Popular Shows by Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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1201
Iran’s Machiavellian Role in the Current Conflict - The Significance of Sunni vs. Shiite
Iran’s Machiavellian Role in the Current Conflict - The Significance of Sunni vs. Shiite
Nov 5, 2023
41:01
Iran dreams of reviving its imperial grandeur by destroying Israel. The reverse of Koresh.
1202
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Abraham and Ephron in Light of Current Events
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Abraham and Ephron in Light of Current Events
Nov 6, 2023
29:43
Ephron (עֶפְרוֹן) the real estate speculator and the possibilities of a counterfactual history of Arabs & Jews
1203
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: The Central Role of Nathan the Prophet
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: The Central Role of Nathan the Prophet
Nov 6, 2023
31:25
Team Adonijah rejected Nathan's version of the David-Bathsheba story
1204
Psalm 91 and the Fighting in Israel and Gaza - Fits Like a Glove
Psalm 91 and the Fighting in Israel and Gaza - Fits Like a Glove
Nov 8, 2023
26:11
The angels who protect our soldiers from harm, from the terrors of dark tunnels
1205
Rabbinic Influences on Voting: In the Old Autonomous Kehilos, and in Modern Democratic Elections
Rabbinic Influences on Voting: In the Old Autonomous Kehilos, and in Modern Democratic Elections
Nov 10, 2023
28:14
Jews could not vote until modern times, but when they could, rabbanim tried to influence
1206
Parshas Toldos: The Difference Between the Relationships of יִצְחָק וְיִשְׁמָעֵאל vs. יַעֲקֹב וְעֵשָׂו
Parshas Toldos: The Difference Between the Relationships of יִצְחָק וְיִשְׁמָעֵאל vs. יַעֲקֹב וְעֵשָׂו
Nov 13, 2023
32:07
How have the two relationships played-out in history & in modern times?
1207
Haftarah Toldos: The Inherent Problem of Hereditary (as Opposed to Meritocratic) Authority
Haftarah Toldos: The Inherent Problem of Hereditary (as Opposed to Meritocratic) Authority
Nov 14, 2023
30:10
The Temple is supposed to inspire repentance, not demand it
1208
Rabbanim and Chazzanim in the Past Two Centuries
Rabbanim and Chazzanim in the Past Two Centuries
Nov 16, 2023
30:23
Their competition and respective popularity reflected the difference between elite & popular culture
1209
Thoughts on President Kennedy on the Anniversary of his Assassination 11/22/63
Thoughts on President Kennedy on the Anniversary of his Assassination 11/22/63
Nov 19, 2023
39:34
Son of a big antisemite, JFK enjoyed overwhelming Jewish support. Both financially, as well as in votes
1210
Parshas VaYetzei: Jacob's Character Development in This Parsha
Parshas VaYetzei: Jacob's Character Development in This Parsha
Nov 21, 2023
29:24
Lavan, ancestor of the Jewish People
1211
Haftarah Vayetzei: Remarkably Relevant to Current Events in Israel Over the Last Year
Haftarah Vayetzei: Remarkably Relevant to Current Events in Israel Over the Last Year
Nov 22, 2023
30:47
The sin of Israel? מַחְלֹקֶת! The cure? Words of אַחְדוּת, not a discourse of פֵּרוּד
1212
Hostage Deals in Jewish History
Hostage Deals in Jewish History
Nov 22, 2023
28:43
The halacha was one thing. What they actually did was something else
1213
The Hostage Deal and Psalm 140: References to the Effective Propaganda Offensive of the Enemy
The Hostage Deal and Psalm 140: References to the Effective Propaganda Offensive of the Enemy
Nov 23, 2023
24:34
King David is confident he can beat them in physical combat, but fears their prowess in spin!
1214
Thanksgiving and Jewish History: Were the Pilgrims of 1620 Antisemites, Philosemites or Both?
Thanksgiving and Jewish History: Were the Pilgrims of 1620 Antisemites, Philosemites or Both?
Nov 23, 2023
37:34
The Pilgrims/Puritans and the rise of the modern State of Israel
1215
Rambam, Rav Zevin, & the Kehillos Yaakov on Fear in Combat
Rambam, Rav Zevin, & the Kehillos Yaakov on Fear in Combat
Nov 26, 2023
35:24
Is a Jewish soldier allowed to be afraid of battle?
