Popular Shows by Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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201
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)
202
The Role of Moshe in the "Second" Ten Commandments (Parshas VaEschanan)
The Role of Moshe in the "Second" Ten Commandments (Parshas VaEschanan)
Aug 14, 2024
26:07
Moshe changes some of the wording to fit his audience, who were not present at the Revelation on Sinai
203
Pirkei Avos: אַל תִּתְחַבֵּר לָרָשָׁע
Pirkei Avos: אַל תִּתְחַבֵּר לָרָשָׁע
Aug 19, 2024
33:44
R' Samson Raphael Hirsch vs. R' Chaim Brisker?
204
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?
205
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
206
Parshas Eikev: The 3 Great Dangers
Parshas Eikev: The 3 Great Dangers
Aug 22, 2024
28:43
Underconfidence, Overconfidence, and Smug Self-Righteousness
207
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
The strange world of the Marranos who were seriously into Kabbalah
208
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
The attempt to revive a Jewish "church" and why it was destined to fail when the Jews were in גלות
209
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
The Two Mountains and Moral Clarity
210
Pirkei Avos - אַל תַּעַשׂ תְּפִלָּתְךָ קֶבַע
Pirkei Avos - אַל תַּעַשׂ תְּפִלָּתְךָ קֶבַע
Aug 28, 2024
28:07
What is the historical context of prayer at the time of R' Shimon bar Yochai?
211
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
Isaiah foresees a world without terrorism!
212
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
אֲנִי לְדוֹדִי וְדוֹדִי לִי - Is that בֵּין אָדָם לַמָּקוֹם? Or בֵּין אָדָם לַחֲבֵרוֹ?
213
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
When all Jews with influence (unlike today) joined together for the sake of Klal Yisroel
214
Parshas Shoftim: The False Prophet in Jewish History
Parshas Shoftim: The False Prophet in Jewish History
Sep 6, 2024
34:41
The Institutions (Monarchy, Judiciary, Priesthood) vs. Prophecy, which is individualized
215
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
Bittersweet - A Glorious Geulah, but a depressed Jewish People scarred by their sufferings in galus
216
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
The richie-rich network in action
217
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
פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תֵּצֵא: זְכִירַת עֲמָלֵק בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה
218
Thoughts on the curved shofar vs. the straight shofar
Thoughts on the curved shofar vs. the straight shofar
Sep 11, 2024
31:01
R Katz analyzes the evolution of Rosh Hashanah over the millennia into its current universal form
219
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
Moses is addressing the victorious soldiers of three recent wars
220
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
A city of great Torah Learning, but also haskalah, strife, and the challenges of modernity
221
Haftarah Parshas Ki Savo - Isaiah paints the Jewish Utopia
Haftarah Parshas Ki Savo - Isaiah paints the Jewish Utopia
Sep 19, 2024
24:29
In the Messianic era, antisemitism will cease, the Jews will be on top, and all of mankind will enjoy peace, prosperity, and enlightenment
222
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
R' Katz speculates on the עָרוּךְ הַשֻּׁלְחָן and his take on the תְּקִיעוֹת
223
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
A city of great Torah Learning, but also haskalah, strife, and the challenges of modernity
224
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
Can one control one's thoughts?
225
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
Until then, a "vengeance-list" is being prepared in Heaven
226
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
Israel is worried about an attack on the Yomim Tovim (actually, all of us should be awake to this danger)
227
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
The very different biographies of Hai Gaon and Maimonides
228
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
Is it so that the Satan won't prosecute? Or is it to help you have proper concentration during Musaf Shemoneh Esrei?
229
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
The area is full of tunnels, but the IDF has learned tunnel warfare over the course of the past year
230
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
Guide the masses to the correct interpretation of events. Don't leave it up to them!
231
Haftarah Ha'azinu: The Power of Words
Haftarah Ha'azinu: The Power of Words
Oct 2, 2024
25:38
Humans are unique in a.) Brains b.) Speech
232
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
"How do we face another Yom Kippur full of forebodings ever since last year?'
233
Confession on Yom Kippur: Competing Sensibilities
Confession on Yom Kippur: Competing Sensibilities
Oct 7, 2024
26:16
How Halachic literature contends with the twists and turns of fallible Human Nature
234
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
The remarkable letters that were found by archaeologists. What were Jews doing in the Persian army, anyway?
235
Sair L'Azazel-"Is there a plain meaning?"
Sair L'Azazel-"Is there a plain meaning?"
Oct 9, 2024
30:07
Two extremes: a.) Yom Kippur atones without repentance b.) To atone properly, the most extreme penances are required
236
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
R' Katz analyzes the significance of the Jonah and Nineveh tale in its historic and mussar context
237
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
Israel's recent progress in this area was one of the triggers of the Oct. 7th Hamas attack
238
Was Columbus Jewish? R' Katz weighs in
Was Columbus Jewish? R' Katz weighs in
Oct 14, 2024
30:36
We don't want him to be Jewish!
