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Tag: R' Wittenstein

0 History Education

#201 - Understanding the Rebbe & Talmid Connection

Jewish History Uncensored · 15 Aug

This podcast episode discusses the relationship between a Rebbe and a Talmid, focusing on the understanding of this connection with the example of the Vilna Gaon and his students, known as Talmidai HaGra.

0 Education History

#199 - Israel, Daf Yomi & Supporting Torah - Lessons From My Father’s Life

Jewish History Uncensored · 1 Aug

This episode reflects on the experiences of the narrator's father after their move to Israel in 1986, focusing on his interaction with the country and his commitment to learning Daf Yomi for about thirty years.

0 Education History

#159 - The Spinoza Documentary

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Oct 2023

The text discusses a recent documentary about Spinoza, a figure who has been in the news lately.

0 Jewish Law History

#154 - Tanya and the Definition of "Beinonim"

Jewish History Uncensored · 31 Aug 2023

This episode explores the definition of "Beinonim" according to the Tanya, focusing on its usage in Shas and classical interpretations.

0 Literature History

#150-The Tanya Controversy

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Aug 2023

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Tanya's statements in general discussions of issues, particularly within the context of the Vilna Gaon's definition of sugya.

0 History Leadership

#147 - R' Shnuer Zalman - Ascension to Leadership

Jewish History Uncensored · 12 Jul 2023

This episode discusses the process of Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liozna becoming the founder of Chabad Chassidus.

0 Jewish Law Education

#137 - R Elimelech’s Tzetil

Jewish History Uncensored · 4 May 2023

This episode delves into the teachings of R Elimelech's renowned Tzetil Katan, exploring how these lessons can be practically understood and applied in our lives.

0 History Torah

#125 - Haskala and Enlightenment - Early Response

Jewish History Uncensored · 2 Feb 2023

The episode discusses the early response to Enlightenment and Haskala, exploring when reactions to Enlightenment started and the Torah's framework for addressing challenges.

0 Education History

#122 - The Rambam Controversy

Jewish History Uncensored · 12 Jan 2023

This text discusses the controversy surrounding the figure of the Rambam (Maimonides) in Jewish history, questioning whether he was the most controversial person in Jewish history and exploring the reasons behind this controversy.

0 Education History

#115 - Besht & Magid of Mezritch

Jewish History Uncensored · 24 Nov 2022

This episode discusses the challenge of being involved in conflict and the basic pattern of conflict, briefly outlining the historical events surrounding the Besht and Magid of Mezritch, including when they lived and their primary talmidim.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

#94 - Spinoza, Shabtai Tzvi, and Atheism

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Jun 2022

In this discussion, the focus is on Spinoza's Jewish identity and his denial of being Jewish.

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#92 - Printing of Shas

Jewish History Uncensored · 9 Jun 2022

The episode discusses the historical significance of the printing of Shas (the Talmud).

0 Jewish Law History

#91 - Roe vs Wade - A Torah Perspective

Jewish History Uncensored · 2 Jun 2022

This episode explores the perspective of Torah on abortion and its relevance to the ongoing American debate on the topic, including questioning if the Torah can be viewed as pro-choice.

0 Torah Philosophy

#89 - Understanding Human Accomplishment

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 May 2022

This episode delves into the philosophical question of defining humanity and human accomplishment, exploring perspectives from classic philosophers to contemporary thinkers.

0 Torah Education

#84 - Lesson and Deeper Understanding of R’ Chaim Kanievsky זצ"ל

Jewish History Uncensored · 13 Apr 2022

This episode delves into practical ways to incorporate the teachings of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky into daily life, aiming to gain a comprehensive knowledge of Torah.

0 History Philosophy

#81 - Philosophy and Science

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Mar 2022

This episode discusses Spinoza's motivations for his major life decision, explores the historical understanding of the term philosophy compared to modern times, and looks at the distinction between philosophy and science.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

#80 - Lessons of the Spinozian Legacy

Jewish History Uncensored · 16 Mar 2022

This episode explores the enduring impact of Spinoza's philosophy on the Western world, highlighting the differences in how Judaism and Christianity approach philosophical questions and engage with general culture.

0 History Jewish Law

#78 - The Spinoza Cherem II - The Intellectual Background

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Mar 2022

This episode delves into the evidence presented to the Beis Din regarding Spinoza and questions whether the attributed statements were made casually.

0 History Education

#75 - Emunas Chachamim and Spinoza’s Cherem I

Jewish History Uncensored · 10 Feb 2022

This episode discusses how Spinoza's level of Jewish education affected his understanding of traditional Jewish texts.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

52 - Tzimtzum - The Vilna Gaon’s Approach

Jewish History Uncensored · 19 Aug 2021

In episode 52, the discussion focuses on the Vilna Gaon's interpretation of Tzimtzum.

0 History Jewish Law

#46- Vilna Gaon’s Letter of 1796 - The Story

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Jul 2021

In this episode, the focus is on the significant letter written by the Vilna Gaon in 1796, where he explains his objections to the ideas of the Besht (founder of Hasidism).