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301
Haftarah Haazinu: Isaiah "Calls Out" the Repugnant "Frum-Capitalist Fast".
Haftarah Haazinu: Isaiah "Calls Out" the Repugnant "Frum-Capitalist Fast".
Oct 3, 2022
35:45
Worry less about your ritual עִנּוּיִים, and more about the actual daily עִנּוּיִים of the poor and the downtrodden
302
Sukkos - Two Different Experiences: The Communally Shared? Or the Individual Family History?
Sukkos - Two Different Experiences: The Communally Shared? Or the Individual Family History?
Oct 6, 2022
37:03
עַנְנֵי הַכָּבוֹד אוֹ סֻכּוֹת מַמָּשׁ? -Which is it
303
The Intermediate Days Between Yom Kippur and Sukkos in Light of Parshas Haazinu - An Analysis
The Intermediate Days Between Yom Kippur and Sukkos in Light of Parshas Haazinu - An Analysis
Oct 7, 2022
34:07
What day is REALLY the רִאשׁוֹן לְחֶשְׁבּוֹן עֲווֹנוֹת?
304
The "sicknesses" that are the subject of בִּרְכַּת "רְפָאֵנוּ" בִּשְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה
The "sicknesses" that are the subject of בִּרְכַּת "רְפָאֵנוּ" בִּשְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה
Oct 7, 2022
35:47
What are the "מַכּוֹת" you pray to be saved from ( if you daven אַשְׁכְּנַז)?
305
The קְטֹרֶת vs. the אַרְבָּעָה מִינִים: Two Different Models of Jewish אַחְדוּת
The קְטֹרֶת vs. the אַרְבָּעָה מִינִים: Two Different Models of Jewish אַחְדוּת
Oct 9, 2022
33:14
There's a difference between having no טַעַם וְרֵיחַ, and having a bad טַעַם וְרֵיחַ!
306
Isaac Leeser, Rabbi Rice, and the Esrogim Controversy of 1847 - A Slice of American Jewish History
Isaac Leeser, Rabbi Rice, and the Esrogim Controversy of 1847 - A Slice of American Jewish History
Oct 13, 2022
1:07:26
The Reform Rabbi who claimed to be more observant on Sukkos than the Gaon Rabbi Rice
307
The shaking of the lulav in six directions. What does it mean?
The shaking of the lulav in six directions. What does it mean?
Oct 13, 2022
28:36
A 21st century original interpretation
308
Hoshana Rabbah’s Historical Development
Hoshana Rabbah’s Historical Development
Oct 14, 2022
35:44
Does הֻשְׁעֲנָה רַבָּה mean "the day of the willows?" Or "the day of the salvation"?
309
Hoshana Rabbah 1946 (0ctober 16, 1946) When They Hanged the Nazi War Criminals
Hoshana Rabbah 1946 (0ctober 16, 1946) When They Hanged the Nazi War Criminals
Oct 16, 2022
2:46
בַּאֲבוֹד רְשָׁעִים רִנָּה
310
Parshas Bereishis: Is It the Snake or the Yetzer Hara?
Parshas Bereishis: Is It the Snake or the Yetzer Hara?
Oct 19, 2022
36:15
What's the meaning of the Divine mandate that man and "snake" will attack each other's head & heels?
311
The Texts Debated at the Medieval Disputations Between Christians & Jews from Isaiah 42
The Texts Debated at the Medieval Disputations Between Christians & Jews from Isaiah 42
Oct 19, 2022
38:58
How exactly are we Jews supposed to be a בְּרִית עִם וְאוֹר גּוֹיִים ?
312
Is על הצדיקים a ברכה composed AFTER the preceding paragraph ( ולמלשינים )? Why the גירי הצדק?
Is על הצדיקים a ברכה composed AFTER the preceding paragraph ( ולמלשינים )? Why the גירי הצדק?
