own unique path into the study of Jewish history and scholarship. Based in NYC, the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies provides a supportive environment and personal attention from world-class faculty, seminar-style courses, one-on-one mentorship opportunities, and career advancement guidance. Students can study in person or complete the program online from anywhere in the world. Offerings include a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Studies with concentrations in Jewish History and Jewish Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Jewish history, literature, and thought.
For more information on admission to the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, including scholarship opportunities, please visit gsjs.touro.edu or call 212-463-0400, ext. 55580.
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Machon Ofeq edition of the Toras Kohanim (with R' Yehuda Shoshana)
08 Sep 2024
01:49:06
#304
> Episode Sponsor: Mosaica Press
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> We discussed a history of Machon Ofeq, an overview of Toras Kohanim, the various commentators on Toras Kohanim throughout the centuries, what is unique to the Machon Ofeq Toras Kohanim, and more.
> To contact R" Yehuda Shoshana: 908-692-8706 or email yashoshana@gmail.com
> To purchase the Machon Ofeq Toras Kohanim: Volume 5-6 click here, Vol 7 click here.
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Rav Kook: Life & Legacy - Episode 3 (with Prof. Yehudah Mirsky)
05 Sep 2024
02:17:29
#303
> > This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most intimate writings found in his personal notebooks from throughout his career.
> Get 10% off all Koren and Maggid books with code SeforimChatter – click here for a list of the Rav Kook titles published by Maggid
> This episode picks up with Rav Kook's appointment as Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem after WWII, his subsequent election as Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Israel, the end of his life, impact and legacy, and more.
> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's biography "Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revoloution" click here.
> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's book about the first part of Rav Kook's life "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865 - 1904" click here. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.
> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)
Rav Kook: Life & Legacy - Episode 2 (with Prof. Yehudah Mirsky)
03 Sep 2024
01:19:05
#302
> > This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most intimate writings found in his personal notebooks from throughout his career.
> Get 10% off all Koren and Maggid books with code SeforimChatter – click here for a list of the Rav Kook titles published by Maggid.
> This episode picks up where episode 1 left off, and discusses Rav Kook's life during his first stay in the land of Israel and ends with his return as the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem after spending WWI in Europe.
> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's biography "Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revoloution" click here.
> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's book about the first part of Rav Kook's life "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865 - 1904" click here. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.
> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)
Rav Kook: Life & Legacy - Episode 1 (with Prof. Yehudah Mirsky)
01 Sep 2024
01:13:44
#301
> This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most intimate writings found in his personal notebooks from throughout his career.
> Get 10% off all Koren and Maggid books with code SeforimChatter – click here for a list of the Rav Kook titles published by Maggid
> This 1st episode is also sponsored by Simon and Danielle Springer in honor of the Midwest Torah Center and its Kollel Zakeinim, entering its second year. in South Bend, Indiana.
In a town where you can live like a mensch, in a Kollel geared towards giving the opportunity for all levels to transition into learning part or full time, Midwest Torah Center's Kollel Zakeinim has become a huge hit, drawing new members locally and from all over the United States, to South Bend.
Visit the website for more information about the Shul and the Kollel Zakeinim, as well as Parnas HaYom, HaShavua, and HaChodesh options.
> This episode focused on the first part of Rav Kook's life until becoming Rabbi of Jaffa in then-Palestine and his move to the land of Israel in 1904.
> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's biography "Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revoloution" click here.
> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's book about the first part of Rav Kook's life "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865 - 1904" click here.
> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.
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Death, Graves, Burial, and associated subjects in Judaism (with R' Yaakov Sofer)
25 Aug 2024
01:14:07
#300
> This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Eli and Eva Genauer in memory of her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Offenbacher. האשה גיטל בת ר׳ אליעזר. Mrs Offenbacher was a Baalas Chesed extraordinaire as she was involved with the Chevra Kadisha wherever she lived, in New Rochelle, Far Rockaway, the upper west side and in her later years, in Seattle, Washington. She taught many younger women the intricacies of doing things in the correct manner while being involved in this Chesed Shel Emes and her influence is still felt today. May her memory be a blessing.
