#176. ** To support the podcast: <a href='https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/'>https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/</a> or email seforimchatter@gmail.com** With Prof. Jessica Marglin discussing Nissim Shamama (d. 1873) and the battle over his fortune We discussed Tunisia and the Jews there, who Nissim Shamama was, how he became so fabulously wealthy, his move to Paris &amp; Italy, Nissim&apos;s death, the battle over his fortune, the players, halachic &amp; legal arguments, Rav Eliyahu Benamozegh&apos;s involvement , and much more To purchase the book: <a href='https://amzn.to/3jhjjXR'>https://amzn.to/3jhjjXR</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/">Support the show</a>

With Prof. Emily Michelson discussing Catholic Preaching to Jews in Rome

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