239
Sukkos in the Light of the Current War
Sukkos in the Light of the Current War
Oct 15, 2024
30:38
All Jewish life, including Jews in Israel, is a sukkah-existence, fragile in structure, protected by Providence (עַנְנֵי הַכָּבוֹד)
240
R' Katz on the Four Minim
R' Katz on the Four Minim
Oct 16, 2024
27:40
Are the Four Minim connected to the Four Exiles? Or to Exile as a phenomenon?
241
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
Why are women not required to sit in sukkahs?
242
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
The current climate and scarcity of water was not the reality in Ancient Israel
243
Where is the Garden of Eden? (Parshas Bereishis)
Where is the Garden of Eden? (Parshas Bereishis)
Oct 21, 2024
27:21
Is it far from Israel? Or the very opposite!
244
The History and Meaning of the נִעֲנוּעִים
The History and Meaning of the נִעֲנוּעִים
Oct 21, 2024
30:38
The medieval debate whether it resembles the sign of the cross, and the contemporary significance in light of the current war
245
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
What does this mean? Was it an actual historical event? A fascinating interpretation of the שְׁלָ"ה הַקָּדוֹשׁ
246
The Simchas Torah Massacre in Cracow 1655
The Simchas Torah Massacre in Cracow 1655
Oct 28, 2024
30:38
How such massacres were commemorated in the liturgy of Eastern European Jewry
247
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
One of those great gedolim you never heard of
248
The Story of Nimrod- Who was he? (Parshas Noach)
The Story of Nimrod- Who was he? (Parshas Noach)
Oct 30, 2024
29:46
Was Nimrod the first king in human history?
249
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
The Ark was a haven during the Flood, but afterwards G-d orders Noah to exit the Ark
250
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
Teacher of the famous RMS Luzzatto, as well as leading Italian Posek of the early 18th century. The close bond, despite different personalities, between Rebbe and Talmid
251
Parshas Lech Lecha: Abraham and Shem
Parshas Lech Lecha: Abraham and Shem
Nov 4, 2024
26:22
Didn't Shem and Abraham live in the same place long before Abraham's move to Eretz K'naan?
252
Haftarah Lech Lecha: The Dust of Abraham
Haftarah Lech Lecha: The Dust of Abraham
Nov 5, 2024
23:52
And The Worm of Jacob - Jewish survival in difficult times
253
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
Abraham, the Semite, is told by G-d to go to Israel, from which the Semites are being driven out and dispossessed by Canaanite invaders
254
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
For the upcoming Genazym auction on November 17, 2024
255
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
For the upcoming Genazym auction on November 17, 2024
256
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
Abraham is not opposed by the Canaanites because he is a childless nomad...at first...
257
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
Which is stronger in Iranian Universities? Hatred of Israel, or hatred of the Arabs and support of Israel? Some surprising developments
258
Haftarah VaYera: אֱלִישָׁע מְחַיֶּה הַמֵּת
Haftarah VaYera: אֱלִישָׁע מְחַיֶּה הַמֵּת
Nov 14, 2024
24:14
How come Elisha's servant Gechazi did not believe his master could revive the child?
259
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
How he Hasmonean rulers fought their wars and handled the "Bnei Torah Problem" 2,000 years ago
260
The Aleinu Prayer: What is its context?
The Aleinu Prayer: What is its context?
Nov 19, 2024
30:29
Three options: a.) Absolute Monotheism b.) Modified Monotheism c.) Absolute Polytheism
261
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Oy shidduchim, shidduchim
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Oy shidduchim, shidduchim
Nov 19, 2024
26:06
What's more important, good middos or halachic observance?
262
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: Adoniyahu or Shlomo
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: Adoniyahu or Shlomo
Nov 20, 2024
25:02
In Politics, Timing is everything...
263
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
R' Katz on current court cases and the Hamas demonstrations at the universities
264
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
Nov 25, 2024
28:10
"We hate you, but we fear you, so let's make peace"
265
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
Nov 26, 2024
22:48
"An army with the resolution of volunteers, fighting for values of holiness"
266
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Nov 27, 2024
29:43
Donating sub-par animals to the Temple for a "kodashim write-off"
267
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
Nov 28, 2024
39:11
The unique historical nature of "American" Religion
268
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
Dec 1, 2024
24:16
We may be seeing revolutionary developments in the non-Jewish states that may benefit Israel
269
Parsas VaYeitzei: What does Jacob mean by הָיָה הַשֵּׁם לִי לֶאֱלֹהִים?
Parsas VaYeitzei: What does Jacob mean by הָיָה הַשֵּׁם לִי לֶאֱלֹהִים?