1216
Parshas VaYishlach: Shimon & Levi - Proportionate Response?
Parshas VaYishlach: Shimon & Levi - Proportionate Response?
Nov 27, 2023
37:54
Whatever happened to the surviving women & children of the town of שְׁכֶם?
1217
The Israeli Hostages - Is the Story of David Rescuing the Hostages Relevant to Gaza?
The Israeli Hostages - Is the Story of David Rescuing the Hostages Relevant to Gaza?
Nov 30, 2023
26:34
Does Netanyahu & Co. have an אֵפוֹד אוּרִים וְתֻמִּים?
1218
Haftarah VaYishlach: Who Exactly was Ovadiah? When Did He Live?
Haftarah VaYishlach: Who Exactly was Ovadiah? When Did He Live?
Dec 1, 2023
33:37
The problem with Eisav is not open entity, but treachery
1219
Henry Kissinger: Good for the Jews? Bad?
Henry Kissinger: Good for the Jews? Bad?
Dec 3, 2023
1:13:23
The unique and weird relationship between Richard Nixon and Kissinger in retrospect
1220
Parshas VaYeshev: Oy, מַעֲשֵׂה אָבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים in a Negative Way - the Sale of Joseph
Parshas VaYeshev: Oy, מַעֲשֵׂה אָבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים in a Negative Way - the Sale of Joseph
Dec 5, 2023
31:23
The goat theme Jacob, Joseph, Judah
1221
Haftarah Chanukah: The High Priest is Given a Pass in the Heavenly Court, as a Shoah Survivor
Haftarah Chanukah: The High Priest is Given a Pass in the Heavenly Court, as a Shoah Survivor
Dec 5, 2023
31:59
Zechariah's vision of miraculous oil fueling the heavenly menorah. This came true in the נֵס חֲנֻכָּה
1222
Chanukah: Why does Josephus call the holiday not Chanukah, but Festival of אוֹר?
Chanukah: Why does Josephus call the holiday not Chanukah, but Festival of אוֹר?
Dec 6, 2023
41:13
"The actual נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה can be מַגִּידִים עֲתִידוֹת." What does that mean?
1223
Outbreak of the Revolt - 3 different versions of the story (Chanukah)
Outbreak of the Revolt - 3 different versions of the story (Chanukah)
Dec 8, 2023
46:14
Sifting through conflicting accounts. Welcome to the "history " of חֲנֻכָּה
1224
Rambam in אִגֶּרֶת תֵּימָן: the "two-pronged" attack on Judaism... and Chanukah
Rambam in אִגֶּרֶת תֵּימָן: the "two-pronged" attack on Judaism... and Chanukah
Dec 8, 2023
30:32
The current propaganda war against Israel & Jews is part of an existential feature of our history(Rambam)
1225
Judah Maccabee Storms Gaza- עַל פִּי יוֹסִיפוּן
Judah Maccabee Storms Gaza- עַל פִּי יוֹסִיפוּן
Dec 10, 2023
32:57
The Hasmoneans implement a "day-after" strategy
1226
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph uses his prison time to learn Egyptian culture and politics
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph uses his prison time to learn Egyptian culture and politics
Dec 12, 2023
31:53
Joseph also learns discretion!
1227
Haftorah Mikeitz: King Solomon and the two "mothers"
Haftorah Mikeitz: King Solomon and the two "mothers"
Dec 12, 2023
27:44
Why did a frum king tolerate זוֹנוֹת וּקְדֵשׁוֹת?
1228
Reflections on Hellenists, Then and Now
Reflections on Hellenists, Then and Now
Dec 13, 2023
28:45
Hellenist mercilessness and Maccabean retaliation. They never did find common ground!
1229
Again, Why Didn't Viceroy Joseph Contact His Father? (Parshas Mikeitz)
Again, Why Didn't Viceroy Joseph Contact His Father? (Parshas Mikeitz)
Dec 14, 2023
33:13
Why did the brothers try to kill אָסְנַת?
1230
What exactly is זֹאת חֲנֻכָּה ?
What exactly is זֹאת חֲנֻכָּה ?
Dec 15, 2023
33:04
When do the יָמִים נוֹרָאִים come to an end? On the last day of חֲנֻכָּה!
