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SZ Series Episode 5: With Prof. Matt Goldish part 2: Discussing post-conversion and death of SZ Dec 22, 2021

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SZ Episode 5.
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SZ Series Episode 5: With Prof. Matt Goldish part 2: Discussing post-conversion and death of SZ
We discussed Sabbetai's conversion and the subsequent continuous belief in him and what the theology around that was, the rest of his life, his death and those that continued to believe in him & the theology behind that, Rav Avraham Rovigo, Yehuda Chasid, Chaim Malach, Shlomo Ayallon, and others
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With Prof. David Fraser discussing Anti-Shechita Prosecutions between 1855 - 1913 and his book on the subject Dec 19, 2021

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#111.
With Prof. David Fraser (Professor of Law and Social Theory at the University of Nottingham) discussing Anti-Shechita Prosecutions between 1855 - 1913 and his book on the subject
We discussed a few of the cases, histoyr and reasoning for the anti-shechita movement, anti-semitism, and more
To purchase the book: https://www.academicstudiespress.com/northamericanjewishstudies/anti-shechita-prosecutions-in-the-anglo-american-world

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SZ Series Episode 4: With Prof. David J. Halperin discussing Abraham Miguel Cardozo Dec 15, 2021

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SZ Episode 4.
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SZ Series Episode 4: With Prof. David J. Halperin discussing Abraham Miguel Cardozo
We discussed Cardozo and his biography, his overall theology and how that related to SZ, Cardozo's belief in himself as Moshiach ben Yosef, his death, and more. We also discussed various primary sources including Baruch of Arezzo, Abraham Cuenque, Joseph HaLevi, the Najara Chronicle, and more.
To purchase, "Sabbatai Zevi: Testimonies to a Fallen Messiah":
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To purchase, "Abraham Miguel Cardozo: Selected Writings":
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Prof. Halperin's website: https://www.davidhalperin.net/about-david-halperin/
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With Prof. Emile Schrijver discussing Jewish Book Culture Dec 12, 2021

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With Prof. Emile Schrijver (General Director of the Jewish Historical Museum and the Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam and Prof. at the University of Amsterdam) discussing Jewish Book Culture and the history of the Jewish Book
We discussed Jewish Manuscripts, history of printing, manuscripts since print, and much more.

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SZ Series Episode 3: With Prof. Yaacob Dweck discussing Rabbi Yaakov Sasportas Dec 08, 2021

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SZ Episode 3.
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SZ Series Episode 3: With Prof. Yaacob Dweck discussing Rabbi Yaakov Sasportas
We discussed Rav Yaakov Sasportas's life, his opposition to Sabbetai Zvi, his response to Nathan and the movement, who he was in contact with, Tzitzat Novel Tzvi, and more
To purchase "Dissident Rabbi": https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691183572/dissident-rabbi
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With Rabbi Basil Herring discussing the new RCA Siddur Dec 05, 2021

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With Rabbi Basil Herring discussing the new RCA Siddur
To purchase the new RCA Siddur Avodat HaLev: https://korenpub.com/products/rca-siddur-avodat-halevhardcoverstandardashkenaz

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SZ Series Episode 2: With Avinoam Stillman discussing Nathan of Gaza Dec 01, 2021

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SZ Episode 2.
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SZ Series Episode 2: With Avinoam Stillman discussing Nathan of Gaza
We discussed Nathan's life, place and position in the movement, the newly reissued edition of B'Iqvot Mashiach, which is a collection of his writings, Blima Books, and more.
To purchase B'Iqvot Mashiach: https://www.myofficeguy.com/p/xicgb/vn3e9/1rhu4h/?cartid=fb4c5943-4102-4a57-9ace-9afc7973944a
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With Prof. Malka Simkovich discussing Chanukah & the classic sources Nov 28, 2021

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#105.
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With Prof. Malka Simkovich (Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies & Director of Catholic-Jewish Studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago) discussing Chanukah & the classic sources.
We discussed Maccabees 1 & 2, Josephus, Chazal, the Nes Pach Shemen (oil) mentioned in Chazal, the story of Judith (Yehudis), and more
To purchase the Oxford Classics edition of Josephus:
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To purchase "Ancient Jewish Novels" which includes Judith: https://korenpub.com/products/ancient-jewish-novelspaperback
To purchase Prof. Simkovich's book about Second Temple Literature:
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SZ Series Episode 1: With Prof. Matt Goldish discussing Sabbatai Zevi's life and impact until the conversion Nov 25, 2021

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SZ Series Episode 1.
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SZ Series Episode 1: With Prof. Matt Goldish (Samuel & Esther Melton Chair in Jewish History at Ohio State University) discussing Sabbatai Zevi's life and impact until the conversion
We discussed Sabbatai's early life, where he learned, when did the idea of him being Mashiach start, his mental issues, Nathan of Gaza and his role, Rabbonim on both sides, story of the Taz, did most of the Jewish world accept this, and much more.
To purchase Gershom Scholem's "Sabbatai Zevi":
https://amzn.to/3OCMjmQ
To purchase Prof. Goldish's "The Sabbatean Prophets":
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To purchase "Sabbatian Heresy": https://www.amazon.com/Sabbatian-Heresy-Mysticism-Messianism-Modernity/dp/1512600520
To purchase "Women and the Messianic Heresy of Sabbetai Zevi": https://global.oup.com/academic/product/women-and-the-messianic-heresy-of-sabbatai-zevi-1666---1816-9781906764807?q=ada&lang=en&cc=us
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With Prof. Francesca Trivellato discussing the Jews of Livorno (Leghorn), Italy Nov 21, 2021

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#103.
With Prof. Francesca Trivellato (Andrew W. Mellon Professor of History at the Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton) discussing the Jews of Livorno (Leghorn), Italy
We discussed Livorno, why it was called "Leghorn", what the community was like, what was unique about Livorno from a Jewish Perspective , various famous Rabbonim & Jewish figures from Livorno, and more
To purchase "The Familiarity of Strangers": https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300187496/familiarity-strangers
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