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#129.We discussed the origins of the Jews of Ukraine, the current Jewish communities there, anti-semitism of the Ukrainians throughout the years and his book about this, why we should care about the conflict, what we can do to help, and moreTo purchase, "The Golden Age Shtetl": https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691168517/the-golden-age-shtetlTo purchase, "Jews and Ukrainians: A Millennium of Coexistence": https://utorontopress.com/9780772751119/jews-and-ukrainians/Rabbonim in Ukraine to contact to assist (mentioned by Prof. Petrovsky-Shtern, google contact info): Rabbi Mordekhai Bald (Lviv), Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetzky (Dnipro), Rabbi Shlomo Baksht (Odessa), Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm (Zhytomyr), Rabbi Menahem Glitzenstein (Chernivtsi)Links mentioned by Prof. Petrovsky-Shtern:NGO that arranges life-saving equipment for Ukrainian soldiers Hospitallers working at the frontline Ukrainian Women’s Veteran MovementNGO that assists internal refugeesNGO that aids traumatised childrenSupport the show

#128.With Prof. Jeffrey Woolf discussing the Maharik (Rav Yosef Colon Trabotto, 1420 - 1480)We discussed the Maharik's life, his Shu't in general, tshuva about wearing non-jewish clothing (and others), his impact on halacha,  dispute with Rav Yehdua Messer Leon, dispute with Rav Moshe Capsali, and moreSupport the show

SZ Episode 12.** 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 12: With Bezalel Naor discussing Post-Sabbatean SabbateanismWe discussed various figures and seforim accused of sabbateanism and sabbatean allusions in their writings, why should someone today care about meshichot/sabbateanism, Rav Kook's view, the Dönme, and more To purchase "Post-Sabbatian Sabbatianism": https://orot.com/product/post-sabbatian-sabbatianism/To purchase "Caught in the Crack": https://orot.com/product/caught-in-the-crack/Support the show

#126With Dr. Dov Zakheim discussing Rebbe (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi) and his new biography, "The Prince And The Emperors: The Life and Times of Rabbi Judah the Prince"We discussed when Rebbe lived, his yichus and family history, his rebbeim, his opinion of Rome and secular learning, who was "Antonious", writing/codifying the Mishnah, and moreTo purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/the-prince-and-the-emperors-1Support the show

#125.With Prof. Edward Fram discussing the Court Diaries of Rabbi Hayyim Gundersheim of Frankfurt Am Main, 1773 - 1794We discussed what a court diary is, who Rav Chayim Gundersheim was, the position of judge (dayan), the history of this manuscript, examples of the cases discussed in the work, and more To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3z3edmcSupport the show

Sz Episode 11.** 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 11: With Prof. Pawel Maciejko discussing Jacob Frank and the Frankist movement We discussed where Frank was from, why he was called "Frank", allegations against the Talmud, disputation, conversion to Christianity, how big the movement was, and moreTo purchase, "The Mixed Multitude":  https://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Multitude-Frankist-Movement-1755-1816/dp/0812223438/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UH0KUKJT049A&keywords=pawel+maciejko&qid=1643774965&s=books&sprefix=pawel+%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-1To purchase, "The Books of Jacob": https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jacob-Novel-Olga-Tokarczuk/dp/0593087488/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Support the show

#123.With R' Pinchas Werner discussing his Sefer, "Keitzad Seder Mishna"We discussed the Sefer, the Mishna and its structure, Chazal's intention that it be learned Baal Peh, the proofs for this, practical ways to do this and why someone would want to do so, and more.To purchase the sefer: https://www.shopeichlers.com/products/keitzad-seder-mishna/54765Support the show

SZ Episode 10.** 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 10: With Prof. Cengiz Sisman discussing the DönmeWe discussed an overview of SZ and his apostasy, the Dönme and their origins, the 3 groups, beliefs, actions, why they stayed "hidden", how widespread they were, main locations, and much moreTo purchase Prof. Sisman's book, "The Burden of Silence": https://www.amazon.com/Burden-Silence-Sabbatai-Evolution-Ottoman-Turkish-dp-019069856X/dp/019069856X/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=Support the show

#121.** Sponsored by 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. **With Prof. Glenn Dynner (Prof. & chair of Religion at Sarah Lawrence College) discussing Jewish Tavernkeepers & Liquor in the Kingdom of Poland, and his book about it: "Yankel's Tavern: Jews, Liquor, & Life in the Kingdom of Poland."We discussed the history of Jews running taverns in Poland, anti-semitic attitudes towards Jews, new laws of Poland, Jewish underground, Blumrozen affair, Rav Eliyahu Guttmacher & the Kvitlach sent to him, and moreTo purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Yankels-Tavern-Liquor-Kingdom-Poland-dp-0190204141/dp/0190204141/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=Support the show

SZ Episode 9. ** 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 9: With R’ Yechiel Goldhaber discussing Sefer Chemdas YamimWe discussed the Sefer, its publication history, its rapid spread & acceptance, accusations of Sabbateanism, who the real author was, minhagim that originate from it, and moreTo email R’ Goldhaber: Goldhaber.y@gmail.comSupport the show