Archive - Shaul’s Substack

"Will the real Satmar Chosid please stand up!"

Adventures in arkaos

Jun 10 •

May 2025

What Was The Actual Plan For The Walkie Talkies + Pagers?

Some facts, along with a bit of rank speculation.

May 5 •

April 2025

And Now For Some Academics Praising Artscroll

Just thought I’d pass along a few compliments/ whimsical notes from academics/modern orthodox types.

Apr 27 •

March 2025

The Oct 7th Blame Game Is Heading In To Its Most Crucial Phase

(There's More Than Enough To Go Around.)

Mar 5 •

February 2025

From Rupture to Rhetoric: A Footnoted Farce

How Academic Jewish Studies and Brisker Lomdus Collide in a World of Marei Mekomos

Feb 4 •

January 2025

A Non-conspiracy Theory Of What Went Wrong The Night Before October 7th.

Pretty much since the Oct 7th massacre happened, people have tried to explain how the Israelis could have been blindsided.

Jan 28 •

That Other Time A US Presidential Candidate Asked A Rebbe For Divine Election Assistance

...אין כל חדש תחת השמש

Jan 23 •

"Howling Mob Turns On Rabbi"

Shul Politics From When Zaidy Was Young

Jan 20 •

The IDF General Command Must Be An Exciting Place To Work

אמיר ברעם is the second in command to Chief Of Staff הרצי הלוי. The 2 apparently don't get along.

Jan 13 •

Some Random Pedantic Musings

Lemaa'n Tizzzzkeru

Jan 1 •

December 2024

Ari Rosenfeld's Name Is A Secret

Israeli Censorship Comedy

Dec 23, 2024 •

"Why Did Rabbi Jacob Emden Not Publish His Megillat Sefer?"

Elementary, my Dear Watson..

Dec 18, 2024 •

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