Dec 3, 2024
26:39
The tension in monotheistic religion between universalism and paticularism
270
Haftarah VaYeitzei: The Kingdom of the North blows its last chance by retaining the Golden Calf
Haftarah VaYeitzei: The Kingdom of the North blows its last chance by retaining the Golden Calf
Dec 4, 2024
29:03
זֹבְחֵי אָדָם עֲגָלִים יִשָּׁקוּן
271
The Ramchal on Why People Avoid Learning Kabbalah
The Ramchal on Why People Avoid Learning Kabbalah
Dec 5, 2024
26:19
The Devil and R' Shimshon of Ostropol
272
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
Dec 9, 2024
49:50
A curiously tragic rabbinical figure, whose dictionary ruled the roost for one century
273
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 2
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 2
Dec 9, 2024
29:09
A curiously tragic rabbinical figure, whose dictionary ruled the roost for one century
274
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
Bibi's unilateral military moves there
275
Parshas VaYishlach: The challenges of Jewish survival in hostile environments
Parshas VaYishlach: The challenges of Jewish survival in hostile environments
Dec 9, 2024
30:23
The violation of Dina, the lethal response, and the current war in Gaza
276
Sefer Ovadiah HaNavi (Haftarah VaYishlach)
Sefer Ovadiah HaNavi (Haftarah VaYishlach)
Dec 10, 2024
23:12
Who exactly was Ovadiah? Has his prophecy come true?
277
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
There are moments when certain prayers are תְּפִלּוֹת שָׁוְא. This is not one of them!
278
Shechem - Some of the Brothers Killed, Other Brothers Looted (Parshas VaYishlach)
Shechem - Some of the Brothers Killed, Other Brothers Looted (Parshas VaYishlach)
Dec 12, 2024
19:04
What exactly is the translation of the חִתַּת אֱלֹ-ים after the massacre in Shechem?
279
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
The tight relationship between the two allowed for the frankest exchange of opposing ideas, totally free of rancor or disrespect
280
Parshas VaYeshev: Contrasting the sibling relationships between the 12 brothers of the Joseph story and the 5 brothers of the Macabee story
Parshas VaYeshev: Contrasting the sibling relationships between the 12 brothers of the Joseph story and the 5 brothers of the Macabee story
Dec 17, 2024
26:38
The trick is not to be jealous of any sibling's special talents, but rather to discover the talents of each, and follow that brother in his area of special excellence
281
Haftarah VaYeshev: Amos decries social injustice (at G-d's direction)
Haftarah VaYeshev: Amos decries social injustice (at G-d's direction)
Dec 19, 2024
27:55
History teaches that morality collapses among the very rich and the very poor
282
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
What kind of peace should we pray for in Gaza?
283
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
Bacchides massacres the trusting frummies under a flag of truce
284
Seudas Chanukah: How old is this custom? Did it predate Rabbinic Literature?
Seudas Chanukah: How old is this custom? Did it predate Rabbinic Literature?
Dec 22, 2024
28:12
Which parts of חֲנֻכָּה are דְּאוֹרָיְתָא, and which parts are דְּרַבָּנָן?
285
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph the first "galus yid" in history
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph the first "galus yid" in history
Dec 22, 2024
27:02
Negotiating both Jewish as well as Egyptian identities: not an easy task
286
Mikeitz and (metaphysical) Chanukah: The two dream stories - Joseph and Daniel
Mikeitz and (metaphysical) Chanukah: The two dream stories - Joseph and Daniel
Dec 23, 2024
28:46
Both involve the dream of a gentile king concerning his kingdom; both dreams contain a subtext for the future of Klal Yisroel
287
Haftarah Shabbos Chanukah - Zechariah Magical Menorah
Haftarah Shabbos Chanukah - Zechariah Magical Menorah
Dec 23, 2024
22:44
Did the Maccabees know about this prophecy? How could they not?
288
Al HaNissim- When was it composed?
Al HaNissim- When was it composed?
Dec 23, 2024
27:30
Was Chanukah ordained as a day of הַלֵּל וְהוֹדָאָה? Or was it ordained as a day of שִׂמְחָה וְהַלֵּל?
289
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
"I will overthrow regimes and destroy armies through civil wars!"
290
Lighting Inside v. Lighting Outside: History of Controversy
Lighting Inside v. Lighting Outside: History of Controversy
Dec 30, 2024
41:48
Jews lit inside even when there is no danger
291
נְחֹשֶׁת: דְּבַר תּוֹרָה לַחֲנֻכָּה תשפ"ה
נְחֹשֶׁת: דְּבַר תּוֹרָה לַחֲנֻכָּה תשפ"ה
Dec 31, 2024
34:20
Yavan, Copper, and the Copper Snake
292
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
The assassins used hostages to get away with their crimes: a cautionary tale re: Gaza?
293
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
Altruism or Cynicism?
294
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Jan 2, 2025
23:22
Was the modern State of Israel created "out of order?"
295
The Shma Prayer in its original context
The Shma Prayer in its original context
Jan 6, 2025
30:57
Jacob & Sons in Egypt. what was the challenge שמע addressed?
296
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
Jacob's insistence that his grandchildren not touch his coffin?
297
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Jan 7, 2025
26:24
Was David's reign an ideal era in Jewish History?
298
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
Is Erdogan trying to recreate the old Turkish Empire in 21st century form?
299
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
Jan 10, 2025
31:15
The theme of siege in Torah Judaism and Jewish Memory
300
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Jan 13, 2025
31:02
Who was Moshe deceiving? Pharaoh? Or the Jews!