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Mitzrayim (Egypt), Midrash, and Myth (with R' Yisroel Cohen) Apr 14, 2024

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#272
> We discussed an overview of Egyptian mythology as it to pertains to this episode (Yetzias Mitzrayim), the halachic issue of discussing Avodah Zarah, the Egyptian gods and the connection to Yosef, Ra and Makkos Choshech, Moshe and the snake, the makkos, and much more
> To purchase a copy or with questions or comments please email: Yisroel.cohen@yahoo.com
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With Dr. Susan Weingarten discussing the history of Charoses Apr 07, 2024

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#271
> To purchase "Haroset: A Taste of Jewish History": https://amzn.to/3TPDNpj
> We discussed the origins and early sources about charoses, the various reasons given, different ingredients used (including flowers, a piece of brick or clay, apples, various spices, wine or vinegar, and many more), Ashkeanz vs Sefarad, modern charoses and different recipes, and more
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AuctionChatter: With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Taj Art Auction 13 Catalogue Apr 03, 2024

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#270.
> Episode sponsored by Taj Art
> The auction will take place Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 12PM EST
> Peruse the full catalogue and bid at: https://bit.ly/3TD1hOw

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Blood Libels & Ritual Murder Trials at the turn of the 20th century (with Prof. Hillel Kieval) Mar 31, 2024

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#269
> Sponsored by the Bemak Family
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> We discussed late Ritual Murder and Blood Libels and how these differed from those in the medieval period, how the trial was conducted, various specific affairs and their trials including the stories of those involved, the actual depictions of the murders and investigations, the accused and their trials, and much more.
> Purchase "Blood Inscriptions: Science, Modernity, and Ritual Murder at Europe's Fin de Siècle": https://amzn.to/4cAxNtb
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Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin (1839 - 1903) and his Sefer Ohr HaYom on Zmanim (With R' Moshe Baruch Kaufman) Mar 25, 2024

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#268
> To contribute and help publish the 2 volume "Adirei HaTorah" on Chumash by R' Aryeh Ganz: https://www.rayze.it/seferadireihatorah/
> Listen to the episode with R' Aryeh Ganz & R' Shimon Szimonowitz where we discuss R' Ganz first sefer and his style:
> To purchase the new edition of Sefer Ohr HaYom: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/8837116
> We discussed Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin’s bio, his connection with his uncle Rav Yisrael Salanter, an overview of Zmanim, 72, what the Sefer is trying to do, new edition, and much more
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With Rabbi Michael Taubes & Rabbi Josh Flug discussing the new Batei Yosef series on Moadim: Torah of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik and other YU Roshei Yeshiva Mar 17, 2024

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#267.
> Sponsored by RIETS Press. RIETS Press is dedicated to spreading the Torah of the Roshei Yeshiva and Rabbeim of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan. Visit RIETSPress.org to shop the full selection of RIETS Press titles.
> We discussed what the Sefer Batei Yosef is, examples, the halacha section of Rav Hershel Schachter and Rav Mordechai Willig, section of Ma'marim, forthcoming volumes, and more
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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing Matmonim Auction 4 Catalogue Mar 10, 2024

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#266
> To view the full catalogue, and register and bid on items: https://bit.ly/3PwBBlt
1. Lot 21, Sulzbach Shas: Here
2. Lot 36, set of Torah Temimah: Here
3. Lot 48, Letter of Rav Baruch Ber to Jenny Miller: Here
4. Lot 179, Derech Hayashar: Here
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With Rabbi Dovid Schoonmaker discussing how to retain your learning and his new book on the subject Mar 07, 2024

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#265.
> This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Feldheim.

> Published by Feldheim the bestselling new release “Looking into the Sun”
presents a taste of the Torah, life and legacy of Rav Moshe Shapira through the lens of his talmid Rabbi Menachem Nissel. A fantastic introduction to the english speaking community to the world of Rav Moshe Shapira ztl , one of the most eminent talmidei chachamim & baalei machshava of our generation. Get your copy now!
> Purchase "Looking Into The Sun: A Taste of the Torah, Life, and Legacy of Rav Moshe Shapira" by Rabbi Menachem Nissel here
> We discussed how Rabbi Schoonmaker became interested in this topic, the method or his apporach, Ratzon, learning pace, the four stages, simanim, chazarah (including tests and a sample schedule), sources used, feedback, and much more
> To purchase "Yedias HaTorah: Step-by-Step: A Practical Guide to Retaining your Learning": https://www.feldheim.com/yedias-hatorah-step-by-step
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> To read more about Rabbi Schoonmaker in Mishpacha magazine: https://mishpacha.com/if-memory-serves/
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With Prof. Jordan Penkower discussing the history of printed Rashi on Tanach Mar 03, 2024

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#264
> This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Bonnie Pesacov's children in honor of her birthday.
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> We discussed a brief review of the printed text of Rashi's printed commentary on Torah, the various manuscripts of Rashi, the importance of the Lepizig (1) manuscript, the additions and corrections to Rashi's commentary by his students and others, examples of Rashi's own haghos, examples of the changes made to Rashi in the printed text and how that impacts the work and what we actually read today in most standard editions, the best editions of Rashi, and more.
> To purchase Prof. Penkower's new book, "The History of Rashi's Commentary on the Bible": https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=6302
> For the Hebrew book launch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glgXTcIvdS0

> To purchase Prof. Avraham Grossman's classic book on Rashi: https://amzn.to/3v520zs
> To read the AlHatorah.org edition of Rashi:
https://rashi.alhatorah.org/

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With R' Moshe Maimon discussing the Genazym Auction 17 catalogue Feb 25, 2024

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#263
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