Jewish History Uncensored
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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R Menashe of Iliya’s Written Works
05/07/2026
R Menashe of Iliya’s Written Works
In this week's episode, we start properly examining R Menashe of Iliya’s written works. We start by looking at his Sefer on Tanach, Binas HaMikra. We will be able to have a solid understanding of his attitude towards Chazal from this sefer. We also start looking at his first printed work, the Kuntress Pesher Davar. We examine who he is referring to when he divides the Rabbis into three groups. Which groups does he put together? What can we learn from this? Are the Kabbalists he refers to only the Chassidim? You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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The Challenge of Enlightenment and R Menashe of Iliya
05/05/2026
The Challenge of Enlightenment and R Menashe of Iliya
In this week’s episode, we look at why the Enlightenment created such a spiritual challenge? What made it different than previous confrontations? Where did the Enlightenment accept the wisdom of the Ancients? What was R Menashe of Iliya’s approach in these issues? What makes him different than the Maskilim? This week’s episode is dedicated לעילוי נשמת אבי יוסף בן משה by one of my closest talmidim You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Equality, Expectations & Political Parties
04/20/2026
Equality, Expectations & Political Parties
In this week’s episode, we look at how the concept of legal equality has deeply affected the way people view the world. We also look at how the attempts to implement legal equality with limits of governmental power have affected society. We similarly examine how and why political parties have risen and become such a deep part of our world. You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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The Crisis of the Judenrate and Morality in the Holocaust
04/13/2026
The Crisis of the Judenrate and Morality in the Holocaust
In this week’s episode, we look at one of the most difficult aspects of the Holocaust, the Judenrate and their task of carrying out the rules the Germans gave them. Should they be considered collaborators? We also discuss the deep and difficult moral crises that Judenrate faced in the Holocaust. You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Pesach & Emuna Solutions
04/05/2026
Pesach & Emuna Solutions
In this episode, we continue to look at the challenge of Emuna in the contemporary world. We also look at the classic response and how well that works in our times. We also carefully examine the order of the steps in building Emuna in our times and how to synthesize this with the classic approach of the Ramban in the end of Bo. This is a link to the structural outline of Shir HaShirim : This is a link to the Shir HaShirim and Yeshaya shiurim : Shir HaShirim: Yeshaya : You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Pesach & Steps in Emuna
03/26/2026
Pesach & Steps in Emuna
In this episode, we look at the connection between Pesach and Emuna. We carefully examine why Emuna is and how we relate and use the term today. We similarly examine the basic challenge of Emuna we face in our times. Similarly, we look at the ideal of Emuna and how to come to a realistic appraisal of why we can do to improve our Emuna. You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Iran War Lessons II: Is this Gog u’Magog?
03/18/2026
Iran War Lessons II: Is this Gog u’Magog?
In this episode, we take a deeper look at the ramifications of Theological motivations and why most people today don’t properly understand them. We also look at how the broadening of the Iranian attacks will deeply complicate the situation. We examine the claim of many that this war is connected to the War of Gog. What is the basic structure of the War of Gog? Does this war fit into that in any way? You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Iran War ‘26
03/12/2026
Iran War ‘26
In this week’s episode, we look at the latest war with Iran. We start by examining the limits of air strikes. What can air strikes accomplish? How much effect will an air campaign have? What are the chances that an air campaign will cause the Islamic Republic to fall? We similarly examine governmental structure of the Islamic Republic. How will this effect the events? What lessons can we learn from these events? You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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R' Menashe of Iliya and the Vilna Gaon
03/05/2026
R' Menashe of Iliya and the Vilna Gaon
In this week’s episode, we more carefully examine R' Menashe of Iliya’s interactions with the Vilna Gaon. We see how R' Menashe of Iliya was able to deeply appreciate the Vilna Gaon’s depth of understanding all parts of Torah. We also start looking at what R' Menashe of Iliya’s ideas were to resolve the crisis of population growth and poverty. You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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R Menashe of Iliya, the Vilna Gaon, and the Besht
02/26/2026
R Menashe of Iliya, the Vilna Gaon, and the Besht
In this week’s episode we look at the significance of R Menashe of Iliya’s connection with the Vilna Gaon. What was the Vilna Gaon’s approach to teaching talmidim? Was this the standard practice? We also look at certain similarities between R Menashe of Iliya and the Besht. This week’s episode is dedicated לרפואה השלימה לשרה פעשא בת יפה אסתר by her family and לעילוי נשמת חיה בת ר’ אלכסנדער You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Opposition to The Mussar Movement and R Menashe of Iliya as a Talmid of the Gra
02/18/2026
Opposition to The Mussar Movement and R Menashe of Iliya as a Talmid of the Gra
