#95.

With Rabbi Pinchas Taylor discussing his book, "A Jewish Guide to the Mysterious"

We discussed various aspects and subjects in the book and how he approaches the subject and each chapter, dreams, and more


To purchase the book:  https://mosaicapress.com/product/a-jewish-guide-to-the-mysterious/

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#94.

With R' Moshe Flohr discussing his new edition of Sefer Bikurei Yaakov of the Aruch LaNer on Hilchos Sukkah & Lulav.

We discussed the Aruch LaNer, the sefer, various topics discussed in the sefer, what this new edition includes, and more. 


To purchase the Sefer: https://www.amazon.com/%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8-%D7%91%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99-%D7%99%D7%A2%D7%A7%D7%91-%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%AA-Hebrew/dp/B09CRCHN7B/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=moshe+flohr&qid=1632012520&sr=8-1

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#93.

With Prof. Shmuel Feiner (Prof. of Modern Jewish History at Bar-Ilan University) discussing his book, "The Jewish Eighteenth Century: A European Biography, 1700 - 1750



To purchase the book: 
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To purchase Hebrew edition volume 2 (forthcoming in English): https://www.shazar.org.il/product/%d7%a2%d7%aa-%d7%97%d7%93%d7%a9%d7%94-1800-1750/

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#92.


With R' Yechiel Goldhaber discussing the minhag of covering the shofar while making the beracha. 

We discuss where it comes from, how it spread, the reasons for it, and more 


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#91.

With Rav Aaron Lopiansky discussing his new Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Machzorim 

We discuss how the new machzorim (Aliyos Eliyahu) differ from the old (Mikroei Kodesh), what is included in the machzor, why use this machzor, overall history of tefillah and the printed siddur and machzor, and discuss a little about his forthcoming sefer on Targum & Ta'amim (and even mention Mesorah Gedolah & Ketanah) at the end.

To purchase the machzorim: https://www.eshelpublications.com/store/p20/Preorder%21_Machzor_Aliyos_Eliyahu.html

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#90.

** Sponsored by Koren Publishers. Use code CHATTER at www.korenpub.com for 10% off**

With Prof. Andrew Porwancher discussing Alexander Hamilton and his Jewish origins and connections, which are the focus of his new book, "The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton."

We discuss Hamilton's childhood in the Caribbean, his mother Rachel, the theory that he was Jewish, his connection and relationship with the Jewish Community in America, and more.

To purchase the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691211152/the-jewish-world-of-alexander-hamilton

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#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-burton

To contact Rabbi Burton: [email protected]

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#88

With 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/

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#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=1-1


With 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.

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To check out his blog: www.talmudology.com

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#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--10

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