Popular Shows by Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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601
The Current Situation in France (Christians, Moslems, Jews) in Light of French History
The Current Situation in France (Christians, Moslems, Jews) in Light of French History
Jan 13, 2026
31:05
Divine "Chessboard": The Christians of Europe could have recaptured the Middle East centuries ago if the French had not blocked them from doing so. OTOH had that happened, Medinat Yisrael would never have come into being.
602
"Persian Gulf" in Chronology: Three takes on the discrepancy in Ancient Sources
"Persian Gulf" in Chronology: Three takes on the discrepancy in Ancient Sources
Jan 16, 2026
55:17
This is the second par of a two-part series
603
Parshas Bo: When did Moses become humble?
Parshas Bo: When did Moses become humble?
Jan 19, 2026
29:23
His princely/aristocratic upbringing in the Palace was not one calculated to make someone humble. Quite the opposite!
604
More on Sinas Chinam in Jewish History - a reference to the destruction of the 2nd Temple
More on Sinas Chinam in Jewish History - a reference to the destruction of the 2nd Temple
Jan 19, 2026
37:41
Was there שִׂנְאַת חִנָּם in the era of the בַּיִת רִאשׁוֹן?
605
The Holiday of the 2nd of Teves: The Anniversary of the Death of Herod
The Holiday of the 2nd of Teves: The Anniversary of the Death of Herod
Jan 20, 2026
34:19
He gave orders to kill all the Gedolim when he died, in order to make sure there would be plenty of wailing and crying on the day of his death
606
Some thoughts about the institution of the עָרֵי מִקְלָט
Some thoughts about the institution of the עָרֵי מִקְלָט
Jan 21, 2026
22:24
Why does the Torah say that in the Messianic Era, there will be even more עָרֵי מִקְלָט?
607
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת בֹּא תשפ"ו - The Invasion of Egypt By Nebuchadnezzar
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת בֹּא תשפ"ו - The Invasion of Egypt By Nebuchadnezzar
Jan 23, 2026
30:17
The strange attraction of Jews to Egypt... https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast
608
Genazym is offering (on Feb. 15) an autograph from R Yehonasan Eibeschutz which reflects why he was so successful as a Rosh Yeshivas
Genazym is offering (on Feb. 15) an autograph from R Yehonasan Eibeschutz which reflects why he was so successful as a Rosh Yeshivas
Jan 25, 2026
33:28
R Y Eibeschutz may possibly have been the the Rosh Yeshiva with the greatest number of students in history! This letter gives an insight https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast
609
Ramban on the Mashiach and Messianism
Ramban on the Mashiach and Messianism
Jan 26, 2026
1:06:22
Ramban's three great works on the subject: a.) סֵפֶר הַוִּכּוּחַ b.) סֵפֶר הַגְּאֻלָּה c.) שַׁעַר הַגְּמוּל https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast
610
Parshas Beshalach: What was the nature of Moshe's reputation among the Egyptians?
Parshas Beshalach: What was the nature of Moshe's reputation among the Egyptians?
Jan 26, 2026
31:08
They tried to buy him off, but it didn't work https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast
611
פָּרָשַׁת מִשְׁפָּטִים תשפ"ו - Saadia Gaon's remarkable in sight into the Torah's statement re: Kidnapping
פָּרָשַׁת מִשְׁפָּטִים תשפ"ו - Saadia Gaon's remarkable in sight into the Torah's statement re: Kidnapping
Feb 8, 2026
27:00
The child who hit his father not knowing it was his father; he was kidnapped at birth!
612
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת מִשְׁפָּטִים תשפ"וו - Facing doom but still unable to let go of their (illegally held) Hebrew slaves
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת מִשְׁפָּטִים תשפ"וו - Facing doom but still unable to let go of their (illegally held) Hebrew slaves
Feb 9, 2026
25:40
Jeremiah: "The Destruction of Jerusalem is unstoppable, but your physical torture by the captors IS preventable, IF you do the right thing and free your Hebrew Slaves whom you are holding beyond the six years"
613
The Malbim on Messianism Part 1
The Malbim on Messianism Part 1
Feb 9, 2026
56:07
Malbim calculated Mashiach would come in 1927. To be continued...