Oct 21, 2022
33:17
What's with the second half re: בִּטָּחוֹן בִּגְאֻלַּת יִשְׂרָאֵל ?
313
The Flood - Who Won in the End G-d or the Snake? (Parshas Noach)
The Flood - Who Won in the End G-d or the Snake? (Parshas Noach)
Oct 23, 2022
29:03
Why did Noah take the snake on the Ark? Would you?
314
Isaiah Compares the Assyrian Holocaust to a Biblical Flood
Isaiah Compares the Assyrian Holocaust to a Biblical Flood
Oct 23, 2022
30:16
"No more floods! No more Holocausts!"
315
R Ovadia Yosef and Edmund Burke
R Ovadia Yosef and Edmund Burke
Oct 31, 2022
53:19
Rabbinical politics (in both sense of the term)
316
רַבִּי יִצְחָק אַבּוּלַפִיָּה מִדַּמֶּשֶׂק בַּעַל שׁוּ"ת "פְּנֵי יִצְחָק " 1824-1910
רַבִּי יִצְחָק אַבּוּלַפִיָּה מִדַּמֶּשֶׂק בַּעַל שׁוּ"ת "פְּנֵי יִצְחָק " 1824-1910
Oct 31, 2022
1:08:46
A great Gaon deposed by his own community (Damascus). A tale of the Sephardic Rabbinic elites
317
Flavius Josephus' Description of Abraham's "Visit" in Egypt and It's Long Lasting Significance
Flavius Josephus' Description of Abraham's "Visit" in Egypt and It's Long Lasting Significance
Nov 1, 2022
30:34
Why are all the Biblical characters described as handsome or beautiful?
318
Isaiah salutes Abraham, who turned down the spoils of war because he was interested in higher things
Isaiah salutes Abraham, who turned down the spoils of war because he was interested in higher things
Nov 2, 2022
26:09
If Isaiah says אַל תִּירָא,the Jews at that time must have been terrified... of Assyria
319
Is מוֹדִים thanks for the protection of the nation, or is it thanks for our individual survival?
Is מוֹדִים thanks for the protection of the nation, or is it thanks for our individual survival?
Nov 4, 2022
31:03
Is your soul identical with "you"? Who exactly are YOU?
320
Join Rabbi Katz's Jewish History Tour of Israel, January 9-15, 2023
Join Rabbi Katz's Jewish History Tour of Israel, January 9-15, 2023
Nov 7, 2022
6:29
R Katz discusses his intellectually -exciting itinerary for his upcoming tour. Israel with his "spin"
321
Yaakov Anatoli (1195-1256): Controversial Jewish Intellectual During the Maimonidean Controveries
Yaakov Anatoli (1195-1256): Controversial Jewish Intellectual During the Maimonidean Controveries
Nov 7, 2022
1:06:14
His sefer מַלְמַד הַתַּלְמִידִים עַל פָּרָשַׁת הַשָּׁבוּעַ loved and hated down the centuries
322
G-d, Abraham, and Theodicy. For Once G-d Explains Himself (Sodom)
G-d, Abraham, and Theodicy. For Once G-d Explains Himself (Sodom)
Nov 9, 2022
40:06
What was the big sin of the angels? Two schools of thought in חַזַ"ל
323
R Katz begins a new series, on Jewish theories of the Summum Bonum in לְעָתִיד לָבוֹא
R Katz begins a new series, on Jewish theories of the Summum Bonum in לְעָתִיד לָבוֹא
Nov 9, 2022
28:23
How does Judaism envision the Final Utopia? Introductory remarks
324
Look at how Elisha conducts himself around the woman
Look at how Elisha conducts himself around the woman
Nov 11, 2022
30:07
He is her best benefactor, but he doesn't speak directly to her. She OTOH grabs him by the hand and by the feet
325
The Israeli Supreme Court and Its Critics: A Discussion on the Controversy in Israel
The Israeli Supreme Court and Its Critics: A Discussion on the Controversy in Israel
Nov 13, 2022
1:00:50
If Israel doesn't have a Constitution, can the SC declare a law passed by the Knesset unconstitutional?
