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1301
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
1302
Parshas Eikev: The 3 Great Dangers
Parshas Eikev: The 3 Great Dangers
Aug 22, 2024
28:43
1303
Abraham haKohen Herera of Italy and Amsterdam (c. 1570-1635)
Abraham haKohen Herera of Italy and Amsterdam (c. 1570-1635)
Aug 25, 2024
59:40
1304
The Great Semicha Controversy of Safed (צפת): The controversy in the 16th century within the broad framework of Jewish History
The Great Semicha Controversy of Safed (צפת): The controversy in the 16th century within the broad framework of Jewish History
Aug 26, 2024
50:35
1305
Parshas Re'eh: "V'Yishavtem Betach-" Secure Internally? Or Externally?
Parshas Re'eh: "V'Yishavtem Betach-" Secure Internally? Or Externally?
Aug 26, 2024
26:31
1306
Pirkei Avos - אַל תַּעַשׂ תְּפִלָּתְךָ קֶבַע
Pirkei Avos - אַל תַּעַשׂ תְּפִלָּתְךָ קֶבַע
Aug 28, 2024
28:07
1307
Haftorah Parshas Re'eh - The glorious house with the diamond chandeliers
Haftorah Parshas Re'eh - The glorious house with the diamond chandeliers
Aug 30, 2024
24:07
1308
Elul and the Current Situation in the State of Israel
Elul and the Current Situation in the State of Israel
Sep 2, 2024
29:23
1309
The Expulsion from Prague (1745) and The Network of Rich European Jews: A Tale of Achdus, Pt. 1
The Expulsion from Prague (1745) and The Network of Rich European Jews: A Tale of Achdus, Pt. 1
Sep 4, 2024
52:25
1310
Parshas Shoftim: The False Prophet in Jewish History
Parshas Shoftim: The False Prophet in Jewish History
Sep 6, 2024
34:41
1311
Haftarah Parshat Shoftim: Redemption comes to a battered and bloodied Jewish People
Haftarah Parshat Shoftim: Redemption comes to a battered and bloodied Jewish People
Sep 6, 2024
29:17
1312
The Expulsion from Prague (1745) and The Network of Rich European Jews: A Tale of Achdus, Pt. 2
The Expulsion from Prague (1745) and The Network of Rich European Jews: A Tale of Achdus, Pt. 2
Sep 9, 2024
58:50
1313
Parshas Ki Seitzei: Amalek in Our Parsha and the Attack on October 7
Parshas Ki Seitzei: Amalek in Our Parsha and the Attack on October 7
Sep 10, 2024
29:41
1314
Thoughts on the curved shofar vs. the straight shofar
Thoughts on the curved shofar vs. the straight shofar
Sep 11, 2024
31:01
1315
Haftarah Ki Seitzei: The woman who medically could not bear children suddenly has sextuplets!
Haftarah Ki Seitzei: The woman who medically could not bear children suddenly has sextuplets!
Sep 12, 2024
31:01
1316
Parshas Ki Savo: The Terrible Tochecha - Why is Devarim's worse than VaYikra's?
Parshas Ki Savo: The Terrible Tochecha - Why is Devarim's worse than VaYikra's?
Sep 18, 2024
26:21
1317
The Ben Ish Chai and Baghdad, Pt. 1: Thinking historically about the Ben Ish Chai and the remarkable Jewish community of Baghdad in the 19th century
The Ben Ish Chai and Baghdad, Pt. 1: Thinking historically about the Ben Ish Chai and the remarkable Jewish community of Baghdad in the 19th century
Sep 18, 2024
51:22
1318
Haftarah Parshas Ki Savo - Isaiah paints the Jewish Utopia
Haftarah Parshas Ki Savo - Isaiah paints the Jewish Utopia
Sep 19, 2024
24:29
1319
Tekiah Teruah Tekiah: Joy, Weeping, Joy: Symbolism in the Ritual
Tekiah Teruah Tekiah: Joy, Weeping, Joy: Symbolism in the Ritual
Sep 20, 2024
28:04
1320
The Ben Ish Chai and Baghdad, Pt. 2: Thinking historically about the Ben Ish Chai and the remarkable Jewish community of Baghdad in the 19th century
The Ben Ish Chai and Baghdad, Pt. 2: Thinking historically about the Ben Ish Chai and the remarkable Jewish community of Baghdad in the 19th century
Sep 23, 2024
53:02
1321
Parshas Nitzavim-VaYelech: Above all, Moshe fears the hypocrites in his audience
Parshas Nitzavim-VaYelech: Above all, Moshe fears the hypocrites in his audience
Sep 25, 2024
25:54
1322
Haftarah Nitzavim-VaYelech: The United Nations will Applaud Israel ... in the Messianic Era!
Haftarah Nitzavim-VaYelech: The United Nations will Applaud Israel ... in the Messianic Era!
