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Mussar Movements: The Sojourns of Rav Yisroel Salanter and the Mussar Greats
Episode 131
In honor of the yahrtzeit of the Mussar Movement's founder Rabbi Yisrael Salanter (1809-1883), an interesting characteristic stands out about him and many of his followers- they were travelers. Both …
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Tales of the Jewish Mafia Part I: "Ain’t Gonna Kill On Saturday"
Episode 130
As first generation Americans growing up in immigrant neighborhoods, some Jews turned towards organized crime and joined the Mob. While maintaining close ties to their families, communities and even …
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Screaming From The Rooftops: The Fire of Kotzk
Episode 129
Few figures can match the excitement, intensity and mystique as expressed in the enigmatic personality of the Kotzker. So much has been written about Rav Menachem Mendel Morgenstern of Kotzk (1788-18…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Here Comes Rav Beinush! Stories of the Mir Rosh Yeshiva Rav Beinush Finkel
Episode 128
Rav Binyamin Beinush Finkel (1913-1990) was one of the most colorful Roshei Yeshiva in recent times. A great talmid chacham who did everything to hide his greatness, he remains something of a mystery…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
The History Of The Volozhin Yeshiva Part II: The Rise To Fame
Episode 127
Under the watch of it's founder, the Volozhin rose to to prominence. Rav Chaim Volozhiner created a sophisticated system of fundraisers, who also spread the word about the Yeshiva and added to its pr…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
An Uncharted Path: The Story of Rav Baruch Rabinowitz of Munkatch
Episode 126
In the rebuilding of Chassidic courts in the post war era, the story of Munkatch is one of the more tragic ones. More of a human story than one of a dynasty, it revolves around the upheavals in the l…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Tales from the House of Rimanov
Episode 125
One of the father's of Chassidus, Rav Mendele of Rimanov had a central influence on the development of the movement in Poland, Galicia & Hungary. He displayed strong leadership, an emphasis on prayer…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Lion of the Mir: Memories of Rav Refael Shmuelevitz
Episode 124
As one of the last members of the "old school" style Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Refoel Shmuelevitz (1937-2016) was indeed a unique breed. Warm, personal and caring, he was also sharp and demanding in learning…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Stolin America: A Chassidic Dynasty In The New World
Episode 123
One of the oldest dynasties in the history of the Chassidic movement, was also one of the pioneers to strike roots on American shores. Karlin-Stolin - which also had one of the oldest Chassidic commu…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
The History Of The Volozhin Yeshiva Part I: “The Mother Of All Yeshivas”
Episode 122
History has bestowed it with the title of "Mother of the Modern Yeshiva". The Yeshiva movement - from it's European antecedent to the current times - is seen to be a continuation of what was begun in…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago