Popular Shows by Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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1201
Italian Jewry and Playing Tennis on Shabbos and Yom Tov
Italian Jewry and Playing Tennis on Shabbos and Yom Tov
Apr 2, 2024
47:48
Famous responsa from R’ Moshe Provenzalo & Leone Modena
1202
Pesach: The Original Passover, the Plague of Darkness, & the Din of מְנוּיִים
Pesach: The Original Passover, the Plague of Darkness, & the Din of מְנוּיִים
Apr 3, 2024
29:07
What if 15 million had left Egypt?
1203
משך חכמה על "בשעה שיש מצה ומרורים (לא הפסח!) מונחים לפניך"
משך חכמה על "בשעה שיש מצה ומרורים (לא הפסח!) מונחים לפניך"
Apr 5, 2024
29:41
What if the Cananites (Amorites) had repented at the time of Moses, as Ninveh did later?
1204
Parshas Tazria: If the marchers for Hamas were stricken with צרעת, would they change?
Parshas Tazria: If the marchers for Hamas were stricken with צרעת, would they change?
Apr 7, 2024
28:21
This parsha is a fascinating study in human psychology
1205
Haftarah Tazria: Naaman & Elisha - A Repetition of the Abraham and Pharaoh Story?
Haftarah Tazria: Naaman & Elisha - A Repetition of the Abraham and Pharaoh Story?
Apr 8, 2024
34:36
Was he already a leper, or did he get leprosy because he kidnapped the little Jewish girl (Like Hamas!)?
1206
Moses Hess and R’ Yehosef Zechariah Stern on אַהֲבַת יִשְׂרָאֵל וְחִבַּת יִשְׂרָאֵל
Moses Hess and R’ Yehosef Zechariah Stern on אַהֲבַת יִשְׂרָאֵל וְחִבַּת יִשְׂרָאֵל
Apr 9, 2024
30:36
What is the meaning of the phrase "Love is blind" in Judaism?
1207
Pesach: Why was it necessary to go through the first nine plagues?
Pesach: Why was it necessary to go through the first nine plagues?
Apr 10, 2024
33:01
A Dvar Torah from Lincoln's Second Inaugural
1208
What's with the debates as to how many plagues were there @the Red Sea?
What's with the debates as to how many plagues were there @the Red Sea?
Apr 12, 2024
26:01
Did Egypt get the "full business" on the night of Passover, or at the Red Sea?
1209
The Iran Attack on Israel: Why did Jordan help Israel shoot down the Iranian missiles?
The Iran Attack on Israel: Why did Jordan help Israel shoot down the Iranian missiles?
Apr 14, 2024
38:00
Jordan & Israel: Publicly the bitterest of enemies, privately close cooperation
1210
Parshas Metzora: Why Did Tzaraas Cease
Parshas Metzora: Why Did Tzaraas Cease
Apr 14, 2024
28:57
Who won the battle between the Torah and lashon hara?
1211
Haftarah Shabbos HaGadol: Why was it chosen? What does it have to do with Passover?
Haftarah Shabbos HaGadol: Why was it chosen? What does it have to do with Passover?
Apr 14, 2024
26:15
Redemption has to be preceded by a great prophet, who will guide the Jews in that turbulent and complex era
1212
What were the theological perceptions of Jews on the night of Pesach? Maimonidean? Astrological?
What were the theological perceptions of Jews on the night of Pesach? Maimonidean? Astrological?
Apr 17, 2024
31:49
Rambam vs. שִׁדּוּד הַמַּעֲרָכוֹת
1213
The שיטות that one may keep חמץ at the home of a gentile on פסח without selling it
The שיטות that one may keep חמץ at the home of a gentile on פסח without selling it
Apr 21, 2024
35:56
How the different opinions re: בל יראה among Rishonim reflect different Jewish השקפות on the original Passover
1214
Did the slaves view their plight from within an Egyptian pagan narrative?
Did the slaves view their plight from within an Egyptian pagan narrative?
Apr 21, 2024
27:41
The Jews did not say נַעֲשֶׂה וְנִשְׁמָע until after they were told about the בְּרִית בֵּין הַבְּתָרִים
1215
Did you ever realize the slavery in Egypt commenced shortly before the birth of Moses?
Did you ever realize the slavery in Egypt commenced shortly before the birth of Moses?
Apr 22, 2024
26:50
What is the difference between מִצְרַיִם and בֵּית עֲבָדִים?
1216
The Meaning of the Dry Bones in the Prophecy of Yechezkel (Haftarah Shabbos Pesach)
The Meaning of the Dry Bones in the Prophecy of Yechezkel (Haftarah Shabbos Pesach)
Apr 26, 2024
33:17
The story of Rebbi Yehudah ben Beseirah
1217
Shir HaShirim and Passover - What is the Connection?
Shir HaShirim and Passover - What is the Connection?
Apr 28, 2024
36:12
The existential tension in Judaism between the mystical and the rational
1218
The Campus Demonstrations and Anti-Semitism: Parallels between 2024 and 1391
The Campus Demonstrations and Anti-Semitism: Parallels between 2024 and 1391
Apr 28, 2024
28:39
Dedicated groups of pogromists are going around from campus to campus, and nobody is noticing
1219
Parshas Acharei Mos: Was Aharon a born אוֹהֵב שָׁלוֹם וְרוֹדֵף שָׁלוֹם, or did he become one?
Parshas Acharei Mos: Was Aharon a born אוֹהֵב שָׁלוֹם וְרוֹדֵף שָׁלוֹם, or did he become one?
May 1, 2024
33:20
How was Aharon affected by the death of his sons?
1220
Haftarah Acharei Mos: The Prophet Amos and the Parable of the Sieve
Haftarah Acharei Mos: The Prophet Amos and the Parable of the Sieve
May 2, 2024
26:56
Are American Jews currently undergoing a "sifting" process?
1221
The Campus Riots' Objective: Excising Zionism from the bounds of civil discourse
The Campus Riots' Objective: Excising Zionism from the bounds of civil discourse
May 3, 2024
26:54
If Zionism is delegitimated, then violence against it becomes legitimate, if not "legal"
1222
Rationalism (as opposed to rationality): An example from שׁוּ"ת רַב הַאי גָּאוֹן
Rationalism (as opposed to rationality): An example from שׁוּ"ת רַב הַאי גָּאוֹן
May 5, 2024
45:01
"Rhetoric" as a key tool for understanding אַגָּדוֹת חַזַ"ל
1223
Theodore Herzl, Political Zionism and the Current Campus Riots, Pt. 1
Theodore Herzl, Political Zionism and the Current Campus Riots, Pt. 1
May 6, 2024
39:21
The Jews in the 19th Century - Civil rights followed by Antisemitism
1224
Parshas Kedoshim: Does one size fit all?
Parshas Kedoshim: Does one size fit all?
May 6, 2024
31:22
Kedoshim Tehiyu: It's meanderings through Jewish History
1225
Haftarah Kedoshim: The most controversial Haftarah of the year?
Haftarah Kedoshim: The most controversial Haftarah of the year?
May 7, 2024
26:27
Telling the raw truth about our history vs. not embarrassing כלל ישראל in synagogue readings - An existential tension
1226
Rationalism in Gaonic Responsa - Generated by Empirical Evidence, and Sound Theology
Rationalism in Gaonic Responsa - Generated by Empirical Evidence, and Sound Theology
May 7, 2024
29:25
Is every word in the Talmud true? Like the medicines? (רַב שְׁרִירָא גָּאוֹן)
1227
Unconditional Surrender in American History and Its Relevance to the Gaza War
Unconditional Surrender in American History and Its Relevance to the Gaza War
May 8, 2024
30:39
Learning from history, but being aware of ever-changing circumstances. Appomatox vs. the Middle East
1228
R’ Sherira Gaon on Sefer Shiur Komah:
Does being a rationalist preclude a belief in mysticism?
R’ Sherira Gaon on Sefer Shiur Komah:
Does being a rationalist preclude a belief in mysticism?
May 12, 2024
28:25
Rationalism as a check on false mysticism, but not on true mysticism
1229
Theodore Herzl, Political Zionism and the Current Campus Riots, Pt. 2
Theodore Herzl, Political Zionism and the Current Campus Riots, Pt. 2
May 13, 2024
39:43
Herzl: Sometimes arrogance, self-assuredness, and chutzpa can be positive qualities
1230
Israel’s PR Battle: Why is Israel doing a poor job on PR in this war? Why is Hamas beating them?
Israel’s PR Battle: Why is Israel doing a poor job on PR in this war? Why is Hamas beating them?
May 14, 2024
36:48
The Israeli foreign Ministry has been pulled apart by Netanyahu on political grounds, and diplomats are mostly leftists and cannot make the case for a prime minister with whom they disagree.
1231
Parshas Emor: The existential struggle against worshipping כּוֹחוֹת הַטֻּמְאָה
Parshas Emor: The existential struggle against worshipping כּוֹחוֹת הַטֻּמְאָה
May 14, 2024
29:48
If G-d created טֻמְאָה, why not include it in religious rituals?
1232
Haftarah Emor: Who are the people referred to strangely as הַכֹּהֲנִים ַלְּוִיִּי?
Haftarah Emor: Who are the people referred to strangely as הַכֹּהֲנִים ַלְּוִיִּי?
May 16, 2024
29:09
What does the אריז"ל mean when he says that in the future, כהנים will be לויים and vice versa?
1233
Gain Mastery of Hilchos Shabbos in This Online Program
Gain Mastery of Hilchos Shabbos in This Online Program
May 20, 2024
3:04
Shabbos comes about once a week, so if a person is not well-versed in its intricacies, then it is inevitable that transgressions will take place. Here is a solution! KinyanHilchosShabbos.com World famous Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav HaGaon Yitzchak Berkovits shlit’a used his vast knowledge to arrange all the Gemaras with the commentators on each area of Hilchos Shabbos and presented it in the form of source sheets that cover material from the Gemara until practical halacha. This enables one to cover main opinions in each topic and gain a deep understanding of the halacha. Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen, a close talmid of Rav Berkovits who spent eight years as a Rosh Chaburah in Rav Berkovits’s famous Jerusalem Kollel, with the Rav’s haskama, took on the monumental task of adapting the Hebrew sheets into English. The material is written with care and with great clarity, as well as including the various opinions in the contemporary practical halacha. For the past several years, Rabbi Gefen has been teaching this material to Torah learners throughout the world, on all levels of learning, and of all ages now as the founder of KinyanHilchosShabbos.com. Participants in each online chabura receive source sheets with explanations both in Hebrew and English, participate in a weekly Zoom shiur and ask questions by phone and email. Many have also successfully gained Smicha through thoroughly learning the material. The program includes a weekly Zoom shiur which is recorded and can be reviewed later, tests on the material covered to enable the individual to evaluate their understanding of the material, and availability by email or phone for questions, clarifications, or further discussions. The program includes the option of Smicha which is a wonderful source of pride for the individual’s family. But its greatest benefit is that it will ensure that a person can lead his family to observing the laws of Shabbos with all their details. For more information, tuition, and to receive an application visit KinyanHilchosShabbos.com.
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The Bitter, Non-Frum Opposition to Herzl and His Proposal -Theodore Herzl, Political Zionism, Pt. 3
The Bitter, Non-Frum Opposition to Herzl and His Proposal -Theodore Herzl, Political Zionism, Pt. 3
May 20, 2024
42:08
The Zionists were the first to assemble (or appear to assemble) representatives of all כלל ישראל to discuss the fate of כלל ישראל and seek a realistic solution
1235
R’ Akiva’s Students - When exactly did the 24,000 students die? What was the historical context?
R’ Akiva’s Students - When exactly did the 24,000 students die? What was the historical context?
May 21, 2024
29:01
Trying to make sense of the chronology of the life of Rabbi Akiva and the story of his students
1236
Biden: It's a good thing we have a President who grew up with the JEWISH version of the Holocaust
Biden: It's a good thing we have a President who grew up with the JEWISH version of the Holocaust
May 21, 2024
45:15
1945-1990: The years the Jews owned the Shoah-narrative, and got their account of it accepted by the West. The East was "muzzled"
1237
Haftarah Behar: Jeremiah and the land deal - Preserving hope among the doomed
Haftarah Behar: Jeremiah and the land deal - Preserving hope among the doomed
May 22, 2024
30:46
Buying "worthless" real estate demonstrates faith in ultimate victory and the permanent survival of כלל ישראל. It prevents יֵאוּשׁ
1238
Parshas Behar: The theory that both בְּהַר בְּחֻקּוֹתַי were pronounced in פָּרָשַׁת מִשְׁפָּטִים
Parshas Behar: The theory that both בְּהַר בְּחֻקּוֹתַי were pronounced in פָּרָשַׁת מִשְׁפָּטִים
May 24, 2024
28:22
At the time of שבועות, the conquest of Canaan was but weeks away
1239
Lag b'Omer: When did רשב"י write the Zohar?
Lag b'Omer: When did רשב"י write the Zohar?
May 26, 2024
32:14
Before, during, or after the cave?
1240
The ibn Ezra: More on his particular historical context, and the time before the fall
The ibn Ezra: More on his particular historical context, and the time before the fall
May 27, 2024
59:19
He left Spain just in time, and translated the Sephardic literature from Arabic to Hebrew. Wrote much, but only his פירוש על התורה ּis of permanent interest
1241
Herzl and Political Zionism, Pt. 4 - Zionism's Relationship to Marxism and Frum Judaism
Herzl and Political Zionism, Pt. 4 - Zionism's Relationship to Marxism and Frum Judaism
May 27, 2024
58:12
Herzl, Political Zionism, and Campus Riots, Pt. 4
1242
The David-Jonathan Friendship: Was it a two-way street?
The David-Jonathan Friendship: Was it a two-way street?
May 28, 2024
27:47
Jonathan thought of the public welfare and wanted to avoid a civil war. The narcissistic Amnon threw her out and did not consider what would happen as a result of his actions.
1243
Parshas Bechukosai: The תוכחה was pronounced right after the Ten Commandments
Parshas Bechukosai: The תוכחה was pronounced right after the Ten Commandments
May 29, 2024
37:13
If Moshe had led them then and there (& not died in Chutz L’Aretz), they would have also conquered & settled Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria!
1244
Haftarah Bechukosai: Jeremiah (לְפִי הָאַבַּרְבָּנֵאל) discusses the chemistry of הִשְׁתַּדְּלוּת and בִּטָּחוֹן
Haftarah Bechukosai: Jeremiah (לְפִי הָאַבַּרְבָּנֵאל) discusses the chemistry of הִשְׁתַּדְּלוּת and בִּטָּחוֹן
May 30, 2024
33:56
The Kingdom of Judah truly believed in the faithfulness of their Egyptian "ally"
1245
Hereditary Elites vs. Meritocratic Elites (Pirkei Avos, Ch. 6)
Hereditary Elites vs. Meritocratic Elites (Pirkei Avos, Ch. 6)
Jun 2, 2024
27:58
The 48 attributes of a scholar: Does one require all 48, or some of 48?
1246
Yom Yersushalyim: No country recognizes Jerusalem as legally being Israeli territory
Yom Yersushalyim: No country recognizes Jerusalem as legally being Israeli territory
Jun 3, 2024
45:00
A short history of the Jerusalem issue in international law
1247
Theodore Herzl, Political Zionism, and the Current Campus Riots - Part 5
Theodore Herzl, Political Zionism, and the Current Campus Riots - Part 5
Jun 4, 2024
53:33
Herzl tries to avoid the fights between the frum and the anti-frum in the fin de siecle
1248
What was the relationship between the two luchos and the rest of the Torah?
What was the relationship between the two luchos and the rest of the Torah?
Jun 5, 2024
30:22
Why weren't the two tablets given on the occasion of the original shavuos?
1249
Hosea tells the Jews not to turn away from Hashem and trust their "allies"
Hosea tells the Jews not to turn away from Hashem and trust their "allies"
Jun 5, 2024
38:15
Those "allies" will leave כלל ישראל to die, like like someone stripped naked and left to die from thirst in the middle of the Sahara Desert
1250
A Renaissance Edition of Azarya de Rossi's Controversial Book - Being Auctioned by Genazym
A Renaissance Edition of Azarya de Rossi's Controversial Book - Being Auctioned by Genazym
Jun 9, 2024
38:59
PLUS the ONLY surviving copy of the famous חֵרֶם issued by R’ Yosef Caro's בֵּית דִּין. A classic tale in Jewish history
1251
The Rambam's Philosophical Problems with מַעֲמַד הַר סִינַי
The Rambam's Philosophical Problems with מַעֲמַד הַר סִינַי
Jun 10, 2024
37:33
The problem of trying to give a rational interpretation for what is clearly a mystical event, as Rambam himself admits
1252
Was Hashem originally planning to do מתן תורה at another location?
