SmallTalk: Historical Fiction & Chanukah (with Channah Cohen)

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#324

We discussed why historical fiction, why set in the Chanukah time period, sources used when discussing actual historical figures like Yehuda HaMacabbi, and more.

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The Kotzker (with Yisroel Besser)

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#323

We discussed the Kotzker's bio (youth, parents, rebbeim, marriage, Chozeh of Lublin, talmidim, etc), the last 20 years of his life and how they are dealt with (or not) in this book, the message of Kotzk, and more.

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A Review: The Guide to the Perplexed: A New English Translation (with Rabbi Shnayor Burton)

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#322

This episode is dedicated by Mikey Stone, L'Ilui Nishmas Rav Mordechai Jofen ZT'L and in order to promote the careful study of the Rambam’s Torah.

We discussed learning Moreh in general and who this is good for, which version is recommended, the strengths and weaknesses of this new edition with examples, and more.

To read Rabbi Burton's written review in the Winter edition of Jewish Action: https://jewishaction.com/books/reviews/the-guide-to-the-perplexed-a-new-translation/

To purchase the English edition “Kisvei HaRambam: Vol 1” edited by Rabbi Burton: https://www.artscroll.com/linker/SEFORIMC/link/Books/9781422633021.html

To purchase the English Edition, “Kisvei HaRambam: Vol 2” edited by Rabbi Burton:
 https://www.artscroll.com/linker/SEFORIMC/link/Books/9781422642580.html
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The Guide to the Perplexed: A New English Translation (with Prof. Lenn E. Goodman)

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#321

Sponsored by Zaidy Auctions. Check out their new catalogue for their upcoming 3rd auction, Sunday December 22, at 12PM EST, with many beautiful items: https://www.zaidy.com/auction/216-3-en/

This episode is also sponsored by Avichai Muller, l’Zecher Nishmas Mr. Shalom Jacob Z'L. https://www.shalomjacobmemorial.com/

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Sotheby’s Judaica, Manuscripts, and Auctions (with Shaul Seidler-Feller)

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#320

Sponsored by Sotheby's

  The episode highlights items from the “Important Judaica: Featuring Celebrated Manuscripts from the Collections of David Solomon Sassoon and the Montefiore Endowment” – Live auction in New York, December 18, 2024, 10:15am

Exhibition dates: December 11-17, 2024 (generally open 10am-5pm)

Auction and exhibition free and open to the public: Sotheby's New York, 1334 York Ave. New York, NY 10021

Auction overview: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auction-catalogue/2024/important-judaica-featuring-celebrated-manuscripts-from-the-collections-of-david-solomon-sassoon-and-the-montefiore-endowment?s=intro

Link to lots: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/important-judaica-2?

For questions, please contact:

Shaul Seidler-Feller
+1 212 606 7385
shaul.seidlerfeller.consultant@sothebys.com

Sharon Liberman Mintz
+1 212 606 7385
sharon.mintz.consultant@sothebys.com

To register to bid, please contact: Sotheby's Bids Department, +1 212 606 7414, bids.newyork@sothebys.com

To view the Ten Commandments single-lot sale, see: https://www.sothebys.com/en/digital-catalogues/the-ten-commandments

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Shaar Cards: Learning the History of the Rishonim through Cards (with R’ Levi Goldwasser)

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#319

We discussed why R' Goldwasser created these cards, why start with Rishonim, the research that went into creating the cards, how the cards were created, Haskamos, future projects, and more

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Rabbi Meir (Maharam) of Rothenburg (1215 – 1293) (with Rabbi Prof. Ephraim Kanarfogel)

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#318

Sponsored by Gluck Plumbing.

We discussed Rabbi Meir's youth, studies in France, witnessing the burning of the Talmud in France in 1240, return to Germany, method as a posek, different prints and editions of his shailos u'teshuvos, other writings, and much more.

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AuctionChatter: Taj Art 15

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#317

Sponsored by Taj Art. 

To peruse the catalogue and bid on items: 

Part I (Judaica): https://il.bidspirit.com/ui/catalog/auction/taj-art/50819/1?lang=en

Part II (Seforim & manuscripts): https://il.bidspirit.com/ui/catalog/auction/taj-art/50818/1?lang=en

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Halachah: Evasion, Avoidance, and Workarounds (with Rabbi Daniel Feldman)

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#316

This episode is sponsored by RIETS Press. To find this book and the rest of the RIETS Press library visit RIETSPress.org

To listen to shiurim from Rabbi Feldman on these topic and many others visit YUtorah.org

  This episode of the podcast is also sponsored by Rabbi Shmuel Reich, ADHD Coach, and host of The ADHD Heroes Podcast.

ADHD can impact not only attention, but also memory, organization, and other skills that can affect responsibilities at home, productivity at work, studies for school or yeshiva, or even an adult's personal learning. Rabbi Reich is an experienced ADHD coach who helps adults, teens, and couples create personalized strategies for greater success at work, improved studies, and reclaimed shalom bayis. Rabbi Reich can be reached for one on one or couples coaching at rsreichadhdcoach@gmail.com or http://rsreichadhdcoach.com/

Check out Rabbi Reich's newly released podcast, entitled The ADHD Heroes Podcast, in which he interviews professionals who help those with ADHD, as well as those with ADHD themselves, to learn valuable information, useful tips and strategies, and, most importantly, inspiring stories of success around living and thriving with ADHD. The ADHD Heroes Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms including Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adhd-heroes-podcast/id1760463263

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Rabbi Michoel Forshlager (1883 – 1958) (with Pinny Kreizel)

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#315

For mor information about Rabbi Forshlager, visit the website: rabbiforshlager.com

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We discussed Rabbi Forshlager's life, as a talmid of the Avnei Nezer, move to America, life in Baltimore, his Torah and style of Torah, writings, and much more.
 
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