326
Parshas Chayei Sara: Abraham, Efron, and "The Art of the Deal"
Parshas Chayei Sara: Abraham, Efron, and "The Art of the Deal"
Nov 15, 2022
45:35
Eliezer, Besuel, and the role of the "Guardian Angel"
327
Abraham in his old age has a faithful-reliable Eliezer. King David has no one
Abraham in his old age has a faithful-reliable Eliezer. King David has no one
Nov 16, 2022
41:31
Dovid destroyed his own health deliberately as an act of penance. But was this wise?
328
שִׁיטַת גְּאוֹנֵי בָּבֶל עַל יְמוֹת הַמָּשִׁיחַ
וּתְחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים. תְּשׁוּבַת רַב הַאי גָּאוֹן
שִׁיטַת גְּאוֹנֵי בָּבֶל עַל יְמוֹת הַמָּשִׁיחַ
וּתְחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים. תְּשׁוּבַת רַב הַאי גָּאוֹן
Nov 18, 2022
28:41
The Gaonim envision an imperfect State of Israel, without a בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ
329
R’ Avraham ben HaGra: A Great Talmid Chacham But Also Interested in"Kosher Haskalah"
R’ Avraham ben HaGra: A Great Talmid Chacham But Also Interested in"Kosher Haskalah"
Nov 22, 2022
1:00:31
His Hebrew Geography book and his pioneering systematic study of the phenomenon of Midrashic literature
330
Parshas Toldos: Why was it Predestined That in This Family, the Siblings Should Not Get Along?
Parshas Toldos: Why was it Predestined That in This Family, the Siblings Should Not Get Along?
Nov 22, 2022
42:13
The Abarnanel on the mindset of Isaac. נֶפֶשׁ הַחַיִּים on that of Jacob
331
Saadia Gaon's Version the Messianic Process - Two Alternative Scenarios
Saadia Gaon's Version the Messianic Process - Two Alternative Scenarios
Nov 24, 2022
41:11
The proper way to stitch - together the various verses into a coherent narrative. From Saadia's סֵפֶר אֱמוּנוֹת וְדֵעוֹת
332
Malachi Blasts the Schmoozers & Boozers in Shul. What's the Problem with Jews & Davening, Anyway?
Malachi Blasts the Schmoozers & Boozers in Shul. What's the Problem with Jews & Davening, Anyway?
Nov 25, 2022
28:58
Aaron was able to be מְקָרֵב sinners only because בְּשָׁלוֹם וּבְמִישׁוֹר הָלַךְ. No hypocrisy
333
R’ Baruch Schick (1744-1808): A Maskil of the Type Approved by the Gra
R’ Baruch Schick (1744-1808): A Maskil of the Type Approved by the Gra
Nov 25, 2022
50:43
Can you know הֲלָכָה of you're ignorant of science and technology?
334
The 5th of Kislev - A Fast Day?
The 5th of Kislev - A Fast Day?
Nov 28, 2022
44:52
Yehoyakim and his shocking act of burning דְּבַר הַשֵּׁם to toast hot dogs
335
R’ Yehoshua of Cracow (1578-1648): The Original פְּנֵי יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
R’ Yehoshua of Cracow (1578-1648): The Original פְּנֵי יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
Nov 30, 2022
49:10
First he learned the Gemara by itself, and he was always מְכַוֵּן לְפֵרוּשׁ רַשִׁ"י. Hence his מְגִנֵּי שְׁלֹמֹה
336
The Shechita Book of R' Yaakov Weil (15th century) - One of the Most Popular Books in Jewish History
The Shechita Book of R' Yaakov Weil (15th century) - One of the Most Popular Books in Jewish History
Dec 1, 2022
52:46
Reprinted 150 times. Dozens of commentaries. Taken to heart by Ahkenazic Jewry.