> Discussed on this episode: Kevurah, Kissing.touching a dead body, visiting kevarim, davening by kevarim, Yerusha & Rabbanus, and more.
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> This episode of the podcast sponsored by Rabbi Shmuel Reich, ADHD Coach, and host of The ADHD Heroes Podcast.
ADHD can impact not only attention, but also memory, organization, and other skills that can affect responsibilities at home, productivity at work, studies for school or yeshiva, or even an adult's personal learning. Rabbi Reich is an experienced ADHD coach who helps adults, teens, and couples create personalized strategies for greater success at work, improved studies, and reclaimed shalom bayis. Rabbi Reich can be reached for one on one or couples coaching at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com or http://rsreichadhdcoach.com/
Check out Rabbi Reich's newly released podcast, entitled The ADHD Heroes Podcast, in which he interviews professionals who help those with ADHD, as well as those with ADHD themselves, to learn valuable information, useful tips and strategies, and, most importantly, inspiring stories of success around living and thriving with ADHD. The ADHD Heroes Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms including Apple and Spotify.
If you would like to share your ADHD story on The ADHD Heroes Podcast, you can email Rabbi Reich at adhdheroespodcast@gmail.com
> We discussed the origins of the Jews in Jamaica, sources used to research them and the lack of available sources, using wills, Rabbi Josiah Pardo, other Rabbi's, the earthquake and destruction of Port Royal, Kingston, Ashkenazim vs Sefardim in Jamaica, and much more.
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TLT Episode 17: The Bnei Menashe (ft. Hillel Halkin)
14 Aug 2024
01:29:12
#298
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> We discussed the Mr. Halkin's travels, the Bnei Menashe's history & traditions, and more.
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Tisha B'Av Kinnos & Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (ft. Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter)
11 Aug 2024
00:52:48
#297
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> We discussed when & why Rabbi Soloveitchik began his Tisha B'Av program, how long he would speak, what he would speak about, his opinion on Holocaust Kinnos (and by extension Rabbi Schacter's opinion on October 7th Kinnos), how we can connect to Kinnos, exaples from Kinnos, and more.
> To listen to prior years Seforimchatter Tisha B'Av podcasts:
TLT Episode 16: The Recent Increase in Interest in TLT (with Prof. Shalva Weil)
07 Aug 2024
00:47:00
#296
> Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing.
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> We discussed the uptick in interest in TLT, groups that claim to be associated with TLT, Ethipioan Jews, Lemba, we focused on the Bnei Menashe and their traditions, claims, how they ended up in Israel, the globalization of TLT, and more. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.
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Jerusalem Through the Ages: From Its Beginnings to the Crusades (ft. Prof. Jodi Magness)
04 Aug 2024
01:24:54
#295
> This episode is sponsored by the Nine Days to Redemption podcast. During this season of communal mourning for the destruction of ancient Jerusalem and its Temples, join Dr. Erica Brown as she encounters classical Jewish texts integrated with Rabbi Sacks's wisdom and news stories of Israel's current war. Each podcast ends with a personal challenge to bring redemption each and every day.
> To listen to Nine Days to Redemption podcast with Dr. Erica Brown click here.
> We discussed the history of Jerusalem, the Caananite period, the size of early Jerusalem, Jerusalem under Dovid HaMelech's reign, Chizkiyah's reign, Babylonian conquest, Hasmonean Jerusalem, Herodian Jerusalem, the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash, post-Churban Jerusalem, Aelia Capitolina, Byzantine Jerusalem, Islamic, Crusader, how archeology is used in Jerusalem, and much more
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TLT Episode 15: The Modern Ten Lost Tribes - Ethiopian Jews, The Lemba Tribe, and Black Jews of Africa and America (ft. Prof. Tudor Parfitt)
31 Jul 2024
01:14:34
#294
> Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing.
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> To purchase "Journey To The Vanished City" click here.
> To purchase "Black Jews in Africa and the Americas" click here.
> To purchase "Lost Ark of The Covenant: The Remarkable Quest for the Legendary Ark" click here.