Was Hashem originally planning to do מתן תורה at another location?
Jun 10, 2024
34:36
Without כְּאִישׁ אֶחָד בְּלֵב אֶחָד, it would not be possible to get a collective binding נַעֲשֶׂה וְנִשְׁמָע
1253
Shavuos: Grass, Trees, and Roses. Was there vegetation at Mount sinai?
Shavuos: Grass, Trees, and Roses. Was there vegetation at Mount sinai?
Jun 11, 2024
27:36
Do we put grass nowadays on the floors of our homes and synagogues? And who were the צֹאן וּבָקָר at Sinai?
1254
The Bach: One of the Leading גדולים of the Golden Age of Polish Jewry (16th-17th Centuries)
The Bach: One of the Leading גדולים of the Golden Age of Polish Jewry (16th-17th Centuries)
Jun 16, 2024
1:16:23
Genazym auctioning the first edition, plus a historic תשובה בכתב יד from the ב"ח himself
1255
An Analysis of the Current Extremely Dangerous International Situation?- Are we headed for World War
An Analysis of the Current Extremely Dangerous International Situation?- Are we headed for World War
Jun 17, 2024
30:46
Russia, China, Iran, Turkey- all obsessed with recovering glorious pasts, even at the risk of nuclear war
1256
Parshas BeHaaloscha: Who is חוֹבׇב exactly?
Parshas BeHaaloscha: Who is חוֹבׇב exactly?
Jun 18, 2024
34:33
If Jethro's son, had he befriended Moshe when he lived with Jethro? Was חוֹבׇב turned-off by the Jews blaming the גֵּרִים for the Golden Calf?
1257
Haftarah BeHaaloscha: The prophet describes the intermarriage scandal, but in oblique language
Haftarah BeHaaloscha: The prophet describes the intermarriage scandal, but in oblique language
Jun 18, 2024
25:02
To get the full picture, read the last chapters of the book of Ezra
1258
Observations About Politics in the Dynasty of Hillel - Pirkei Avos, Ch. 2
Observations About Politics in the Dynasty of Hillel - Pirkei Avos, Ch. 2
Jun 18, 2024
27:32
Realistic evaluations of politics and politicians based on long experience in שְׁתַדְּלָנוּת
1259
Herzl, Political Zionism, and the Campus Riots, Pt. 6
Herzl, Political Zionism, and the Campus Riots, Pt. 6
Jun 20, 2024
59:29
Why was political Zionism perceived as מְטַמֵּא אֶת הַטְּהוֹרִים אֲבָל מְטַהֵר אֶת הַטְּמֵאִים?
1260
R’ Chanina Sgan Kohanim and His Conservative Political Philosophy (Avos Ch. 3)
R’ Chanina Sgan Kohanim and His Conservative Political Philosophy (Avos Ch. 3)
Jun 24, 2024
31:00
Living through the horrors of Jewish anarchy, he preferred Roman tyranny with all its faults
1261
Parshas Shlach and October 7th
Parshas Shlach and October 7th
Jun 25, 2024
29:03
Intelligence has two parts: a.) Information gathering b.) Information assessment (connecting the dots)
1262
Haftarah Shelach: The Remarkable Career of Rachav
Haftarah Shelach: The Remarkable Career of Rachav
Jun 25, 2024
23:59
What about לֹא תְחַיֶּה כָּל נְשָׁמָה?
1263
Herzl and the British Offer to Create a State of Israel...in Africa!
Herzl and the British Offer to Create a State of Israel...in Africa!
Jun 27, 2024
59:31
Herzl’s unsuccessful attempts to find a country who would get the Turks to give up Palestine
1264
The Social Interaction Aspect of Piety (Pirkei Avos, Ch. 3)
The Social Interaction Aspect of Piety (Pirkei Avos, Ch. 3)
Jun 30, 2024
34:00
הַכֹּל צָפוּי וְהָרְשׁוּת נְתוּנָה- An outstanding example of the difference between Ashkenaz and Sephard
1265
How could Korach successfully challenge the bona fides of Moses? After מַתַּן תּוֹרָה!
