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Tag: Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein

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#30 - R' Pinchas Horowitz of Frankfurt

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Mar 2021

Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz's appointment as the Rabbi of Frankfurt, a significant Jewish community, is explored in this episode.

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#29 - The Maggid and his Talmidim

Jewish History Uncensored · 12 Mar 2021

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Maggid of Mezritch's success in attracting students, exploring how he did so and the type of students he drew compared to the Gaon.

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#28 - The Maggid and the Besht

Jewish History Uncensored · 4 Mar 2021

In this podcast episode by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, we explore the meeting between the Maggid of Mezritch and the Besht, focusing on how the Besht persuaded the Maggid to become his student.

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#26 - The Historical Identification of Achashveirosh

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Feb 2021

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the historical identification of Achashveirosh and the discrepancy between secular history and the Tanach regarding the dating of the Destruction of the First Temple.

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#25 - Torah and Science - Proper Understanding of Their Relationship

Jewish History Uncensored · 11 Feb 2021

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the relationship between Torah and Science, addressing how to handle contradictions between them and whether contemporary challenges differ from those in the past.

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GAON #24 - The Besht’s Holy Letter

Jewish History Uncensored · 4 Feb 2021

In Gaon #24, the focus is on the Baal Shem's Holy Letter, exploring why he needed assistance from his Rebbe for a particular experience, his premonition of death, and the message conveyed to him by Moshiach.

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GAON #23 - The Cherem of 1781

Jewish History Uncensored · 28 Jan 2021

The episode discusses the Cherem of 1781, exploring its prime cause which might be linked to the printing of the sefarim of R Yaacov Yosef of Polna or the Beshts Holy Letter.

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GAON #22 - Attitudes towards Chassidim in the 1770’s

Jewish History Uncensored · 21 Jan 2021

In this episode of Gaon, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the Vilna Gaon's nuanced approach toward the Chassidim in the 1770s, questioning whether his opposition to Beshtian Chassidus affected his personal interactions with them.

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GAON #20 - The Brody Cherem II

Jewish History Uncensored · 7 Jan 2021

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the controversial topic of the Brody Cherem of 1772, discussing claims that it was influenced by the Maskilim movement, examining whether key figures like Yisroel of Zamosz and R Aryeh Leib ben Mordechai were associated with the Maskilim.

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GAON #19 - The Background of the Brody Cherem

Jewish History Uncensored · 31 Dec 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a Torah scholar and historian, discusses the background of the Brody Cherem in Gaon #19, focusing on the theory that opposition to Beshtian Chassidus began in 1781 and the involvement of Maskilim in the conflict between Chassidim and Misnagdim, particularly exploring the role of Yisroel of Zamosz.

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GAON #18 - The Vilna Cherem of 1772

Jewish History Uncensored · 24 Dec 2020

In the podcast episode "GAON #18 - The Vilna Cherem of 1772," Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Cherem of 1772 within its historical context.

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GAON #17 - The Vilna Communal Turmoil in the 1760’s

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Dec 2020

The podcast discusses the communal turmoil in Vilna during the 1760s, focusing on the conflict between Rabbi Shmuel ben Avigdor and the Kahal.

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R' Aharon Chadash זצ״ל - Appreciating His Accomplishments

Jewish History Uncensored · 10 Dec 2020

This episode is an appreciation of Rabbi Aharon Chadash, the Mashgiach of the Mir Yeshiva, presented by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a renowned Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and historian.

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GAON #15 - The Gaon and His Bais Medrash

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Dec 2020

In episode 15 of GAON, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Gaon and his Bais Medrash, focusing on biographical details such as when the Bais Medrash was built and the Gaon's close students like R Chaim Volozhin.

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GAON #14 -The Vilna Gaon’s Unfulfilled Ambitious Projects

Jewish History Uncensored · 26 Nov 2020

In episode 14 of the podcast "GAON," Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Gaon's unrealized ambitious projects, specifically his endeavors to write a final version of the Shulchan Aruch and to make Aliyah to Israel.

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GAON #13 - The Gaon’s Editing of Rabbinical Documents

Jewish History Uncensored · 19 Nov 2020

In episode 13 of Gaon, the discussion explores the Vilna Gaon's heavy editing of Rabbinical documents like Shas and other materials, questioning why some were heavily edited while others barely touched, and how his editing compares to other Acharonim.

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GAON #12 - The Vilna Gaon’s Torah Accomplishments

Jewish History Uncensored · 12 Nov 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein's podcast episode discusses the Vilna Gaon's Torah accomplishments, particularly focusing on his role as a posek and his extensive editing of Rabbinic material like Shas.

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GAON #11 - Vilna Gaon - Legacy

Jewish History Uncensored · 5 Nov 2020

In this episode of GAON #11, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the legacy of the Vilna Gaon, focusing on the image he created in his students' eyes, particularly his legendary diligence.

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GAON #10 - Vilna Gaon - Early Life

Jewish History Uncensored · 29 Oct 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the early life of the Vilna Gaon in episode 10 of the Gaon podcast series.

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Covid-19- Plague Perspectives & Messianism in Jewish History

Jewish History Uncensored · 22 Oct 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a Torah scholar and historian, discusses parallels between the Covid-19 pandemic and historical plagues in Tanach, as well as the connection to messianic redemption in Jewish history.

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BESHT #8 The Ramban & The Besht

Jewish History Uncensored · 15 Oct 2020

In this episode, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Ramban's perspective on Hoshgocha Pratit, God's direct involvement in the world, and compares it to the approach of the Besht (Baal Shem Tov).

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BESHT #7 Beshtian Theology II

Jewish History Uncensored · 1 Oct 2020

In this episode, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores Beshtian Theology II, focusing on the Besht's perspective on the world, his approach to raising sparks, and how this connects to prayer.

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BESHT #6 Beshtian Theology I

Jewish History Uncensored · 24 Sep 2020

This podcast episode delves into the theological ideas of the Baal Shem Tov (Besht), particularly focusing on Divine Providence (Hashgacha Pratit) and how it differs from the perspectives of other Jewish scholars like the Vilna Gaon.

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BESHT #5 Types of Opposition to Chassidus

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Sep 2020

This episode discusses two main types of opposition to the Besht and Chassidic tradition.

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BESHT #3 Family Complications & Revelation

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Sep 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, offers podcasts that delve into various aspects of Jewish history and Torah, covering important and controversial topics.