Seforimchatter

#170. ** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email seforimchatter@gmail.com** 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 ed...

#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 To purchase “Pachad Yitzchak”: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/8494058 Support the show

#168. ** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email seforimchatter@gmail.com** 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 centu...

#167. ** To support the podcast: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email seforimchatter@gmail.com** With Dan Klein discussing Shadal (Shmuel/Samuel David Luzzatto) and his Sefer "Ohev Ger" on Targum Onkelos and the new edition of the Sefer We discussed a brief bio of Shadal's life (for more see our previous podcast episode: https://seforimchatter.com/2021/01/03/w...

#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  To purchase the Sefer:  https://zbermanbooks.com/%D...

#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...

#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 Se...

#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 christ...

#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 For the online exhibit: https://exhibitions.library.columbia.edu/exhibits/sh...

#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