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With Mitchell First discussing who Achashverosh & Esther were historically, and the origins of Ta'anis Esther Feb 20, 2021

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#61.
With Mitchell First discussing who Achashverosh & Esther were historically, and the origins of Ta'anis Esther.
Most of the discussion is based on essays from his book, "Esther Unmaksed: Solving Eleven Mysteries of the Jewish Holidays and Liturgy". A few of the other chapters of the book are referenced as well.
To purchase Esther Unmasked: https://www.amazon.com/Esther-Unmasked-Solving-Mysteries-Holidays/dp/0692375422/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1613865760&refinements=p_27%3AMitchell+First&s=books&sr=1-1-catcorr
To purchase Roots and Rituals: https://www.amazon.com/Roots-Rituals-Insights-Holidays-History/dp/1947857061/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&qid=1613865760&refinements=p_27%3AMitchell+First&s=books&sr=1-5-catcorr
Mr. First can be contacted at mfirstatty@aol.com

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With Dr. Gabriel Wasserman discussing Piyutei Arbah Parshiyos ("Yotzros"), Krovetz for Purim, and Piyutim in general Feb 13, 2021

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#60.
With Dr. Gabriel Wasserman discussing Piyutei Arbah Parshiyos ("Yotzros"), Krovetz for Purim, and Piyutim in general.
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With Prof. Cedric Cohen-Skalli discussing Abarbnel (1437 - 1508) and his new book, "Don Isaac Abravanel: An Intellectual Biography" Feb 06, 2021

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#59.
With Prof. Cedric Cohen-Skalli (Prof. of early modern and modern Jewish Philosophy at the University of Haifa) discussing Abarbnel (1437 - 1508) and his new book, "Don Isaac Abravanel: An Intellectual Biography"
We discuss Abarbnel (or is it Abravanel?) and his background, an overview of his many writings, the expulsion, Rav Meir Arama's charge, and much more.
To purchase the book:
https://amzn.to/3Ph8m2S

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With Rabbi Elchanan Adler discussing Anim Zemiros Jan 31, 2021

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#58.
With Rabbi Elchanan Adler (Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchanan [RIETS]) discussing Anim Zemiros and his new books, " Anim Zemiros: A Poem for All Ages; Elucidating, Demystifying, and Appreciating the Shir HaKavod". We discussed who wrote it, differences with Shir HaYichud, when should it be said, and more.
We also discussed his Rebbi, Rav Dovid Feinstein ZT'L.
To purchase the book: https://www.feldheim.com/anim-zemiros
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With Rav Yehoshua Hartman discussing the Maharal of Prague ( 1512[24] - 1609) and his edition of Sifrei Maharal Jan 24, 2021

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#57.
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With Rav Yehoshua Hartman (Rosh Beis Medrash Hasmonean in London and editor of Sifrei Maharal - Machon Yerushalayim).
We discussed Rav Hutner, the biography of the Maharal, style of Maharal's writing, Me'or Einayim, what Rav Hartman set out to do in his edition, and much more.
To listen to the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast episode where Rav Hartman discusses Rav Hutner ZT’L:
https://jewishphilantropypodcast.libsyn.com/topic-the-40th-yahrzeit-of-rav-yitzchak-hutner-ztl
To contact Rav Hartman: jdhartman120@gmail.com
The Seforim are available in any Seforim stores or websites, or from Machon Yerushalayim American site: Torabooks.com.
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With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach discussing Pinkassei Kehillot of pre-modern Europe Jan 17, 2021

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#56.
With Prof. Elisheva Carlebach (Baron Professor of Jewish History, culture, and Society at Columbia University).
Discussing Pinkassei Kehillot of pre-modern Europe.
To purchase "A Window on Their World": https://www.amazon.com/Window-Their-World-Gundersheim-Non/dp/0878202536
To purchase "Colonial Justice and the Jews of Ventian Crete" by Rena Lauer: https://www.amazon.com/Colonial-Justice-Venetian-Crete-Middle/dp/0812250885/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1610903637&sr=1-1
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With R' Nechemya Sheinfeld discussing the Ibn Ezra and his commentary on the Ibn Ezra, "Daas Ezra" Jan 12, 2021