1231
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph's References to His Kavod
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph's References to His Kavod
Dec 19, 2023
32:18
How did the brothers feel now about everyone bowing to Joseph? About having tried to prevent that?!
1232
Asarah B’Teves: Fasting to Mourn the Septuagint Translation?
Asarah B’Teves: Fasting to Mourn the Septuagint Translation?
Dec 19, 2023
55:06
Different ancient accounts of the translation of the Torah into Greek. Which stories are accurate? Different reactions: a.) Feast day b.) Fast day
1233
Haftarah VaYigash: After the Dry Bones Comes the Achdus, Then מִלְחֶמֶת גּוֹג וּמָגוֹג
Haftarah VaYigash: After the Dry Bones Comes the Achdus, Then מִלְחֶמֶת גּוֹג וּמָגוֹג
Dec 20, 2023
26:43
Is this haftarah theological or political?
1234
Yosifon's Counterhistory of the Translation of the Torah into Greek
Yosifon's Counterhistory of the Translation of the Torah into Greek
Dec 22, 2023
27:57
As a result of the translation, Pharaoh freed 150,000 Jewish slaves ( Yosifon)
1235
The Israeli Offensives in the War for Independence: Brilliant Successes and Devastating Failures
The Israeli Offensives in the War for Independence: Brilliant Successes and Devastating Failures
Dec 22, 2023
1:25:52
From Rabbi Dr. Katz’ 2011-2012 Lecture Series entitled “The Struggle for Israel, 1945-1949”
1236
Parshas VaYechi: An Original Interpretation of Why Yehudah Got the Malchus- from the מֶשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה
Parshas VaYechi: An Original Interpretation of Why Yehudah Got the Malchus- from the מֶשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה
Dec 25, 2023
34:12
In war, there is no substitute for total victory!
1237
Arafat, Hamas and Terrorism: The Aftermath of Oslo
Arafat, Hamas and Terrorism: The Aftermath of Oslo
Dec 26, 2023
1:21:34
From Rabbi Katz’ 2022-2023 Winter Lecture Series entitled “Oslo, Immigration and Assassination-The State of Israel and the Jewish People, 1992-1996”
1238
R’ Eliyahu Mizrachi of Istanbul, the Greatest Romaniote Gadol
R’ Eliyahu Mizrachi of Istanbul, the Greatest Romaniote Gadol
Dec 26, 2023
1:14:13
A great Gadol and Posek, also mathematician; his fame in כְּלַל Klal Yisroel came from his fundamental פֵּרוּשׁ לַחֻמָּשׁ-רַשִׁ"י
1239
Haftarah VaYechi: David is Enraged at Joab. Why, Exactly?
Haftarah VaYechi: David is Enraged at Joab. Why, Exactly?
Dec 27, 2023
44:03
Joab, to save his own life, revealed David's secret order to arrange the death of Uriah but make it look like accident
1240
Parshas VaYechi: Joseph's class-act in burying Jacob next to Leah
Parshas VaYechi: Joseph's class-act in burying Jacob next to Leah
Dec 27, 2023
35:38
Although Leah is in מְעָרַת הַמַּכְפֵּלָה, it is Rachel's tomb in Bethlehem that captures the imagination of the Jewish People
1241
American Judaism a Century Ago (1880-1950)- Some Thoughts
American Judaism a Century Ago (1880-1950)- Some Thoughts
Jan 1, 2024
48:26
Why did Orthodox Judaism fail so miserably in old America?
1242
Galus as a Core Component of Judaism and Jewish history
Galus as a Core Component of Judaism and Jewish history
Jan 1, 2024
28:18
The effects of the galus in Egypt: similar to today?
1243
Parshas Shmos: If they had yeshivos in Egypt, why did most Jews go off the derech?
Parshas Shmos: If they had yeshivos in Egypt, why did most Jews go off the derech?
Jan 3, 2024
33:20
What was their conception of deity, anyway, if they believed in Hashem at the same time they believed in Egyptian gods?
1244
Haftarah Shmos: Isaiah Blasts the Drunken Tyrants of the Northern Kingdom
Haftarah Shmos: Isaiah Blasts the Drunken Tyrants of the Northern Kingdom
Jan 4, 2024
34:18
They imitated King Solomon's vices, but not his virtues!
