Depth, Innovation & Misnagdim Turned Chassidim: The Dynasty of Izhbitz

Rav Naftali of Ropshitz: Jewish History Lecturer and Yad Vashem Researcher, Yehuda Geberer shares the story of the great Rav Naftali Tzvi of Ropshitz. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Trials and Tribulations of the American Rabbinate Vol I: The Ridbaz in Chicago: The Ridbaz, Rabbi Yaakov Dovid Wilovsky makes a valiant attempt to improve Jewish life in the United States with a short stint as a Rabbi in Chicago. We'll follow him on his journey through America and the lessons he wished to impart, both successes and ... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Chofetz Chaim: Myths Abound: As one of the greatest and most beloved leaders in recent times, the Chofetz Chaim's legacy has attracted much legend. Join us as we reexamine some of the stories that are a bit heavy on the legend side. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://js... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Mir Yeshiva And The Six Day War: The Six Day War will always be remembered as a turning point for the fledgling Jewish state and story of the resounding victory will always be highlighted by the unification of Jerusalem and the recovery of the Kosel Hamaaravi as well as other important ... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Uncompromising Zealot: The Life and Times of the Minchas Elazar: With the winds of change blowing fiercely across the Jewish European landscape, Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapira, the Munkatcher Rebbe donned the armor of a fighter against the new ideas and ideals of his age. Come along as we follow this dynamic leader of his... by Jewish History Soundbites

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R' Shimon Shkop Vol II: His Enduring Legacy: 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 and learn a little bit about his illustrious descendants. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://j... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Wanderings Of Rav Yerucham: Jewish History Lecturer and Yad Vashem Researcher, Yehuda Geberer shares the story of the saintly Mashgiach Rav Yerucham Levovitz and his many stops on the way to the great Mir Yeshiva in Poland. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbit... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Great Phenomenon of Reb Shayala of Kerestir: Introducing a new Jewish History Podcast from Jewish Historian and Tour Guide Yehuda Geberer. Enjoy the story of the incredible phenomenon of Reb Shayala Kerestir that has taken the Jewish World by storm. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https:/... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Chassidus & Ahavas Yisroel: Jewish History Lecturer and Yad Vashem Researcher Yehuda Geberer delves into the legendary love for fellow Jews that was exhibited by Chassidic Leaders such as Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Elimilech of Lizhensk and the Chozeh of Lublin. Subscrib... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The History of Torah Vodaath Part I: Torah, Chassidim & Zionists: Yeshiva Torah Vodaath has had a tremendous influence on American Jewish life throughout the last century. Here is the fascinating story of both the dreams and challenges faced by the visionary founders of "America's Yeshiva". Subscribe To Our Podcast on:... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Original Askan: R' Yaakov HaLevi Lipschitz: Yehuda Geberer profiles the life of R' Yaakov Halevi Lipschitz (1838-1921), famed secretary of Rav Yitzchok Elchanan Spektor and his lifelong battle against the Enlightenment. From his "Black Office" in Kovno, he headquartered an ongoing campaign to figh... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Baseball, PHD's and Torah: Foreigners in the Great European Yeshivas part I: The interwar period witnessed the phenomenon of young Yeshiva students from Western Europe & the US, who would make the trek to study at the great citadels of Torah in Eastern Europe. Come and follow their footsteps to see the excitement and the challeng... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Imrei Emes: Visionary Leader of Ger: Jewish History Lecturer and Yad Vashem Historian, Yehuda Geberer shares the story of the Imrei Emes for a group in Ger. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites You c... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Rav Shimon Shkop Vol I: From Grodno to RIETS and Back: 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 Yosher, Rav Shimon Shkop and his ultimate decision to return to Europe following a year at RIETS in 1929. Sub... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Yiddish Socialists and Polish Politics: Why Some Religious Jews Supported The Polish Bund: Yehuda Geberer explores the story of "The Bund", the largest Jewish political party in pre-war Poland. Both anti-Zionist and anti-religious, the Socialist Workers Party used Yiddish language and culture and succeeded in its efforts to harm the Jewish est... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Tragic Death Of Rav Lazer Telzer: Yad Vashem Historian and Lecturer Yehuda Geberer shares the story of the untimely death of the Telzer Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Elizer Gordon who tragically and suddenly passed way while fundraising in London in 1910. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: htt... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Baal Shem Tov Vol I: The Baal Shem Tov's influence on the course of history can hardly be overestimated. How did it happen? What was his world all about? Come and take a glance at the world that was his stage. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbe... by Jewish History Soundbites