337
R' Hai Gaon: Aspects of His Messianic Theology
R' Hai Gaon: Aspects of His Messianic Theology
Dec 2, 2022
26:47
Mainly about the messianic process, not what comes afterwards
338
R’ Dovid Kimchi, the Radak (1260-1335) as Grammarian - The World of דקדוק
R’ Dovid Kimchi, the Radak (1260-1335) as Grammarian - The World of דקדוק
Dec 5, 2022
54:57
Not so much a מְחַדֵּשׁ, but a brilliant מְחַנֵּךְ. Taught דקדוק to generations of Jews & gentiles
339
Parshas VaYishlach: Esav Felt Cheated, but Didn't Allow that to Define His Life - He Built His Own
Parshas VaYishlach: Esav Felt Cheated, but Didn't Allow that to Define His Life - He Built His Own
Dec 5, 2022
23:00
It is יַעֲקֹב who is still obsessed with the deception. Not עֵשָׂו!
340
Sefer Yosippon: A Historical Classic NOT Identical With the Books of Flavius Josephus!
Sefer Yosippon: A Historical Classic NOT Identical With the Books of Flavius Josephus!
Dec 7, 2022
42:18
A classic סֵפֶר once found in every intelligent Jewish home, including leading רִאשׁוֹנִים and אַחֲרוֹנִים. Where Jews once learned the stories of Chanukah and Tisha B'Av.
341
Rabbi Katz's Israel Trip is a Month Away!
Rabbi Katz's Israel Trip is a Month Away!
Dec 7, 2022
6:57
RabbiKatz describes the packed-week that will be his Jewish History tour of Israel
342
The view of שְׁלֹמֹה אִבְּן גַּבִּירוֹל מִסְּפָרַד on the nature of שְׂכַר וְעֹנֶשׁ
The view of שְׁלֹמֹה אִבְּן גַּבִּירוֹל מִסְּפָרַד on the nature of שְׂכַר וְעֹנֶשׁ
Dec 9, 2022
22:12
A remarkable passage in his poetic masterpiece כֶּתֶר מַלְכוּת
343
רַבִּי אַבְרָהָם אֲחִי הַגְּרָ"א בַּעַל סֵפֶר "מַעֲלוֹת הַתּוֹרָה ". (1722 -1804)
רַבִּי אַבְרָהָם אֲחִי הַגְּרָ"א בַּעַל סֵפֶר "מַעֲלוֹת הַתּוֹרָה ". (1722 -1804)
Dec 12, 2022
56:08
Published same year as נֶפֶשׁ הַחַיִּים , but in a different style, though same message
344
Parshas VaYeshev: How Did Joseph Handle His Mistreatment Psychologically? I Mean, נְחָשִׁים וְעַקְרַבִּים!
Parshas VaYeshev: How Did Joseph Handle His Mistreatment Psychologically? I Mean, נְחָשִׁים וְעַקְרַבִּים!
Dec 12, 2022
31:23
How did he change when he arrived in Egypt? His character-development
345
Amos: You (אֶפְרַיִם וּמְנַשֶּׁה) whose ancestor was unjustly sold, how can you do it yourselves?
Amos: You (אֶפְרַיִם וּמְנַשֶּׁה) whose ancestor was unjustly sold, how can you do it yourselves?
Dec 13, 2022
26:40
God can tolerate idolatry, but not social-injustice and miscarriage of justice
346
The Hellenistic Jews: What Exactly Provoked Them to Persecute the Frum?
The Hellenistic Jews: What Exactly Provoked Them to Persecute the Frum?
Dec 14, 2022
36:03
Parallels between the political situation in Israel at that time and the situation today, December 2022?
347
שִׁיטַת הַ"כּוּזָרִי" עַל שָׂכָר וְעֹנֶשׁ
שִׁיטַת הַ"כּוּזָרִי" עַל שָׂכָר וְעֹנֶשׁ
Dec 16, 2022
28:53
Forget עוֹלָם הַבָּא for a second. What's life going to be like in a transformed עוֹלָם הַזֶּה ? What changes!
