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06 Feb 2022
With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the Court Diaries of Rabbi Chayim Gundersheim of Frankfurt Am Main, 1773 - 1794
00:33:30
#125.
With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the Court Diaries of Rabbi Hayyim Gundersheim of Frankfurt Am Main, 1773 - 1794
We discussed what a court diary is, who Rav Chayim Gundersheim was, the position of judge (dayan), the history of this manuscript, examples of the cases discussed in the work, and more
With Dr. Dov Zakheim discussing Rebbe (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi)
00:49:20
#126
With Dr. Dov Zakheim discussing Rebbe (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi) and his new biography, "The Prince And The Emperors: The Life and Times of Rabbi Judah the Prince"
We discussed when Rebbe lived, his yichus and family history, his rebbeim, his opinion of Rome and secular learning, who was "Antonious", writing/codifying the Mishnah, and more
To purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/the-prince-and-the-emperors-1
SZ Series Episode 12: With Bezalel Naor discussing Post-Sabbatean Sabbateanism
01:17:12
SZ Episode 12.
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We discussed various figures and seforim accused of sabbateanism and sabbatean allusions in their writings, why should someone today care about meshichot/sabbateanism, Rav Kook's view, the Dönme, and more
To purchase "Post-Sabbatian Sabbatianism": https://orot.com/product/post-sabbatian-sabbatianism/
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With Prof. Jeffrey Woolf discussing the Maharik (Rav Yosef Colon Trabotto, 1420 - 1480)
01:13:45
#128.
With Prof. Jeffrey Woolf discussing the Maharik (Rav Yosef Colon Trabotto, 1420 - 1480)
We discussed the Maharik's life, his Shu't in general, tshuva about wearing non-jewish clothing (and others), his impact on halacha, dispute with Rav Yehdua Messer Leon, dispute with Rav Moshe Capsali, and more
With Prof. Yochanan Petrovsky-Shtern discussing the Russians' war against Ukraine: The stakes for the Jews
00:45:01
#129.
We discussed the origins of the Jews of Ukraine, the current Jewish communities there, anti-semitism of the Ukrainians throughout the years and his book about this, why we should care about the conflict, what we can do to help, and more
To purchase, "The Golden Age Shtetl": https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691168517/the-golden-age-shtetl
To purchase, "Jews and Ukrainians: A Millennium of Coexistence": https://utorontopress.com/9780772751119/jews-and-ukrainians/
Rabbonim in Ukraine to contact to assist (mentioned by Prof. Petrovsky-Shtern, google contact info): Rabbi Mordekhai Bald (Lviv), Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetzky (Dnipro), Rabbi Shlomo Baksht (Odessa), Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm (Zhytomyr), Rabbi Menahem Glitzenstein (Chernivtsi)
With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Ohr Zarua (Rav Yitzchak of Vienna, 1180 - 1250)
01:15:19
#131
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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Ohr Zarua (Rav Yitzchak of Vienna, 1180 - 1250)
We discussed the Ohr Zarua's background, rebbeim, chiddushim, printing history of the Sefer, and more
To purchase "Peering Through the Lattices": https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/peering-through-lattices
To purchase "Brothers From Afar": https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/brothers-afar
To purchase the Machon Yerushalayim edition of Ohr Zarua (or check your local Seforim store): https://www.shopeichlers.com/products/ohr-zarua-3-volume-set/37634
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Piyut "Mi Komocha" of Rav Yehuda HaLevi
00:40:55
#132.
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Piyut "Mi Komocha" of Rav Yehuda HaLevi
We discussed a brief bio of Rav Yehdua HaLevi, the legend of the Ibn Ezra being his son-in-law and the connection to this piyut, when the piyut was meant to be said and when it actually is recited, examples from the piyut, new editions, and more
SZ Series Episode 13: With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Rav Moshe Chagiz (1671 - 1751)
00:45:12
SZ Episode 13.
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SZ Series Episode 13: With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Rav Moshe Chagiz (1671 - 1751)
We discussed Rav Moshe Chagiz's life, his relatiosnhip woth Sabbateanism, his role in the Chayon controversy, other Sabbatian controversies, the Ramchal controversy, and more
With Dr. Rebecca Jefferson discussing the discovery, origins, and history of the Cairo Genizah and her new book about the topic
01:46:23
#134.
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With Dr. Rebecca Jefferson (curator of the Issa & Ray Price library of Judaica at the University of Library) discussing the discovery, origins, and history of the Cairo Genizah and her new book about this
We discussed her new book, what a "Genizah" is general speaking,what "fragments" are, what the Cairo Genizah is, history of Genizot (in middle east) in general, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the many characters involved in the story (Jacob Saphir, Abraham Firkovich, Moses Shapira, Abraham Harkavy, Elkan Nathan Adler, Greville John Chester, Count d'Hulst, Agnes Smith Lewis & Margaret Dunlop Gibson, Solomon Schechter, Adolf Neubauer, and many more)
With Prof. Daniel J. Lasker discussing the history of Karaism and his new book on the topic
00:50:46
#135.