614
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת שְׁקָלִים תשפ"ו - Fundraising techniques 2800 years ago
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת שְׁקָלִים תשפ"ו - Fundraising techniques 2800 years ago
Feb 10, 2026
56:07
How the King and the High Priest had to come up with a fundraising plan whereby none of the money went to the solicitors! Rather all the $$ went to the Temple Plant refurbishing campaign.
615
וְאֶל מֹשֶׁה אָמַר עֲלֵה אֶל יְהֹוָה - What does this actually mean?
וְאֶל מֹשֶׁה אָמַר עֲלֵה אֶל יְהֹוָה - What does this actually mean?
Feb 11, 2026
25:54
"Rise intellectually and struggle to comprehend the meaning of the Tetragrammaton." Like any ideal, you cannot get there but you must strive to constantly progress in that direction"
616
פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה תשפ"ו - Stationary and Mobile
פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה תשפ"ו - Stationary and Mobile
Feb 16, 2026
32:04
A box never to be opened, a symbol of Divine Mystery?
617
וְרַבִּים מֵעַמֵּי הָאָרֶץ מִתְיַהֲדִים כִּי נָפַל פַּחַד הַיְּהוּדִים עֲלֵיהֶם - Did they actually convert?
וְרַבִּים מֵעַמֵּי הָאָרֶץ מִתְיַהֲדִים כִּי נָפַל פַּחַד הַיְּהוּדִים עֲלֵיהֶם - Did they actually convert?
Feb 17, 2026
32:09
Was it a wave of גֵּרֵי צֶדֶק or an avalanche of opportunists, a new עֵרוּב רַב?
618
The new English translation of the Classic R Yehonasan Eibeschutz sefer on Megilas Esther
The new English translation of the Classic R Yehonasan Eibeschutz sefer on Megilas Esther
Feb 17, 2026
28:33
R Menachem Tenenbaum (Cleveland) has translated the wonderful סֵפֶר יְשׁוּעָה גְּדוֹלָה (שֶׁהוּא מְלֻקָּט מִסֵּפֶר "יַעֲרוֹת דְּבַשׁ"), which contains the "Agadic Pilpul" on the Purim Story from the Gaon Y. Eibeschutz into readable English...in time for this Purim!
619
Malbim on Messianism and the Messianic Era Part 2
Malbim on Messianism and the Messianic Era Part 2
Feb 18, 2026
41:03
Malbim's theory of the terminus post quem for the Redemption
620
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה תשפ"ו Was Shomo's Temple popular?
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה תשפ"ו Was Shomo's Temple popular?
Feb 18, 2026
26:12
Built with forced labor, it doesn't seem to have captured the emotions of כלל ישראל. Instead, separation, במות, etc. Unlike the בַּיִת שֵׁנִי
621
Why did Moshe accept the עֵרוּב רַב and Mordecai the מִתְיַהֲדִים?
Why did Moshe accept the עֵרוּב רַב and Mordecai the מִתְיַהֲדִים?
Feb 18, 2026
25:16
Both leaders wanted the Jews-by-birth to accept the Torah, and discerned they would be impressed by sight of the non-Jews who now embraced Judaism
622
פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה תשפ"ו - The source of Moses' moral authority
פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה תשפ"ו - The source of Moses' moral authority
Feb 23, 2026
23:10
Why is שִׂנְאַת חִנָּם the thing that prevents the Rebuilding of the בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ ?
623
How did Mordecai & Esther know the contents of the private conversation between Haman and the King?
How did Mordecai & Esther know the contents of the private conversation between Haman and the King?
Feb 23, 2026
25:15
When Haman fell from power, did Mordecai gain possession of Haman's "Jeffery Epstein Files"?
624
Abarbanel on Messianism Part 1 - this historical context of the late 1490s
Abarbanel on Messianism Part 1 - this historical context of the late 1490s
Feb 24, 2026
45:39
Abarbanel wrote three books on Messianic themes: a,)מַעַיְנֵי הַיְּשׁוּעָה b.) יְשׁוּעוֹת מְשִׁיחוֹ c.) מַשְׁמִיעַ יְשׁוּעָה
625
Who exactly is הֵגֶא סְרִיס הַמֶּלֶךְ שֹׁמֵר הַנָּשִׁים? Is he a "hidden hero" of the story?
