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Jewish History Uncensored

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein

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

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56:14

The Gaza Ceasefire

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2025/01/23

In this episode we look at the Ceasefire Agreement recently signed. Was it a mistake to sign this agreement? Is it possible to fully solve the issue militarily? What policy changes could have brought a better outcome? 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. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR

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53:20

Carter’s Israeli Admirers + Midrash and Mesora

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2025/01/16

In this episode we look at Carter’s Israeli admirers and what was motivating them to admire him. Why were they so deeply moved by this quixotic figure? We go back to the issue of Midrashim and Mesora and flesh out the issues more. When can we say there is an absolute Mesora about an issue? We also look at the issue of did Ashkenazi Rishonim learn Midrashim that seem to humanize G-d literally? Is this fundamental of Judaism an invention of the Rambam? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi

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55:12

Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Legacy

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2025/01/09

In this episode we look at Jimmy Carter’s mixed legacy. Should we be surprised by his lack of success as President and his severe defeat by Ronald Reagan? How much credit for the Peace Agreement between Israel and Egypt does he get? Is there any fundamental reason for his post Presidential behaviors? 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. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements,

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51:55

Rationalism, Pshat, & Mesorah

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2025/01/02

In this episode we look at the definition of Pshat, the basic meaning of the possukim. Is there any connection between this and Rationalism? How much is it possible to apply the contemporary concept of Rationalism to Torah? We similarly look at the issue of understanding when a Midrash is absolute Mesorah, passed down directly from Moshe. 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. Click here to

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50:04

Nach in the Haredi World

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/12/25

In this episode we look at why all the different parts of the Haredi world have deep hesitance with basic pshat and Tanach. Why is this true? Is this an example of the cure is worse than the disease? What is worse over simplifying Midrashim or treating Midrashim disrespectfully? This week’s episode is dedicated by Mr and Mrs Pinchas and Malka Friedman in honor of their parents Mr and Mrs Heshy and Raizy Friedman and Mr and Mrs Chaim and Toby Ginsberg. And also by an anonymous donor לרפואה

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52:14

Balancing Midrash with Pshat

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/12/19

In this episode we look at the historically controversial issue of balancing the Midrashim with the basic meaning of the text. The first factor we need to understand is what is the importance of basic pshat, and why did Rashi put so much work into it. We similarly examine what lesson we should learn from Israeli advances in Syria. Is this connected to Moshiach? 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

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52:16

Fall of Assad : Perspectives and Lessons

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/12/11

In this episode we look at the fall of Bashir Assad. What caused his fall? How does this affect the general Israel Arab conflict? How much do we know about it? How does this affect how we understand the situation in Iran? What lessons can we learn from this? 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. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us

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50:56

The Vilna Gaon’s Edits & Understanding Midrashim II

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/12/05

In this episode we take a closer look at the Vilna Gaon’s editing work. What was his basic methodology of editing? How novel was his work? How would the Vilna Gaon have used the many manuscripts that we have today? We start looking at the issue of when should one understand a Midrash literally? What is Rashi’s approach to this issue? We also discuss the question of did Rashi have Kabbalah. Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a

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50:44

Understanding Midrashim

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/11/27

In this episode we look at the issue of analyzing and editing Midrashim. What is the difference between how the Vilna Gaon edited Midrashim and how his son edited Midrashim? Why did R Avrohom Vilner have a different way of editing Midrashim? We also examine the issue of which Midrashim Rashi had. This week’s episode is dedicated לזכות שמעון הירש בן אברהם דוב that he should be successful in all his endeavors. Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five

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51:53

Facets of Emuna & Authorship of Midrashim

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/11/20

In this episode we look at another one the lessons of the Presidential election - how fidelity is an important facet of Emuna. How should a person use that Emuna tool. One of R Avrohom Vilner’s key life accomplishments was his work on Midrashim. We look at one the very basic issues, which is how and why people in the Torah World view the authorship of these Midrashim. This week’s episode is dedicated as a רפואה שלימה for משה צבי אייזיק בן גולדה. It is also dedicated in honor of Daniel and

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53:20

Elections 2024 - Lessons & Perspectives

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/11/13

In this episode we look at the recent Presidential election in the USA. How shocked should we have been by the outcome? What lessons can we learn from this? What is the Torah perspective on the relationship between leadership and the masses? This episode is dedicated by Global Property Services, serving the NY area’s pest control since 1997. It is also dedicated l’ilui nishmas R Noson Tzvi Finkel, the Mir Rosh Yeshiva. Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a

