

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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Aug 15, 2021 • 47min
With Rabbi Shnayor Burton discussing the Mitzvah of living in E'Y and his podcast series about it
#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

Aug 8, 2021 • 1h 3min
With Rabbi H. Norman Strickman discussing his new translation of Yesod Moreh of the Ibn Ezra and the Ibn Ezra in general
#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

Aug 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
With Dr. Jeremy Brown discussing Copernicus, the Heliocentric model, and its Jewish reception
#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

Jul 25, 2021 • 48min
With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Genazym Auction 10 Catalogue
#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

Jul 19, 2021 • 54min
With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing the Mordechai (R. Mordechai b. Hillel, d. 1298)
#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

Jul 11, 2021 • 1h 6min
With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing her new book on Megillas Eichah, "Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World"
#84.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 programs on Tisha B’Av will leave you moved, inspired and with a new understanding of the significance of this day. Listeners to SeforimChatter podcast can receive $18 off an annual subscription by using the following PROMO code: SEFORIMCHATTER. Check out alephbeta.org today. With Dr. Yael Ziegler discussing her new book on Megillas Eichah, "Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World".We discussed Eichah, Yirmiyahu, the structure of Eichah, the comparisons between Eicha and the Pirkei Nechama in Yeshayahu, and moreTo purchase the book: https://korenpub.com/products/lamentations-faith-in-a-turbulent-worldSupport the show

Jul 4, 2021 • 45min
With Prof. Robert Chazan discussing the Trial of the Talmud in Paris in 1240
#83.With Prof. Robert Chazan (Scheuer Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at NYU for the past three decades) discussing the Trial of the Talmud in Paris in 1240. (Between Rav Yechiel of Paris & Nicholas Donin).We discuss the History of the Jews in France at the time, the actual trial, the sources, and more. To purchase the book, "The Trial of the Talmud: Paris, 1240" which includes Professor Chazan's essay, and the Hebrew & Latin sources: https://amzn.to/3JaADqhFor more information or to sponsor a show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

Jun 27, 2021 • 37min
With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman discussing Josephus
#82With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman (Judge Abraham Lieberman Professorship in Hebrew & Judaic studies at NYU) discussing Josephus and, "The Jewish War".We discussed Josephus' works, his life, was he a traitor, Josephus v Josippon, "Yosifun" as quoted in Rashi, and much more.To purchase the Oxford World Classics edition of "The Jewish War": https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-War-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199646023/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=josephus&qid=1624762032&sr=8-6To purchase the Hebrew Carmel Publishing edition of "The Jewish War": https://carmelph.co.il/book/toldot_milchemet_hayehudim_baromaim/To purchase the two volume Hebrew edition of "Antiquities": https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=267To purchase the Flusser edition of Josippon: https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=571 & https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=1311For more information or to sponsor a show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

Jun 20, 2021 • 1h 16min
With Dr. David Sclar discussing Ramchal (Rav Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, 1707 - 1746)
#81.With Dr. David Sclar discussing Ramchal (Rav Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, 1707 - 1746).We discussed his life, writings, thought, Chevras Mevakshei Hashem, the accusations, controversy, and more.For more information, any questions or comments, or to sponsor or support the show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.comSupport the show

Jun 13, 2021 • 1h 4min
With R' Meni Even-Israel discussing his father, Rav Adin Steinsaltz & his various Seforim
#80.With R' Meni Even-Israel discussing his father, Rav Adin Steinsaltz & his various Seforim.We discussed his father, the Gemara project, Nach, the Rebbe, changing his last name, future projects, and much more.To purchase the new, "A Concise Guide To..." series: https://korenpub.com/products/the-erez-concise-guide-series. (Each volume is also available for individual purchase)Support the show