Who exactly is הֵגֶא סְרִיס הַמֶּלֶךְ שֹׁמֵר הַנָּשִׁים? Is he a "hidden hero" of the story?
Feb 25, 2026
32:01
Who was the ממוכן who recommended הֵגֶא ? The world of varied interpretations of מגילת אסתר
626
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת זְכֹר תשפ"ו - What the is the meaning of " זֵכֶר עֲמָלֵק"
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת זְכֹר תשפ"ו - What the is the meaning of " זֵכֶר עֲמָלֵק"
Feb 25, 2026
31:34
Managing an unsolvable existential problem - the " זֵכֶר עֲמָלֵק" in every generation,
627
Why some rabbis disliked Mordechai - They thought the was being מחמיר at the expense of the entire Jewish People
Why some rabbis disliked Mordechai - They thought the was being מחמיר at the expense of the entire Jewish People
Feb 25, 2026
32:09
Had Esther's intervention not succeeded, would Mordechai THEN bow down to Haman to save the Jews?
628
Addendum to the podcast this morning re: הֵגֶא סְרִיס הַמֶּלֶךְ שֹׁמֵר הַנָּשִׁים
Addendum to the podcast this morning re: הֵגֶא סְרִיס הַמֶּלֶךְ שֹׁמֵר הַנָּשִׁים
Feb 26, 2026
8:22
וְנָתַתִּי לָהֶם בְּבֵיתִי וּבְחוֹמֹתַי יָד וָשֵׁם טוֹב מִבָּנִים וּמִבָּנוֹת שֵׁם עוֹלָם אֶתֶּן לוֹ אֲשֶׁר לֹא יִכָּרֵת
629
The archaeology of a Dvar Torah - The כְּתַב סוֹפֵר on the last verse in the Megilah
The archaeology of a Dvar Torah - The כְּתַב סוֹפֵר on the last verse in the Megilah
Mar 1, 2026
37:42
Why would he deprecate the use of coercion on the non-frum? The answer lies in his own and his family's history...
630
Analyzing the קִיְּמוּ וְקִבְּלוּ episode. If it is actually a valid complaint, why were the Jews punished for sins in the Biblical Era?
Analyzing the קִיְּמוּ וְקִבְּלוּ episode. If it is actually a valid complaint, why were the Jews punished for sins in the Biblical Era?
Mar 2, 2026
36:24
Was the mountain held over their heads at Sinai to compel them to accept ALL the mitzvot? Did the Jews not want to accept ANY mitzvot? Or just some of them? In other words, what actually happened as a result of Purim?
631
Iran and Hamas: בּוֹר כָּרָה וַיַּחְפְּרֵהוּ וַיִּפֹּל בְּשַׁחַת יִפְעָל ("Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit they have made.")
Iran and Hamas: בּוֹר כָּרָה וַיַּחְפְּרֵהוּ וַיִּפֹּל בְּשַׁחַת יִפְעָל ("Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit they have made.")
Mar 2, 2026
38:23
Has Sinwar ימ"ש caused the death of Khamenei and the fall of his regime? The ironies of the Purim season
632
The shaky acceptance of Purim by the Jewish people back at the time of Mordechai
The shaky acceptance of Purim by the Jewish people back at the time of Mordechai
Mar 4, 2026
41:22
Why did the Jews stop observing Purim a few years after they originally accepted it?
633
פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִּשָּׂא תשפ"ו - Why the Juxtaposition of the קְטֹרֶת and the עֵגֶל הַזָּהָב?
פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִּשָּׂא תשפ"ו - Why the Juxtaposition of the קְטֹרֶת and the עֵגֶל הַזָּהָב?
Mar 4, 2026
30:33
God can only be comprehended (to some extent) through history, not philosophy!