348
Judah Maccabee: The Actual Historical Figure
Judah Maccabee: The Actual Historical Figure
Dec 21, 2022
51:06
His military victories and defeats; his controversial political policies
349
The History of the Practice of הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה
The History of the Practice of הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה
Dec 21, 2022
59:57
A clash between Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews in Germany (18th century)
350
Joseph: A Rare Case of a Victim Finding Healing, Not Just Forgetfulness
Joseph: A Rare Case of a Victim Finding Healing, Not Just Forgetfulness
Dec 21, 2022
29:38
HaShem turned the world upside down to cure Joseph's psychological pain
351
Chanuka in the Context of History: A Q&A w/ Rabbi Katz
Chanuka in the Context of History: A Q&A w/ Rabbi Katz
Dec 23, 2022
42:07
Live December 21, 2022
352
Rambam on the Sumum Bonum - הָעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Rambam on the Sumum Bonum - הָעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Dec 25, 2022
46:07
Rambam writes lucidly until he gets to clearly defining עוֹלָם הַבָּא, which is impossible
353
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph has a Whole Plan of Revenge, but in the End He Couldn't Go-Through With It
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph has a Whole Plan of Revenge, but in the End He Couldn't Go-Through With It
Dec 27, 2022
30:53
Just as happened to the brothers, the whole thing got out of hand.
354
Ezekiel: First the Dry Bones Come Alive, Then They Join the Jewish People in a Real Unity
Ezekiel: First the Dry Bones Come Alive, Then They Join the Jewish People in a Real Unity
Dec 29, 2022
29:25
Imagine if the Ten Lost Tribes are rediscovered through DNA!
355
Why did the Sages condemn the translation into Greek? Why is it different than Artscoll?
Why did the Sages condemn the translation into Greek? Why is it different than Artscoll?
Dec 29, 2022
36:25
Where would Torah Judaism be today without translations and "cheater books" for the הָמוֹן עַם ?
356
In His Mishnah Torah, the Rambam Gets into Greater Detail re: Summum Bonum - עוֹלָם הַבָּא.
In His Mishnah Torah, the Rambam Gets into Greater Detail re: Summum Bonum - עוֹלָם הַבָּא.
Dec 30, 2022
42:52
What survives (maybe) is a certain type of נֶפֶשׁ, NOT the נְשָׁמָה! An unusual take
357
Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1785), Pt. 1: The Frum Member of the "Republic of Letters"
Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1785), Pt. 1: The Frum Member of the "Republic of Letters"
Jan 2, 2023
1:09:38
Mendelssohn in his non-controversial "frum" phase. Not insular but very religious
358
Where Did Joseph Acquire His Knowledge of Public Administration and of Macro-Economic Planning?
Where Did Joseph Acquire His Knowledge of Public Administration and of Macro-Economic Planning?
Jan 2, 2023
29:10
Joseph made good use of his time in prison with high Egyptian economists & administrators
359
Asarah B’Teves: Why Do We Specifically Commemorate the BEGINNING of the Siege of Jerusalem?
Asarah B’Teves: Why Do We Specifically Commemorate the BEGINNING of the Siege of Jerusalem?
Jan 3, 2023
32:48
On עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת , we mourn, not just our political stupidity, but our inability to change
360
A Dying David Has to Weigh Killing שִׁמְעִי בֶּן גֵּרָא for Insulting & Cursing Him
A Dying David Has to Weigh Killing שִׁמְעִי בֶּן גֵּרָא for Insulting & Cursing Him
Jan 3, 2023
31:30
Or letting him continue as Shlomo's rebbe, where he exercised an excellent influence.
