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#93.With Prof. Shmuel Feiner (Prof. of Modern Jewish History at Bar-Ilan University) discussing his book, "The Jewish Eighteenth Century: A European Biography, 1700 - 1750To purchase the book:  https://amzn.to/3zA2k8OTo purchase Hebrew edition volume 2 (forthcoming in English): https://www.shazar.org.il/product/%d7%a2%d7%aa-%d7%97%d7%93%d7%a9%d7%94-1800-1750/Support the show

#92.With R' Yechiel Goldhaber discussing the minhag of covering the shofar while making the beracha. We discuss where it comes from, how it spread, the reasons for it, and more For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#91.With Rav Aaron Lopiansky discussing his new Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Machzorim We discuss how the new machzorim (Aliyos Eliyahu) differ from the old (Mikroei Kodesh), what is included in the machzor, why use this machzor, overall history of tefillah and the printed siddur and machzor, and discuss a little about his forthcoming sefer on Targum & Ta'amim (and even mention Mesorah Gedolah & Ketanah) at the end.To purchase the machzorim: https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p20/Preorder%21_Machzor_Aliyos_Eliyahu.htmlFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#90.** Sponsored by Koren Publishers. Use code CHATTER at www.korenpub.com for 10% off**With Prof. Andrew Porwancher discussing Alexander Hamilton and his Jewish origins and connections, which are the focus of his new book, "The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton."We discuss Hamilton's childhood in the Caribbean, his mother Rachel, the theory that he was Jewish, his connection and relationship with the Jewish Community in America, and more.To purchase the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691211152/the-jewish-world-of-alexander-hamiltonFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#89.With Rav Shnayor Burton discussing the Mitzvah of living in E'Y and his podcast series about it.We discuss his podcast series, why he decided to research and work on this topic, his sources, forthcoming book, and more. To listen to, "The Great Sources":  https://anchor.fm/shnayor-burtonTo contact Rabbi Burton: Oros.yaakov@gmail.comSupport the show

#88With Rabbi H. Norman Strickman discussing his new translation of Yesod Moreh of the Ibn Ezra and the Ibn Ezra in general.We discussed Ibn Ezra's life and works, the Sefer Yesod Moreh and the english translation, and more. To purchase the book:  https://kodeshpress.com/product/the-secret-of-the-torah-a-translation-of-ibn-ezras-yesod-mora/Support the show

#87.** This episode is sponsored by Hakirah, "The Flatbush Journal of Jewish Law and Thought." To submit an article or to learn more: www.Hakirah.org. To order the newest volume of Hakirah (Volume 30, Summer 2021): https://www.amazon.com/Hakirah-Flatbush-Journal-Jewish-Thought/dp/1936803194/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hakirah&qid=1627786997&s=books&sr=1-1With Dr. Jeremy Brown discussing his book, "New Heavens and a New Earth: The Jewish Reception of Copernican Thought."We discussed Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 - 1543) and his heliocentric model and the acceptance and rejection of this throughout the generations in Jewisg thought. We discussed Rav Dovid Gans, Yashar Mi'Kandia (Rav Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo), Ma'asei Tuviah, and much more. To purchase the book:  https://amzn.to/3PVMLO7To check out his blog: www.talmudology.comFor more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

#86.** Sponsored by Genazym Auction House **With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Genazym Auction 10 Catalogue.We discussed a number of items in the calaogue in some depth, and point out a few more interesting items.To see the full catalogue & auction: https://bit.ly/Genazym--10To contact them: Office@genazym.comIf you liked this episode and want to hear more such episodes please let me know: Seforimchatter@gmail.com Support the show

#85** Sponsored by Gluck Plumbing - Service Division. 732-523-1836 Ext 1. ** With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel (E. Billi Ivry University Professor of Jewish History, Literature, and Law at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Yeshiva University) discussing the Mordechai (R. Mordekhai b. Hillel, d. 1298)We discussed when he lived, the style of the Sefer, the Kisvei Yad and the differences, various haghos that were written on and incorporated into the Sefer,  the new edition from Machon Yerushalayim, lomdus in the Mordechai, and more.If you liked this episode and want to hear more such episodes about Baalei Tosafos and various Seforim they wrote please let me know: Seforimchatter@gmail.com Support the show

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