> We discussed the history and customs of Ethiopian Jews, the history of the Lemba tribes, their origins, where they live, what it was like to travel amongst them, customs and unique rituals of the Lemba, the theory of Lost Tribes among the tribes in Africa, Black Jews in America, DNA and its role in the search for the Ten Lost Tribes, and much more.
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The Kidnapping & Forced Conversion of Edgardo Mortara (ft. Prof. David Kertzer)
28 Jul 2024
00:41:36
#293
> This episode is sponsored by the Bemak family, in memory of all Jews who have been lost to forced conversions over the course of our history.
> To purchase "The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara" click here.
> We discussed Bologna in the 19th century, the Papal States, the Mortara family, the incident and taking of little Edgardo, Pope Pius IX and his role in the affair, Father Feletti, the Rome community and attempst to rescue Edgardo, Moses Montefiore, the aftermath and Edgardo's life, and more
TLT Episode 14: The Jews of China, the Boxer Rebellion, and Rabbi Uziel Haga (ft. Prof. Zvi Ben-Dor Benite)
24 Jul 2024
01:37:09
#292
> Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing.
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> We discussed the general history of the Boxer Rebellion in China, what is know of Rabbi Uziel Haga, R. Haga's report from China, the Jews of Kaifeng, TLT and China, and more.
The Jews of Medieval England: Life, Violence, and Expulsion (with Prof. John Tolan)
21 Jul 2024
00:50:59
#291
> We discussed the origins of England's Jews, their professions, contact with the non-Jews, the general attitude of non-Jews towards the Jews, the attitude of the church, Blood Libel (William of Norwich & Hugh of Lincoln), the massacre at York, the expulsion of the Jews in 1290, and much more.
> To purchase, "England's Jews: Finance, Violence, and the Crown in the Thirteenth Century" click here.
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> This podcast episode is sponsored by the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, a leading academic program in Jewish Studies that equips students with the tools to search out their own unique path into the study of Jewish history and scholarship. Based in NYC, the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies provides a supportive environment and personal attention from world-class faculty, seminar-style courses, one-on-one mentorship opportunities, and career advancement guidance. Students can study in person or complete the program online from anywhere in the world. Offerings include a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Studies with concentrations in Jewish History and Jewish Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Jewish history, literature, and thought.
For more information on admission to the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, including scholarship opportunities, please visit gsjs.touro.edu or call 212-463-0400, ext. 55580.
> We discussed Ramban's bio, Christian Spain vs Muslim Spain, Ramban's writings, Maimonidean controversey, Torah commentary, parts of teh Torah commentary written in Israel, Ramban's Kabbalah, disputation, students and legacy of Ramban, and much more.
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TLT Series Episode 13: R' Yechiel Goldhaber - Rav Yisroel Shklover, the Talmidei HaGra, and the Ten Lost Tribes
10 Jul 2024
00:59:26
#289
> Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing.
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> We discussed a recap of the history of the Ten Lost tribes, the "Bnei Moshe", the "Bnei Rechav", Rav Yisroel of Shklov and the Talmidei HaGra and the aliyah to E'Y, why the interest in TLT, the connection to the Geula, the shliach sent to Yemen, unfortunate demise, turning to Amsterdam, and much more.
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With R' Yosef Leib Klein & R' Yechezkel Sklar discussing Rav Mordechai Banet (1753 - 1829) and the new edition of Shu't Parashas Mordechai
07 Jul 2024
01:59:39
#288
> Epiosde sponosred by Zaidy Auctions.
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> To purchase the new edition of Shu't Parashas Mordechai click here.
> To purchase "Rabbis and Revolution: The Jews of Moravia in the Age of Emancipation" which discusses Rav Mordechai Banet in depth click here.
> We discussed the life of Rav Mordechai Banet, Nikolsburg, Moravia as a whole, anti-Reform, the Hamburg temple, Haskalah, the story of his burial, the new edition of the Shu't published by R' Yosef Leib and the ediitng work that went into that, and much more.
In His Mercy: Understanding the Thirteen Middos (with Rabbi Ezra Bick)
14 Sep 2025
01:08:15
#395
> Sponsored by the Butler Family in commemoration of the 30th Yahrtzeit of Abraham Butler, אברהם אריה בן שרגא פייבל הלוי, whose quiet dignity hid a powerhouse of Jewish communal leadership and a champion of Torah education in Pittsburgh and beyond, whose descendants continue to aspire to his grace, honesty and יראת שמים. And for the refuah sheleima of his grandson, בצלאל חנוך בן פייגא מלכה.