Sep 25, 2024
22:49
1323
R' Katz analyzes the current situation in the Middle East
R' Katz analyzes the current situation in the Middle East
Sep 25, 2024
30:39
1324
The Historical Background of the Dispute Between the Geonim and the Rambam on the Break in the Tradition of What the Teruah is
The Historical Background of the Dispute Between the Geonim and the Rambam on the Break in the Tradition of What the Teruah is
Sep 26, 2024
33:04
1325
R' Katz speculates on the historical origin of the custom of blowing the shofar to confuse the Satan
R' Katz speculates on the historical origin of the custom of blowing the shofar to confuse the Satan
Sep 30, 2024
28:30
1326
An Analysis of the Current Israeli Invasion of South Lebanon
An Analysis of the Current Israeli Invasion of South Lebanon
Oct 1, 2024
18:29
1327
Parshas Ha'azinu: The speech of Moshe to the elites (having given up on the masses)
Parshas Ha'azinu: The speech of Moshe to the elites (having given up on the masses)
Oct 2, 2024
32:42
1328
Haftarah Ha'azinu: The Power of Words
Haftarah Ha'azinu: The Power of Words
Oct 2, 2024
25:38
1329
Yom Kippur and the Oct. 7th Massacres: R' Katz Responds to a Query
Yom Kippur and the Oct. 7th Massacres: R' Katz Responds to a Query
Oct 6, 2024
30:49
1330
Confession on Yom Kippur: Competing Sensibilities
Confession on Yom Kippur: Competing Sensibilities
Oct 7, 2024
26:16
1331
The Episode of Elephantine: A Jewish Garrison on the Egyptian-Sudan Border in the Times of Ezra, Nehemiah & Co.
The Episode of Elephantine: A Jewish Garrison on the Egyptian-Sudan Border in the Times of Ezra, Nehemiah & Co.
Oct 8, 2024
50:16
1332
Sair L'Azazel-"Is there a plain meaning?"
Sair L'Azazel-"Is there a plain meaning?"
Oct 9, 2024
30:07
1333
The Jonah Story: Some sober thoughts in light of current events
The Jonah Story: Some sober thoughts in light of current events
Oct 13, 2024
31:35
1334
A Quick History of Israel's Diplomatic Relations (and lack of relations) with Moslem Countries
A Quick History of Israel's Diplomatic Relations (and lack of relations) with Moslem Countries
Oct 13, 2024
45:41
1335
Was Columbus Jewish? R' Katz weighs in
Was Columbus Jewish? R' Katz weighs in
Oct 14, 2024
30:36
1336
Sukkos in the Light of the Current War
Sukkos in the Light of the Current War
Oct 15, 2024
30:38
1337
R' Katz on the Four Minim
R' Katz on the Four Minim
Oct 16, 2024
27:40
1338
The Original Sukkos: Was it BOTH Clouds of Glory and סֻכּוֹת מַמָּשׁ- first one and then the other?
The Original Sukkos: Was it BOTH Clouds of Glory and סֻכּוֹת מַמָּשׁ- first one and then the other?
Oct 16, 2024
26:45
1339
R' Katz speculates on the origins of the שִׂמְחַת בֵּית הַשּׁוֹאֵבָה
R' Katz speculates on the origins of the שִׂמְחַת בֵּית הַשּׁוֹאֵבָה
Oct 20, 2024
30:52
1340
Where is the Garden of Eden? (Parshas Bereishis)
Where is the Garden of Eden? (Parshas Bereishis)
Oct 21, 2024
27:21
1341
Parshas V'Zos HaBrachah: G-d offers the Torah to the other nations but they turn down the offer
Parshas V'Zos HaBrachah: G-d offers the Torah to the other nations but they turn down the offer
Oct 23, 2024
33:24
1342
The Simchas Torah Massacre in Cracow 1655
The Simchas Torah Massacre in Cracow 1655
Oct 28, 2024
30:38
1343
R' Shmuel Leib Kauder (1770-1835) Last of the Bohemian Gedolim
R' Shmuel Leib Kauder (1770-1835) Last of the Bohemian Gedolim
Oct 30, 2024
1:00:14
1344
The Story of Nimrod- Who was he? (Parshas Noach)
The Story of Nimrod- Who was he? (Parshas Noach)
Oct 30, 2024
29:46
1345
Haftorah Parsha Noach: The Abandoned Wife Discovers She is not abandoned after all
Haftorah Parsha Noach: The Abandoned Wife Discovers She is not abandoned after all
Oct 31, 2024
27:19
1346
R' Katz discusses the newest Genazym auction, featuring (inter alia) the seal the famous Italian Rabbi Yeshaya Bassan (1673-1739)
R' Katz discusses the newest Genazym auction, featuring (inter alia) the seal the famous Italian Rabbi Yeshaya Bassan (1673-1739)
Nov 4, 2024
52:36
1347
Parshas Lech Lecha: Abraham and Shem
Parshas Lech Lecha: Abraham and Shem
Nov 4, 2024
26:22
1348
Haftarah Lech Lecha: The Dust of Abraham
Haftarah Lech Lecha: The Dust of Abraham
Nov 5, 2024
23:52
1349
Parshas Lech Lecha: The conquest of Semitic Israel by Hamitic invaders
Parshas Lech Lecha: The conquest of Semitic Israel by Hamitic invaders
