Aryeh Leibowitz

The Mesorah: Tracing the Transmission of Torah

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The Mesorah explores the historical and intellectual transmission of Torah across generations. Join us as we journey through Jewish history, highlighting key figures and their unique contributions to the study of Torah and its transmission.

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Aryeh Leibowitz

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The Achronim: The Rabbonim of Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbek (AHU) - Part Two 02.01.2026 20:57

We continue our discussion of the Rabbonim of AHU, including Rav Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz, Rav Rephael Hamburger, the Secularization of Germany, and the Aruch LaNer

The Achronim: The Jewish Community of AHU (Altona, Hamburg, Wandsbek) and its Rabbinic Leaders 02.11.2025 28:34

We will explore the Rabbis of AHU, which will also serve as a window into the broader historical forces that shaped earlymodern Jewish life in Western Europe. Through their lives, writings, and controversies, we’ll examine key themes such as Sabbatianism, the Haskalah (Jewish Enlightenment), and secularization. Most important, we will seek to appreciate the great talmidei chachamim and communal le...

The Later Amoraim of Bavel and the Redaction of the Talmud Bavli 09.09.2025 27:18

Explore the Later Amoraim of Bavel, notably Rav Ashi and Ravina, and their crucial role in shaping the Talmud Bavli.

The Middle Amoraim of Bavel 09.09.2025 16:43

Dive into the world of the Middle Amoraim of Bavel as we explore the legacy of Rabbah, Rav Yosef, Abbaye, and Rava.

The Early Amoraim of Bavel 18.08.2025 27:23

In this episode, we dive into the world of the early Amoraim of Bavel. Hear about Rav, Shmuel, and their students as we explore the great yeshivos of Sura, Nehardea, and Pumbedisa. We’ll meet Rav Huna, Rav Yehuda, Rav Nachman, and the other figures who shaped Torah life in Bavel and laid the foundations of the Talmud.

The Geography, Politics, and Culture of Bavel in the Amoraic Era 06.08.2025 25:31

In this episode, we set the stage for the world of the Amoraim of Bavel. Explore the geography, politics, and Jewish life of Sasanian Babylonia, and uncover the role of the Reish Galusa (Exilarch) in shaping the social and religious dynamics of the time. This foundational overview provides the essential context for understanding the great sages of the Talmud Bavli.

The Later Amoraim of Eretz Yisrael 28.07.2025 31:15

Discover the Amoraim who guided the community through political upheaval, the bold move to establish a fixed calendar, and the creation of the Talmud Yerushalmi. Who were the leading figures of this period? Why was the establishment of a fixed calendar undertaken? What makes the Yerushalmi distinct from the Bavli?”

The Early Amoraim of Eretz Yisrael 21.07.2025 29:59

In this episode we we be exploring the Amoraim—the sages who shaped the Talmud and Jewish tradition in the centuries following the Mishnah. After a general introduction to who the Amoraim were, we take a closer look at the early generations of Amoraim in the Land of Israel. Who was Rav Yochanan, and what role did he play in the development of Torah in Eretz Yisrael? How did the political instabili...