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Listen to noted Tour Guide, Lecturer and Yad Vashem Researcher of Jewish History Yehuda Geberer bring the world of pre-war Eastern Europe alive. Join in to meet the great personages, institutions and episodes of a riveting past. For speaking engagements or tours in Israel or Eastern Europe Yehuda@YehudaGeberer.com
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The Seforimchatter podcast is dedicated to the discussion of Seforim (holy texts and works pertaining to them), Jewish (non-sacred) Books, Jewish History and more. The variety of guests include rabbis, professors, historians, authors, editors, and others in the field. For more information or to sponsor a show, check out seforimchatter.com or email info@seforimchatter.com
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #306 > This episode is sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their many titles, including the newly published Rabbi's Responsa: Moadim, the first book in Rabbi Akiva Willig’s groundbreaking new halachah series. This work offers a timely opportunity to explore the responses to fascinating and relevan…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #305 > This podcast episode is sponsored by the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, a leading academic program in Jewish Studies that equips students with the tools to search out their own unique path into the study of Jewish history and scholarship. Based in NYC, the Touro Graduate School of J…
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00:00 Trailer 02:05 Intro to David Friedman 02:45 One Jewish State 03:35 David Friedman's Background 04:50 Columbia University, Center of Anti-Semitism 09:20 Me Too, Except If You're A Jew 11:45 Is This the Way Its Supposed to Be? 16:47 CubX Ad 18:00 Before Trump Administration 22:20 Did Trump Change After Presidency? 23:15 Did You Think Trump Had …
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Following the partitions of Poland at the end of the 18th century, there were several attempts of the Polish people to revolt against Czarist Russia or Austria during the 19th century. An interesting component of this story is the Polish patriotic position adopted by one of the most prominent Polish rabbis of the 19th century, Rav Dov Ber Meizlish …
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #304 > Episode Sponsor: Mosaica Press Check out their many titles including the Talmud Treasury: ⁃ Imagine having at your fingertips the wisdom of the ages, the stories of our greatest Sages, and the insights that have shaped generations—all in one accessible, beautifully crafted volume. That’s exac…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #303 > > This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most …
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00:00 Trailer 01:36 Intro to Erika Ayers Badan 03:19 Erika's Background 04:45 Is Sociology Used in Media Success? 05:40 This Generation's Overload of Media 06:50 Which Job Was the Most Interesting? 08:20 Recognizing Trends 09:00 Binyamin, Professional Sports Bidder 09:45 Barstool Success 13:30 Dave Portnoy's Conviction 15:20 Carryover from Past Car…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #302 > > This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most …
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #301 > This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most in…
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00:00 Trailer 02:20 Elizabeth Pipko, Welcome Back! 04:05 Elizabeth's Background 06:05 What's It Like Behind the Scenes? 09:15 Is Giuliani a Wack Job?? 10:45 Was the 2020 Election Stolen? 15:04 Trump's Biggest Mistake in 2020 Election 17:45 CubX Ad 19:05 Relationship with Donald Trump 21:45 How Did You Get the RNC Position? 23:50 New York Post Artic…
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On January 1, 1837, a devastating earthquake hit the upper Galilee and southern Lebanon, destroying towns, villages, property and roads, disrupting commerce and claiming the lives of thousands of victims. The ancient and mystical city of Tzfas was essentially destroyed at the epicenter of the earthquake’s damage, with most of its citizens killed, a…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #300 > This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Eli and Eva Genauer in memory of her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Offenbacher. האשה גיטל בת ר׳ אליעזר. Mrs Offenbacher was a Baalas Chesed extraordinaire as she was involved with the Chevra Kadisha wherever she lived, in New Rochelle, Far Rockaway, the upp…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #299 > This episode of the podcast 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 e…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #298 > Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing. For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call -…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #297 > To purchase "The Lord is Righteous in All His Ways" (out of print - limoted availability) click here. > To purchase the Mesorat Harav Kinnot click here. > We discussed when & why Rabbi Soloveitchik began his Tisha B'Av program, how long he would speak, what he would speak about, his opinion o…
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Towards the end of 1944, as it became clear to the senior officers of the Nazi SS that the war was lost, they decided to evacuate the many concentration camps which held several hundred thousand inmates, and which stood in the path of the rapidly advancing Red Army. Himmler and his SS didn’t want to leave living witnesses to be liberated by the All…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #296 > Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing. For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call -…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #295 > This episode is sponsored by the Nine Days to Redemption podcast. During this season of communal mourning for the destruction of ancient Jerusalem and its Temples, join Dr. Erica Brown as she encounters classical Jewish texts integrated with Rabbi Sacks's wisdom and news stories of Israel's c…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #294 > Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing. For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call -…
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Rav Avraham Matisyahu Friedman of Shtefanesht (1849-1933) was a grandson of Rav Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin, leader of the Shtefanesht Chassidic dynasty for 65 years, and one of the most important rabbinical figures in Romanian Jewry during his lifetime. Though mysterious in his silent ways, he held sway over thousands who sought his advice and bles…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #293 > This episode is sponsored by the Bemak family, in memory of all Jews who have been lost to forced conversions over the course of our history. > To purchase "The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara" click here. > We discussed Bologna in the 19th century, the Papal States, the Mortara family, the inc…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #292 > Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing. For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call -…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #291 > We discussed the origins of England's Jews, their professions, contact with the non-Jews, the general attitude of non-Jews towards the Jews, the attitude of the church, Blood Libel (William of Norwich & Hugh of Lincoln), the massacre at York, the expulsion of the Jews in 1290, and much more. …
