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#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 Kedusha...

#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,...

#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. Rav Shlomo Leib Brevda was a world renowned ba’al mussar , public speaker and personal guide to countless students. Devoted talmid of some of the greatest Torah authorities of his time — including Rav Yechezkel Levenstein...

#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 . > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community c...

#282 > Sponsored by Genazym > To peruse the catalogue and bid on items 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) > Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here . > Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack...

#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&ap...

#280 > Sponsored by Torah Auctions . To peruse the catalogue, register, and bid on items for their forthcoming auction on Tuesday, June 4th at 1PM EST click here . > To view Rabbi Herring's edition of Gevia HaKessef 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@g...

#279 > To register and bid on items 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) > Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel here . > Subscribe and read the SeforimChatter Substack here . Support the show

#278 > 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. > To purchase, "LAg B...

#277 > To purchase a copy of the Sefer please email me seforimchatter@gmail.com or order from Machon Aleh Zayis with free shipping: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%a1%d7%a4%d7%a8-%d7%aa%d7%95%d7%a8%d7%aa-%d7%97%d7%99%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%a2%d7%91%d7%95%d7%93%d7%94-%d7%96%d7%a8%d7%94/ > Also available at Mizrahi, Biegeleisen, and ZBerman. > We discussed my background and how I started Seforim...

#276 > 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. > To purchase Sefer Meir Panim click here . > For the Showbread Institute website click here . > For the Showbread Institute YouTube channel...

#275 > Corporate sponsor of the series : GluckPlumbing. 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 the bio of Montezinos, the Relacion and its context, where...

#274. > Corporate sponsor of the series : GluckPlumbing. 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 Antonio de Montezinos (aka Aharon HaLevi) and his bio, wh...

#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 1...

#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 > Subscribe to the SeforimCh...

#271 > To purchase "Haroset: A Taste of Jewish History": https://amzn.to/3TPDNpj > 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 > Subscribe t...

#270. > Episode sponsored by Taj Art > The auction will take place Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 12PM EST > Peruse the full catalogue and bid at: https://bit.ly/3TD1hOw Support the show

#269 > Sponsored by the Bemak Family > Sponsored by Mosaica Press. For a limited time order 3 books and get a free gift, Also, use code "Chatter" for 15% off. Check out their many new titles at Mosaicapress.com > 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 the...

#268 > To contribute and help publish the 2 volume "Adirei HaTorah" on Chumash by R' Aryeh Ganz: https://www.rayze.it/seferadireihatorah/ > Listen to the episode with R' Aryeh Ganz & R' Shimon Szimonowitz where we discuss R' Ganz first sefer and his style: > To purchase the new edition of Sefer Ohr HaYom: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/8837116 > We...

#267. > Sponsored by RIETS Press . RIETS Press is dedicated to spreading the Torah of the Roshei Yeshiva and Rabbeim of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan. Visit RIETSPress.org to shop the full selection of RIETS Press titles. > 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 v...

#266 > To view the full catalogue, and register and bid on items: https://bit.ly/3PwBBlt 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 > Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb >  To support the podcast or to sp...

#265. > This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Feldheim. > Published by Feldheim the bestselling new release “Looking into the Sun” presents a  taste of the Torah, life and legacy of Rav Moshe Shapira through the lens of his talmid Rabbi Menachem Nissel. A fantastic introduction to the english speaking community to the world of Rav Moshe Shapira ztl , one of the most eminent talmid...

#264 > This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Bonnie Pesacov's children in honor of her birthday. > Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb >  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address) > Subsc...

#263 > Register & peruse the full catalogue here: https://bit.ly/3wroT0g > Subscribe to the SeforimChatter YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@seforimchatter?si=6p1a5Tvo5bpafrKb >  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address) > Subscribe and read the new  SeforimC...

#262 > Episode Sponsor : Mosaica Press Check out their many titles including  Halachah Matters by Rabbi Zvi Nachman Get your copy now at mosaicapress.com and use the code 'Chatter' for an exclusive 15% off! https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachah-matters/ Or purchase from Amazon: https://amzn.to/42JaJUq >  To purchase "The Shochet:A Memoir of Jewish Life in Ukraine and Crime...