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The Diffusion of Chernobyl: A Dynasty Spreads
Episode 233
One of the oldest dynasties in the history of the chassidic movement, Chernobyl traces its growth from Rav Nachum Twersky the Maor Eynayim (1730-1797) through his son Rav Mottel the Chernobyl Maggid …
Published on 5 years ago
A Humble Giant: The Early Years of Rav Aharon Leib Steinman
Episode 232
A greatly respected Torah leader of recent times, Rav Aharon Leib Steinman (1914-2017) spent the last 60 years of his long life in Bnei Brak. Prior to that were quite a few stops along the way, each …
Published on 5 years ago
The Mashgiach: Memories of Rav Aharon Chodosh
Episode 231
In this tribute episode following the passing of the Mir Mashgiach Rav Aharon Chodosh (1930-2020), personal memories of this great baal mussar, educator and fatherly figure. As an incredibly unique m…
Published on 5 years ago
From Brooklyn to Beit Safafa: The Incredible Life of Rabbi Mordechai Elefant
Episode 230
One of the most energetic and at the same time eccentric characters on the Jewish scene of the post war was Rabbi Mordechai Elefant (1930-2009). Growing up in New York in the 1940's he became a stude…
Published on 5 years ago
A Tzadik Arrives in Tzfas: The Life of the Bas Ayin
Episode 229
Rav Avraham Dov of Ovruch (yidd. Ovrutsch) (c.1765-1840) is known for his highly acclaimed chassidic work 'Bas Ayin'. As he has become something of a more popular figure in recent years, it's an oppo…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
From the Revolution to the Rothschilds: Emancipation & French Jewry
Episode 228
Though taken for granted today, one of the most fundamental changes experienced by the Jewish People in modern times was receiving emancipation - equal rights, citizenship, equality before the law, e…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
The Life of Rav Aharon Kotler Part II: Rebuilding Anew
Episode 227
Sponsored by 20 Minute Daf. Check out 20minutedaf.com for a clear and concise daily daf yomi shiur. As the Yeshiva in Kletzk grew, a building was built and dedicated and Rav Aharon had to travel to…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
The Life of Rav Aharon Kotler Part I: Origins of Greatness
Episode 226
Though he came from an illustrious rabbinic family, Rav Aharon Kotler (1891-1962) was faced with the challenge of being orphaned from both parents as a child. After a brief stint in Krinik, he arrive…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
From Vilna to Rechavia: The Life of Rav Yisroel Zev Gustman
Episode 225
As the youngest dayan of the acclaimed Vilna rabbinical court, Rav Yisroel Zev Gustman (1908-1991) charted out a path to future greatness. He was both a close student of Rav Shimon Shkop during his d…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago
Sisters of the Revolution Part V: Rebuilding in a New World
Episode 224
With the destruction of Polish Jewry during the Holocaust, Jewish traditional communal infrastructure had to be rebuilt on new continents. Already prior to the war, pioneers had laid the groundwork f…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago