184 episodes

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

Jewish History Uncensored Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 29 Ratings

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

    #183 - R' Avrohom Kalisker vs the Baal HaTanya

    #183 - R' Avrohom Kalisker vs the Baal HaTanya

     In this episode we look at R' Avrohom Kalisker’s part in establishing the Ashkenzi community in Israel. We look at why R' Avrohom Kalisker initially attacks R' Shnuer Zalman. We similarly look at how this was part of a greater question of how the average Chassid should focus his efforts in Avodas Hashem. 
    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.
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    PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

     

    • 50 min
    #182 - Charisma and Leadership: R Avrohom Kalisker & the Vilna Gaon

    #182 - Charisma and Leadership: R Avrohom Kalisker & the Vilna Gaon

       In this episode we take a more careful look at the part charisma plays in communal leadership. We also discuss why the Rambam tried to avoid communal leadership. 
      We take a careful look at R Avrohom Kalisker time with the Vilna Gaon. And we similarly discuss why R Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk didn’t try to bring him to his attempted meeting with the Vilna Gaon in 1772. 
    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.
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    For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com
    PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

     

    • 49 min
    #181 - Charisma, Rabbinic Decisions & Leadership

    #181 - Charisma, Rabbinic Decisions & Leadership

     In this episode we look at the part that charisma plays in History. Was every great Rabbi by definition a charismatic figure? Is it possible that charisma was a significant factor in the Vilna Gaon’s decision not to meet with R Menachem Mendal of Vitebsk and the Baal HaTanya in 1772? Was charisma a factor in R Avrohom Kalisker’s 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 here to join! 
    For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com
    PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

     

    • 50 min
    #180 - The Vilna Gaon’s Theory of Incongruent Actions - A Deeper Look

    #180 - The Vilna Gaon’s Theory of Incongruent Actions - A Deeper Look

    In this episode we take a more careful look at the Vilna Gaon’s theory of, ‘Incongruent Actions’? How many places does he apply this to? Is there a difference between where this concept is working at a behavioral level and when it is working at the Nefesh level. We also examine the issue of when we can say that History can be a proof to questionable actions.
    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 MEDIA STUDIOS

     

    • 53 min
    #179 - The Vilna Gaon’s Theory of Incongruent Actions

    #179 - The Vilna Gaon’s Theory of Incongruent Actions

      The main topic of this episode is the Vilna Gaon’s theory about, ‘Incongruent Actions’. The episode starts with a quick synopsis of my comments of the crisis of solution in the Gaza War. 
      What was the real cause of Nathan of Gaza’s fall? Was the entire issue a result of the lack of commitment to Torah and similarly lack of Yiras Hashem? Or is there a deeper issue that is part of this? We will look at a number of the Vilna Gaon’s comments in Mishley to properly understand 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.
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    For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com
    PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

     

    • 50 min
    #178 - Gaza War - Israel & the World

    #178 - Gaza War - Israel & the World

    In this episode we look at the deep complexities of how the world relates to the State of Israel.  What are the main elements of this very complicated phenomenon? How should that effect how Israel should conduct its Foreign Policy?
      We also look at the basic tension that exists in a Democratic country between popular will and responsible governance. 
    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.
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    For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com
    PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

     

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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

Aaron508 ,

Beyond the headlines

Rabbi Wittenstein is a real talmid chacham and the depth of knowledge he shares on these shows. Although he does wander off topic frequently in response to audience comments, he presents a fascinating read on historical events that are hard to get elsewhere.

uuuuuuuuuuudu ,

Great show

I too am binge listening

BaruchBer1 ,

Shvach

The chassidus episodes were interesting. The rest is kinda shvach. (And, please stop with the "k'ilu"s -- it's very annoying.)

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