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R' Chaim of Volozhin & Chassidus: Much more than just the founder of the Volozhin Yeshiva, R' Chaim was a multi faceted and devoted leader of his people. We'll follow one aspect of his leadership as he trail-blazed a new method of dealing with the reality of the Chassidic Movement of his... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Tanks, Trenches and Tefillos: The Nazi Attempt to Conquer the Holy Land: The Yishuv in pre-State Israel during WWII was in grave danger as Rommel's tanks rolled across North Africa. With the British victory at El Alamein, the danger passed. How did the Jews of the Yishuv react to the German threat? What ultimately stopped Rom... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Slabodka in the Holy Land Vol II: Tragic Ending In Chevron: The second episode in our Slabodka series follows the initial high hopes and successes of the Yeshiva as well as the challenges it faced in its new home. We'll follow the Yeshiva through to its tragic ending with the Chevron Massacre of 1929. Subscribe T... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Rama and the Great Lag Baomer Hillula of Europe: 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 his Kever each year. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ Follow ... by Jewish History Soundbites

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R' Meir Shapiro Vol I: Visionary & Historian: Known and endeared as a great visionary, R' Meir Shapiro of Lublin always expressed a deep appreciation for our glorious past. As we visit the great "Yeshiva Of The Future" that he built in Lublin, we'll discuss how the past and present came together in ... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Frank Family & The Slabodka Roshei Yeshiva: Yad Vashem Historian Yehuda Geberer shares the story of R' Shraga Feivel Frank and his wife Golda whose many descendants founded the great yeshivas of great Yeshivas of Slutzk, Kletzk, Chevron, BMG-Lakewood, Ner Yisroel, Har Etzion, Yeshivat Hadarom, Woo... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Golden Age of Slabodka: Part III: The years immediately preceding WWI were considered the glory days of Slabodka's long history. Let's meet the personalities and hear the stories of the period when the Alter of Slabodka had his greatest impact on the future of the Torah world. Subscribe ... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Tisha Ba’av 2019: Profiles Of Martyred Rabbinic Leaders: 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 who lost their lives together with their people in the... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Making of a Rebbe: The Lubavitcher Rebbe's Rise to Leadership: Undoubtedly from the most influential Jewish leaders of the last century, the last Rebbe of Chabad left an indelible imprint on the landscape of contemporary Jewish life. In honor the 25th yahrtzeit of his histalkus, we'll follow some key junctures on hi... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Baal Shem Tov Part III: The inner world of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidus brings us to the core of what the movement eventually was to become- a revival of Jewish spiritual life. Let's explore some of tales and teachings of the Baal Shem Tov to understand what he was all... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Slabodka in the Holy Land Vol I: Lithuania to Chevron: Are "Slabodka" and "Chevron" two different Yeshivas or are they two branches of the same one? How did they even get to a place like Chevron? Listen to the fascinating story of the first Lithuanian Yeshiva to go on Aliyah to Eretz Yisroel. Subscribe To Ou... by Jewish History Soundbites

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Mineral Baths, Hammocks & Shirt Sleeves: Pre war Torah leaders on Vacation: The great Rabbis had their favored vacation spots in the Prewar era. Where were they? What went on there? An inside look at the relaxing times and locations known as the "Dachas". Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ ... by Jewish History Soundbites

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The Great Escape: The Belzer Rebbe & the Farewell Speech in Budapest: After narrowly escaping death hiding out in various Ghettos, the Belzer Rebbe and his brother make it to the relative safety of Hungary, and from there to Eretz Yisroel. The farewell speech given by the Rebbe's brother together with his subsequent depart... by Jewish History Soundbites

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