#312

> We discussed Rav Zvi Hirsch bio (student of the Nesivos [Rav Yaakov Loerberbaum] and Rav Akiva Eiger), as Rabbi of Torún for 40 years, his ambitious letter to Baron Rothschild, his project to restart korbanos and Sefer Drishas Tzion, his writings and thought as a forerunner of religious zionism, his impact on religious zionism, the un fortunate state of his writings today and more. 

> To purchase Jody Myers "Seeking Zion: Modernity and Messianic Activism in the Writings of Tsevi Hirsch Kalischer":

> To purchase Prof. Yedidya's new Hebrew bio: https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=6288

> To purchase the old Hebrew bio: https://amzn.to/3Ald3HD

> To purchase an old edition of Drishas Tzion (the Mossad Harav Kook is the best, but is out of print): https://amzn.to/4hxxBNJ

> To see Sefer HaBris on Bereishis: https://hebrewbooks.org/39847

> Emunah Yesharah Vol 1: https://hebrewbooks.org/38321
> Emunah Yesharah Vol 2: https://hebrewbooks.org/31207

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#311

> This episode is sponsored by Legacy Auction. To register and bid on the forthcoming auction Sunday, November 3rd at 1PM click here: https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/catalog/auction/legacyjudaica/50930/1?lang=en

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#310

> This episode is sponsored by Legacy Auction. To register and bid on the forthcoming auction Sunday, November 3rd at 1PM click here: https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/catalog/auction/legacyjudaica/50930/1?lang=en

> To purchase "Book of Visions" (English translation of Sefer Chezyonos): https://amzn.to/4fnSRUp

> We discussed the bio of Rav Chaim Vital (Calabrese), the 4 parts of Sefer Chezyonos, the history of the manuscript, Komarno autobiograophy, and more.

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#309

> We discussed the Radomsk Chasidus, the last Rebbe of Radomsk (Rav Shlomo Chanoch Hakohen Rabinowitz), the Rebbe's wealth, the Kesser Torah Yeshiva System, the sad demise of the Radomsk Chasidus and the Yeshiva system, how Dovi works on these articles, Yom Tov book recommendations, and more.

> Check out the full article by Dovi Safier in the Mishpacha Sukkos edition

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#308

> We discussed religious issues (Kiddush Hashem, distorted version of Olam Habah, etc), Anti-semitism, Geulah, and more.

> Purchase "Dark Clouds Above, Faith Below":  https://amzn.to/4dIzgx2

> Pre-order "Reclaiming Redemption: Deciphering the Maze of Jewish History": https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-redemption/?sld=seforimchatter

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#307

>To purchase "The Making of a Minhag": https://www.feldheim.com/the-making-of-a-minhag?&utm_source=Portals&utm_medium=Sefarim_Chatter_Podcast_&utm_campaign=Podcast_SC_MAKMI

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> We discussed what a Minhag is, Minhag vs Halacha, valid minhag vs minhag taus, Shul/communal/family minhgaim, Reciting L'Dovid, Weddings during Elul, dipping the Apple in honey and other Simanim, Hataras Nedarim and Mesiras Moda'ah, changing Yomim Nora'im tunes, Kol Nidrei, sleeping in the Sukkah in Chutz L'Aretz, reading V'Zos HaBerachah on Simchas Torah evening, and more.

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#306

> This episode is sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many titles, including the newly published Rabbi's Responsa: Moadim, the first book in Rabbi Akiva Willig’s groundbreaking new halachah series.

This work offers a timely opportunity to explore the responses to fascinating and relevant halachic sh’eilos that were asked in real time on an active WhatsApp group. From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, Sukkos and Simchas Torah, Rabbi Willig provides hundreds of clear answers replete with chiddushim and practical insights.

> To purchase "Rabbi's Responsa: Moadim" click here.

> We discussed Rav Dovid's bio, Slabodka - Kovno Kollel, Yeshiva of Baranovitch, Rav Dovid as R"M in Baranovitch, WWII, capture of the Russians, Death in a Russian camp, Seforim (Tzemach Dovid, Mikdash Dovid, Shiurim), and more.

> For questions, comments, more notes, contact [email protected]

> To purchase the new 3 volume Shiurei Mikdash Dovid click here.

> Check out the Jewish History Soundbites podcast.

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#305

> This podcast episode is sponsored by the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, a leading academic program in Jewish Studies that equips students with the tools to search out their own unique path into the study of Jewish history and scholarship. Based in NYC, the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies provides a supportive environment and personal attention from world-class faculty, seminar-style courses, one-on-one mentorship opportunities, and career advancement guidance. Students can study in person or complete the program online from anywhere in the world. Offerings include a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Studies with concentrations in Jewish History and Jewish Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Jewish history, literature, and thought.

For more information on admission to the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, including scholarship opportunities, please visit gsjs.touro.edu or call 212-463-0400, ext. 55580.

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#304

> Episode Sponsor: Mosaica Press

Check out their many titles including the Talmud Treasury:
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Rabbi Zimmerman, known for his deep understanding and engaging teaching style, has created something truly extraordinary. The Talmud Treasury is your key to the world of Torah Shebe’al Peh—a treasure trove of fascinating facts, stories, and the context you need to fully appreciate the timeless debates and teachings of our Sages.

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> We discussed a history of Machon Ofeq, an overview of Toras Kohanim, the various commentators on Toras Kohanim throughout the centuries, what is unique to the Machon Ofeq Toras Kohanim, and more.

> To contact R" Yehuda Shoshana: 908-692-8706 or email  [email protected]

 > To purchase the Machon Ofeq Toras Kohanim:
Volume 5-6 click here, Vol 7 click here.

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#303

> > This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is  the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most intimate writings found in his personal notebooks from throughout his career.

> Get 10% off all Koren and Maggid books with code SeforimChatter – click here for a list of the Rav Kook titles published by Maggid

> This episode picks up with Rav Kook's appointment as Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem after WWII, his subsequent election as Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Israel, the end of his life, impact and legacy, and more.

> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's biography "Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revoloution" click here.

> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's book about the first part of Rav Kook's life "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865 - 1904" click here.
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