In this week’s episode, we look at the opposition to the Mussar Movement. What type of opposition was there initially, was this connected to the issue of Yeshiva curriculum? We also look at the issue of R Menashe of Iliya as a talmid of the Vilna Gaon. Why would one think he was a talmid of the Vilna Gaon? Why would one think he in fact wasn’t? This week’s episode is dedicated לעילוי נשמת קלמן נפתלי בן יעקב You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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R Menashe of Iliya - His Second Marriage and His Talmidim
02/11/2026
R Menashe of Iliya - His Second Marriage and His Talmidim
In this week’s episode, we look at the details of R Menashe of Iliya’s second marriage. We also look at how he reacted to his father in law’s loss of fortune, and how this effected his life. We also look at some of his most important talmidim and what this tells us about him. This week’s episode is dedicated לרפואה השלימה לשרה פעשא בת יפה אסתר by her family. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Romema Day Care Tragedy
02/05/2026
Romema Day Care Tragedy
In this week’s episode, we look at the recent tragedy in Romema where two children died in a day care. What concerning patterns did we see in the reaction to this event? What fundamental mistakes were made in the way things were handled? There is exciting news!! I have opened a non profit called, ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. You can now help me continue to create new and original content. Zelle: Credit Card: The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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R Menashe of Iliya - His Reputation and His Second Marriage
01/29/2026
R Menashe of Iliya - His Reputation and His Second Marriage
In this week’s episode, we look at how R Menashe of Iliya’s reputation was seen by the Gedolai Lita as we can see from careful reading of the Haskomos. We also look at the issue of when one should respond to outside ideas. We also look at his second marriage and how it differed in many ways from his first marriage, and we similarly see how he coped with significant difficulties. There is exciting news!! I have opened a non profit called, ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. You can now help me continue to create new and original content. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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R Menashe Iliya vs Moses Mendelssohn
01/25/2026
R Menashe Iliya vs Moses Mendelssohn
In this episode we continue looking at some of Plungian’s stories about R Menashe of Iliya. We specifically look at his claim that R Menashe wanted to travel to Berlin to study with Mendelsohn, but wasn’t able to due to passport issues. We also start looking at his great grandson, R Yitzchok Spalter’s biographical sketch. We look at his first marriage and divorce. This week’s episode is dedicated לעילוי נשמת שלמה בן פנחס by the family There is exciting news!! We have opened a non profit called, ‘The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation’. You can now help us continue to create new and original content. Zelle : Credit Card : The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor’s Fund account number: 2642025 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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R Menashe of Iliya - The Plungian Challenge
01/14/2026
R Menashe of Iliya - The Plungian Challenge
In this episode, we look at the basic challenge due to the biography of R Menashe written by Mordechai Plungian. How much credence should one give to the Plungian biography? What was R Matisyahu Shtrason’s reaction? Why is this so significant? What basic rule can we learn about the Vilna Gaon’s approach to learning that will shed light on this issue? 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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R Menashe of Iliya - His Background
01/08/2026
R Menashe of Iliya - His Background
In this episode, we continue to look at the cultural milieu of the Lithuanian Talmidai Chochomim. How much of the contemporary European thought were they aware of? We look at R Menashe of Iliya’s early life and background. Where was he from? Which other famous people were from his home town of Smargon? What does this teach us about his life? We also start looking at the complications due to the fact that his original biographer, Mordechai Plungian, was one of the Maskilim of Vilna. 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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The Communal Crisis of Polish Jewry
01/01/2026
The Communal Crisis of Polish Jewry
In this episode we look at the basic communal tensions that existed in the Polish Lithuanian Jewish Community during the 1700’s. What were the main causes of these tensions? What were the main factors in determining communal leadership? Did these natural tensions contribute to the challenge of determining practical leadership? 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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The Bondi Beach Massacre
12/24/2025
The Bondi Beach Massacre
In this week’s episode we look at the shocking massacre in Bondi Beach. What factor makes this even more shocking? What lessons can we learn from this? We similarly examine the issue of how distant we are in a practical sense from the times of Moshiach. This week’s episode is sponsored לעילוי נשמת ר׳ אליהו בן יוסף 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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The Communal Crisis of Polish Jewry
12/21/2025
The Communal Crisis of Polish Jewry
In this episode we look at the basic communal tensions that existed in the Polish Lithuanian Jewish Community during the 1700’s. What were the main causes of these tensions? What were the main factors in determining communal leadership? Did these natural tensions contribute to the challenge of determining practical leadership? 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Koheles - Understanding the Conclusion