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#55.
With R' Nechemya Sheinfeld discussing the Ibn Ezra and his commentary on the Ibn Ezra, "Daas Ezra" (6 volumes, Mossad Harav Kook)
We discussed a basic biography of Ibn Ezra, controversy around the Ibn Ezra's Pirush (Maharshal, Karaites, against Chazal, etc) what Daas Ezra seeks to do and how he did it, Pirush Aruch & Katzar on Shemos, Hakdama on Bereishis, Shittah Acheres on Bereishis, and more
https://www.mosadharavkook.com/shop/%d7%97%d7%95%d7%9e%d7%a9-%d7%93%d7%a2%d7%aa-%d7%a2%d7%96%d7%a8%d7%90-%d7%a1%d7%98-6-%d7%9b%d7%a8%d7%9b%d7%99%d7%9d/

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With Prof. Marcin Wodziński discussing his various books on Chasidus and Historical Atlas of Hasidism Jan 09, 2021

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#54.
With Prof. Marcin Wodziński (Prof. of Jewish History and Literature at the University of Wroclaw, Poland).

Discussing his various books about Chasidus and his Historical Atlas of Hasidism.
Historical Atlas of Hasidism: https://www.amazon.com/Historical-Atlas-Hasidism-Marcin-Wodzi%C5%84ski/dp/0691174016/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3O3QZ643L777B&dchild=1&keywords=marcin+wodzinski&qid=1610235068&s=books&sprefix=marcin+wodz%2Cdigital-text%2C141&sr=1-3
Hasidism Key Questions: https://www.amazon.com/Hasidism-Key-Questions-Marcin-Wodzinski/dp/0197552641/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3O3QZ643L777B&dchild=1&keywords=marcin+wodzinski&qid=1610235068&s=books&sprefix=marcin+wodz%2Cdigital-text%2C141&sr=1-2
Studying Hasidism: https://www.amazon.com/Studying-Hasidism-Sources-Methods-Perspectives-ebook/dp/B07V5ZDSSY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3O3QZ643L777B&dchild=1&keywords=marcin+wodzinski&qid=1610235068&s=books&sprefix=marcin+wodz%2Cdigital-text%2C141&sr=1-4
Hasidism: A New History: https://www.amazon.com/Hasidism-New-History-David-Biale/dp/0691202443/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3O3QZ643L777B&dchild=1&keywords=marcin+wodzinski&qid=1610235047&s=books&sprefix=marcin+wodz%2Cdigital-text%2C141&sr=1-1

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With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Samuel David Luzzatto, 1800 - 1865) and his new translation of Shadal on Chumash Jan 03, 2021

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#53.
With Daniel Klein discussing Shadal (Samuel David Luzzatto. 1800 - 1865) and his new translation of Shadal on Chumash.
We discussed the biography of Shadal, his works, his opinion about Koheles & the Zohar (Kabbolah), his Chumash translation & Pirush, Dan's translations and what went into producing them, the introduction to each volume, the forthcoming volume on Vayikra (Leviticus), and much more.
Use code Shadal10 for 10% off 1 volume, and Shadal20 for 20% off all 3 at KodeshPress.com
To purchase Bereishis: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-genesis
To purchase Shemos: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-exodus
To preorder Vayikra: https://kodeshpress.com/product/shadal-on-leviticus
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With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel discussing Rashi on Shas Dec 31, 2020

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#52. With Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel (E. Billi Ivry University Professor of Jewish History, Literature, and Law at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Yeshiva University) discussing Rashi on Shas.
We discuss various aspects of Rashi: Different Mahaduros, the order Rashi wrote, Rashbam & Rivan, Rashi on Rif & Ein Yaakov, and much more.

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