634
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת פָּרָה תשפ"ו - The Red Cow as a Historiosophical Mystical Reality
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת פָּרָה תשפ"ו - The Red Cow as a Historiosophical Mystical Reality
Mar 6, 2026
23:36
That which becomes impure can be made pure again; a nation that becomes homeless can regain their home
635
Abarbanel on Messianism Part 2. R Katz gives a historical introduction to Abarbanel's יְשׁוּעוֹת מְשִׁיחוֹ" עַל מַאַמׇרֵי חֲזַ"ל בְּסִפְרוּת הַתַּלְמוּד”
Abarbanel on Messianism Part 2. R Katz gives a historical introduction to Abarbanel's יְשׁוּעוֹת מְשִׁיחוֹ" עַל מַאַמׇרֵי חֲזַ"ל בְּסִפְרוּת הַתַּלְמוּד”
Mar 8, 2026
1:02:07
Abarbanel burns with indignation at the falsehoods to which the Jews had been subject at the Disputation of Tortosa (1413) and the hostile misrepresentations of Aggadah in Raymond Martini's infamous 'Pugio Fidei" cynically hurled at them
636
פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל-פְּקוּדֵי תשפ"ו The Contrast between the מִשְׁכָּן-idea and the שַׁבָּת-idea
פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל-פְּקוּדֵי תשפ"ו The Contrast between the מִשְׁכָּן-idea and the שַׁבָּת-idea
Mar 9, 2026
26:01
Shabbos - God the Creator of literally everything, hence beyond transcendent Mishkan- God something that has a "presence" (שְׁכִינָה), hence somehow immanent
637
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ו - Abrabanel: "ha-ha מְשֻׁמָּדִים וּמְסִיתִים וּמַדִּיחִים, don't tell me THIS prophecy is metaphorical!"
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ו - Abrabanel: "ha-ha מְשֻׁמָּדִים וּמְסִיתִים וּמַדִּיחִים, don't tell me THIS prophecy is metaphorical!"
Mar 9, 2026
25:05
High- Office will have the power to tempt the powerful to be corrupt even in the Messianic Era!
638
Some historical considerations re: Poles, Jews, Hitler, Food, and the Holocaust
Some historical considerations re: Poles, Jews, Hitler, Food, and the Holocaust
Mar 10, 2026
36:41
The German food crisis of 1942 as a cause of the setting-up of industrial genocide centers in Occupied Poland in 1942
639
זֵכֶר יְצִיאַת מִצְרַיִם VS סִפּוּר יְצִיאַת מִצְרַיִם part 1
זֵכֶר יְצִיאַת מִצְרַיִם VS סִפּוּר יְצִיאַת מִצְרַיִם part 1
Mar 11, 2026
25:23
What did the Jews imagine was going to happen when they were told God would "pass over" their houses that night?
640
More Strange Bedfellows: Germany financed Israel's A- Bomb Project (Dimona) back in the 1960s. A story in the news today
More Strange Bedfellows: Germany financed Israel's A- Bomb Project (Dimona) back in the 1960s. A story in the news today
Mar 13, 2026
53:19
Israel agreed not to "out" ex-Nazis in the West German Government. A grateful Germany bankrolled Israel's secret nuclear project. An previously unknown detail of the relationship between Ben Gurion and Konrad Adenauer
641
פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ו - Rambam on Korbanos that don't make sense
פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ו - Rambam on Korbanos that don't make sense
Mar 15, 2026
37:38
For the first year after the original Passover, there were basically no korbanos (with a few exceptions) in Judaism
642
Various definitions of אִשָּׁה חֲשׁוּבָה (Passover Seder)
Various definitions of אִשָּׁה חֲשׁוּבָה (Passover Seder)
Mar 17, 2026
34:14
Looks? Bucks? Yichus? Higher salary? Higher job position? Class? Equal Partner in the Marriage?
643
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ו - Korbanos in Judaism and in Paganism
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ו - Korbanos in Judaism and in Paganism
Mar 17, 2026
23:11
Man-made idols do not offer moral criticism!
644
R Katz analyzes aspects of the latest developments in the chaotic war-situation
R Katz analyzes aspects of the latest developments in the chaotic war-situation
Mar 18, 2026
28:28
Are Bibi and Trump encouraging the Syrians to invade Lebanon and "disarm" (i.e., exterminate) Hezbollah? Who gains from that? This is reminiscent of certain Biblical episodes...
645
More on Israel-German Relations (and Non-Relations) in the 1950s and 60s. And some comments on Trump's retort to the Japanese today
More on Israel-German Relations (and Non-Relations) in the 1950s and 60s. And some comments on Trump's retort to the Japanese today
Mar 20, 2026
46:02
Trump joked about the Pearl Harbor Attack of 1941. Actually, this resulted in Hitler stupidly declaring war on the USA (thus sealing his own doom) , PLUS providing the Americans with an insight into his thinking, thanks to the blabbermouth Japanese Ambassador in Berlin Baron Oshima
646
Rabban Gamliel and the Matzah at the Seder - the interpretation of Abarbanel
Rabban Gamliel and the Matzah at the Seder - the interpretation of Abarbanel
Mar 22, 2026
37:24
It is NOT about the affliction, it is about the hope for the messianic redemption in the near future. This is Abarbanel speaking to the battered Sephardim in 1496!
647
הַפְטָרַת שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל תשפ"ו - Why is Elijah the one sent before "The Great and Terrible Day"?
הַפְטָרַת שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל תשפ"ו - Why is Elijah the one sent before "The Great and Terrible Day"?
Mar 23, 2026
30:20
Will תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים occur for the benefit of the Dead, or the benefit of the Living?
648
פָּרָשַׁת צַו תשפ"ו (שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל) - the מֶשֶׁךְ חָכְמָה and the theory of the two types of קָרְבָּנוֹת
פָּרָשַׁת צַו תשפ"ו (שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל) - the מֶשֶׁךְ חָכְמָה and the theory of the two types of קָרְבָּנוֹת
Mar 26, 2026
24:31
The קָרְבָּנוֹת offered on the בָּמוֹת were (Maimonidean) concessions to popular superstitions OTOH the קָרְבָּנוֹת offered in the בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ were sublime in nature and were (Nachmanidean) constituent-elements in the metaphysical universe
649
Tucker Carlson & Henry Ford - Compare and contrast
Tucker Carlson & Henry Ford - Compare and contrast
Mar 26, 2026
26:09
The poisonous rhetoric of both men. But the Ford Antisemitism called-forth an eloquent protest from America's leading non-Jews. R Katz reads this public letter on this episode.
650
What's the first thing the Jews do after Pharaoh give the permisson to leave?
What's the first thing the Jews do after Pharaoh give the permisson to leave?
Mar 27, 2026
26:48
Why were the Jews told to lie to the Egyptians? Isn't that the ultimate חילול השם? "Jews are all about money!"
651
Shabbos HaGadol 2026
Shabbos HaGadol 2026
Mar 29, 2026
1:18:05
Some thoughts on בַּל יֵרָאֶה עַל בְּלִיעוֹת וְחָמֵץ הַטַּל בְּשִׁשִּׁים. Plus, plagiarism in rabbinic literature, eradicating bad traits, and other matters.
652
Passover in Jewish history: Some Historical questions re: how it was celebrated
Passover in Jewish history: Some Historical questions re: how it was celebrated
Mar 29, 2026
34:05
In Israel right now, people are praying the enemy missiles should "pass over"!
653
Plagiarism in Rabbinical Literature - The case of the נוֹדַע בִּיהוּדָה
Plagiarism in Rabbinical Literature - The case of the נוֹדַע בִּיהוּדָה
Mar 31, 2026
50:18
The passionate speeches of the נוֹדַע בִּיהוּדָה and his son against the theft of their intellectual property
654
Seder Thoughts 2026
Seder Thoughts 2026
Apr 1, 2026
40:33
Some ideas for your seder
655
Some thoughts about "Schlissel Challah" (Really)
Some thoughts about "Schlissel Challah" (Really)
Apr 5, 2026
29:06
The Talmudic metaphor of מַפְתֵּחוֹת בְּיָדָיו שֶׁל הַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא and its culinary application in 18th century Hasidic Practice
656
The Two Metaphors of שִׁיר הַשִּׁירִים: Individual spirituality and national chosennesss
The Two Metaphors of שִׁיר הַשִּׁירִים: Individual spirituality and national chosennesss
Apr 5, 2026
35:40
The Left has tried to assimilate Jews, the Right to exterminate (because in their eyes assimilation does not work)
657
Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: Some thoughts about the consequences of the עֲרָיוֹת laws
Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim: Some thoughts about the consequences of the עֲרָיוֹת laws
Apr 19, 2026
26:16
Their crying over it was not simply a matter of petulance!