With Prof. Daniel J. Lasker discussing the history of Karaism and his new book, "Karaism: An introduction to the oldest Surviving Alternative Judaism"
We discussed the history of the Karaites, how they differed from Tzedukim (sadducees), what the believe, basic ideology, how they differ from rabbinic judaism, where they lived throughout the centuries, where they are today, and more
To purchase the book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/karaism-9781800855960?q=lasker&lang=en&cc=us
With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Hilchos Mechiras Chametz and his English Sefer on the topic
01:26:04
#136
With R' Moshe Flohr discussing Hilchos Mechiras Chametz and his English Sefer on the topic
We discussed the basic halachos, what the shtar (contract) contains, the specifics of the Lakewood shtar, listing each item and the value, the kinyan, the minhag to give the Rav money, early mechira, bedikas chametz, and more
To contact R’ Flohr: RabbiFlohr@gmail.com, 732.363.4901
To purchase, "A Practical Guide to Mechiras Chametz": https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-%D7%9E%D7%9B%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%9E%D7%A5-Expanded/dp/B09WPP7R7J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M30TMIZ6WZSA&keywords=979-8441757911&qid=1648957250&sprefix=979-8441757911%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1
With Elie Rosenfeld discussing the Maxwell House Haggadah
00:48:37
#137.
With Elie Rosenfeld (CEO of Joseph Jacobs Advertising) discussing the Maxwell House Haggadah
We discussed the origins and how it started, old editions and translation, updated translation, covers, does the guy on back cover have 6 fingers, and more
To purchase a copy of the Haggadah: MAxwellhousehaggadah.com or JosephJacobsAdvertising.com
With R' Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer discussing the forged Yerushalmi on Kodashim
00:32:33
#138
With R' Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer discussing the forged Yerushalmi on Kodshim
We discussed if there ever was a Yerushalmi on Kodashim, who was Shlomo Yehuda Friedlander-Elgazi, whcih Mesechtas he forged, who he "fooled" and how, who dicovered that it was a fake and how, and more
To read R' Bechhofer's article on the subject: https://www.academia.edu/3017775/The_Talmud_Yerushalmi_on_Kodashim_Or_Shmuel_HTC_Skokie_IL_pdf_file_
With Dr. Alan Kadish & Rabbi Dr. Michael Shmidman discussing their new book, "The Jewish Intellectual Tradition"
00:59:49
#139
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With Dr. Alan Kadish & Rabbi Dr. Michael Shmidman discussing their new book, "The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement"
We discussed what the book is about, why they wrote it, what each brought to the project, what they hope to accomplish with the book, and more
To purchase the book: https://www.academicstudiespress.com/judaismandjewishlife/the-jewish-intellectual-tradition
With Prof. Ephraim Shoham-Steiner discussing Jews and Crime in Medieval Europe
01:06:19
#140
With Prof. Ephraim Shoham-Steiner (Prof. of Medieval Jewish History at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Be'er Sheva) discussing Jews and Crime in Medieval Europe and his new book on the topic
We discussed Jewish "crime" in medieval Europe, examples of this, how the Jewish community dealt with criminals, sources used, what he answers to those who say anti-semites will use the material, what he is trying to show with the book, and more
SZ Series Episode 14: With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Ramchal controversy
01:18:36
Sabbetai Zevi Series #14.
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With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Ramchal controversy
We discussed how the controversy started, RaBaCh, Sabbatean texts, Ramchal's Messianism, and more
With Zev Bar-Eitan discussing his English series, "Abravanel's World of Torah"
00:53:59
#142
With Zev Bar-Eitan discussing his English series, "Abravanel's World of Torah"
We discussed brief bio of the Abarbnel, how he was drawn to Abarbnel and why he decided to translate it into English, examples, why Abarbnel's commentary is important, and more
To check out his website and purchase the books: https://abravanelsworldoftorah.com/
SZ Series Episode 15: Finale episode with Prof. Matt Goldish
00:51:47
Sabbetai Zevi Series #15
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We discussed what it truly meant to be Sabbatean after SZ’s conversion & death, what was the danger that the “heresy hunters” were so worried about it, Sabbateanism’s effect on modernity, why someone should care about the topic, and more
With Rabbanit Chana Henkin discussing her son Rav Eitam Z'L HY'D, his writings, and the new English collection just published, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History"
01:01:46
#144
With Rabbanit Chana Henkin discussing her son Rav Eitam Z'L HY'D, his writings, and the new English collection just published, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History"
We discussed Rav Eitam, his Torah & research interests, his Seforim, examples from the book, future publications, and more
To purchase the book, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History": https://korenpub.com/collections/new-releases/products/studies-in-halakha-and-rabbinic-history
With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poisoning accusations against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe (relating to the Black Death)
00:59:04
#148
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With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poisoning accusations against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe and his book on the topic, "Poisoned Wells"
We discussed the Black Death, how these well poisoning accusations begun and spread to Jews, how the accusations gained popularity, causes and ramifications of the accusations, pogroms, the decline of the accusations, and more
To purchase the book: https://www.pennpress.org/9780812253610/poisoned-wells/
With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic
01:16:24
#150
With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic
We discussed WWI and the refugee crisis and how that affected the Yeshivos, what defines a "Lithuanian Yeshiva", most influential ones of the oeriod, patrilineal descent in Yeshivos and issues that arose from that, the role of the Mashgiach, and much more
With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al Hatorah
01:19:27
#152
With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al Hatorah
We discuss why R' Ganz decided to compile another Likut Sefer, what he quotes and why, which sources he uses, where he got his sources from, some future (and already published as of this podcasts publication) Aleh Zayis publications, and more
To purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%a8%d7%96%d7%99-%d7%94%d7%9c%d7%91%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%9f/
The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict
01:22:04
#153
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The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict. Based on Prof. Rogers new book, "For the Freedom of Zion: The Gerat Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66 - 74 CE"
We discussed Herod (the great): his bio, relationship with Rome, kingdom, reign, death, and more, what happened after Herod's death, Sicarii, Pontius Pilate (and the killing of Jesus), Agrippa I, and much more
To support the podcast or to sponsor a show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.com, or click this link: https://www.seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/
With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing 1096 (The First Crusade) and the Jews
01:02:07
#154.
