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#111. With Prof. David Fraser (Professor of Law and Social Theory at the University of Nottingham) discussing Anti-Shechita Prosecutions between 1855 - 1913 and his book on the subject We discussed a few of the cases, histoyr and reasoning for the anti-shechita movement, anti-semitism, and more To purchase the book: https://www.academicstudiespress.com/northamericanjewishstudies/anti-shechita-pros...

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#109. With Prof. Emile Schrijver (General Director of the Jewish Historical Museum and the Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam and Prof. at the University of Amsterdam)  discussing Jewish Book Culture and the history of the Jewish Book We discussed Jewish Manuscripts, history of printing, manuscripts since print, and much more. Support the show

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#107. With Rabbi Basil Herring discussing the new RCA Siddur To purchase the new RCA Siddur Avodat HaLev: https://korenpub.com/products/rca-siddur-avodat-halevhardcoverstandardashkenaz Support the show

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#105. **Sponsored by Koren Publishers. Check out their website for some amazing Chanukah deals including the Noé Edition Hebrew/English Shas, starting at just $1000 or visit your local Jewish bookstore for 25% off all books from Koren. www.korenpub.com   some amazing special offers for Chanukah! ** With Prof. Malka Simkovich (Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies & Director of Catholic-Jewish Stu...

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#103. With Prof. Francesca Trivellato (Andrew W. Mellon Professor of History at the Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton)  discussing the Jews of Livorno (Leghorn), Italy We discussed Livorno, why it was called "Leghorn", what the community was like, what was unique about Livorno from a Jewish Perspective , various famous Rabbonim & Jewish figures from Livorno, and more  To purch...

#102. With R' Shimon Szimonowitz & R' Yaakov Juravel discussing Machon Aleh Zayis & Sefer Mincha Ketana We discussed new Seforim that Machon Aleh Zayis is publishing, the gilyon (newsletter) they publish, Sefer Mincha Ketana: What it is, style of the sefer, how it was compiled, why copy the layout, font, and cover of the Minchas Chinuch, and more To purchase the Sefer: https://al...

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#100. With Dr. Moti Benmelech discussing Shlomo Molcho (1501 - 1532) and his book (in Hebrew), "Shlomo Molcho: The Life and Death of Messiah Ben Joseph" We discussed Molcho and his upbringing in Portugal, David Ha-Reuveni, what did they really want, and more. To purchase the book: https://www.ybz.org.il/?CategoryID=632&ArticleID=6480#.YX3ntsD3YWM For more information, any questions o...

#99 ** Are you looking for a way to learn Torah that will leave you feeling excited and inspired? Alephbeta.org is filled with stunning animated videos and slickly-produced audios on the parsha, holidays, prayers, and many other topics that present Torah ideas in an easy-to-consume way. Their goal is to help people closely read the Torah to discover its beauty, meaning and relevance. Their in-dept...

#98. With Prof. Maoz Kahana discussing Religion and Science in Early Modern Rabbinic Culture & his new book on the topic We discussed rabbonim & European culture and science of the times, the famous "heartless chicken", the golem mentioned by the chacham tzvi, other stories from various tshuvos, coffee houses, and more To purchase the book: https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/hea...

#97 With Dr. Ezra Chwat discussing the Rif (Rav Yitzchak Alfasi, 1013 - 1103) and his new critical edition We discussed the Rif's life, style of hilchos HaRif, the new edition and what was done, and more To access the new edition: https://alhatorah.org/Commentators:R._Yitzchak_Alfasi_(Rif)/0/he   Support the show

#96. ** Sponsored in memory of Ed Markovitz, Eliyahu ben Yitzhak Meir ha'levy, for his second yartzeit on lamed tishrei** With R' Alex Hool discussing his new book, "The Desert Encampments: From Sinai to the Holy Land" To purchase the book: https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-desert-encampments/ Support the show

#95. With Rabbi Pinchas Taylor discussing his book, "A Jewish Guide to the Mysterious" We discussed various aspects and subjects in the book and how he approaches the subject and each chapter, dreams, and more To purchase the book:  https://mosaicapress.com/product/a-jewish-guide-to-the-mysterious/ Support the show

#94. With R' Moshe Flohr discussing his new edition of Sefer Bikurei Yaakov of the Aruch LaNer on Hilchos Sukkah & Lulav. We discussed the Aruch LaNer, the sefer, various topics discussed in the sefer, what this new edition includes, and more.  To purchase the Sefer: https://www.amazon.com/%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8-%D7%91%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99-%D7%99%D7%A2%D7%A7%D7%91-%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%9B%D7%95%...

#93. With Prof. Shmuel Feiner (Prof. of Modern Jewish History at Bar-Ilan University) discussing his book, "The Jewish Eighteenth Century: A European Biography, 1700 - 1750 To purchase the book:  https://amzn.to/3zA2k8O To purchase Hebrew edition volume 2 (forthcoming in English): https://www.shazar.org.il/product/%d7%a2%d7%aa-%d7%97%d7%93%d7%a9%d7%94-1800-1750/ Support the show

#92. With R' Yechiel Goldhaber discussing the minhag of covering the shofar while making the beracha.  We discuss where it comes from, how it spread, the reasons for it, and more  For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.com Support the show

#91. With Rav Aaron Lopiansky discussing his new Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Machzorim  We discuss how the new machzorim (Aliyos Eliyahu) differ from the old (Mikroei Kodesh), what is included in the machzor, why use this machzor, overall history of tefillah and the printed siddur and machzor, and discuss a little about his forthcoming sefer on Targum & Ta'amim (and even mention Mesora...

#90. ** Sponsored by Koren Publishers. Use code CHATTER at www.korenpub.com for 10% off** With Prof. Andrew Porwancher discussing Alexander Hamilton and his Jewish origins and connections, which are the focus of his new book, "The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton." We discuss Hamilton's childhood in the Caribbean, his mother Rachel, the theory that he was Jewish, his connection an...

#89. With Rav Shnayor Burton discussing the Mitzvah of living in E'Y and his podcast series about it. We discuss his podcast series, why he decided to research and work on this topic, his sources, forthcoming book, and more.  To listen to, "The Great Sources":  https://anchor.fm/shnayor-burton To contact Rabbi Burton: Oros.yaakov@gmail.com Support the show

#88 With Rabbi H. Norman Strickman discussing his new translation of Yesod Moreh of the Ibn Ezra and the Ibn Ezra in general. We discussed Ibn Ezra's life and works, the Sefer Yesod Moreh and the english translation, and more.  To purchase the book:  https://kodeshpress.com/product/the-secret-of-the-torah-a-translation-of-ibn-ezras-yesod-mora/ Support the show

#87. ** This episode is sponsored by Hakirah, "The Flatbush Journal of Jewish Law and Thought." To submit an article or to learn more: www. Hakirah.org. To order the newest volume of Hakirah (Volume 30, Summer 2021): https://www.amazon.com/Hakirah-Flatbush-Journal-Jewish-Thought/dp/1936803194/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hakirah&qid=1627786997&s=books&sr=1-1 With Dr. Jere...