1245
The UN Vote to Recognize the State of Israel, and the Arabs and Jews Prepare for War
The UN Vote to Recognize the State of Israel, and the Arabs and Jews Prepare for War
Jan 9, 2024
1:15:08
“After the Hurricane: The Struggle for Israel, 1945-1949” - Rabbi Katz’ 2011-2012 Winter Lecture Series
1246
Parshas VaEra: How Did the Jews Maintain Their Family Units Under Slavery ?
Parshas VaEra: How Did the Jews Maintain Their Family Units Under Slavery ?
Jan 9, 2024
30:16
Did they view the mistakes of the story of Joseph & brothers as an abject lesson?
1247
Ezekiel: Egypt will suffer because it cynically & unscrupulously"played" Israel and Judah
Ezekiel: Egypt will suffer because it cynically & unscrupulously"played" Israel and Judah
Jan 10, 2024
31:23
Abarbanel: Egypt will be invaded and devastated by Christians in the אַחֲרִית הַיָּמִים
1248
What is Going on With the Conversation re: אֶהיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה? (Parshas VaEra)
What is Going on With the Conversation re: אֶהיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה? (Parshas VaEra)
Jan 10, 2024
29:22
Why is the name immediately changed to just אֶהְיֶה?
1249
The Famous Yad Malachi of Livorno (1700-1771)
The Famous Yad Malachi of Livorno (1700-1771)
Jan 12, 2024
1:33:18
R ‘ Malachi Cohen and his wonderful encyclopedia, a long time favorite for "cheaters '
1250
Parshas Bo: What does G-d mean when He says He will punish the gods of Egypt?
Parshas Bo: What does G-d mean when He says He will punish the gods of Egypt?
Jan 16, 2024
30:27
Is there any reality to the gods of Egypt? How could there be?
1251
Parshas Bo: Why Exactly is Moses Commanded לַחֲלֹק כָּבוֹד לַמַּלְכוּת?
Parshas Bo: Why Exactly is Moses Commanded לַחֲלֹק כָּבוֹד לַמַּלְכוּת?
Jan 17, 2024
27:08
A powerful Pharaoh was a necessary component of a successful יְצִיאַת מִצְרַיִם
1252
R’ Mordecai Banet (1753-1829): Chief Rabbi of Moravia
R’ Mordecai Banet (1753-1829): Chief Rabbi of Moravia
Jan 18, 2024
1:15:09
Rare case of "poor boy" who rose to the top of the Rabbinic and Torah world's.
1253
Haftarah Bo: The Two Babylonian iInvasions of Egypt? Who Cares?
Haftarah Bo: The Two Babylonian iInvasions of Egypt? Who Cares?
Jan 19, 2024
31:08
A foreshadowing of Word War III on the Messianic Era and the collapse of belief systems
1254
Parshas Beshalach: The Connection Between Circumcision and Krias Yam Suf
Parshas Beshalach: The Connection Between Circumcision and Krias Yam Suf
Jan 22, 2024
33:28
Removing עָרְלַת הַגּוּף symbolizes the drive to remove עָרְלַת הַלֵּב
1255
Parshas Yisro: What is the meaning of the babyish truculence of the Jews at the Red Sea?
Parshas Yisro: What is the meaning of the babyish truculence of the Jews at the Red Sea?
Jan 28, 2024
33:40
Why does Moshe (and G-d!) indulge their truculence?
1256
Moshe Rabbenu: Intellectual or Emotional?
Moshe Rabbenu: Intellectual or Emotional?
Jan 29, 2024
38:03
Two schools of thought re: the uniqueness of Moses, particularly in connection with the receiving of the Torah
1257
Parshas Yisro: Was Yisro a good guy? The arguments in favor
Parshas Yisro: Was Yisro a good guy? The arguments in favor
Jan 30, 2024
33:15
When you swear by G-d, and then G-d says you don't have to keep your oath.
1258
The Famous R’ Yehudah Moscato of 16th Century Italy: A Recently Discovered Remarkable Episode
The Famous R’ Yehudah Moscato of 16th Century Italy: A Recently Discovered Remarkable Episode
Jan 31, 2024
53:32
Arrested by the Duke and tortured for trying to prevent a Jew from converting. It's like a novel!