> To purchase, "In His Mercy": https://amzn.to/46hVqnM
> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)
TLT Series Episode 12: Prof. Elizabeth Fenton - The Hebraic Indian Theory
03 Jul 2024
01:09:09
#287
> Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing.
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> We discussed the legend of the Nativa Americans as the Ten Lost Tribes, where the legend began, Thomas Thowogood, James Adair, Mormons and the connection to the Ten Lost Tribes, the hollow earth theory, and much more.
> To purchase "Old Canaan in a New World" click here.
> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.
> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)
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> Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here.
The Kedushas Levi and the new English edition (with R' Moyshe (Mitchell) Silk)
30 Jun 2024
01:10:13
#286
> We discussed R' Moyshe's background (including his job in the Treasury Department in the Trump administration), his interest in the Kedushas LEvi, Rav Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev's bio, what the translation project entailed, the challenges in translation and especially of a chasidic sefer, why not notes/commentary, and more.
> To purchase the 3 Volume set of the Kedushas Levi from Amazon click here.
TLT Series Episode 11: Prof. Sina Rauschenbach - Rabbi Menashe ben Israel and the Ten Lost Tribes
26 Jun 2024
01:19:27
#285
> 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 Menashe's life, his works, his interest in the TLT, Antonio de Montezinos, Menashe's connection with Millenerians, why he wrote Mikve Yisrael, Christian reaction to Mikve Yisrael, and much more.
> To purchase Rabbi Menashe ben Israel's "Hope of Israel" in English click here.
With Rav Aharon Lopiansky discussing his new book for Yeshiva Bochurim ("Ben Yeshiva: A Pathway of Aliyah")
23 Jun 2024
01:39:44
#284
> This episode is sponsored by Feldheim Publishers.
Check out Feldheim's extensive list of titles, including the recently published biography of Rav Shlomo Brevda.
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> ON THIS EPISODE OF THE PODCAST we discussed why a book for Yeshiva Bochurim, how to balance writing such a book for a general audience, the "system", B'Iyun, Bekius, learning with a chavrusah, mussar, chumash, halacha, niyonos of Yeshiva Yochurim (smoking, drinking, etc.), jealousy, outlets for bochurim (inlcuding history), who the book is meant for, and much more.
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With J.J. Kimche discussing C.D. Ginsburg (1825 - 1914)
19 Jun 2024
01:08:51
#283
> We discussed Ginsburg's bio, his conversion to Christianity, why Ginsburg was important, his work on the Masorah, his part in the infamous Shapira affair, his attitude towards Jews, his works, the forthcoming facsimile edition of the Otzar Roshei Teivot, and more.
> For more on Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky quoting Ginsburg see here.
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With R' Alex Hool discussing the location of Har Sinai
09 Jun 2024
00:51:34
#281.
> This episode is sponsored by Genazym - Stefansky for the publication of the 2nd edition of Sifrei Yesod. The new edition is revised, corrected, and includes a new section on incunabula (Seforim printed pre-1500). To purchase the new edition of Sifrei Yesod with free shipping click here.
> We discussed the general view of where Har Sinai is, the issue with these opinions, where R' Hool thinks it is, proofs, and more.
With Rabbi Basil Herring discussing R. Yosef Ibn Kaspi (1279 - 1340)
02 Jun 2024
00:57:26
#280
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> We discussed the history of Lag BaOmer, how it became a "Yom Tov", whetehr Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's Yahrtzeit is actually on Lag BaOmer, those who visited Meron, mistake about Rav Ovadiah Bertinoro and bonfires, the Chasam Sofer's opinion about Lag BaOmer and the discrepancy between his Shailos U'Teshuvos and his Derashos, and. ore.
