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The World of the Yeshivas

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, Woodlake Village and more..

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The Frank Family & The Slabodka Roshei Yeshiva

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

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.

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Slabodka in the Holy Land Vol I: Lithuania to 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.

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Slabodka in the Holy Land Vol II: Tragic Ending In Chevron

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

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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The Frank Family & The Slabodka Roshei Yeshiva

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