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The Jewish enlightenment movement – known as the Haskala, endeavored to implement changes within the Jewish communal structure in the modern era. Though the haskala in its many manifestations existed in many countries in the modern era, this episode will focus on the haskala in 19th century Czarist Russia. Throughout the 19th century, the haskala g…
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00:00 Trailer 03:04 Who Is Ari Ackerman? 05:35 Involvement in Politics & Jewish Connection 09:15 Success of Ari Ackerman 14:05 Inspiration Behind Bunk1 18:35 Ari's BIG CASHOUT 23:13 CubX Ad 24:30 Life After Bunk1 28:20 Today's Generation & Banning Social Media 31:30 Behind the Scenes Political Operative? 33:05 Direction of the Media 34:40 Love for …
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #290 > Episode sponsored by Mosaica Press. Check out their 50% off sale by clicking here. For all non-sale items use code "Chatter" for 15% off > This podcast episode is sponsored by the Touro Graduate School of Jewish Studies, a leading academic program in Jewish Studies that equips students with t…
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The Jewish enlightenment movement – known as the Haskala, endeavored to implement changes within the Jewish communal structure in the modern era. Though the haskala in its many manifestations existed in many countries in the modern era, this episode will focus on the haskala in 19th century Czarist Russia. Throughout the 19th century, the haskala g…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #289 > Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing. For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call -…
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00:00 Trailer 03:16 Laibel's Pat on the Back 05:00 The Start of the Dysfunctional F*ckery 07:10 How We All Met 10:40 Laibel's "Transitioning"?? 12:25 Mislaibeled on the Move! 16:45 Who's the Most Dysfunctional 20:14 Laibel's Access 22:22 CubX Ad 23:40 Hunter Biden Exposed 27:24 Back In the Day 30:34 The Debate 40:37 Trump is a Legend 42:27 Conspira…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #288 > Epiosde sponosred by Zaidy Auctions. > Check out the catalogue and register for their forthcoming auction on Tuesday, July 16th at 1PM EST by clicking here. > To purchase the new edition of Shu't Parashas Mordechai click here. > To purchase "Rabbis and Revolution: The Jews of Moravia in the A…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #287 > Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing. For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call -…
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Though never large in number, the Karaite communities of Russia are an interesting side chapter in Russian Jewish history. Residing primarily in the Crimean Peninsula, with communities in Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania, the Czarist government recognized the Karaites as distinct from Rabbinic Jews. Due to this recognition and intense lobbying efforts…
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00:00 Trailer 01:50 MISLAIBELED is MOVING! 02:25 Intro to Johnny Daniels 03:30 Speaking Tour 06:30 NOVA & Oct. 7th 07:30 Who Is Johnny Daniels? 10:00 Things Take Time 13:40 Political Background 16:00 Meeting Trump 18:50 Growing Up in England 21:40 Go With the Flow 23:00 CubX Ad 24:18 Why Did You Enter the IDF? 28:05 The Other Side of Israel 30:15 H…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #286 > We discussed R' Moyshe's background (including his job in the Treasury Department in the Trump administration), his interest in the Kedushas LEvi, Rav Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev's bio, what the translation project entailed, the challenges in translation and especially of a chasidic sefer, wh…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #285 > Corporate sponsor of the series: Gluck Plumbing. For all your service needs big or small in NJ with a full service division, from boiler change outs, main sewer line snake outs, camera-ing main lines, to a simple faucet leak, Gluck Plumbing Service Division has you covered. Give them a call -…
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00:00 Trailer 03:00 Howie’s Proto-Hologram 08:50 Direction of Technology 12:40 What Were You Doing Before? 15:10 What You Are VS Who You Are 23:50 No Healthier Place for Anybody to Be 26:06 CUBX AD 27:26 Changing the Curriculum for the World 30:44 Taking Action 33:30 Coping Mechanisms 37:00 Bobby's World 38:50 Did You Feel Like You Were Meant to be…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #284 > This episode is sponsored by Feldheim Publishers. Check out Feldheim's extensive list of titles, including the recently published biography of Rav Shlomo Brevda. Rav Shlomo Leib Brevda was a world renowned ba’al mussar, public speaker and personal guide to countless students. Devoted talmid o…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #283 > We discussed Ginsburg's bio, his conversion to Christianity, why Ginsburg was important, his work on the Masorah, his part in the infamous Shapira affair, his attitude towards Jews, his works, the forthcoming facsimile edition of the Otzar Roshei Teivot, and more. > For more on Rav Yaakov Kam…
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00:00 Trailer 02:20 What Type of Home Did You Grow Up In? 05:25 Sonny Franzese Intro to THE LIFE 07:20 From Pre-Med to Mafia 12:00 Basic Structure of the NY Mafia Families 12:25 Earning Respect in the Life 17:33 CUBX ad 18:52 Breakdown of Family Roles 18:10 Sonny Franzese's Fame 20:50 Growing Up in the Spotlight 24:50 Wealthiest Most Powerful Mob B…
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Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message. #282 > Sponsored by Genazym > To peruse the catalogue and bid on items click here. > To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here. > To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address) > Subscribe to the Seforim…
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Rav Shabsai Hakohen (1621-1663) was the author of one of the most important halachic works ever written, the Shach (Sifsei Kohen). His last rabbinical position and burial place in Holesov, Czechia, is a popular stop on Jewish history tours of Europe, along with the well preserved 16th century shul which served that community for centuries. On this …
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The recent passing of Rav Meir Wunder (1934-2024) is an opportunity to pay tribute to this great man and his vast accomplishments as a historian, scholar and pioneer tour guide to Europe. Having attended Ponovezh Yeshiva in its early years, and gained a closeness with the Chazon Ish and many other Torah leaders of his time, he embarked on a career …
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