Seforimchatter
The Seforimchatter podcast is dedicated to the discussion of Seforim (holy texts and works pertaining to them), Jewish (non-sacred) Books, Jewish History and more. The variety of guests include rabbis, professors, historians, authors, editors, and others in the field. For more information or to sponsor a show, check out seforimchatter.com or email info@seforimchatter.com
With R' Eli Simcha Hellmann discussing Rav Juspa Schammes (1604 - 1698) and his newly published Haggadah
#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 1734 edition) click here.
> We discussed Rav Juspa's life, rebbeim, job as a schammes, his works, the haggadah, the story of the manuscript, and much more
> To purchase t...
With R' Yisroel Cohen discussing Mitzrayim (Egypt), Midrash, and Myth
#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
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> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/ or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Z...
With Dr. Susan Weingarten discussing the history of Charoses
#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
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AuctionChatter: With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Taj Art Auction 13 Catalogue
#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
With Prof. Hillel Kieval discussing Blood Libels & Ritual Murder Trials at the turn of the 20th century
#269
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> 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 their trials including the stories of those involved, the actual depictions of the murders and investigations, the accused and their trials, and much more.
> Purchase "Blood Inscriptions: Science, Modernity...
With R' Moshe Baruch Kaufman discussing Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin (1839 - 1903) and his Sefer Ohr HaYom on Zmanim
#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 discussed Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin’s bio, his connection with his uncle Rav Yisrael Salanter, an overview of Zmanim, 72, what the Sefer is trying to do, new edition, and much more
> Subscribe to the Sef...
With Rabbi Michael Taubes & Rabbi Josh Flug discussing the new Batei Yosef series on Moadim: Torah of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik and other YU Roshei Yeshiva
#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 volumes, and more
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Matmonim Auction 4 Catalogue
#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
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With Rabbi Dovid Schoonmaker discussing how to retain your learning and his new book on the subject
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With Prof. Jordan Penkower discussing the history of printed Rashi on Tanach
#264
> This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Bonnie Pesacov's children in honor of her birthday.
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