With R’ Yisroel Cohen discussing Mitzaryim, Midrash, and Myth

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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

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With Dr. Susan Weingarten discussing the history of Charoses

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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

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Episode sponsored by Taj Art

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With Prof. Hillel Kieval discussing Blood Libels & Ritual Murder Trials at the turn of the 20th century

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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.

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With R’ Moshe Baruch Kaufman discussing Rav Aryeh Leib Lipkin (1839 – 1903) and his Sefer Ohr HaYom on Zmanim

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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

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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

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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

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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

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With Prof. Jordan Penkower discussing the history of printed Rashi on Tanach

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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.

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With R’ Moshe Maimon discussing the Genazym Auction 17 catalogue

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