With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing 1096 (the First Crusade), the historical sources and chronicles, and the Kinnos composed in its aftermath
We discussed the history of the crusades (Pope Urban II, Peter the Hermit, and others involved), Jewish communities in the Rhineland (Speyer, Worms, and Mainz), the destruction of these communities and others, martyrdom, suicide and the halachos and opinions amongst the Rishonim, Kinnos composed in the aftermath of the destruction, and more.
With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus about the Churban
01:11:30
#155.
With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus on the Sugyos about the Churban in Perek HaNizakin in Mesechtas Gittin.
We discussed the different aspects of the Sefer, Maharal/Meor Eynayim, Kamtza and Bar Kamtza, Channah/Miriam and her seven sons, other various Gemara's in the Sugya, story with Rebbetzin Luba Rochel Bloch HY'D, haskamos to the Sefer, why the name "B'Ikvei HaGalus", and much more
To purchase the Sefer: https://judaicaplaza.com/collections/new-hebrew-seforim/products/17806947
The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part II: The War and Destruction of the Temple.
01:28:42
#156.
** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day.
And for a limited time only, listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Tisha b’av videos plus hundreds more on parsha and the other holidays. Go to AlephBeta.org and enter coupon code SEFORIM22 for $18 off an annual premium membership: https://bit.ly/AlephBeta22**
The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part II: The War and Destruction of the Temple.
We began the discussion with the massacres in Jerusalem in 66, Agrippa (II) speech and his place in the war, the end of sacrifices (Korbanos) on behalf of the Romans, the fighting and killing that breaks out across the region, Cestius' intervention and "disaster", the appointment of the Jewish generals, Vespasian's army, Titus's arrival with three legions (and what a Roman legion was), Vespasian's arrival in Iotapata and the subsequent siege and destruction of the city, fall of Gamala, John of Gischala's flight to Jerusalem, Vespasian's march on Jerusalem, Nero's suicide followed by Vindex's revolt in Gaul and Vespasian's subsequent departure for Rome, Romans breaking through the outer wall, second wall, and finally the inner wall, the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash and whether Titus truly "wanted" to burn it down or not (we discussed Josephus's opinion and debated whether this is really as he says), and more.
The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part III: Masada and the Legacies of the Great Revolt
01:29:30
#157.
** To enhance your Tisha B'Av and understanding of the day and its message, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day.
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The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part III: Masada and the Legacies of the Great Revolt.
We discussed the aftermath of the destruction in Yerushalayim, Titus's return to Rome, the Flavian Amphitheater (Coliseum), Arch of Titus, Masada, and more
With Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Yudisher Theriak (A Yiddish Defense of Judaism)
01:04:48
#158.
With Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Yudisher Theriak (A Yiddish Defense of Judaism)
We discussed what "Theriak" means, who the author was, why he wrote it, who the intended audience was, examples from the book, why translate it, and more
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Chida and Maagel Tov (the Chida's travelogue)
01:31:39
#160.
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Chida and Maagel Tov (the Chida's travelogue)
We discussed a brief bio of the Chida (Rav Chaim Yosef Dovid Azoulai), when the Maagel Tov was written, how it was written, the publication history, personal stories related by the Chida, famous people and Gedolim that he discusses, the two new editions and how they compare, and much more.
With R' Mendy Abramson discussing Bathing and Showering in Halachah and his new English Sefer on the topic
01:10:11
#161.
With R' Mendy Abramson discussing Bathing and Showering in Halachah and his new English Sefer on the topic
We discussed why he wrote a Sefer on the topic, the basic halachos and what he discussed regarding bathing and showering before davening, for Shabbos, 9 days, Tisha B'Av. Yom Tov, and other topics, his haskamos, sources, and more.
To purchase the book: https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/Bathing-and-Showering-in-Halachah-12p7840.htm
With Michelle Margolis and Sharon Liberman Mintz discussing the Jews of Corfu
01:05:14
#162.
With Michelle Margolis and Sharon Liberman Mintz discussing the Jews of Corfu and their new exhibit about them
We discussed the Jewish communities of Corfu, their minhagim, printing history, polemic about singing krias shema with a nigun, esrogim of Corfu, famous rabbinic figures in Corfu, ketubot of Corfu, and more
With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter discussing Selichos and his new edition of Selichos with introduction and commentary
01:01:26
#163.
With Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter discussing Selichos and his new edition of Selichos with introduction and commentary
We discussed the various minhagim of selichos (when it is said), what is different about this edition, the central theme of selichos, the thirteen attributes of mercy, the akeida, zechus avos, tziduk hadin, confession, power of teshuvah, praying to angels, derision of christianity, the style of the commentary, and more
With Rabbi Bentzion Ettlinger discussing the Shofar: The Halachos, Minhagim, and his new English Sefer about it
01:07:18
#164.
With Rabbi Bentzion Ettlinger discussing the Shofar and the Halachos, Minhagim, and his new English Sefer about it
We discussed the reasons for Tekias Shofar, length of Tekia and minhagim, minhagim of Shevarim, minhagim of teruah, tekiah gedolah, kashrus of Shofaros, Baal Makri, eating kiddush before Tekias Shofar, blowing during silent Shemoneh Esrei or Chazaras HaShatz, haskamos for the Sefer, why in English, and more.
Also included R' Ettlinger blowing various examples. **Apologies for the somewhat muffled sound on the Shofar due to the recording**
With Prof. Joshua Teplitsky, Prof. Debra Kaplan, and Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the Esrog and the new volume, "Be Fruitful! The Etrog in Jewish Art, Culture, and History"
01:36:30
#165.
With Prof. Joshua Teplitsky, Prof. Debra Kaplan, and Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the Esrog and the new volume, "Be Fruitful! The Etrog in Jewish Art, Culture, and History"
We discussed how the project came to be, who the "Esroger" was, what his position entailed, the hardship of procuring Esrogim in Europe, involvement of the civil authorities, how and where communities got Esrogim and Arba Minim from, who purchased the Esrogim - the Kehilla or individuals?, how many Esrogim were used per Kehilla, fairs, takkanos, using dried out minim from previous years, women and Esrogim, the Esrog in America: Where they were from, Caribbean Esrogim and how they differed, Rabbi Abraham Rice and his psak, Isaac Leeser and The Occident, Corfu Esrogim, and more.
With R' Moshe Parnes discussing the Mitzvah of Hakhel and his new Sefer on the topic
00:42:01
#166.
With R' Moshe Parnes discussing the Mitzvah of Hakhel and his new Sefer on the topic
We discussed what the Mitzvah of Hakhel is, when and where it was performed, who was mechuyav in this Mitzvah, which Sefer Torah was used, who read from it, the reasons for the Mitzvah, the inyan (or lack thereof) for the Mitzvah today, and much more
We discussed the Jews of Suriname, where they come from and when they came, where they lived, how the community functioned, shuls, Jews role in Surinamese society at large, Eurafrican Jews, Purim in Suriname, the end of communal autonomy , the community in the 19th and 20th century and today, and more
With Roy Shasha discussing Chacham Shemtob Gaguine (1884 - 1953) and his Seforim
01:21:56
#169.
With Roy Shasha discussing Chacham Shemtob Gaguine (1884 - 1953) and his Seforim
We discussed Chacham Gaguine's bio, his Sefer "Keter Shem Tov", sources that are used and minhagim discussed, his sermons ("Pachad Yitzchak"), other writings, and more
With Dr. Yakov Mayer discussing the first printing of the Talmud Yerushalmi
We discussed the history of print and the 16th century, Aldus Manutius, Daniel Bomberg, the Leiden manuscript of Yerushalmi, how the edition was edited, other manuscript(s) that were used for the first edition, Yaakov ben Chaim Ibn Adoniyahu, Rav David Pizzeghitaone, who edited the Yerushalmi, and more
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rabeinu Avraham Ben Harambam (1186 - 1237); Life and Works
01:39:59
#171.
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rabeinu Avraham Ben HaRambam and the new edition of his Seforim
We discussed his life, relationship with his father the Rambam, his writings, Pirush on Chumash and its style, the classical style of pirushei chumash of Geonim/Sefard and how that differs, language the commentary was written in, the new edition and what was changed and corrected, quotations of the Rambam in the pirush, and much more
With Rabbi Edward Reichman, MD discussing his new book, The Anatomy of Jewish Law, on the topic of Medicine, Medical History, and Rabbinic Literature.
We various topics from the book inlcuding, The Luz bone, Mumia, Vaccinations, Covid-19, transplanation, Rav Yehonosan Eyebeshutz, other projects of his, and more
With Prof. Francesca Trivellato discussing the myth that Jews invented Bills of Exchange (Credit)
01:08:57
#173.
With Prof. Francesca Trivellato discussing the myth/legend of the Jews inventing Bills of Exchange (credit)
We discussed the definition of Bills of Exchange and Marine Insurance, how the legend/myth of attributing their creation to Jews began, who really created them, Ètienne Cleirac and his work, the scope and meaning of usury, the definition of "credit", what happened to the legend after the 17th century, and more.
With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the codification of Jewish law in the 16th century and Rav Yosef Karo, Rav Shlomo Luria (Maharshal), and Rav Moshe Isserles (Rema)
00:47:50
#174.
With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the codification of Jewish law in the 16th century and Rav Yosef Karo, Rav Shlomo Luria (Maharshal), and Rav Moshe Isserles (Rema).
We discussed why he wrote the book, the bio of Rav Yosef Karo and his style of psak, Bio of Mahrashal and hbs style of psak, Bio of Rema and his style of psak, chumra, minhag, printing history of each of their seforim, and much more.
To purchase “The Codification of Jewish Law on the Cusp of Modernity “: https://amzn.to/3UPvZlM
With Prof. Steven Bowman discussing Sefer Yosippon and his new English translation
01:07:24
#175.
With Prof. Steven Bowman discussing Yosippon and his new English translation
We discussed who wrote Yosippon, when it was written, soruces used, how it differs from Josephus, Chanukah in Yosippon, no mention of nes pach shemen in Yosippon, the nes of the fire on the mizbeach, the edition Prof. Bowman used in his translation, and more
With Prof. Jessica Marglin discussing Nissim Shamama (d. 1873) and the battle over his fortune
We discussed Tunisia and the Jews there, who Nissim Shamama was, how he became so fabulously wealthy, his move to Paris & Italy, Nissim's death, the battle over his fortune, the players, halachic & legal arguments, Rav Eliyahu Benamozegh's involvement , and much more
With Prof. Emily Michelson discussing Catholic Preaching to Jews in Rome
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#177.
With Prof. Emily Michelson discussing Catholic Preaching to Jews in Rome.
We discussed the Jewish community of Rome, the history of sermons to Jews, who was preaching and what was said in these sermons, where did the sermons take place, what the sermons were intended to do, how many Jews were forced to attend each sermon, when were the sermons abolished, and much more
With Rabbi Yehoshua Lifschitz discussing the various Seforim that he wrote & edited (Sifrei Meir Panim)
00:39:37
#178.
With Rabbi Yehoshua Lifschitz discussing the various Seforim that he wrote & edited
We discussed how & why he picks Seforim to edit, what goes into his editing process, new edition of Zohar, who his Seforim are targeted towards, and more
For Rabbi Lifschitz website: http://sifrei-meir-panim.com/
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Rav Dovid HaNaggid & his commentary on Parshas Vaera
We discussed Rav Dovid HaNaggid's bio, his writings, chumash commentary, style of the commentary, sources quoted, his opinion of magic (the Rambam's position), the snake's and Egyptian magicians, the manuscript of the commentary, and more
With Prof. Matt Goldish discussing Chacham David Nieto (1654 - 1728)
We discussed Chacham Nieto's bio, where he was born, the London Jewish Community, Chacham Nieto's Seforim (Mateh Dan / Kuzari HaSheini), the controversy over nature & the Chacham Tzvi's involvement, writings against Nechemia Chayun, other beliefs and opinions of Chacham Nieto & other writings, and much more
With Prof. Daniel Schwartz discussing the history of the (word) Ghetto
We discussed what a history of a word means, the definition of the word "Ghetto," origins of the word, history of the first Ghetto's, how the word was transported across Europe and then to the US, how the word came to include further definitions, and more
With Prof. Yossi Chajes discussing Kabbalistic Trees (האילן הקבלי)
We discussed the definition of kabbalistic trees, who made them, why they were made, differences between "standard" trees and Lurianic trees, printed trees, the manuscripts in the book, connection to Tu B'Shvat, the lack of scholarship on kabbalistic trees until now, and more
With R' Dovid Silverman discussing Sefer Matamei Yitzchak & the story behind the manuscript
00:37:31
#183.
With R' Dovid Silverman discussing Sefer Matamei Yitzchak of Rav Yitzchak Marim Tolochko ZT'L
We discussed how he found the manuscript, why he decided to publish it, Rav Tolochko's bio, haskamos of the Sefer, content & stykle of the Sefer, and more
To contact R' Silverman: Rabbidavesilverman@gmail.com
With Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten discussing Jewish daily life in the Middle Ages
We discussed Jewish daily life in the Middle Ages in Ashkenaz, literacy and pictures and how we define "literate," how biblical women are used to illustrate the lives of everyday women & men in the middle ages, how this book differs from Prof. Baumgarten's previous works, and more
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We discussed how R' Elimelech came across the manuscript, why it wasn't printed before, why the name "Eim LaBinah", what the Sefer discusses, what is unique about the work, personal anecdotes of the Yaavetz in the sefer, how the work was edited, and more.
With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)
00:34:59
#186.
