Jewish History

The World of the Yeshivas

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.

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The Wanderings Of Rav Yerucham

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.

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Rav Shimon Shkop Vol I: From Grodno to RIETS and Back

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 the world of this great leader. (Recorded in Lublin, Poland)

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R' Meir Shapiro Vol I: Visionary & Historian

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.

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The Golden Age of Slabodka

The decision to travel across the world to a third-world country in order to study at a Yeshiva wasn't a simple one. In this podcast we'll profile several individuals such as R’ Avigdor Miller, R’ Gedalia Schorr, R’ Dovid Bender & Rabbi Harry Epstein who persevered and eventually made an indelible stamp on American Jewish life as a result.

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Yankees Abroad: Foreigners in the Great European Yeshivas Vol II

Antisemitism, Immigration & Jewish Athletes: How Current Events Became Lessons at the Mir Yeshiva

On his 54th Yahrtzeit, listen to Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky share two incredible stories about Rav Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, the Mir Rosh Yeshiva who lost it all in Europe and rebuilt a vast empire of Torah in Eretz Yisroel, yet spent his life ensuring that there was room for all Jews inside the Koslei Bais Hamedrash.

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R' Aaron Lopiansky: The Greatness of R' Lazer Yudel Finkel

Famous for trailblazing a new analytical style of Talmudic Study at the Volozhin Yeshiva, R Chaim Soloveitchik's name is hallowed throughout the Torah world. As Rabbi of Brisk, he became known far and wide for his compassion for the downtrodden.
In the public sphere, R Chaim became a spokesman of his people and took a stance on many issues facing the Jewish world of his day. In honor of his 101st Yahrtzeit, we'll take a glance R Chaim's leadership role in society.

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Voice of Clarity: A Tribute to Rav Chaim Brisker

Kletzker Rosh Yeshiva, Agudist, member of Agudas Harrabonim, head of Vaad Hatzala, Rosh Yeshiva of Lakewood/BMG, founder and head of Chinuch Atzmai, Torah Umesorah & more. R' Aharon Kotler (1891-1962) wore many hats in the diverse array of initiatives that he undertook to build the future of the Jewish people worldwide.

With his boundless energy and devoted lieutenants, he partnered with people from all types and backgrounds to further the projects that he spearheaded.

With his bold vision, he set out to invest in Jewish education in both the United States and Israel. In 1956, he led a campaign launch a Torah School network in Israel in the form of Chinuch Atzmai. The guest of honor at the inaugural dinner was R' Yoshe Ber Soloveitchik, and was a historic event in the annals of the American Jewish community.

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To Save A World: Rav Aharon Kotler's Endless Activism

In this second installment, we'll examine another few personalities who were associated with the growth of Torah in the United States through their involvement with RIETS/YU.
An unparalleled genius, Rav Chaim Heller (1879-1960) served in several capacities, among which he gave classes at RIETS in his later years. He devoted the better part of his scholarly investment towards a refutation of Bible criticism, and wrote extensively on the topic.
Perhaps no other name is more synonymous with RIETS than Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, or simply "the Rav" (1903-1993). Succeeding his father's position in 1941, commenced a decades long endeavor of teaching thousands of students and generations of Rabbis. His influence resonates within the institution and beyond till this very day.
An earlier builder of of RIETS was the almost forgotten Rabbi Dr. Hillel Hakohen Klein (1849-1926). An architect of Jewish life in New York, he spearheaded many initiatives, projects and institutions, leaving his stamp on almost every area of American traditional life. Among his positions was the presidency of RIETS around the turn of the century.

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A Citadel of Torah: The Presidents, Personalities & Roshei Yeshiva of RIETS/YU Part II

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To Save A World: Rav Aharon Kotler's Endless Activism

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