361
Rabbi Katz Will Be in the Hospital This Week…
Rabbi Katz Will Be in the Hospital This Week…
Jan 5, 2023
1:39
…due to open heart surgery and hopes to be home next week. דָּוִד הַכֹּהֵן בֵּן לֵאָה
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The Maimonidean Controversies: Revelation, Rationality and Rationalism In the Middle Ages - Pt. 1
The Maimonidean Controversies: Revelation, Rationality and Rationalism In the Middle Ages - Pt. 1
Jan 8, 2023
1:04:49
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series
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Maimonides the Great Popularizer - The Maimonidean Controversies (Part 2 of 7)
Maimonides the Great Popularizer - The Maimonidean Controversies (Part 2 of 7)
Jan 10, 2023
1:38:06
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series - Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages
364
The First of the Maimonidean Controversies: Attacking the “Live Lion” (Pt. 3 of 6)
The First of the Maimonidean Controversies: Attacking the “Live Lion” (Pt. 3 of 6)
Jan 12, 2023
1:31:05
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2022 Lecture Series, “Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages”
365
Parshas Shmos: The Individual Unique Experience of G-d vs. the Common Joint Experience
Parshas Shmos: The Individual Unique Experience of G-d vs. the Common Joint Experience
Jan 15, 2023
19:08
אֱלֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם אֱלֹהֵי יִצְחָק וֶאֱלּוֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב אוֹ אֱלֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם יִצְחָק וְיַעֲקֹב
366
Parshas VaEra: The Role of Aaron in the Exodus Story - Negotiator with the Egyptians, acc. to Rashi
Parshas VaEra: The Role of Aaron in the Exodus Story - Negotiator with the Egyptians, acc. to Rashi
Jan 17, 2023
26:54
What arguments would an Aaron have offered Pharaoh to persuade him?
367
Haftarah VaEra: Egypt will Suffer a Nuclear Holocaust and will be Empty for 40 Years
Haftarah VaEra: Egypt will Suffer a Nuclear Holocaust and will be Empty for 40 Years
Jan 17, 2023
28:11
But then will have a "שִׁיבַת מִצְרַיִם." The restored Egypt will, however, be a degraded, not a great, power
368
Jews Burning Books? The Controversy in Montpelier
Jews Burning Books? The Controversy in Montpelier
Jan 18, 2023
1:13:04
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series - Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages (Part 4 of 7)
369
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 2
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 2
Jan 19, 2023
1:09:53
Stay tuned for part 3, the final episode
370
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 3
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 3
Jan 22, 2023
1:17:00
The controversial but complex legacy in an era that doesn't like complexities
371
Jews Burning Books? (Part II) The Controversy in Montpelier and the Aftermath
Jews Burning Books? (Part II) The Controversy in Montpelier and the Aftermath
Jan 22, 2023
1:23:14
Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle (Part 5 of 7)
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Rambam vs. Raavad and Others on the Difference Between תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים וְעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Rambam vs. Raavad and Others on the Difference Between תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים וְעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Jan 24, 2023
31:39
Rambam's testy reply to his critics: אִגֶּרֶת תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים
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Parshas Bo: Why Does Moshe Deviate from His Instructions?
Parshas Bo: Why Does Moshe Deviate from His Instructions?
Jan 26, 2023
25:22
G-d told him to tell the whole people to shecht, but he decided to tell just the elders
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Did Abraham and Sarah Actually Exist? The Fight over Philosophical Homiletics (Part 6 of 7)
Did Abraham and Sarah Actually Exist? The Fight over Philosophical Homiletics (Part 6 of 7)
Jan 27, 2023
1:03:32
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series - Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages
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R’ Moshe Alashkar: One of the Greatest Sefardi Gedolim Who Left Spain in 1492
R’ Moshe Alashkar: One of the Greatest Sefardi Gedolim Who Left Spain in 1492
Jan 30, 2023
1:00:21
And wrote authoritative responsa. Champion of a.) Maimonides and b.) עֲגוּנוֹת
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Parshas Beshalach: The Complaints Against Moshe's Leadership - "Heading the Wrong Way!"
Parshas Beshalach: The Complaints Against Moshe's Leadership - "Heading the Wrong Way!"
Jan 30, 2023
26:34
You have already killed most of us!
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Haftarah Beshalach: How is the Story of Pharaoh Similar to That of Sisera?
Haftarah Beshalach: How is the Story of Pharaoh Similar to That of Sisera?
Feb 1, 2023
35:01
Was Barak right not to care about his personal glory?
378
Rambam on Resurrection (which is not part of nature)
Rambam on Resurrection (which is not part of nature)
Feb 1, 2023
31:40
Vs. עוֹלָם הַבָּא (which is indeed part of the natural world)
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The Aftermath of the Maimonidean Controversies, Lecture 7 of 7
The Aftermath of the Maimonidean Controversies, Lecture 7 of 7
Feb 6, 2023
1:05:18
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2022 Lecture Series, “Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages”
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Eliyahu HaBachur HaAshkenazi (1470-1549)
Eliyahu HaBachur HaAshkenazi (1470-1549)
Feb 6, 2023
1:11:24
Author of famous grammar works, but also of the original "Bava Maaseh" אֵלִיָּהוּ בָּחוּר הָאַשְׁכְּנַזִּי הֲכִי גָּדוֹל בְּדִקְדּוּק
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What exactly did Yisro mean that Moshe should be מוּל הָאֱלֹהִים ?
What exactly did Yisro mean that Moshe should be מוּל הָאֱלֹהִים ?
Feb 6, 2023
33:43
What is the meaning of נָבוֹל תִּבֹּל?
382
Isaiah's Vision of G-d Seated on a Throne etc. Subjective Reality vs. Objective Reality
Isaiah's Vision of G-d Seated on a Throne etc. Subjective Reality vs. Objective Reality
Feb 8, 2023
30:51
Stubbornness is a great crime in spirituality
383
Ramban's Theory of the Sumum Bonum
Ramban's Theory of the Sumum Bonum
Feb 10, 2023
33:20
Differs from the view of Maimonides. Olam Haba will occur here on physical earth
384
R’ Judah Mintz (1405 -1508), Who Turned Padua into the "Lakewood " of Italy
R’ Judah Mintz (1405 -1508), Who Turned Padua into the "Lakewood " of Italy
Feb 13, 2023
1:05:57
Famous for his responsa, and for his controversies over halachic matters
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The connection between the מִשְׁפָּטִים and the Yisro incident
The connection between the מִשְׁפָּטִים and the Yisro incident
Feb 13, 2023
31:04
Who gets the better of whom? The lender or the borrower who becomes an עֶבֶד עִבְרִי?
386
The unscrupulous "richie-riches" free the Hebrew slaves whom they have held too long
The unscrupulous "richie-riches" free the Hebrew slaves whom they have held too long
Feb 15, 2023
28:21
But discover they are addicted to the slavery-system and forcibly repossess them, engraging Hashem
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A יְרוּשַׁלְמִי שְׁקָלִים from the Famous Bomberg ש"ס of the 1520s - For Sale at Genazym
A יְרוּשַׁלְמִי שְׁקָלִים from the Famous Bomberg ש"ס of the 1520s - For Sale at Genazym
Feb 16, 2023
53:06
From the original edition of the בַּבְלִי וִירוּשַׁלְמִי in Renaissance Venice, with its strange history
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Nahmanides on Gehinnom - Sinners Do Actually Burn in a Certain Kind of Fire. It's Not an Allegory
Nahmanides on Gehinnom - Sinners Do Actually Burn in a Certain Kind of Fire. It's Not an Allegory
Feb 16, 2023
30:45
There's an intermediate state of existence between the physical and the metaphysical, as evidenced by the soul being inside a specific body
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Haftarah Shekalim: Why Didn't the King Just Raise the Money for the Temple by Appealing to the Public?