1259
Haftarah Yisro:Unlike Moshe, the prophetic experience of יְשַׁעְיָהוּ is a mediated one
Haftarah Yisro:Unlike Moshe, the prophetic experience of יְשַׁעְיָהוּ is a mediated one
Feb 1, 2024
31:33
Characterized by the presence of others (מַלְאָכִים) and a smoke-filled room
1260
Yisro v. Ruth: Two Archetypes
Yisro v. Ruth: Two Archetypes
Feb 4, 2024
29:44
Why does Yisro skip the מַעֲמַד הַר סִינַי? Wasn't he a high religious figure?
1261
R’ Yehudah Moscato (1532-1590), Pt. 2: Famous Italian תַּלְמִיד חָכָם וְדַרְשָׁן
R’ Yehudah Moscato (1532-1590), Pt. 2: Famous Italian תַּלְמִיד חָכָם וְדַרְשָׁן
Feb 5, 2024
58:43
A Renaissance Rabbi? Or a Rabbi who lived during the Renaissance?
1262
Parshas Mishpatim: Warning About the Keruvim in the Temple
Parshas Mishpatim: Warning About the Keruvim in the Temple
Feb 6, 2024
27:28
Don't confuse keruvim with idols when you visit the Temple on שָׁלוֹשׁ רְגָלִים
1263
Isaiah 66: The Temple of the Future Will Have Many Non-Jews (Haftarah Mishpatim)
Isaiah 66: The Temple of the Future Will Have Many Non-Jews (Haftarah Mishpatim)
Feb 7, 2024
26:17
G-d will reject the other religious groups who set up institutions on the הַר הַבַּיִת
1264
Some thoughts on the Gaza War as it enters its 4th month
Some thoughts on the Gaza War as it enters its 4th month
Feb 7, 2024
25:28
Biden and his role in Jewish history
1265
R’ Yehudah Moscato and his Commentary, Kol Yehudah, on the Kuzari
R’ Yehudah Moscato and his Commentary, Kol Yehudah, on the Kuzari
Feb 12, 2024
51:00
Supposed to be a commentary , but is more an independent tour de force of incredible Renaissance philosophical erudition
1266
Parshas Terumah: Will the Third Temple have any technology?
Parshas Terumah: Will the Third Temple have any technology?
Feb 13, 2024
31:40
God tells Moshe He doesn't need to impress anyone. The miskan is more about intimacy
1267
Haftarah Terumah: Was Shlomo's labor force Jewish? Canaanite? Converts?
Haftarah Terumah: Was Shlomo's labor force Jewish? Canaanite? Converts?
Feb 14, 2024
36:03
Why did both מִשְׁכָּן and בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ have such a large non-Jewish role in their construction?
1268
The Mantua Zohar Controversy, Pt. 2: Arguments Pro and Con
The Mantua Zohar Controversy, Pt. 2: Arguments Pro and Con
Feb 18, 2024
44:25
What's better? The Zohar or Boccacio?
1269
Mantua Zohar, Pt. 3. The "Litvish"Defense by R’ Moshe Provençal of Mantua
Mantua Zohar, Pt. 3. The "Litvish"Defense by R’ Moshe Provençal of Mantua
Feb 18, 2024
47:31
1.) Private notes 2.) Manuscript given out to copy 3.) Printed books
1270
Parshas Tetzaveh: Use of the Spoils of Egypt for the Mishkan
Parshas Tetzaveh: Use of the Spoils of Egypt for the Mishkan
Feb 19, 2024
31:33
The Netziv's theory of the אָרוֹן and the Menorah
1271
Historic Handwritten Letter by R’ Chaim Brisker from 1909 Auctioned by Genazym
Historic Handwritten Letter by R’ Chaim Brisker from 1909 Auctioned by Genazym
Feb 20, 2024
48:51
R’ Katz explains the context of this letter and the elections to the Russian government's " Rabbinical Commission " to which R Chaim was indeed elected
1272
Haftarah Tetzaveh: The Building of the Second Temple
Haftarah Tetzaveh: The Building of the Second Temple
Feb 21, 2024
34:12
Why did the Jews build it according to the dimensions of נבואת יחזקאל הנביא ? Why does the Altar have to be in an exact spot, with no deviation?
