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Jewish History Uncensored

Jul 29, 2021

In this episode, we take a deeper look at one of the key issues that the Vilna Gaon argued with the Besht about, Haalas Nitzotzim, raising the sparks. Where in the Vilna Gaon’s letter does he refer to this concept? We also examine the source of this statement in the Ari’s writings. We also examine how the Vilna Gaon...


Jul 22, 2021

In this episode we take a closer look at the Vilna Gaon’s personal letter against Beshtian Chassidus. What exactly was the Vilna Gaon accusing the Chassidim of? How do we understand the Vilna Gaon’s accusation that the Chassidim were, ‘revealing an explanation in Torah against Halacha’? Does this have anything...


Jul 13, 2021

This week’s podcast is sponsored by Rabbi Ari Senter לעילוי נשמת his father הרב זכריה בן אורי

In this episode we look at the importance of mourning on Tisha B’Av and the very deep challenge we have relating to Tisha B’Av.  How should mourning on Tisha B’Av affect the Jewish year? How much...


Jul 8, 2021

In this episode, we look at the critically important letter the Vilna Gaon wrote in 1796 that explains his opposition to the Besht’s ideas. Why did the Vilna Gaon write this letter? What is the difference between this letter and the bans of excommunication that the Vilna Gaon had already signed on? 

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Jul 1, 2021

In this episode we take a careful look at the two controversies around the Ramchal. What specifically caused each of them to happen? How did the Ramchal view the two controversies? Did the Ramchal consider the promises he made to be legally binding in each case? We also take another look at the Ramchal’s Maggid and...