

Seforimchatter
Nachi Weinstein
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
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Jul 10, 2022 • 1h 19min
With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al Hatorah
#152With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al HatorahWe 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 moreTo purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%a8%d7%96%d7%99-%d7%94%d7%9c%d7%91%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%9f/Support the show

Jul 3, 2022 • 1h 13min
Rabeinu Bachya and his writings (with Rabbi Yaakov Taubes)
#151With R' Yaakov Taubes discussing Rabeinu Bachya and his writings: Chumash Commentary, Kad HaKemach, Shulchan Shel Arba, and Pirkei AvosWe 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/Adam_Afterman_and_Idan_Pinto_Potencies_of_the_Body_and_Soul_Ascetic_Ideals_and_Ritualistic_Meals_in_the_Writings_of_R_Ba%E1%B8%A5ya_ben_Asher_Jewish_Thought_3_2021_137_179 https://thelehrhaus.com/jewish-thought-history/rabbeinu-bahya-and-the-case-of-the-mysterious-medieval-lightning-rod/https://www.academia.edu/44415057/Gershom_Scholem_Bahya_ben_Asher_in_Encyclopedia_ha_Ivrit_vol_8_1956_cols_144_145_Hebrew_https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pRKpRrs4kBgGkHSIMTAkuGITldO0qvxU/view?usp=sharing> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

Jun 26, 2022 • 1h 16min
With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic
#150With 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 moreTo purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3bc9TsXDr. Klibansky's site: https://www.b-klibansky.com/english-siteSupport the show

Jun 19, 2022 • 1h 11min
With Prof. Kenneth Stow discussing the Diary of Anna of Rome and the book he wrote about the diary
#149With Prof. Kenneth Stow discussing the Diary of Anna of Rome and the book he wrote about the diaryWe 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

Jun 12, 2022 • 59min
With Dr. Tzafrir Barzilay discussing well poisoning accusations against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe (relating to the Black Death)
#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 poisoning accusations against Jews and minorities in Medieval Europe and his book on the topic, "Poisoned Wells"We discussed the Black Death, how these well poisoning accusations begun and spread to Jews, how the accusations gained popularity, causes and ramifications of the accusations, pogroms, the decline of the accusations, and more To purchase the book: https://www.pennpress.org/9780812253610/poisoned-wells/Support the show

Jun 7, 2022 • 1h 15min
With R' Yaakov Yosef Reinman (AKA Avner Gold) discussing his historical fiction book series ("The Strasbourg saga")
#147With 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 moreSupport the show

May 29, 2022 • 1h 4min
With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing Megillas Rus and her book, "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy"
#146With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing Megillas Rus and her book, "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy"To purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/ruthhardcoverSupport the show

May 22, 2022 • 1h
With Prof. Rachel Manekin discussing Jewish Women Runaways in Habsburg Galicia and her book on the topic
#145With Prof. Rachel Manekin discussing Jewish Women Runaways Girls in Habsburg Galicia and her book on the topicTo purchase the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691194936/the-rebellion-of-the-daughtersSupport the show

May 15, 2022 • 1h 2min
With Rabbanit Chana Henkin discussing her son Rav Eitam Z'L HY'D, his writings, and the new English collection just published, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History"
#144With Rabbanit Chana Henkin discussing her son Rav Eitam Z'L HY'D, his writings, and the new English collection just published, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History"We discussed Rav Eitam, his Torah & research interests, his Seforim, examples from the book, future publications, and more To purchase the book, "Studies in Halakha and Rabbinic History": https://korenpub.com/collections/new-releases/products/studies-in-halakha-and-rabbinic-historySupport the show

May 11, 2022 • 52min
SZ Series Episode 15: Finale episode with Prof. Matt Goldish
Sabbetai Zevi Series #15**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 what it truly meant to be Sabbatean after SZ’s conversion & death, what was the danger that the “heresy hunters” were so worried about it, Sabbateanism’s effect on modernity, why someone should care about the topic, and more Support the show