1273
Parshas Ki Sisah: What exactly was the אִסּוּר of making an image of Hashem?
Parshas Ki Sisah: What exactly was the אִסּוּר of making an image of Hashem?
Feb 25, 2024
32:43
Why did Moshe segregate the עֵרֶב רַב at מַתַּן תּוֹרָה? What were the consequences?
1274
Sefer Shalsheles HaKabbalah, the Renaissance Classic, is Being Offered in the New Genazym Catalog
Sefer Shalsheles HaKabbalah, the Renaissance Classic, is Being Offered in the New Genazym Catalog
Feb 26, 2024
49:52
Famously controversial chronicle, dissed by the historians, but beloved by the masses
1275
Haftarah Ki Sisah: Elijah "Twists the Arm of G-d" (כִּבְיָכוֹל)
Haftarah Ki Sisah: Elijah "Twists the Arm of G-d" (כִּבְיָכוֹל)
Feb 26, 2024
29:00
Some Prophets are "messenger boys," others are subordinates who display initiative
1276
The Confusing Story of 12 Adar - יוֹם טְרָיׇנוּס
The Confusing Story of 12 Adar - יוֹם טְרָיׇנוּס
Feb 28, 2024
36:12
What was the real story of the great Jewish revolt against Trajan? Who exactly were the הֲרוּגֵי לֹד?
1277
The 1555 Edition of HaChasid Yavetz on Pirkei Avos Being Offered by Genazym
The 1555 Edition of HaChasid Yavetz on Pirkei Avos Being Offered by Genazym
Feb 28, 2024
54:22
R’ Yosef Yaabetz (1440-1508), premier Sefardi דרשן who tries to understand the Expulsion from Spain in 1492
1278
War Against the Jewish Book: The Late Middle Ages- Part 3
War Against the Jewish Book: The Late Middle Ages- Part 3
May 8, 2018
1:13:40
Latest episode of Jewish History with Rabbi Dovid Katz
1279
War Against the Jewish Book: The Renaissance and New Technology- Part 4
War Against the Jewish Book: The Renaissance and New Technology- Part 4
May 8, 2018
1:14:52
Latest episode of Jewish History with Rabbi Dovid Katz
1280
War Against the Jewish Book: Popes and the Counter-Reformation- Part 5
War Against the Jewish Book: Popes and the Counter-Reformation- Part 5
May 9, 2018
1:13:05
Latest episode of Jewish History with Rabbi Dovid Katz
1281
European Revolutions: Sufferance is the Badge of Our Tribe-Part 1
European Revolutions: Sufferance is the Badge of Our Tribe-Part 1
May 10, 2018
1:15:50
Jews and the Great European Revolutions
1282
European Revolutions: The French Revolution and the Political Fate of the Jews-Part 2
European Revolutions: The French Revolution and the Political Fate of the Jews-Part 2
May 11, 2018
1:22:05
Jews and the Great European Revolutions
1283
European Revolutions: The Anti-Semitic Reaction of Europe-Part 4
European Revolutions: The Anti-Semitic Reaction of Europe-Part 4
May 16, 2018
1:12:23
Revolution! Jews and the Great European Revolutions
1284
European Revolutions: The Great Liberal Revolutions of 1848 and the Impact on the Jews-Part 5
European Revolutions: The Great Liberal Revolutions of 1848 and the Impact on the Jews-Part 5
May 18, 2018
1:20:12
Revolution! Jews and the Great European Revolutions
1285
European Revolutions: The Twisted Legacy of the Liberal Revolutions on Jewish Religion-Part 6
European Revolutions: The Twisted Legacy of the Liberal Revolutions on Jewish Religion-Part 6
May 24, 2018
1:44:49
Revolution! Jews and the Great European Revolutions
1286
History of Israel-Jews in the Shadow of the Holocaust: Coping by Ignoring-1952-1956
History of Israel-Jews in the Shadow of the Holocaust: Coping by Ignoring-1952-1956
May 29, 2018
1:16:17
Progress Without Peace: Israel and the Jewish People, 1952-1956 --- How the new State of Israel wrestled with the question of how to relate to the Holocaust. The conflicted feelings of shame, anger, and profound-compassion came to a head in the "Kasztner-Trial" of 1954, the most controversial trial in Israeli history
1287
History of Israel-Around the (Jewish) World in 80 Minutes in 1953
History of Israel-Around the (Jewish) World in 80 Minutes in 1953
Jun 19, 2018
1:16:00
Latest episode of Jewish History with Rabbi Dovid Katz
1288
History of Israel-Trying to Get It Right: Israel, Aliyah, Racism 1952-1956
History of Israel-Trying to Get It Right: Israel, Aliyah, Racism 1952-1956
Jun 24, 2018
1:16:39
Frank talk about anti-Sefardi racism in Israel during the Ben Gurion era
