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Napoleon and R' Menachem Mendel of Rimanov
Episode 14
Yehuda Geberer tells the story of the great R' Menachem Mendel of Rimanov and the timeless controversy over the Napoleonic wars that is still debated…
7 years, 2 months ago
The History of Torah Vodaath Part I: Torah, Chassidim & Zionists
Episode 13
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath has had a tremendous influence on American Jewish life throughout the last century. Here is the fascinating story of both the d…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Rama and the Great Lag Baomer Hillula of Europe
Episode 12
Yehuda Geberer shares the story of the "Rama", Rav Moshe Isserlis of Krakow whose Yahrtzeit is on Lag Baomer and the large gathering that occurred at…
7 years, 2 months ago
R' Shimon Shkop Vol II: His Enduring Legacy
Episode 11
The enduring influence and legacy of R' Shimon Shkop is through his seforim, family and talmidim. We'll explore how his Seforim came to be written an…
7 years, 2 months ago
Yiddish Socialists and Polish Politics: Why Some Religious Jews Supported The Polish Bund
Episode 10
Yehuda Geberer explores the story of "The Bund", the largest Jewish political party in pre-war Poland. Both anti-Zionist and anti-religious, the Soci…
7 years, 2 months ago
Rav Shimon Shkop Vol I: From Grodno to RIETS and Back
Episode 9
Jewish Historian and Tour Guide Yehuda Geberer details the storied career of the Rosh Yeshiva of Shaar Torah in Grodno and author of the Shaarei Yosh…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Wanderings Of Rav Yerucham
Episode 7
Jewish History Lecturer and Yad Vashem Researcher, Yehuda Geberer shares the story of the saintly Mashgiach Rav Yerucham Levovitz and his many stops …
7 years, 2 months ago
The Original Askan: R' Yaakov HaLevi Lipschitz
Episode 8
Yehuda Geberer profiles the life of R' Yaakov Halevi Lipschitz (1838-1921), famed secretary of Rav Yitzchok Elchanan Spektor and his lifelong battle …
7 years, 2 months ago
The Tragic Death Of Rav Lazer Telzer
Episode 6
Yad Vashem Historian and Lecturer Yehuda Geberer shares the story of the untimely death of the Telzer Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Elizer Gordon who tragically …
7 years, 2 months ago
Rav Naftali of Ropshitz
Episode 5
Jewish History Lecturer and Yad Vashem Researcher, Yehuda Geberer shares the story of the great Rav Naftali Tzvi of Ropshitz.
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7 years, 2 months ago