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With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)
We discussed what the Purim Shpiel/Rav is, what "Shpiel" means, where/how it became standard in Yeshivos, Volozhin, American Yeshivos and the Purim shpiel, pushback to the shpiel, and more
With R' Shimonz Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Igros Sofrim: The Letters of the Eiger - Sofer families
We discussed the history of the families and those included in the Sefer (Rav Akiva Eiger, Rav Shlomo Eiger, Rav Moshe Sofer [Chasam Sofer], Rav Avraham Shmuel Binyomin Sofer [Ksav Sofer], Rav Simcha Bunim Sofer [Shevet Sofer], Rav Shimon Sofer of Cracow, and Rav Shmuel Ehrenfeld [Chasan Sofer]), who originally put the letters together, many examples from the Sefer (this was the bulk of our conversation), langauges the letters were written in, pictures included, how the letters are broken up, what was done for the new edition, new material, and much more.
NOTE: Discussion of the Wurzburger Rav begins at 41:20
With R' Eliyahu Simcha Hellmann ln discussing Rav Yitzchak Dov Bamberger, The Wurzburger Rav (1807 - 1878), and Kollel Achsanya Shel Torah
We discussed Kollel Achsanya Shel Torah, what the Kollel does and its mission, the Kollel's newsletter, publishing Seforim of German Gedolim, the Wurzburger Rav and his bio, his various Seforim, new edition of Meleches Shomayim on Sta"m published through the Kollel, Amirah L'Beis Yaakov, and more
To learn more about the Kollel: https://kollelashkenaz.org
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With Rav Yehoshua Hartman discussing the Maharal's Shabbos HaGadol Derasha
We discussed the Derasha, how it was originally published so quickly, what happened to the Maharal's other Shabbos HaGadol Derashos, how the Maharal said this entire Derasha on one Shabbos, examples from the Derasha, and much more.
With Rabbi Isaac Rice discussing the Haggadah Shel Pesach and the foundations of running a Seder
We discussed why another Haggadah, what is different about this one, why do the kids teach the parents instead of vice versa, yesodos of leading a seder, and much more.
To purchase the Haggdah: https://mosaicapress.com/product/a-night-of-teaching-haggadah/
With Prof. Ronnie Hsia discussing the ritual murder trial (blood libel) of Trent, 1475
We discussed where Trent is situated geographically, the boy Simon, the accusation and subsequent "trial" in 1475, the torture of the Jews, the Church's reaction, the cult of Simon that arose, the manuscript used for the research, and more
With Dr. Akiva Sternberg discussing Halachic challenges with the early Jewish immigration to America (1850 - 1924)
We discussed the general Halachich issues raised by immigration to America, why focus on these years, shabbos, tragedies at sea (shipwrecks), kashrus, agunah, gittin, chalitzah, and other issues, rabbonim cited, style of the book, and more.
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Legacy Judaica auction 11 catalogue
01:27:22
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Legacy Judaica auction 11 catalogue and the many items contained therein. We discussed a number of the items, while discussing the historical significance of the items and various tidbits of information. We also made mention of newer editions of some of the items and the like.
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To see and bid on the Luchos Eidus of Rav Yehonoson Eybeschutz: bit.ly/3A7wi3K
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To see and bid on the Yosef Tikva regarding machine matzos: bit.ly/41hbRwW
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To see and bid on the 1st edition Zera Shimshon: bit.ly/3GSB2hr
To see and bid on the letter of Rav Shlomo Zalman: bit.ly/3MMpOPe
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With Prof. David Kertzer discussing Pope Pius XII and his relationship with Mussolini and Hitler and his silence regarding the Jews during the Holocaust
With Prof. David Kertzer discussing Pope Pius XII and his relationship with Mussolini and Hitler and silence regarding the Jews during the Holocaust
We discussed Pius XII and his background, how he differed from his predecessors, Benito Mussolini and the relationship between the two men, Pius's relationship with Hitler and the Germans, Pius's inaction and silence when Germany invaded Poland, Bombing of Rome and invasion of Italy, Mussolini's removal, the roundup of Rome's Jews and the Pope's silence and only caring for those baptized and the like, and much more.
With Rav Shnayor Burton discussing the mitzvah to reside in Eretz Yisrael and his new Sefer HaAretz Asher Arecha on the topic.
We discussed why he decided to write a sefer on the topic, what the sefer is not, what he is trying to accomplish with the sefer, who the sefer is geared towards, an overview of the mitzvah, the Satmar Rav's shitah and Rav Burton's response, sources used, haskamos, and much more
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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Rosh (Rabeinu Asher b. Yechiel, 1250 - 1327)
We discussed the Rosh's life: Where he was born, his father, rebbeim, running away from Germany to Spain, relationship with the Rashba, and more. We also discussed his many works: Piskei HaRosh, Tshuvos, Tosafos, Pirushim, and more.
With Aaron Friedman discussing Sefer Pnei Avraham on Shas and the story of how his father saved the manuscript after the holocaust
We discussed Mr. Friedman's father and the story of how he saved the manuscript after the holocaust, the mechaber Rav Avraham Able Katz Seelendfreund and his bio, the history of the "Status Quo" kehilla, the style of the sefer, "Pilpul", Mr. Friedman's next project, and much more.
