Best Aryeh Klapper Podcasts (2025)

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Biblical Eschatological Abundance of Wine, featuring Professor John Anthony Dunne [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode 182] 49:04

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Introduction Amongst the Biblical prophets, the eschatological era is envisioned as a future time when God will bring ultimate justice, peace, and restoration to the world. The prophets describe it as an age when nations will no longer wage war, the oppressed will be lifted up, and harmony will prevail across creation. And they also describe it as …

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Yiddish Drinking Songs, featuring Rokhl Kafrissen [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #181] 45:45

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Introduction As Yiddish was spoken by many Ashkenazi Jews for centuries, it should serve as no surprise to listeners of The Jewish Drinking Show that many Yiddish songs either revolved around or at least involved drinking. To introduce us to Yiddish drinking songs for the 181st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show on this topic is Rokhl Kafrissen. B…

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Medieval Jewish Wine Poetry, featuring Prof. Ronnie Perelis [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #180] 45:43

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Introduction While The Jewish Drinking Show has often explored wine and wine-drinking in practice, the 180th episode of the show explores wine poetry in Medieval Spain, featuring first time guest of the show, Professor Ronnie Perelis. Biography of Guest Professor Perelis is the Chief Rabbi Dr. Isaac Abraham and Jelena (Rachel) Alcalay Associate Pro…

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One Jew's Journey from Alcoholism to Sobriety, featuring Matthew Check [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #179] 37:43

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Introduction Having previously published episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show on Alcoholism in the Jewish Community, Jewish Addiction Awareness, and Jewish Recovery, the newest episode features stories and insights from an individual, Matthew Check, who went through his own journey from alcoholism to sobriety. Biography of Guest Currently based in …

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Nightfall 44:49

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4th and final episode of "Reading Yirmiyahu as a Religious Zionist"

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Once Upon A Yovel 48:53

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Reading Yirmiyah as a Religious Zionist Part 3

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Psak and Policy 1:17:30

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Fourth and last in the series "How Halakhah Learns About Reality"

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Siege Warfare in Jewish Law 1:27:15

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Summer Beit Midrash shiur in honor of Rabbi Jason Strauss at Cong. Kadima- Toraa Moshe

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The Patient as Posek 1:12:53

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Third in the series "How Halakhah Learns About Reality"

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The Honeymooners 1:01:02

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Reading Yirmiyah as a Religious Zionist Part 2

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Nightmare on Almond Street 57:56

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Reading Yirmiyahu as a Religious Zionist Part 1 July 14, 2025 at YI Sharon

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Psak and Probability: Second in the series "How Halakhah Learns About Reality" 1:11:08

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Discusses what Halakhic treatment of the category "majority" tells us about Halakhic epistemology generally

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The Powerless Posek: First in the series "How Halakhah Learns About Reality" 44:11

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Public shiur at YI Sharon July 9 2025

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Rabbi Yair Ḥayim Bacharach on Jews Drinking Gentile Wine, featuring Rabbi Aryeh Klapper [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #178] 44:23

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Introduction A recurring topic on The Jewish Drinking Show is that of gentile wine. Having initially discussed it on episode #71 of the show on early rabbis on gentile [libation] wine, episode #135 of the show on how the rabbis of the Talmud perceived gentiles as compulsive libaters, and episode #83 of the show on Medieval rabbis on gentile wine, w…

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Rabbi Yeḥezkel Landau's Responsum on Isinglass in Mead, featuring Rabbi Elli Fischer [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #177] 46:54

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Introduction A fascinating matter in the world of kashrut, especially regarding the kashrut of beverages, is the inclusion of using isinglass for the refining of beverages, whether mead, beer, wine, or even other beverages. This was not always the case, as Rabbi Yeḥezkel Landau wrote a responsum permitting its use [for the use in clarifying mead] (…

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Shmaltz Brewing Transitions Through Experimentation, featuring Rabbi Jesse Epstein [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #176] 43:31

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Introduction Having previously featured Shmaltz Brewing Company founder, Jesse Cowan, to discuss the first quarter-century of the company on episode 117 of The Jewish Drinking Show, on that episode, Cowan introduced Jesse Epstein as the new owner of the company. Returning to The Jewish Drinking Show, Epstein is now an ordained rabbi and lays out hi…

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Sotah 2025 Iyyun Shiur #10 VIDEO 1:22:07

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Last shiur in the series!

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A Kosher Wine Concierge Service in Israel, featuring Eli Freedman [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #175] 37:03

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The newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Eli Freedman speaking on a fascinating kosher wine concierge service in Israel, Cork & Cellar, as well as the newest aspect of this business, the Cork & Cellar Wine Club. Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@J…

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SOTAH 2025 Shiur#Final (=10) AUDIO 1:22:07

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Taamei Hamitzvot, Darshinan Taama Dikra, and Coercive control

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #9 - AUDIO 1:18:02

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on Shu"T Meishiv Davar

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Shul Kiddushes, featuring Prof. Michal Shaul [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #174] 36:51

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Intro Having previously welcomed Professor Michal Shaul to discuss kiddush clubs on the 124th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Prof. Shaul has since published an article, "Happy Hour: The Communal Kiddush and Its Roles in the Synagogue World", Jewish Culture and History, Vol. 25, Iss. 3 (2024) (published online in October 2023), as well as a He…

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur#8 VIDEO 1:26:09

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Shiur resumes April 28 and concludes May 5

