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#113.With Rabbi Yehuda Keilson discussing the Derashos HaRan and his new English translation We discussed the Derashos HaRan, whether the Ran really wrote it, style, examples, what went into translating it and why did he translate it, and more.To purchase the new English edition of the Derashos HaRan Vol 1: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422625521.htmlVol 2: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422629710.htmlSupport the show

SZ Episode 5.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 5: With Prof. Matt Goldish part 2: Discussing post-conversion and death of SZWe discussed Sabbetai's conversion and the subsequent continuous belief in him and what the theology around that was, the rest of his life, his death and those that continued to believe in him & the theology behind that, Rav Avraham Rovigo, Yehuda Chasid, Chaim Malach, Shlomo Ayallon, and others For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#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 subjectWe discussed a few of the cases, histoyr and reasoning for the anti-shechita movement, anti-semitism, and moreTo purchase the book: https://www.academicstudiespress.com/northamericanjewishstudies/anti-shechita-prosecutions-in-the-anglo-american-worldSupport the show

SZ Episode 4.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 4: With Prof. David J. Halperin discussing Abraham Miguel CardozoWe discussed Cardozo and his biography, his overall theology and how that related to SZ, Cardozo's belief in himself as Moshiach ben Yosef, his death, and more. We also discussed various primary sources including Baruch of Arezzo, Abraham Cuenque, Joseph HaLevi, the Najara Chronicle, and more.To purchase, "Sabbatai Zevi: Testimonies to a Fallen Messiah": https://amzn.to/3cNpMa1To purchase, "Abraham Miguel Cardozo: Selected Writings": https://amzn.to/3S4ksirProf. Halperin's website: https://www.davidhalperin.net/about-david-halperin/For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#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 BookWe discussed Jewish Manuscripts, history of printing, manuscripts since print, and much more.Support the show

SZ Episode 3.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 3: With Prof. Yaacob Dweck discussing Rabbi Yaakov SasportasWe discussed Rav Yaakov Sasportas's life, his opposition to Sabbetai Zvi, his response to Nathan and the movement, who he was in contact with, Tzitzat Novel Tzvi, and moreTo purchase "Dissident Rabbi": https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691183572/dissident-rabbiFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

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

SZ Episode 2.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 2: With Avinoam Stillman discussing Nathan of GazaWe discussed Nathan's life, place and position in the movement, the newly reissued edition of B'Iqvot Mashiach, which is a collection of his writings, Blima Books, and more.To purchase B'Iqvot Mashiach: https://www.myofficeguy.com/p/xicgb/vn3e9/1rhu4h/?cartid=fb4c5943-4102-4a57-9ace-9afc7973944aFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#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 Studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago)  discussing Chanukah & the classic sources.We discussed Maccabees  1 & 2, Josephus, Chazal, the Nes Pach Shemen (oil) mentioned in Chazal, the story of Judith (Yehudis), and moreTo purchase the Oxford Classics edition of Josephus: https://amzn.to/3zB0PaITo purchase "Ancient Jewish Novels" which includes Judith: https://korenpub.com/products/ancient-jewish-novelspaperbackTo purchase Prof. Simkovich's book about Second Temple Literature: https://amzn.to/3S8efSSFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

SZ Series Episode 1.** 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. **SZ Series Episode 1: With Prof. Matt Goldish (Samuel & Esther Melton Chair in Jewish History at Ohio State University) discussing Sabbatai Zevi's life and impact until the conversionWe discussed Sabbatai's early life, where he learned, when did the idea of him being Mashiach start, his mental issues, Nathan of Gaza and his role, Rabbonim on both sides, story of the Taz, did most of the Jewish world accept this, and much more.To purchase Gershom Scholem's "Sabbatai Zevi": https://amzn.to/3OCMjmQTo purchase Prof. Goldish's "The Sabbatean Prophets": https://amzn.to/3BirABSTo purchase "Sabbatian Heresy": https://www.amazon.com/Sabbatian-Heresy-Mysticism-Messianism-Modernity/dp/1512600520To purchase "Women and the Messianic Heresy of Sabbetai Zevi": https://global.oup.com/academic/product/women-and-the-messianic-heresy-of-sabbatai-zevi-1666---1816-9781906764807?q=ada&lang=en&cc=usFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show