With Rav Aaron Lopianksy discussing Sefer Nachlas Yosef on Megillas Rus and the English adaptation
We discussed the Sefer Nachlas Yosef, the mechaber Rav Yosef Zev Lipovitz, style of the sefer, why an English adaptation , some examples from the sefer, and more
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With Prof. Adam Mendelsohn discussing Jewish Soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War
We discussed The Shapell Roster and how it was curated and compiled, previous research on Jewish soldiers in the Civil War, how many Jewish soldiers there were, where the majority were from, the experience of Jewish soldiers, high ranking Jews, religious Jewish soldiers, Lincoln and the Jews, anti-semitic sentiments and tropes, and much more
Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 1: With Prof. Jonathan Ray - Overview of the history of Spanish Jewry from its establishment until the 14th century
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 1: With Prof. Jonathan Ray - Overview of the history of Spanish Jewry from its establishment until the 14th century.
We discussed what "Spain" means in the medieval context and how the country was situated, the overall geography of Spain and the Iberian Peninsula, Jews of Spain and their origins, under the Visigoths, Muslim conquest of Spain, differences between the Muslim and Christian kingdoms of Spain and how this affected the culture and the Jews, Reconquista and the convergence of cultures, what daily life looked like for the Jews of Spain, and much more.
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With Elie Feder discussing Gematria Refigured - a new look at Gematria and his new book on the topic
We dicussed how Elie became interested in Gematria, the "classic" perception of Gematria, Rishonim shittos on Gematria, Elie's "theory" of Gematria, various examples of Gematria and Elie's approach, and much more.
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 2: With Prof. Benjamin Gampel - Broad themes and questions related to Spanish Jewry.
We discussed the overall geography of the Iberian Peninsula , the origins of Spanish Jewry, Muslim Spain, Christian Spain, what it meant to be a "Sephardi" Jew, changes and differnces between Muslim and Christian Spain and their cultures and how that affected the Jews, the Jews and famous figures of Spain, and more.
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With Prof. Susan Einbinder discussing the Great Italian Plague of 1631 and the Jewish responses.
We discussed the Great Italian Plague, what "plague" means, which area of Italy specifically, Jewish responses to the plague: Laments, sermons, remembrances, and more. We discussed the differences between these various different styles of writing responses to the plague and what we can take away from them, and much more.
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 3: With Prof. Ross Brann - The Greatness of Sephardi Culture, 950-1200: Religious and Secular Poetry in Medieval Muslim Spain and its great Jewish Figures
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 3: With Prof. Ross Brann - The Greatness of Sephardi Culture, 950-1200: Religious and Secular Poetry in Medieval Muslim Spain and its great Jewish Figures
We discussed Hebrew Poetry and the Msulim/Arabic poetic tradition, Rav Shmuel HaNaggid, Rav Shlomo Ibn Gabirol, Rav Yehuda HeLevi, Rav Avraham Ibn Ezra, Moshe Ibn Ezra, and other figures, We discussed samples from their work, and much more.
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 4: With Prof. Marc Herman - The great Talmudic and Halachic Scholars of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain)
We discussed Rav Shmuel HaNaggid, Rav Yitzchak Ghayyat ("Ritz Geyis"), Rav Yitzchak Alfasi ("Rif"), Ri Migash, Rambam, and others.
Live from Lakewood: "Kevarimchatter" with Dovi Safier and Yossel Housman (a/k/a R' Yosef Shaul Hoizman)
00:59:47
#209.
A special bonus episode with Dovi Safier and Yossel Housman, something more light than the usual as we discussed history and various contemporary pertinent topics.
To read Yossel's feature in Mishpacha magazine on Rav Dov Landau: https://mishpacha.com/mission-abroad/
With Yehuda Esral discussing Sefer Zikaron Pnei Moshe and its contents (including a fascinating Gittin controversy from Atlanta in 1914)
00:57:43
#210.
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With Yehuda Esral discussing Sefer Zikaron Pnei Moshe and its contents (including a fascinating Gittin controversy from Atlanta in 1914)
We discussed Yehuda's father, R' Moshe Esral Z'L, how and why Yehuda decided to put together and publish a Sefer Zikaron, various chidushei torah and letters included, the Gittin controversey in Atlanta in 1914 between Rav Tuvia Gefen and Rav Chaim Marim Yood, and much more.
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 5: Prof. Sarah Ifft Decker - Jewish Women of Medieval Catalonia
We discussed why focus on women, notaries and their important function, marriage, inheritance, women's occupations, real estate, creditors, and much more.
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With Prof. Yitzhak Melamed discussing Solomon Maimon (1753 - 1800) and the new edition of his autobiography.
We discussed Maimon's background and upbringing, why he took the name Maimon, the Maggid of Mezritch, alleged story with the Vilna Gaon, confrontation with Rav Raphael Hakohen, relationship with Mendelsohn and Haskala, philosophy, the autobiography, who published it, what language it was written in, the new edition, and much more.