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April 7. 2025. Next and last shiurim in this series iyH April 28 and May 5

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Chavot Yair #199 - Must one Return Money Stolen From a Tzedakah Box? 1:27:34

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Chaburah March 31

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #7 VIDEO 1:27:31

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March 24. 2025

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March 24, 2025

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #6 VIDEO 1:13:54

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March 17, 2025

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Sotah 2025 Iyyun Shiur #6 AUDIO 1:20:26

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March 17, 2025

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #5 VIDEO 1:19:32

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March 10, 2025

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #5 AUDIO 1:19:32

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March 10, 2025

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A Theology for Gamblers? (Chaburah edition) 1:38:43

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March 10, 2025

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A Theology for Gamblers? Chavot Yair#61 (GPATS version) 59:30

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Given at GPATS March 11, 2025. Begins from Chavot Yair 41 regarding a Purim lottery which goes wrong twice, moves to Chavot Yair 163

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Teenagers in Hospitals in Israel on Purim, featuring Dr. Eric Scheier [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #173] 26:57

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While Purim is a special occasion to celebrate, especially through drinking, unfortunately, teenagers not drink alcohol on Purim, but even to excess. Sometimes, this excess on Purim lands them in the hospital, especially in Israel. To discuss this matter further on the 173rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Dr. Eric Scheier, who is the Direct…

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #4 VIDEO 1:30:09

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Given 3/3/2025 Sponsored at YI by the Fistel family in memory of Eddie, lifelong learner and teacher

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #4 AUDIO 1:30:09

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Given 3/3/2025 Sponsored at YI by the Fistel family in memory of Eddie, lifelong learner and teacher

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Women Drinking on Purim? featuring Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #172] 45:46

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Introduction Despite the numerous published episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show regarding Purim, one topic we haven't discussed is that of women drinking on Purim. To discuss this topic on the 172nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman. Biographical Statement of Guest Rabbanit Zimmerman is a meshivat halakha, a graduate…

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Paskening for Bad People: Chavot Yair #163 (Har Etzion version) 56:05

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In dialogue with Rav Lichtenstein zt"l's reading in Values and Halakhah

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Paskening for Bad People: Chavot Yair 163) Gruss Version 1:13:58

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In dialogue with Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's reading of this teshuvah in Values and Halakhah

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Wine and Drinking in the Book of Daniel, featuring Prof. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #171] 36:19

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Introduction The biblical book of Daniel has a couple of fascinating drinking stories in it, so much so that the 171st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features a discussion on it. The featured guest on this episode to discuss this topic is returning guest to the show, Prof. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau. Biography of Guest Prof. Tamber-Rosenau is an ass…

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Biblical Beverages, featuring Professor John Anthony Dunne [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #170] 44:57

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Introduction With a variety of different alcoholic beverages in the Bible, what are they, besides wine? To discuss this topic for the 170th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Professor John Anthony Dunne, who has a forthcoming book out on drinking in the Bible. Biography of the Guest Professor John Anthony Dunne completed a PhD in New Testament…

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #3 VIDEO 1:22:20

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Feb 10 2024 Torah Shiurim this week (Feb 10 -13) at YI Sharon are sponsored by The Cheses family in memory of their grandfather–(Moshe ben Yehoshua) Morris Sulman’s upcoming yahrzeit.

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Feb 10 2025Learning at YI this week sponsored by the Cheses family in memory of their grandfather–(Moshe ben Yehoshua) Morris Sulman’s upcoming yahrzeit.

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What is Halakhah's Relationship to Facts? 1:17:29

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Harvard Hillel February 9 2025

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #2 AUDIO 1:35:15

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Feb 3 2025 Is Expressing Jealousy a Mitzvah, an Aveirah, or Both? Sponsored in memory of Joe Epstein z’l Yosef Mordechai ben Shmuel HaLevi, by friends of his daughter Miriam Preil.

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #1 VIDEO 1:31:38

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January 20

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun shiur #2 VIDEO 1:35:15

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Is expressing jealousy a mitzvah, and aveirah, or both?February 3, 2025 Sponsored in memory of Joe Epstein z’l Yosef Mordechai ben Shmuel HaLevi, by friends of his daughter Miriam Preil.

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The Jew Who Owned George Dickel Whisky, featuring Clay Shwab [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode #169] 38:34

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Introduction While George Dickel is currently the second-largest distillery in Tennessee, at one time, the George Dickel brand was the largest Tennessee Whisky when it was owned by Victor Emmanuel “Manny” Shwab, who was born and raised as a Jew. To shed some light on this history, the 169th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features one of his gr…

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SOTAH 2025 Iyyun Shiur #1 Audio 1:31:38

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Tannaim dispute whether kinui sotah is a mitzvah or reshut.The stamma d'gemara assumes that kinui sotah is either lekhatchilah or assur.Amoraim dispute whether the husband who is mekanei his wife is under the sway of a ruach taharah or rather a ruach tum'ah. How can these positions best be aligned, reconciled, and/or synthesized? How do they relate…

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Drunken Shema [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #168] 38:28

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Introduction While exploring drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi in episode #163 of The Jewish Drinking Show, it was fascinating to read that saying the Shema might be problematic. As such, the 168th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores an historical overview of halakhic writings on the topic of saying Shema while drunk. Source Sheet The s…

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Chavot Yair Chaburah on #163 - AUDIO 1:23:47

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