

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
Episodes
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Mar 31, 2025 • 23min
SmallTalk: The Abuchatzeira Legacy Haggadah (with Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar)
#347> This episode of the podcast is sponsored in honor of avid listener Shalom Frager’s 40 birthday today. Wishing him many more in good health & happiness. > To purchase the "Abuchatzeira Legacy Haggadah": https://www.artscroll.com/linker/SEFORIMC/link/Books/9781422643181.htmlUse code MAGENAVOT for free shipping and code WESTCOAST for free expedited shipping on orders over $49 to the west coast> For all of Machon Magen Avot's publications: https://magen-avot.myshopify.com/collections/all> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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

Mar 30, 2025 • 56min
Seder Mitzvos Nashim: A 16th century Handbook for Women (with Prof. Edward Fram)
#346> Sponsored by Oren Hizkiya and Shira Berger in honor of their upcoming marriage, בשעה טובה ומוצלחת, may they be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman B’yisrael.> We dicussed Rabbi Binyomin Slonik's bio, why he wrote this work, how unique it was for a rabbi to write a halacha work in Yiddish for women, the lives of Jewish women at the time, style of the work, popularity and legacy of the work, and more.> To purchase "My Dear Daughter: Rabbi Benjamin Slonik and the Education of Jewish Women in Sixteenth-Century Poland": https://amzn.to/3QRltep> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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

Mar 26, 2025 • 48min
The Legacy Haggadah (with Rabbi Moshe Hubner)
#345> To purchase The Legacy Haggadah: https://www.feldheim.com/the-legacy-haggadah> To contact Rabbi Hubner: hubners@gmail.com> Zera Emes Project website: https://zeraemes.com/> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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

Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 22min
5 Years of Seforimchatter
#344> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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

Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 5min
Nephilim: Giants and Fallen Angels According to Chazal (with R' Yisroel Cohen)
#343> To purchase "Nephilim: Giants and Fallen Angels According to Chazal": https://amzn.to/3FyRUMg> This episode is dedicated L’Ilui Nishmas R’ Gedaliah Shaffer ר׳ גדלי׳ ירחמיאל בן מיכל ע״ה, Yahrtzeit יז אדר, his neshama should have an Aliyah.> Episode Sponsored by The Guardians – The Community for Jewish Collectors & History Enthusiasts. Rare books tell the story of our past. The Guardians is where collectors, book lovers, and history enthusiasts come together to explore, learn, and preserve Jewish treasures. Join now: WhatsApp Community: chat.whatsapp.com/BB3tC98DWow1EFCdFHk4jp. WhatsApp channel: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb2Pl8KHwXb380vFPM1p. Telegram: t.me/WeAreTheGuardians> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 2min
Aggadata and Machshava (with R' Yechezkel Hartman)
#342> Short Machshava on the Daf Shiur: https://alldaf.org/series/short-machshava-on-the-daf/4102> To purchase "Nichusei Yama": https://www.ebay.com/itm/116296248704?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jhDmDxPkSmO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jhDmDxPkSmO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=WHATS_APP> To purchase "Maaneh Yechezkel" on Bereishis: https://www.ebay.com/itm/116509047865?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jhDmDxPkSmO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jhDmDxPkSmO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=WHATS_APP> To purchase "Maaneh Yechezkel" on Bamidbar: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113755362856?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jhDmDxPkSmO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=jhDmDxPkSmO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=WHATS_APP> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
Medieval Purim Parodies (with Dr. Roni Cohen)
#341> This episode is sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many titles, including the Paths of the Maharal. Pick up a copy at your local Judaica store, or order from https://mosaicapress.com/product/paths-of-the-maharal/?sld=seforimchatter and use code “Chatter” for 15% off.> We discussed the origins of Purim parodies, Rav Kalonymus ben Kalonymus and Maseches Purim, Ralbag and Megillas Setardim and Sefer Habakbuk, the reception of these parodies, later push back, and much more. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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

Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 31min
The Forgotten Torah Commentary: R. Leib Shapiro Frankfurter (1743-1836), Defending Tradition with Bold New Perspectives (with Eliezer Cohn)
#340> Episode sponsored by Yoel Moshe Posner.> We discussed the bio of R. Yehuda Leib Shapiro Frankfurter, the style of his Torah commentary Rechasim LaBikah, sources he used, those he was arguing against, new edition and the footnotes, and more.> To purchase the sample critical edition of Rechasim LaBikah: https://amzn.to/41bIWM6 or email Ralashec@gmail.com> Article about Rechasim LaBikah: https://www.nli.org.il/he/newspapers/mahanayim/1992/12/15/01/page/139> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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

Feb 23, 2025 • 58min
Torah Memory Palace: An Ancient Memory Technique Reimagined (with Heshy Weisz)
Heshy Weisz, the founder of Torah Memory Palace, discusses innovative memorization techniques rooted in Gemara study. He shares his personal struggles with memory during yeshiva and law school, introducing the Memory Palace method to enhance retention. The conversation highlights transforming complex Talmudic concepts into engaging visuals and emphasizes the importance of structured learning programs. Additionally, Heshy reveals plans for expanding their curriculum and making memory techniques more accessible through an app and interactive tools.

Feb 19, 2025 • 20min
SmallTalk: Living Jewish Art: The Art of Itshak Holtz (with David Segal)
#338> To purchase "Living Jewish Art: The Work of Itshak Holtz": https://amzn.to/3EGLSZL> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> 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