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 6: Prof. Paola Tartakoff - The Papal Inquisition in Spain
We discussed the origins of the medieval inquisition, how the papal inquisition began, some specific cases, questions and confessions, attitudes of Christians towards Jewish converts, how the Spanish Inquisition connects, and more
To purchase Prof. Tartakoff's, "Between Christian and Jew: Conversion and Inquisition in the Crown of Aragon, 1250-1391": https://amzn.to/3CWu0pw
To purchase Prof. Gampel's, "Anti-Jewish Riots in the Crown of Aragon and the Royal Response, 1391-1392": https://amzn.to/3NVY1vP
With Prof. John Hosler discussing Jerusalem from the 7th to 13th centuries
01:43:52
#214.
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With Prof. John Hosler discussing Jerusalem from the 7th to 13th century
We discussed the conquest of 614, the story of Jewish ransom/killing and truth/falsity of it, liberation in 630 by Emperor Heraclius, Islam and the history of Sunni & Shia and the impact on Jerusalem, the Jews of Jeruslam during the time of the Geonim, the Turkish conquest, the first crusade in 1098 - 1099 and the conquest of Jerusalem, reconquest by Saladin the Merciful, Richard the Lionheart and the third crusade, Jerusalem at the end of the 13th century and Ramban's testimony, and much more
Bonus episode: Live with R' Moshe Maimon discussing various antique seforim, manuscripts, and letters
00:34:30
#215.
** This took place at a pre-parlor meeting in Lakewood to benefit Mesivta Ner Moshe, under the leadership of Rav Shea Sukenik. The yeshiva's annual parlor meeting where they will display over 30 antique Seforim, manuscripts, and letters will take place Wednesday July 12, at 7:30 PM at Tiferes Bais Yaakov, 613 Oak Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701. To donate visit nermoshe.org or call 732-200-1339**
Bonus episode: Live with R' Moshe Maimon discussing various antique seforim, manuscripts, and letters.
We discussed a number of items including a first edition Shu't Chacham Tzvi with the haghos of Rav Yeshaya Pick (Berlin), letter to and from the Satmar Rav while still in Europe in 1938, check for life insurance from Rav Moshe Feinstein, bank loan form of Rav Aharon Kotler, and more.
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 7: Prof. Maya Soifer Irish - The Spanish riots of 1391 in the Kingdom of Castile
We discussed the Kingdom of Castile and its history, recap of the history of the Jews of Spain, Ferran Martinez and his bio, how the riots began and where they took place, causes of the riots, effect on the Jews, and much more
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We discussed Rav Shlomo Ganzfried's bio, rebbeim, jobs/rabbanus, connection to chasidim, printing press in Ungvar, Seforim (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Pnei Shlomo, Kesses HaSofer, Apriyon, and others), and much more
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 8: Prof. Benjamin Gampel - The Spanish Riots of 1391 in the Kingdom of Aragon
We discussed how the riots began in Castile. the spillover to Aragon, the reaction of the crown and King Juan, the letter of Rav Chasdai Crescas, estimates on the number of Jews killed, how many converted, the aftermath and subsequent century for Jews in Spain, and much more
To purchase Prof. Gampel's masterful book on the subject, "Anti-Jewish Riots in the Kingdom of Aragon and the Royal Response, 1391 - 1392": https://amzn.to/3pWH6jK
With Prof. Jodi Magness discussing the history of Masada
01:10:41
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With Prof. Jodi Magness discussing the history of Masada
We discussed the history of Masada and Herod, story as told by Josephus, the siege of 72-73, how the siege took place and the tactics used by the Romans, the early explorers and excavations of Masada, the archeological findings in Masada, the mass suicide story as told by Josephus, and more
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 9: With Prof. Lu Ann Homza - The Spanish Inquisition: An overview
We discussed the overall history of the Spanish Inquisition, who the inquisition had jurisdiction over, how an inquisition trial process worked, methods of torture, how common torture really was, how does a historian use inquisition documents, and much more
To purchase, "Spanish Inquisition, 1478 - 1614: An Anthology of Sources": https://amzn.to/3q3WfzO
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With R' Doniel Hexter discussing letters of consolation from Gedolei Yisroel and his edited volume of letters
We discussed why he compiled and edited this volume, how he found the letters, examples, why translate it into English, and much more
To purchase the Hebrew edition "Vayinachem Dovid": https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/Sefer-Vayinachem-Dovid-8p1538.htm To purchase the English edition, "Voices of Consolation": https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/Voices-of-Consolation-14p7933.htm
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Spanish Jewry Through the Ages, Episode 10: Prof. Richard Kagan - Autobiographical tales from the Inquisition
We discussed various autobiographies from the Spanish Inquisition, what "autobiography" truly means at this time, why the inquisition was interested in these stories, what these stories tell us, how trustworthy these sources are, and more
To purchase
To purchase The Life of Samuel Palache
To purchase Prof. Homza's new book on Witchcraft in Spain:
With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Rambam exhibit at the YU Museum & accompanying volume
01:05:15
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With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Rambam exhibit at the YU Museum & accompanying volume
We discussed the Hartman collection, where the idea of the exhibit came from, what is included in the exhibit, the catalogue and its descriptions, the essays in the volume, and much more
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We discussed where Guadalupe is and its importance, conversos in general, converso practices, cultural tensions in the town, trials of 1485, strategies of accused, verdict, auto de fe, sources used, and much more
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