How could Korach successfully challenge the bona fides of Moses? After מַתַּן תּוֹרָה!
Jun 30, 2024
30:57
Did the Korach episode really happen in פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִּשָּׂא?
1266
Haftarah Korach: Do you fire a good leader because they are old?
Haftarah Korach: Do you fire a good leader because they are old?
Jun 30, 2024
25:42
The prophet Samuel's Class Act
1267
The “Old Haskalah” - Comfortably Nestled within Cultural Insularity
The “Old Haskalah” - Comfortably Nestled within Cultural Insularity
Jul 5, 2024
1:28:09
From Rabbi Katz’ 2017 Summer Lecture Series entitled: Kulturkampf-Haskalah: The Haskalah Wars - Lecture 1
1268
Two famous icons of anti-religious culture: What caused them to go OTD?
Two famous icons of anti-religious culture: What caused them to go OTD?
Jul 7, 2024
31:18
R’ Katz analyzes two stories from a recent book on Polish Jewry as reflecting personal as well as cultural reasons for leaving Yiddishkeit
1269
Parshas Chukas: What EXACTLY was the sin of Moshe?
Parshas Chukas: What EXACTLY was the sin of Moshe?
Jul 8, 2024
30:08
R’ Katz offers an entirely different explanation
1270
Pirkei Avos: What is the context of אַל תְּהִי בָז לְכָל אָדָם? Could it have involved שידוכים?
Pirkei Avos: What is the context of אַל תְּהִי בָז לְכָל אָדָם? Could it have involved שידוכים?
Jul 8, 2024
28:31
How was רבי צדוק מקיים the dictum אַל תִּפְרֹשׁ מִן הַצִּבּוּר?
1271
Was Yiftach Violent and Crimes Oriented ( in his first iteration)? Or a Kid Mistreated by the ציבור?
Was Yiftach Violent and Crimes Oriented ( in his first iteration)? Or a Kid Mistreated by the ציבור?
Jul 9, 2024
31:15
Why didn't he say, "When I needed you, you didn't help me. Now that you need me,. I'm not going to help you!"
1272
A Dvar Torah on מסכת ברכות on the 16th Yahrtzheit of Rabbi Katz's Mother ע"ה
A Dvar Torah on מסכת ברכות on the 16th Yahrtzheit of Rabbi Katz's Mother ע"ה
Jul 9, 2024
25:17
Why does Dovid say Saul is a רוֹדֵף? Isn't Saul the מלך? A מלך is not a רוֹדֵף !
1273
Rabbi Katz is having a lecture series starting next week on Zionism in its early years
Rabbi Katz is having a lecture series starting next week on Zionism in its early years
Jul 15, 2024
7:23
The series will explore the controversies regarding Zionism and the political and religious spheres in the early years of the movement. Seven lectures in Baltimore
1274
Why Abraham vs. Bilam? Why not Moshe vs. Bilam?
Why Abraham vs. Bilam? Why not Moshe vs. Bilam?
Jul 15, 2024
25:10
Bilam's עַיִן רָעָה: An incapacity for honest self appraisal?
1275
Bilam and the modern Hamasniks ימ"ש
Bilam and the modern Hamasniks ימ"ש
Jul 15, 2024
29:27
Why didn't Moshe respond to Bilam?
1276
Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison and Their Impact on Jewish History
Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison and Their Impact on Jewish History
Jul 18, 2024
46:34
The Presidential Elections of 2024 vs. the Presidential Elections of 1892
1277
Parshas Pinchas: Bilaam, Pinchas and the Hamas Attacks
Parshas Pinchas: Bilaam, Pinchas and the Hamas Attacks
Jul 26, 2024
29:40
Bilam, Pinchas, and Hamas
1278
Haftarah Bein HaMitzarim
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Jeremiah, Josiah, and the misguided masses
1279
Pirkei Avos, Ch.6
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Why is Rabbi Meir preoccupied with לשמה?
1280
Chinuch in the 20th Century from the Perspective of the 21st
Chinuch in the 20th Century from the Perspective of the 21st
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50:02
Rabbi Moshe Shuvalsky and his times (chinuch)
1281
Parshas Matos-Masei: Why the Jews could not get Egypt out of their systems even after 42 journeys
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Jul 30, 2024
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The main complainers were the "house slaves," not the plantation slaves
1282
Pirkei Avos Ch.1: Why does it say Moshe got the Torah from Sinai? Sinai did not give him the Torah!