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SmallTalk: Articles of Faith: Traditional Jewish Belief in the Internet Era (with Rabbi Gil Student)
10 Sep 2025
00:25:30
#394
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> We discussed my background and how I started Seforimchatter and the podcast, how I came to the project of the Toras Chaim, the bio of R. Avraham Chaim Schorr and his works, why and how the Toras Chaim came to be censored, what my new edition includes, examples, and more.
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> We discussed how he became a baker, why he started the Showbread Institute, why the fascination with the Lechem Hapnim, the ingredients of the Lechem Hapanim, the shape, miracles, practical tests done at the Showbread Institute, and more.
TLT Series Episode 10: Prof. Jonathan Schorsch - Antonio de Montezinos and his Relacion in context
12 May 2024
01:05:08
#275
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> We discussed the bio of Montezinos, the Relacion and its context, where converso hopes fit into the Relacion, Menashe ben Israel, and much more
TLT Series Episode 9: Prof. Ronnie Perelis - Antonio de Montezinos and the Ten Lost Tribes in the New World
05 May 2024
01:08:33
#274.
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> We discussed Antonio de Montezinos (aka Aharon HaLevi) and his bio, what "relacion" means, the description/story as relayed by Montezinos, how Rabbi Menashe ben Israel came across the relacion, why he decided to print it, the validity of Montezinos" report, and much more.
With R' Eli Simcha Hellmann discussing Rav Juspa Schammes (1604 - 1698) and his newly published Haggadah
18 Apr 2024
00:52:36
#273
> To purchase a copy of my new edition of Sefer Toras Chaim on Maseches Avodah Zara (Includes a 15 page bio (with color scans of the originals), all the old Haskamos, the introduction of the Toras Chaim (d. 1632), and the introduction of his son & son-in-law. This all besides for the actual Sefer which has sources, notes, and many censored passages replaced for the 1st time since the 1734 edition) click here.
> We discussed Rav Juspa's life, rebbeim, job as a schammes, his works, the haggadah, the story of the manuscript, and much more
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Mitzrayim (Egypt), Midrash, and Myth (with R' Yisroel Cohen)
14 Apr 2024
01:00:15
#272
> We discussed an overview of Egyptian mythology as it to pertains to this episode (Yetzias Mitzrayim), the halachic issue of discussing Avodah Zarah, the Egyptian gods and the connection to Yosef, Ra and Makkos Choshech, Moshe and the snake, the makkos, and much more
> To purchase a copy or with questions or comments please email: Yisroel.cohen@yahoo.com
> We discussed the origins and early sources about charoses, the various reasons given, different ingredients used (including flowers, a piece of brick or clay, apples, various spices, wine or vinegar, and many more), Ashkeanz vs Sefarad, modern charoses and different recipes, and more
Blood Libels & Ritual Murder Trials at the turn of the 20th century (with Prof. Hillel Kieval)
31 Mar 2024
01:58:42
#269
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> We discussed late Ritual Murder and Blood Libels and how these differed from those in the medieval period, how the trial was conducted, various specific affairs and their trials including the stories of those involved, the actual depictions of the murders and investigations, the accused and their trials, and much more.
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> We discussed Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin’s bio, his connection with his uncle Rav Yisrael Salanter, an overview of Zmanim, 72, what the Sefer is trying to do, new edition, and much more
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With Rabbi Michael Taubes & Rabbi Josh Flug discussing the new Batei Yosef series on Moadim: Torah of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik and other YU Roshei Yeshiva
17 Mar 2024
00:55:40
#267.
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> We discussed what the Sefer Batei Yosef is, examples, the halacha section of Rav Hershel Schachter and Rav Mordechai Willig, section of Ma'marim, forthcoming volumes, and more
1. Lot 21, Sulzbach Shas: Here 2. Lot 36, set of Torah Temimah: Here 3. Lot 48, Letter of Rav Baruch Ber to Jenny Miller: Here 4. Lot 179, Derech Hayashar: Here
With Rabbi Dovid Schoonmaker discussing how to retain your learning and his new book on the subject
07 Mar 2024
01:04:06
#265.
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> We discussed how Rabbi Schoonmaker became interested in this topic, the method or his apporach, Ratzon, learning pace, the four stages, simanim, chazarah (including tests and a sample schedule), sources used, feedback, and much more
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