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#103.With Prof. Francesca Trivellato (Andrew W. Mellon Professor of History at the Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton)  discussing the Jews of Livorno (Leghorn), ItalyWe discussed Livorno, why it was called "Leghorn", what the community was like, what was unique about Livorno from a Jewish Perspective , various famous Rabbonim & Jewish figures from Livorno, and more To purchase "The Familiarity of Strangers": https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300187496/familiarity-strangersFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#102.With R' Shimon Szimonowitz & R' Yaakov Juravel discussing Machon Aleh Zayis & Sefer Mincha KetanaWe discussed new Seforim that Machon Aleh Zayis is publishing, the gilyon (newsletter) they publish, Sefer Mincha Ketana: What it is, style of the sefer, how it was compiled, why copy the layout, font, and cover of the Minchas Chinuch, and moreTo purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%9e%d7%a0%d7%97%d7%94-%d7%a7%d7%98%d7%a0%d7%94/To contact R' Szimonowitz: publish@alehzayis.com, Alehzayis.comTo Contact R' Juravel: minchaketana@gmail.comSupport the show

#101.** If you’re looking for a college program that offers rigorous academics in an environment that’s infused with Torah values, Touro’s Lander Colleges are the place for you. With separate programs for men and women and campuses in Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn, Touro offers unique opportunities for those who are devoted to Torah study and determined to succeed professionally. With superior academics, honors programs, numerous career pathways in so many hot fields, Touro will prepare you or your child for the real world. From business to biology, accounting to computer science and so much more, you’ll find a program that’s right for you at Touro. Scholarships available .For more information visit www.touro.edu/landercolleges**With Rabbi Dr. Moshe Sokol discussing his new book, "The Snake at the Mouth of the Cave: Exploring Talmudic Narratives" which explores various aggadata gemaras and related themes.We discussed why he decided to research this subject, his style in the book, examples of aggados that he explores in the book, and more To purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/the-snake-at-the-mouth-of-the-caveSupport the show

#100.With Dr. Moti Benmelech discussing Shlomo Molcho (1501 - 1532) and his book (in Hebrew), "Shlomo Molcho: The Life and Death of Messiah Ben Joseph"We discussed Molcho and his upbringing in Portugal, David Ha-Reuveni, what did they really want, and more.To purchase the book: https://www.ybz.org.il/?CategoryID=632&ArticleID=6480#.YX3ntsD3YWMFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#99** Are you looking for a way to learn Torah that will leave you feeling excited and inspired?Alephbeta.org is filled with stunning animated videos and slickly-produced audios on the parsha, holidays, prayers, and many other topics that present Torah ideas in an easy-to-consume way. Their goal is to help people closely read the Torah to discover its beauty, meaning and relevance. Their in-depth materials on the Parsha will leave you moved and inspired, revitalizing your learning just in time for Sefer Bereishis.Listeners to our podcast will receive an amazing gift! $18 off an annual Premium membership. To get your gift today, go to Alephbeta.org and enter coupon code SC21 (uppercase) when you subscribe. Hurry, offer ends soon! **With Rabbi David Fohrman discussing his work at Aleph Beta and his "Parsha Companion" seriesWe discussed Aleph Beta, Rabbi Fohrman's unique style and how he got into that, why animated cartoon videos, "Parsha Companion" series, and moreTo purchase the Genesis: Parsha Companion, or other Rabbi Fohrman books, click here. Support the show

#98.With Prof. Maoz Kahana discussing Religion and Science in Early Modern Rabbinic Culture & his new book on the topicWe discussed rabbonim & European culture and science of the times, the famous "heartless chicken", the golem mentioned by the chacham tzvi, other stories from various tshuvos, coffee houses, and moreTo purchase the book: https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/heartless-chickenFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#97With Dr. Ezra Chwat discussing the Rif (Rav Yitzchak Alfasi, 1013 - 1103) and his new critical editionWe discussed the Rif's life, style of hilchos HaRif, the new edition and what was done, and moreTo access the new edition: https://alhatorah.org/Commentators:R._Yitzchak_Alfasi_(Rif)/0/he  Support the show

#96.** Sponsored in memory of Ed Markovitz, Eliyahu ben Yitzhak Meir ha'levy, for his second yartzeit on lamed tishrei**With R' Alex Hool discussing his new book, "The Desert Encampments: From Sinai to the Holy Land"To purchase the book: https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-desert-encampments/Support the show

#95.With Rabbi Pinchas Taylor discussing his book, "A Jewish Guide to the Mysterious"We discussed various aspects and subjects in the book and how he approaches the subject and each chapter, dreams, and moreTo purchase the book:  https://mosaicapress.com/product/a-jewish-guide-to-the-mysterious/Support the show

#94.With R' Moshe Flohr discussing his new edition of Sefer Bikurei Yaakov of the Aruch LaNer on Hilchos Sukkah & Lulav.We discussed the Aruch LaNer, the sefer, various topics discussed in the sefer, what this new edition includes, and more. To purchase the Sefer: https://www.amazon.com/%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8-%D7%91%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99-%D7%99%D7%A2%D7%A7%D7%91-%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%AA-Hebrew/dp/B09CRCHN7B/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=moshe+flohr&qid=1632012520&sr=8-1Support the show