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History of Israel-The Border Wars: Infiltration, Terrorism, Reprisal-Raids 1952-56
History of Israel-The Border Wars: Infiltration, Terrorism, Reprisal-Raids 1952-56
Jul 1, 2018
1:10:28
The strange tale of the national-security problem Israel's early years, when Israel; had the strongest army in the Middle-East, combined with the weakest borders, implacable Arab hatred, and an Arab Refugee Problem for which no solution had been found even today(2018). A tale of violence, retaliation, and no solution
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Happy Birthday America
Happy Birthday America
Jul 6, 2018
4:35
Latest episode of Jewish History with Rabbi Dovid Katz
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History of Israel-The Snake-Pit-1952-1956
History of Israel-The Snake-Pit-1952-1956
Jul 8, 2018
1:15:40
This lectures exposes the underside of Israeli Natl.-Security politics in the Ben-Gurion era. In a system in which only the opinion of one man counted, intrigues, untruths, lead to dysfunction, and to The Lavon Affair, which became the Watergate Scandal of the Ben-Gurion regime.
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History of Israel-The State of Israel and the Jewish Religion 1952-1956
History of Israel-The State of Israel and the Jewish Religion 1952-1956
Jul 15, 2018
1:18:54
A historical analysis of the early stages of how a strange thing happened: A State founded by secularists on strongly secular liberal principles ended up becoming the number-one funder and enabler of a network of religious institutions dedicated to the very opposite of secular liberalism. How Ben Gurion put the Haredim on their feet without wishing to.
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A Tale of the Nine Days in 2018
A Tale of the Nine Days in 2018
Jul 20, 2018
7:58
A mini-essay on a recent event In Germany which reveals the contemporary relevance of The Nine Days
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History of Israel-The Bear Enters the Middle East: Israel, the USSR, and the Cold War 1953-1956
History of Israel-The Bear Enters the Middle East: Israel, the USSR, and the Cold War 1953-1956
Aug 5, 2018
1:21:25
This lectures describes the process whereby the Russians became involved in the Arab-Israeli Conflict, and turned the Arab States, which until then had been militarily weaker than Israel, into militarily powerful countries that posed a mortal threat to the State of Israel. This lecture serves as an introduction to relations between Israel and Russia, a topic much in the news today
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Adam, Eve, and Sheva Brachos
Adam, Eve, and Sheva Brachos
Aug 10, 2018
3:17
Latest episode of Jewish History with Rabbi Katz
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History of Israel-Strange Bedfellows: Israel & France 1952-1956
History of Israel-Strange Bedfellows: Israel & France 1952-1956
Aug 12, 2018
1:16:59
Though it may seems strange to us today, back in the early years of the State, France was Israel's best-friend, supplying the Jewish State with military aircraft at a time when even the USA declined to do so. Since the Soviets were supplying Egypt with modern weapons, France's support was vitally-needed. This lecture describes the background for this "Strange-Bedfellows" relationship, which was vital for the Israel of the Ben Gurion era.
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Sukkos: An Unusual Take
Sukkos: An Unusual Take
Sep 23, 2018
17:23
"An unusual take of sukkos"
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Noach: The Tower of Babylon: Parsha Perspectives
Noach: The Tower of Babylon: Parsha Perspectives
Oct 15, 2018
13:41
A story underneath a text
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Shabtai Tzvi: His Era-Part 3
Shabtai Tzvi: His Era-Part 3
Oct 18, 2018
1:10:47
Latest episode of Jewish History with Rabbi Katz
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Shabtai Tzvi: His Era-Part 4
Shabtai Tzvi: His Era-Part 4
Nov 16, 2018
1:26:07
Latest episode of Jewish History with Rabbi Katz