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A Fatherly Warrior: The Holy Satmar Rav Part I
Episode 61
The Satmar Rav, Rav Yoel Teitelbaum will long be remembered as a great Torah Sage, builder, dedicated leader and zealot who held steadfast to strong positions, no matter the opposition. In his effort…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
Voice of Clarity: A Tribute to Rav Chaim Brisker
Episode 60
Famous for trailblazing a new analytical style of Talmudic Study at the Volozhin Yeshiva, RavChaim Soloveitchik's name is hallowed throughout the Torah world. As Rabbi of Brisk, he became known far a…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
The Maiden of Ludmir & Notable Female Chassidic Leaders
Episode 59
Chana Rachel Verbermacher, also known as the "Maiden of Ludmir", was an anomaly in the annals of Chassidus. As a woman, and as someone who didn't have any dynastic connections to the great Chassidic …
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
From All-Night Learning to All-Night Kumzitz: The Early Years of Shlomo Carlebach Part II
Episode 58
Another look at the formative Yeshiva years of Shlomo Carlebach, his relationship with Rav Ahron Kotler and the complexities of his leaving the Yeshiva world for his activist work on behalf of the Je…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
From Lakewood to Lubavitch: The Early Years of Shlomo Carlebach
Episode 57
Clearly the most influential Jewish Composer/Singer of his time, Shlomo Carlebach was a polarizing figure. He was a pioneer in the Jewish Outreach movement and a rabbi to thousands, yet his path to s…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
The Rabbis & The Zionists Part II: Proto-Zionism, Chovevei Tzion & The Initial Opposition
Episode 56
Modern day resettlement of the Land of Israel begins with group aliyah's of both the students of the Baal Shem Tov and later the students of the Vilna Goan. Together they would form the core of what …
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
Stories Of Challenge & Triumph
Episode 55
Throughout the long history of our exile we have faced both tragedies and challenges of all kinds, both as a collective and as individuals. The stories of people who faced challenges of all kinds can…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
Tisha Ba’av 2019: Profiles Of Martyred Rabbinic Leaders
Episode 54
The Kinnah of ארזי הלבנון serves as a reminder to us that the loss of Rabbinic leadership is a unique tragedy in it's own category. In this episode we'll profile a few samples of great prewar leaders…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
A Father to his People: Rav Chaim Ozer's Leadership in Turbulent Times
Episode 53
The leadership of Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzinski manifested itself in many diverse spheres of influence. As the premier Halachic authority, founder and titular head of the Vaad Hayeshivos, leader of Aguda…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
A Princely Rebbe: Rav Shlomo Halberstam of Bobov
Episode 52
In pre-war Galicia, Bobov was the leading Chassidus in both numbers, activity and leadership. Decimated by the War and almost a lone survivor of his family, R' Shlomo of Bobov set forth to rebuild wh…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago