#159.

With David Arnovitz discussing The Tanakh of the Land of Israel (Koren Publishers).

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#158.

With Dr. Morris Faierstein discussing the Yudisher Theriak (A Yiddish Defense of Judaism)

We discussed what "Theriak" means, who the author was, why he wrote it, who the intended audience was, examples from the book, why translate it, and more 



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#157.

** To enhance your Tisha B'Av and understanding of the day and its message, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day.

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The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part III: Masada and the Legacies of the Great Revolt.

We discussed the aftermath of the destruction in Yerushalayim, Titus's return to Rome, the Flavian Amphitheater (Coliseum), Arch of Titus, Masada, and more


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#156.

** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day.

And for a limited time only,  listeners get $18 off an annual Aleph Beta membership, which will give you access to all the Tisha b’av videos plus hundreds more on parsha and the other holidays. Go to AlephBeta.org and enter coupon code SEFORIM22 for $18 off an annual premium membership:  https://bit.ly/AlephBeta22**


The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66 - 74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part II: The War and Destruction of the Temple.

We began the discussion with the massacres in Jerusalem in 66, Agrippa (II) speech and his place in the war, the end of sacrifices (Korbanos) on behalf of the Romans, the fighting and killing that breaks out across the region, Cestius' intervention and "disaster", the appointment of the Jewish generals, Vespasian's army, Titus's arrival with three legions (and what a Roman legion was), Vespasian's arrival in Iotapata and the subsequent siege and destruction of the city,  fall of Gamala, John of Gischala's flight to Jerusalem, Vespasian's march on Jerusalem, Nero's suicide followed by Vindex's revolt in Gaul and Vespasian's subsequent departure for Rome, Romans breaking through the outer wall, second wall, and finally the inner wall, the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash and whether Titus truly "wanted" to burn it down or not (we discussed Josephus's opinion and debated whether this is really as he says), and more.


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#155.

With R' Yaakov Beer discussing Sefer B'Ikvei HaGalus on the Sugyos about the Churban in Perek HaNizakin in Mesechtas Gittin.

We discussed the different aspects of the Sefer, Maharal/Meor Eynayim, Kamtza and Bar Kamtza, Channah/Miriam and her seven sons, other various Gemara's in the Sugya, story with Rebbetzin Luba Rochel Bloch HY'D,  haskamos to the Sefer, why the name "B'Ikvei HaGalus", and much more 

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#154.

With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing 1096 (the First Crusade), the historical sources and chronicles, and the Kinnos composed in its aftermath

We discussed the history of the crusades (Pope Urban II, Peter the Hermit, and others involved), Jewish communities in the Rhineland (Speyer, Worms, and Mainz), the destruction of these communities and others, martyrdom, suicide and the halachos and opinions amongst the Rishonim, Kinnos composed in the aftermath of the destruction, and more.

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#153

** With Tisha B'Av approaching, check out Aleph Beta's collection of inspiring Tisha B'Av videos. Rabbi David Fohrman, founder of Aleph Beta, explores some of the most beloved Tisha B'Av texts to discover the deeper meaning and relevance of the day.

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The Judean Revolt Series with Prof. Guy M. Rogers: The Great Jewish Revolt, 66-74 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. Part I: Causes of conflict. Based on Prof. Rogers new book, "For the Freedom of Zion: The Gerat Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66 - 74 CE"

We discussed Herod (the great): his bio, relationship with Rome, kingdom, reign, death, and more, what happened after Herod's death, Sicarii, Pontius Pilate (and the killing of Jesus), Agrippa I, and much more




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#152

With R' Aryeh Ganz and R' Shimon Szimonowitz discussing Sefer Arzei HaLevanon Al Hatorah

We discuss why R' Ganz decided to compile another Likut Sefer, what he quotes and why, which sources he uses, where he got his sources from, some future (and already published as of this podcasts publication) Aleh Zayis publications, and more

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#151

With R' Yaakov Taubes discussing Rabeinu Bachya and his writings: Chumash Commentary, Kad HaKemach, Shulchan Shel Arba, and Pirkei Avos

We discussed when he lived, how to pronounce his name, his various seforim, and more

Link to English translation of Shulchan Shel Arba: http://jkraus.webspace.wheatoncollege.edu/

Links to articles on Rabeinu Bachya: 

https://www.academia.edu/51307873/Adam_Afterman_and_Idan_Pinto_Potencies_of_the_Body_and_Soul_Ascetic_Ideals_and_Ritualistic_Meals_in_the_Writings_of_R_Ba%E1%B8%A5ya_ben_Asher_Jewish_Thought_3_2021_137_179 

https://thelehrhaus.com/jewish-thought-history/rabbeinu-bahya-and-the-case-of-the-mysterious-medieval-lightning-rod/

https://www.academia.edu/44415057/Gershom_Scholem_Bahya_ben_Asher_in_Encyclopedia_ha_Ivrit_vol_8_1956_cols_144_145_Hebrew_

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pRKpRrs4kBgGkHSIMTAkuGITldO0qvxU/view?usp=sharing

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#150

With Dr. Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky discussing the history of Lithuanian Yeshivas and his new book on the topic

We discussed WWI and the refugee crisis and how that affected the Yeshivos, what defines a "Lithuanian Yeshiva", most influential ones of the oeriod, patrilineal descent in Yeshivos and issues that arose from that, the role of the Mashgiach, and much more




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