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#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.israelbooks...

#160. With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Chida and Maagel Tov (the Chida's travelogue) We discussed a brief bio of the Chida (Rav Chaim Yosef Dovid Azoulai), when the Maagel Tov was written, how it was written, the publication history, personal stories related by the Chida, famous people and Gedolim that he discusses, the two new editions and how they compare, and much more. To purchase...

#159. With David Arnovitz discussing The Tanakh of the Land of Israel (Koren Publishers). To purchase Exodus (Shemos): https://amzn.to/3ChFmoL To purchase Samuel (Shmuel):  https://amzn.to/3Cm4kTW Support the show

#158. With Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Yudisher Theriak (A Yiddish Defense of Judaism) We discussed what "Theriak" means, who the author was, why he wrote it, who the intended audience was, examples from the book, why translate it, and more  To purchase the book:  https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/yudisher-theriak Support the show

#157. ** To enhance your Tisha B'Av and understanding of the day and its message, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day. And for a limited time only,  listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta members...

#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 T...

#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 &...

#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 a...

#153 ** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day. And for a limited time only,  listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Ti...

#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/pro...

#151 With R' Yaakov Taubes discussing Rabeinu Bachya and his writings: Chumash Commentary, Kad HaKemach, Shulchan Shel Arba, and Pirkei Avos We discussed when he lived, how to pronounce his name, his various seforim, and more Link to English translation of Shulchan Shel Arba: http://jkraus.webspace.wheatoncollege.edu/ Links to articles on Rabeinu Bachya:  https://www.academia.edu/51307873/Ada...

#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 To purchase the book: h...

#149 With Prof. Kenneth Stow discussing the Diary of Anna of Rome and the book he wrote about the diary We discussed Italian Jews, Rome's Jewish Community, who Anna was, how the diary was found, why he decided to publish it, and more  To purchase the book: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300219043/anna-and-tranquillo/ Support the show

#148 ** Sponsored byElchanan Schwarz Counseling. Elchanan Schwarz  is a licensed mental health counselor with offices in Brooklyn and Lakewood, specializing in adults with anxiety and adjustment disorders. Including  stress related to challenging life circumstances such as chronic medical illness and grief.  For an appointment call (732) 503-9158.** With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poison...

#147 With R' Yaakov Yosef Reinman (AKA Avner Gold) discussing his historical fiction book series ("The Strasbourg saga")  We discussed why his pseudonym is "Avner Gold", why he wrote the series, how he got into historical fiction, Sabbetai Zevi, The Inquisition, and more Support the show

#146 With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing Megillas Rus and her book, "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy" To purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/ruthhardcover Support the show

#145 With Prof. Rachel Manekin discussing Jewish Women Runaways Girls in Habsburg Galicia and her book on the topic To purchase the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691194936/the-rebellion-of-the-daughters Support the show

#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": htt...

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#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/ Support the show

Sabbetai Zevi Series #14. ** Corporate sponsor of the series Gluck Plumbing: For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call -   732-523-1836 x 1. ** With Dr. David Sclar discussing the Ramchal controversy...

#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 t...

#139 ** Sponsored by Touro University. To learn more visit www.touro.edu** With Dr. Alan Kadish & Rabbi Dr. Michael Shmidman discussing their new book, "The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement" We discussed what the book is about, why they wrote it, what each brought to the project, what they hope to accomplish with the book, and more To purchase the...

#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_Y...

#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  Support the show