Haftarah Shekalim: Why Didn't the King Just Raise the Money for the Temple by Appealing to the Public?
Feb 17, 2023
29:00
The synagogue vs. the house minyan: בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ vs. בָּמוֹת
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Sherira Gaon and Jewish Politics in 10th Century Babylonia
Sherira Gaon and Jewish Politics in 10th Century Babylonia
Feb 20, 2023
57:56
The fights to keep the Gaonic yeshiva alive in the face of economic hardships and personality-clashes
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The Controversial but Popular מַסֶּכֶת פּוּרִים (Venice 1552) from the Genazym
The Controversial but Popular מַסֶּכֶת פּוּרִים (Venice 1552) from the Genazym
Feb 20, 2023
38:54
Auction this Sunday, Feb. 26th. R’ Katz also discusses Purim Parody, in general.
392
When was the Mishkan Commanded? During the First 40 days, or During the Third 40 days?
When was the Mishkan Commanded? During the First 40 days, or During the Third 40 days?
Feb 21, 2023
25:01
If the latter, when exactly during the third set of 40 days? The significance of this issue.
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Haftarah Terumah: Shlomo's Corvee was the Fulfillment of the Warning of שְׁמוּאֵל הַנָּבִיא
Haftarah Terumah: Shlomo's Corvee was the Fulfillment of the Warning of שְׁמוּאֵל הַנָּבִיא
Feb 21, 2023
26:39
Was it really wise for Shlomo to have close (even if transactional) relations with Tyre?
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The Ramban's Detailed Description of the Sinner in Gehinnom - R’ Katz Discusses
The Ramban's Detailed Description of the Sinner in Gehinnom - R’ Katz Discusses
Feb 22, 2023
25:41
Using mystical and (interestingly) psychological concepts to describe the suffering there
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Purim: Esther’s Hidden Identity
Purim: Esther’s Hidden Identity
Feb 28, 2023
34:06
How could Esther hide her identity when she had been married to Mordecai? The brilliant effect of כָּל אֻמָּה נִדְמְתָה לָהּ כְּאֻמָּתוֹ
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Parshas Tetzaveh: The Moreh Nevuchim's Take on the Splendid Bigdei Kehunah
Parshas Tetzaveh: The Moreh Nevuchim's Take on the Splendid Bigdei Kehunah
Mar 1, 2023
35:02
Overawe the masses and win them away from competing pagan temples. The masses go by externals, not by the inner (essential) realities.
397
How Did They Know Heaven had Confirmed Purim (קִיְּמוּ לְמַעְלָה מַה שֶׁקִּבְּלוּ לְמַטָּה)?
How Did They Know Heaven had Confirmed Purim (קִיְּמוּ לְמַעְלָה מַה שֶׁקִּבְּלוּ לְמַטָּה)?
Mar 2, 2023
43:13
Did Jews sell-themselves in an effort to escape impending death?
398
Gaonic Gossip from Nasan HaBavli: The Deposition of Ukvah the Reish Galusah
Gaonic Gossip from Nasan HaBavli: The Deposition of Ukvah the Reish Galusah
Mar 3, 2023
35:29
The famous chronicler of Yeshiva politics in the תְּקוּפַת הַגְּאוֹנִים 1000 years ago
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The 7 year Machlokes Between Saadia Gaon and the Reish Galusah - Gaonic Gossip
The 7 year Machlokes Between Saadia Gaon and the Reish Galusah - Gaonic Gossip
Mar 5, 2023
34:32
And the grand reconciliation on תענית אסתר. Followed by a memorable סְעוּדַת פּוּרִים
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Rabbi Katz Responds to a Mischaracterization re: a Recent Podcast
Rabbi Katz Responds to a Mischaracterization re: a Recent Podcast
Mar 6, 2023
5:09
Falsely conflating the case of Saul and the Amelakites with Israelis and Palestinians