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Jewish History Uncensoredactive

Publisher |: Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: History,; Judaism,; Religion & Spirituality

Categories Via RSS |: History,; Judaism,; Religion & Spirituality

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and many Shuls internationally.

These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History.

Join in weekly to gain accurate and in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History.

For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at Jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

People |: Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein
Premiere Date |: 2020-08-17
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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132 Available Episodes (132 Total) / Average duration: 00:47:39

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132 Available Episodes (132 Total)Average duration: 00:47:39

Mar 16, 2023

00:48:57

In this episode we look at the key reasons Chassidus was able to successfully counter the Haskala. What key innovation did Chassidus have that helped them counter Haskala? What is the difference between the way the Vilna Gaon responded to Haskala and the way Chassidus responded to Haskala? When donthe first mentions of Haskala in Chassidus occur?

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

We are currently learning MISHLEY

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Mar 09, 2023

00:52:23

In this episode we look at the well known statement that Chassidus had better response to Haskala than Hisnagdus. How many factors were there in Czarist Russia that contributed to a toxic sociological atmosphere? How do we understand the effects of the cultural milieu of Eastern European Jewry on basic levels of observance in the nineteenth century?

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

We are currently learning MISHLEY

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Mar 02, 2023

00:51:13

In this episode we take another look at the proper place of Psychology in terms of Torah. We also briefly look at how some of the core challenges created by contemporary society.

We start looking at the response of Chassidus to Haskala. It is commonly said that the Chassidim had a better response to Haskala than the Misnagdim. How factual is this statement? What factors do we have to look at to understanding this issue?

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Feb 23, 2023

00:53:27

In this episode we look at the overlap between Mishley and Psychology. How much overlap is there? Does classic academia address the overlap? How do we view this from a Torah perspective? What are the key differences between Mishley and Psychology?

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Feb 16, 2023

00:55:25

In this episode we look at more of the Vilna Gaon’s response to rationalistic thought. Should we completely avoid rational thought? Is there a place that the rational approach is absolutely necessary? Is there a difference between how the Vilna Gaon addresses these issues and how the classics address these issues?

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Feb 09, 2023

00:52:15

In this episode we take a closer look at early Jewish reaction to the Enlightenment. We also look at a couple of the places that the Vilna Gaon seems to be referring to one of the key Enlightenment thinkers, Rousseau. We similarly look at a place where the Vilna Gaon clearly refers to the early Maakilim.

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

We are currently learning MISHLEY

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Feb 02, 2023

00:56:33

In this episode we look at the general context of early response to Enlightenment and Haskala. When did response to Enlightenment begin? What is the basic Torah framework for proper response to challenges? How much of an issue is Haskala today?

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Jan 26, 2023

00:49:17

In this week’s episode we take a more careful look at the relationship between Prophecy and the Mikdash. Is there anyway to show the two are related? What do we learn from this about the basic structure of Prophecy? Similarly, we examine the relationship between Nach and Kabbala.

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

We are currently learning MISHLEY

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Jan 19, 2023

00:51:23

In this episode we look at the place the Rambam has in terms of understanding Prophecy. How important is Proohecy in Torah? How widely accepted are the Rambam’s opinions about Prophecy? Does the general issue of rationalists vs mysticists affect this issue?

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

We are currently learning MISHLEY

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Jan 12, 2023

00:52:37

In this episode we look at the source of the controversy surrounding the Rambam. Was the Rambam the most controversial person in Jewish History? What made the Rambam so controversial? Is there a simple rule about how to properly understand Agadita and Midrashim?

Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues.

We are currently learning MISHLEY

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For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com

PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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Mar 16 | 00:48:57

#131 Chassidus - Response to Haskalah

Mar 09 | 00:52:23

#130 - Chassidus and Haskala II - Background

Mar 02 | 00:51:13

#129-Mishley & Psychology II - Chassidus & Haskala

Feb 23 | 00:53:27

#128 - Mishley, Psychology & Torah

Feb 16 | 00:55:25

#127 - The Challenge of Rationalism - Vilna Gaon’s Response

Feb 09 | 00:52:15

#126 - Haskala and Enlightenment - The Vilna Gaon’s Response

Feb 02 | 00:56:33

#125 - Haskala and Enlightenment - Early Response

Jan 26 | 00:49:17

#124 - Prophecy and Levels of Prophecy

Jan 19 | 00:51:23

#123 - The Rambam and Prophecy