

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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May 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Baal Shem Tov: Episode 2 (with Prof. Glenn Dynner)
Glenn Dynner, a Professor specializing in Jewish history and a scholar of Hasidism, dives deep into the life of the Baal Shem Tov. He discusses the evolution of Hasidism from elitism to a welcoming spiritual movement, emphasizing community and humility. The conversation also explores the complexities of the Baal Shem Tov's character and his joyful approach to Judaism, along with the challenges historians face in interpreting the historical and legendary narratives surrounding him. Dynner sheds light on how these teachings continue to influence the spiritual landscape.

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May 25, 2025 • 54min
The Baal Shem Tov: Episode 1 (with Prof. Glenn Dynner)
Join Prof. Glenn Dynner, a leading expert in Hasidic history, as he dives into the transformative life of the Baal Shem Tov, a pivotal figure in Hasidism. Discover his revolutionary approach to joy in spirituality and the importance of balancing physical and spiritual fulfillment. Dynner explores the socio-economic context of 18th-century Eastern Europe, the healing practices of the Baal Shem Tov, and the vibrant community of Mezbush. Uncover the unconventional origins and teachings that shaped the foundations of Hasidic thought.

May 21, 2025 • 24min
SmallTalk: A Mysterious Guest for Dinner and other Aggados (with Rabbi Dr. Moshe Sokol)
#359>To purchase "A Mysterious Guest for Dinner": https://amzn.to/3F9DIJV> To purchase "The Snake at the Mouth of the Cave": https://amzn.to/4dJgMhz> 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

May 18, 2025 • 60min
The Shochet: Part 2 - the Autobiography of Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn (1848 - 1930) (with Michoel Rotenfeld)
#358> To purchase The Shochet Volume 1: https://amzn.to/4jb7mfR> To purchase The Shochet Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3S8tqfT> 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

May 14, 2025 • 21min
SmallTalk: Kan Tzipor: Life's Special Moments (with Stephen Savitsky)
#357> To purchase Kan Tzipor 2: https://www.feldheim.com/life-s-special-moments> To purcase Kan Tzipor 1: https://www.feldheim.com/kan-tzipor> 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

May 11, 2025 • 1h 45min
A History of Jews and Pandemics (with Dr. Jeremy Brown)
#356> To purchase "The Eleventh Plague: Jews and Pandemics from the Bible to COVID-19" (winner of the National Jewish Book Award in Modern Jewish Thought): https://amzn.to/4iXhDw0> 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

May 4, 2025 • 1h 20min
Glikl of Hameln (1647 - 1724) and her memoirs (with Dr. Rachel Greenblatt)
#355> Sponsored by Haim Gottschalk in memory of his maternal grandmother Shoshana Etzioni – Reyzl bas Nahum.> To purchase the new edition of Glikl: https://amzn.to/3YW68xw> Also sponsored by Mosaica Press and Is Alternative Healing Kosher? by Rabbi Yehoshua Kaganoff. To purchase: https://mosaicapress.com/product/is-alternative-healing-kosher/?sld=seforimchatter and use code "CHATTER" for 15% off > 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

Apr 30, 2025 • 26min
SmallTalk: Sefer Habris on Bris Milah (with R' Shimon Szimonowitz)
#354> To purchase the new edition of Sefer Habris: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%a1%d7%a4%d7%a8-%d7%94%d7%91%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%aa/> 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

Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 23min
The Great Zmanim Debate (with Rabbi Ahron Notis)
#353> Sponsored by Ten Ten Watches, 1135 East Veterans Hwy, Jackson, New Jersey 08527> Email: Sales@ten10watches.com> Contact: Call or WhatsApp (732)-884-1010> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ten10watches?igsh=aGJvdGxucHVrYXI3&utm_source=qr> To purchase, "The Great Z'manim Debate: The History, The Science, And The Lomdus": https://amzn.to/3EAz0oc> 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

Apr 24, 2025 • 25min
SmallTalk: Vayiqra in Context - The Commentary of Rabbi Elia Benamozegh (with Sina Kahen & Ben Rothstein)
#352> To purchase, "Vayiqra in Context: A Scientific and Kabbalistic Commentary of Leviticus by Rabbi Elia Benamozegh": https://amzn.to/3RwLoZe> 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