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52:54

Types of Wars & The Ultimate War

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/11/07

In this episode we look at the different categories of war according to the Torah. Is there any proof that the Torah considers war a legitimate national policy? Why is the War of Gog considered the ultimate war? What other major Tanachic event is it connected to? This week’s episode is dedicated to inspire more spreading of Torah though technology by an anonymous donor 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

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55:13

War, Casualties & Morality

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/10/31

In this episode we continue looking at the issue of casualties in war. Is it normal for an army to suffer casualties, is there a time when an army shouldn’t suffer casualties? How does the Gaza War fit into this? We also look at the issue of morality and war. How should we understand the level of immortality of war? This week’s episode is dedicated in honor of all the Torat Shraga Rebeiim, sons of Rebeiim, and former Talmidim out there defending us by a former Talmid Nach Yomi: Join R'

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54:36

War: According to The Torah

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/10/22

This week’s episode is dedicated in honor of all the Torat Shraga Rebeiim, sons of Rebeiim, and former Talmidim out there defending us by a former Talmid. In this episode we start looking at the issue of Torah and War. What does the Torah hold about military training? How much efforts did the Kings of Yehuda put into this? What was Dovid’s policy about this? What types of training was Dovid willing to do? What type of training was he not willing to do? How does this relate to the IDF? Nach

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52:02

Torah & Science - R' Avrohom Vilner & His Father The...

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/10/14

This week’s episode is dedicated as a merit for peace for Israel, and healing by all those injured by a listener, and also by an anonymous listener. In this episode we look at the attitude of the Vilna Gaon and his son to science. Was it abnormal for the Vilna Gaon’s son to translate a science book into Hebrew? How did they understand the relationship between science and Torah? How do we understand this issue? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days

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48:48

Gaza War Lessons II & Be’er Avrohom on Tehillim

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/10/09

In this episode we look at another of the important lessons of the Gaza War. What can we learn from the extreme obsession people have about Israel? What is the Tanachic precedent for this? We go back and look at R Avrohom Vilner’s commentary on Tehillim ch 23 - ה׳ רועי לא אחסר. What style of parshanut is he using? What important insights can we see from his explanations about him? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute

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51:15

The Gaza War - A Rosh HaShana Perspective

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/09/25

This episode is sponsored by Ben and Talia Silver Mr Gerald Wittenstein לעילוי נשמת יוסף בן משה #207 - The Gaza War - A Rosh HaShana Perspective In this episode we look at the Gaza War from a Rosh HaShana perspective. What is special and different the Gaza War from a Jewish History perspective? How does this event differ from Covid? What are the lessons we can learn from this unprecedented Historical Event we are living through? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn

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49:42

#206 - R' Avrohom Vilner - Life & Accomplishments

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/09/20

In this episode we look at R Avrohom Vilner, the Vilna Gaon’s youngest son. What positions did he hold? What does this tell us about him? What lessons can we learn from this? What Sefarim did he print? What do we see from his Sefer, ‘Gevolos HaAretz’? How common was it for Rabbanim to know European languages? 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. Click here to join! For tours, speaking

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51:16

#205 - Maalos HaTorah - Applications of The Ideas

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/09/12

This week’s episode is sponsored לעילוי נשמת אריה מרדכי בן אברהם יצחק In this episode we take a deeper look at how the ideals of Torah learning mentioned in Maalos HaTorah played a significant part in creating the original Ashkenazi Jewish Community in Israel. We also take a deeper look at how to properly understand the concept of Historical Inertia. Similarly we look at how the Maalos HaTorah discussed, ‘bitul Torah’. We also discuss the challenge of implementing this practically in Yeshivas

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#204 - Maalos HaTorah - Defining Mitzvah

Jewish History Uncensored ·

2024/09/05

This week’s episode is dedicated לעילוי נשמת ר אליהו בן ר יוסף. In this week’s episode we take a closer look at what the Vilna Gaon meant when he said there are more than 613 mitzvos. Similarly we look at a number of his very novel applications of this concept. We also look at how there is a certain overlap with what many would consider Chassidus. We also look at the concept of Historical Inertia and how this concept applies to a number of the ideas in Maalos HaTorah. Nach Yomi: Join R'

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