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Jul 30, 2024
26:03
Pirkei Avos and the language of philosophy, not Midrash
1283
Haftorah Three Weeks - The Jewish Trait of Ingratitude (Jeremiah Ch. 2)
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Aug 1, 2024
28:21
Why is it the Jews were unfaithful in times of prosperity but faithful in times of persecution?
1284
Revenge, the Current Middle East Crisis and Parshas Matos
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Aug 2, 2024
31:02
G-d says avenge the wrong done to Israel by Midian; Moses says avenge the wrong done to G-d by Midian
1285
The Jewish general who commanded the Roman armies that destroyed the Bais HaMikdash
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Aug 5, 2024
36:12
The strange tale of Tiberius Julius Alexander, nephew of Philo, chief of staff to Titus
1286
Glory, Tragedy, and Identity Fluidity: A tale of a modern Ger Tzedek in Germany a century ago
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Aug 6, 2024
42:26
Baron von Manstein and his times (Kaiser, Weimar Republic, Third Reich)
1287
Pirkei Avos, Chapter 2: Rabbi Gamliel Jr. and תּוֹרָה עִם דֶּרֶךְ אֶרֶץ
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Aug 6, 2024
26:06
R Tarphon - Learning Torah like a businessman
1288
Parshas Devarim: A Geographical Nightmare
Parshas Devarim: A Geographical Nightmare
Aug 7, 2024
31:05
Did Moshe harangue them in nine places? Or about their misdeeds in nine? Or in a place with nine geographical markers?
1289
Haftarah Parshas Chazon: Isaiah blasts the hypocrisy of the Jewish leadership class
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Aug 7, 2024
25:40
When misfortune strikes, don't check your mezuzah, check your חֹשֶׁן מִשְׁפָּט!
1290
Pirkei Avos, Ch. 4: R' Masia ben Cheresh
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Aug 12, 2024
27:57
The pertinent observations of a Rosh Yeshiva in the City of Rome, far from "the scene of action"
1291
Tisha b"Av 2024 (5784)
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Aug 12, 2024
25:18
They cannot penetrate our defenses unless we ourselves open a breach for them
1292
Kinnos, Pt. 1
Kinnos, Pt. 1
Aug 13, 2024
3:47:37
Kinnos on Tisha B'Av 2022, given by R' Katz
1293
Kinnos, Pt. 2
Kinnos, Pt. 2
Aug 13, 2024
44:06
Kinnos on Tisha B'Av 2022, given by Rabbi Katz
1294
Parshas VaEschanan: Gratitude and Ingratitude
Parshas VaEschanan: Gratitude and Ingratitude
Aug 14, 2024
27:10
What's with the references to Peor, Bais Peor and Baal Peor? The chink in the armor of Klal Yisroel
1295
Haftarah Shabbos Nachamu: Glorious news to a battered people
Haftarah Shabbos Nachamu: Glorious news to a battered people
Aug 14, 2024
27:57
The happy aspect of the Messianic Process (unlike other parts of the Bible)
1296
The Role of Moshe in the "Second" Ten Commandments (Parshas VaEschanan)
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Aug 14, 2024
26:07
Moshe changes some of the wording to fit his audience, who were not present at the Revelation on Sinai
1297
Pirkei Avos: אַל תִּתְחַבֵּר לָרָשָׁע
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Aug 19, 2024
33:44
R' Samson Raphael Hirsch vs. R' Chaim Brisker?
1298
15th of Av 2024 - The Dance of the Maidens
15th of Av 2024 - The Dance of the Maidens
Aug 19, 2024
25:46
Did the "shidduch system" break down? When? Why?
1299
Haftarah Eikev: Isaiah predicts the rescue of the hostages in Gaza!
Haftarah Eikev: Isaiah predicts the rescue of the hostages in Gaza!
Aug 20, 2024
24:21
By The times of the Messiah, most Jews will have given up on Geulah
1300
Parshas Eikev: The 3 Great Dangers
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Aug 22, 2024
28:43
Underconfidence, Overconfidence, and Smug Self-Righteousness