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Seder Mitzvos Nashim: A 16th century Handbook for Women (with Prof. Edward Fram)

March 30, 2025 No Comments

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Sponsored by Oren Hizkiya and Shira Berger in honor of their upcoming marriage, בשעה טובה ומוצלחת, may they be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman B’yisrael.

We dicussed Rabbi Binyomin Slonik's bio, why he wrote this work, how unique it was for a rabbi to write a halacha work in Yiddish for women, the lives of Jewish women at the time, style of the work, popularity and legacy of the work, and more.

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The Legacy Haggadah (with Rabbi Moshe Hubner)

March 26, 2025 No Comments

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To purchase The Legacy Haggadah: https://www.feldheim.com/the-legacy-haggadah

To contact Rabbi Hubner: hubners@gmail.com

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Nephilim: Giants and Fallen Angels According to Chazal (with R’ Yisroel Cohen)

March 16, 2025 1 Comment

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To purchase “Nephilim: Giants and Fallen Angels According to Chazal”: https://amzn.to/3FyRUMg

This episode is dedicated L’Ilui Nishmas R’ Gedaliah Shaffer ר׳ גדלי׳  ירחמיאל בן מיכל ע״ה, Yahrtzeit יז אדר, his neshama should have an Aliyah.

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Aggadata and Machshava (with R’ Yechezkel Hartman)

March 12, 2025 No Comments

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Short Machshava on the Daf Shiur: https://alldaf.org/series/short-machshava-on-the-daf/4102

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Medieval Purim Parodies (with Dr. Roni Cohen)

March 9, 2025 No Comments

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This episode is sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many titles, including the Paths of the Maharal. Pick up a copy at your local Judaica store, or order from https://mosaicapress.com/product/paths-of-the-maharal/?sld=seforimchatter and use code “Chatter” for 15% off.

We discussed the origins of Purim parodies, Rav Kalonymus ben Kalonymus and Maseches Purim, Ralbag and Megillas Setardim and Sefer Habakbuk, the reception of these parodies, later push back, and much more. 

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The Forgotten Torah Commentary: R. Leib Shapiro Frankfurter (1743-1836), Defending Tradition with Bold New Perspectives (with Eliezer Cohn)

March 2, 2025 No Comments

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Episode sponsored by Yoel Moshe Posner.

We discussed the bio of R. Yehuda Leib Shapiro Frankfurter, the style of his Torah commentary Rechasim LaBikah, sources he used, those he was arguing against, new edition and the footnotes, and more.

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Torah Memory Palace: An Ancient Memory Technique Reimagined (with Heshy Weisz)

February 23, 2025 No Comments

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This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many new titles, included Becoming Godly.

What does it mean to truly grow? The newly released Becoming Godly by Rabbi Dr. Yosef Sokol takes you on a transformative journey, blending timeless Torah wisdom with modern psychology to help you create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life.

By integrating Torah insights with psychological principles, Becoming Godly explores how refining our choices and aligning with divine wisdom leads to true personal transformation. The book is structured around core principles—understanding the self, living with intention through Torah, embracing communal responsibility, and emulating Hashem’s attributes in daily life. Whether you’re navigating major life transitions or simply striving for a deeper connection to your purpose, this book offers a powerful roadmap to self-perfection.

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