Nov 8, 2024
27:27
1350
R Shimon Sofer (1820-1883), Pt. 1: The complexities of Jewish ethnic politics in Central Europe (Galicia) in the 19th century
R Shimon Sofer (1820-1883), Pt. 1: The complexities of Jewish ethnic politics in Central Europe (Galicia) in the 19th century
Nov 11, 2024
59:15
1351
R Shimon Sofer, Pt 2: Walking a political tightrope for Galician Jews trapped between Germans, Ukrainians, and Poles
R Shimon Sofer, Pt 2: Walking a political tightrope for Galician Jews trapped between Germans, Ukrainians, and Poles
Nov 11, 2024
15:43
1352
Parshas VaYera: The הַשְׁגָּחָה פְּרָטִית in the sequence of events in the Abraham story
Parshas VaYera: The הַשְׁגָּחָה פְּרָטִית in the sequence of events in the Abraham story
Nov 11, 2024
27:10
1353
The Iranian-Israel Conflict in light of interesting internal developments in Iran
The Iranian-Israel Conflict in light of interesting internal developments in Iran
Nov 13, 2024
34:26
1354
Haftarah VaYera: אֱלִישָׁע מְחַיֶּה הַמֵּת
Haftarah VaYera: אֱלִישָׁע מְחַיֶּה הַמֵּת
Nov 14, 2024
24:14
1355
The Hasmoneans and the Question of Drafting the Yeshiva Bachurim
The Hasmoneans and the Question of Drafting the Yeshiva Bachurim
Nov 17, 2024
30:34
1356
The Aleinu Prayer: What is its context?
The Aleinu Prayer: What is its context?
Nov 19, 2024
30:29
1357
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Oy shidduchim, shidduchim
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Oy shidduchim, shidduchim
Nov 19, 2024
26:06
1358
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: Adoniyahu or Shlomo
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: Adoniyahu or Shlomo
Nov 20, 2024
25:02
1359
Are the Jews a religious group? A nationality? An ethnicity?
Are the Jews a religious group? A nationality? An ethnicity?
Nov 25, 2024
40:10
1360
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
Nov 25, 2024
28:10
1361
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
Nov 26, 2024
22:48
1362
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Nov 27, 2024
29:43
1363
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
Nov 28, 2024
39:11
1364
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
Dec 1, 2024
24:16
1365
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
Dec 9, 2024
49:50
1366
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 2
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 2
Dec 9, 2024
29:09
1367
An Analysis of the Latest Events on the Israel-Syria Border
An Analysis of the Latest Events on the Israel-Syria Border
Dec 9, 2024
25:45
1368
Tefilah in the Context of the Current Situation in Syria
Tefilah in the Context of the Current Situation in Syria
Dec 12, 2024
26:13
1369
R' Yeshaya Bassan and the Ramchal: The remarkable correspondence between rebbe and talmid
R' Yeshaya Bassan and the Ramchal: The remarkable correspondence between rebbe and talmid
Dec 17, 2024
58:26
1370
What kind of peace should we pray for in The North?
What kind of peace should we pray for in The North?
Dec 19, 2024
25:18
1371
Peacemaking with the enemy? A cautionary tale from the Book of Maccabees
Peacemaking with the enemy? A cautionary tale from the Book of Maccabees
Dec 19, 2024
22:31
1372
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph the first "galus yid" in history
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph the first "galus yid" in history
Dec 22, 2024
27:02
1373
Al HaNissim- When was it composed?
Al HaNissim- When was it composed?
Dec 23, 2024
27:30
1374
The prophecy of 24 Kislev (סֵפֶר הַנָּבִיא חַגַּי) and current events in the Middle East
The prophecy of 24 Kislev (סֵפֶר הַנָּבִיא חַגַּי) and current events in the Middle East
Dec 25, 2024
24:12
1375
Lighting Inside v. Lighting Outside: History of Controversy
Lighting Inside v. Lighting Outside: History of Controversy
Dec 30, 2024
41:48
1376
נְחֹשֶׁת: דְּבַר תּוֹרָה לַחֲנֻכָּה תשפ"ה
נְחֹשֶׁת: דְּבַר תּוֹרָה לַחֲנֻכָּה תשפ"ה
Dec 31, 2024
34:20
1377
The Ruthless Use of Hostages: The assasination of Judah Maccabee's brother Shimon and its aftermath
The Ruthless Use of Hostages: The assasination of Judah Maccabee's brother Shimon and its aftermath
Dec 31, 2024
36:30
1378
Parshas VaYigash: Why did Joseph supply his brothers with literally all their need?
