This encore episode of “613 Books” podcast is PART TWO of producer Heather Dean’s interview with Rabbi Nachman Seltzer. He is the bestselling author of well over fifty books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history.
Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently-published books is called “Miracles, Missiles and Mesiras Nefesh,” which explores the war that began on October 7th, on what should have been one of the most joyous days of the year, Simchas Torah – which that year also fell on Shabbat.
Through riveting stories and unforgettable behind-the-scenes reports, Rabbi Seltzer’s book has it all: tragedy, hope, heroism, and military miracles.
THIS EPISODE focuses on:
The rise and fall of the notorious “Butcher of Khan Yunis” Yahiya Sinwar, y-sh”u, Rabbi Seltzer’s reflections being a young writer, How long it takes to write each book, Ideas for creative writing –song lyrics included – come from Hashem, The Jewish spark of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Ben & Jerry
His opinions about Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) as a writer’s tool and more!
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Show notes:
Featured Guest: Rabbi Nachman Seltzer
Featured Book: Missiles, Miracles and Mesiras Nefesh.
Link to purchase on Artscroll’s website https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422643204.html
Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-.The-Heartbreak-Miraculous-Operations/dp/1422643204
Contact Rabbi Nachman Seltzer: NachmanSeltzer@gmail.com
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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger
Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.net/en/home/
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