12/11/2025
Koheles - Understanding the Conclusion
In this episode, we look at how to understand the second half of the Sefer. How is Shlomo dealing with all the problems he raised in the first half of the Sefer? What are the key tools that we need to employ in order to not get utterly confused by the turmoil that naturally exists in all forms of human society? 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Koheles: Understanding The Challenge
12/05/2025
Koheles: Understanding The Challenge
In this week’s episode, we take a closer look at the first half of Koheles. What are the tools that G-d placed in the world and in man himself that should teach us the importance of careful adherence to Torah? Similarly, Shlomo prophetically looks at the outcome, how have we done with all these tools? And similarly, Shlomo looks at human failure and tragedy, and distinguishes between the common tragedy and the ultimate tragedy. 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Koheles - Sefer Theme
11/27/2025
Koheles - Sefer Theme
In this week’s episode, we look at the challenge of dividing Koheles into smaller subsections. What criteria can one use to do this? We also examine what issue is Shlomo dealing with in Koheles? Who is the Sefer addressing? What are the key components of the life level challenges that Shlomo is dealing with? 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Free Will - The Basics
11/20/2025
Free Will - The Basics
In this week’s episode we discuss the basics of Free Will. What is the difference between Free Will and Freedom? What is the purpose of Free Will? What can proper use of Free Will do? How does a person’s background affect their Free Will? How important is Free Will in determining how G-d interacts with the world? When done actually exercise Free Will? 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Lessons from the Mamdani Election
11/13/2025
Lessons from the Mamdani Election
In this week’s episode, we discuss the election of Mamdani as Mayor of New York City. How surprising was his victory? What were the main factors in why he was elected? What were the main flaws of the Coumo campaign? What lessons can we learn from this? How concerned should we be because of his election? Are there any historical parallelisms to his election? 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Koheles - The Structural Challenge
11/07/2025
Koheles - The Structural Challenge
In this week’s episode we discuss the basic challenge of understanding the Sefer Level structure of Koheles. What makes Koheles so difficult at Sefer level? What do we definitely know? We also discuss how I decided to break the Sefer down into subsections. We also discuss if there is any relationship between Koheles and any school of Philosophy 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Gaza War - More Lessons
10/30/2025
Gaza War - More Lessons
In this week’s episode we look at more of the lessons of the Gaza War and the Ceasefire. How do we understand the phenomenon of party politics? Where did this develop? How should one ideally react to party politics? Did the founding fathers of the Constitution think this would occur in the United States? Similarly we look at the world reaction to the conclusion of the Gaza War. How much of an aberration are the calls for the destruction of the State of Israel? What are their motivations? This episode is dedicated by Shimi and Kayla Dimenstein לעילוי נשמת סבתו שרה בת רחל 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Gaza War - Ceasefire
10/23/2025
Gaza War - Ceasefire
In this episode we look at the Ceasefire Agreement and also look back at the two years of this war. What lessons can we learn from this? What happened to all the National Unity that existed in the beginning of the war? How should Israel deal with diplomatic pressure? Are there any specific references to this war in Tanach? Why do so many people think there should be references to this in Tanach? This week’s episode is sponsored by a former Torat Shraga talmid as a merit for the physical and emotional recovery of all the released hostages, and also that the other hostages should merit proper burial. It is also sponsored by Chaim Yehuda Meyer in honor of his Bar Mitzva Parsha. 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Koheles: Controversy & My Personal Experiences
10/12/2025
Koheles: Controversy & My Personal Experiences
In this episode, we look at why Koheles is a controversial Sefer in Tanach. Chazal weren’t sure if Koheles should be included in Tanach, why is this true? Is there a connection in how we understand this issue and the machlokes in Chazal if Koheles was authored with Ruach HaKodesh? We also look at the basic difficulties people have in learning and understanding the Sefer. I also discuss my personal path and experiences in coming to a solid understanding of the Sefer. 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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Man, Authority & Obligation
10/05/2025
Man, Authority & Obligation
In this week’s episode, we look at what is called the replication crisis. This academic crisis questions the accuracy of accepted psychological studies. In order to properly understand this phenomenon, we look at how the deep changes in society have affected how we view authority. Similarly, we look at the different levels of obligation we find in Chazal. And we also look at how people react very differently when challenged by deeper levels of authority. This week’s episode is dedicated by Ben and Talia Silver in honor and for the merit for the safety of all the IDF soldiers. 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 to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:
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