Parshas VaYigash: Why did Joseph supply his brothers with literally all their need?
Jan 2, 2025
33:01
1379
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Jan 2, 2025
23:22
1380
The Shma Prayer in its original context
The Shma Prayer in its original context
Jan 6, 2025
30:57
1381
Why was there a military escort at Jacob's funeral?
Why was there a military escort at Jacob's funeral?
Jan 6, 2025
28:26
1382
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Jan 7, 2025
26:24
1383
An Analysis of the Current Influence of Turkey in Syria and Israel
An Analysis of the Current Influence of Turkey in Syria and Israel
Jan 9, 2025
30:12
1384
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
Jan 10, 2025
31:15
1385
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Jan 13, 2025
31:02
1386
Psalm 94 - The Call for Revenge, when is it appropriate?
Psalm 94 - The Call for Revenge, when is it appropriate?
Jan 15, 2025
27:44
1387
Haftarah Shmos- "הַנִּדָּחִים בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם"
Haftarah Shmos- "הַנִּדָּחִים בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם"
Jan 15, 2025
30:16
1388
The Hostage Deal and the Current Matzav
The Hostage Deal and the Current Matzav
Jan 20, 2025
30:41
1389
Parshas VaEra: Redemption without repentance?
Parshas VaEra: Redemption without repentance?
Jan 22, 2025
25:02
1390
Psalm 81 הַיּוֹם יוֹם חֲמִישִׁי בְּשַׁבָּת Commemorating the First Liberation
Psalm 81 הַיּוֹם יוֹם חֲמִישִׁי בְּשַׁבָּת Commemorating the First Liberation
Jan 23, 2025
22:16
1391
Haftarah VaEra: Pharaoh the Crocodile
Haftarah VaEra: Pharaoh the Crocodile
Jan 23, 2025
24:09
1392
Parshas Bo: Were there apostates (משומדים) already at the time of יציאת מצרים?
Parshas Bo: Were there apostates (משומדים) already at the time of יציאת מצרים?
Jan 27, 2025
31:20
1393
Psalm 90 - the Dearth of שמחה? Reflections of the aftermath of the Golden Calf?
Psalm 90 - the Dearth of שמחה? Reflections of the aftermath of the Golden Calf?
Jan 29, 2025
25:22
1394
Sumptuary decrees of 1767 issued by the נוֹדַע בִּיהוּדָה
Sumptuary decrees of 1767 issued by the נוֹדַע בִּיהוּדָה
Jan 29, 2025
47:19
1395
Rabbi Katz Yahrtzeit Siyum on Mikvaos
Rabbi Katz Yahrtzeit Siyum on Mikvaos
Jan 30, 2025
43:23
1396
Haftarah Bo: Egypt will be devastated by a Babylonian invasion
Haftarah Bo: Egypt will be devastated by a Babylonian invasion
Jan 30, 2025
25:21
1397
Genazym is offering the famous math book: "סֵפֶר הַמִּסְפָּר" מֵאֵת רַבִּי אֵלִיָּהוּ מִזְרָחִי הַמְפֻרְסָם (בַּעַל הָרְאֵ"ם עַל פֵּרוּשׁ רָשִׁ"י עַל הַחֻמָּשׁ)
Genazym is offering the famous math book: "סֵפֶר הַמִּסְפָּר" מֵאֵת רַבִּי אֵלִיָּהוּ מִזְרָחִי הַמְפֻרְסָם (בַּעַל הָרְאֵ"ם עַל פֵּרוּשׁ רָשִׁ"י עַל הַחֻמָּשׁ)
Feb 2, 2025
45:12
1398
Haftarah BeShalach: Who exactly was Yael, Eshes Chever HaKeini? Which yeshiva did she learn in?
Haftarah BeShalach: Who exactly was Yael, Eshes Chever HaKeini? Which yeshiva did she learn in?
Feb 4, 2025
24:25
1399
More correspndence between Ramchal and R Yeshaya Bassani: Whose soul did R Yeshaya possess?
More correspndence between Ramchal and R Yeshaya Bassani: Whose soul did R Yeshaya possess?
Feb 5, 2025
33:57
1400
פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח תשפ"ה - Some Jews armed themselves to battle the Philistines when they left Egypt. Others were cowardly
פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח תשפ"ה - Some Jews armed themselves to battle the Philistines when they left Egypt. Others were cowardly
Feb 5, 2025
26:21