658
Sober thoughts on Israel's upcoming 78th birthday
Sober thoughts on Israel's upcoming 78th birthday
Apr 20, 2026
30:25
What mistakes has Israel made recently? How can they be fixed?
659
An interesting responsum from the חֲתַם סוֹפֵר re: the מִצְוָה of כְּבוֹד מְלָכִים. Is it a חֹק?
An interesting responsum from the חֲתַם סוֹפֵר re: the מִצְוָה of כְּבוֹד מְלָכִים. Is it a חֹק?
Apr 21, 2026
36:04
Do you have to give honor and respect to a bad king? an antisemitic king?
660
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת - קְדוֹשִׁים תשפ"ו - How are the Jews like Ethiopians?
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת - קְדוֹשִׁים תשפ"ו - How are the Jews like Ethiopians?
Apr 22, 2026
32:32
The modern State of Israel already includes territory that is שְׁאֵרִית אֱדוֹם
661
פָּרָשַׁת (אַחֲרֵי מוֹת) קְדוֹשִׁים תשפ"ו Part Two - "You will be different!" or "You should be holy" ?
פָּרָשַׁת (אַחֲרֵי מוֹת) קְדוֹשִׁים תשפ"ו Part Two - "You will be different!" or "You should be holy" ?
Apr 22, 2026
27:30
Shabbos as a powerful enforcer through mimesis of the Jewish Family unit, with the parents playing roles reflecting their exalted status in the family-unit
662
"פָּרָשַׁת אֱמֹר תשפ"ו "אֱמֹר וְאָמַרְתָּ
"פָּרָשַׁת אֱמֹר תשפ"ו "אֱמֹר וְאָמַרְתָּ
Apr 26, 2026
27:10
"Break the News to the Kohanim Gently. They are going to have even more marriage restrictions than those of regular Jews"
663
The מֶשֶׁךְ חָכְמָה and the מַהַרַ"ל on גֵּר שֶׁנִּתְגַּיֵּר כְּקָטָן שֶׁנּוֹלַד דָּמִי
The מֶשֶׁךְ חָכְמָה and the מַהַרַ"ל on גֵּר שֶׁנִּתְגַּיֵּר כְּקָטָן שֶׁנּוֹלַד דָּמִי
Apr 27, 2026
23:35
The interesting distinction between one who voluntarily converts vs. one who is forced to convert
664
Haftarah Emor: Good Kohanim vs. Bad Kohanim
Haftarah Emor: Good Kohanim vs. Bad Kohanim
Apr 27, 2026
23:38
Perhaps the special regulations in the haftorah (which caused so much controversy in the Talmud) are a reward for those kohanim who stayed loyal to the Torah at a time when others (kohanim and regular Jews) went off the derech
665
Interesting (and bizarre) aspects of the Portuguese Marranos in 17th Century France
Interesting (and bizarre) aspects of the Portuguese Marranos in 17th Century France
Apr 29, 2026
33:52
The difference between Protestant notions of toleration in Early-Modern Europe vs. Catholic ones. Hypocrisy was not a problem!
666
What's with the burning of clothes at Meron on Lag b'Omer?
What's with the burning of clothes at Meron on Lag b'Omer?
May 4, 2026
28:16
Throwing clothes onto a coffin was an (incorrect but emotionally understandable) practice in Talmudic days expressing an excess of grief. With Rashbi (described as ascending to Heaven in a Pillar of Fire), the tossing of clothes morphed into burning them to celebrate his unique petirah.
667
לָ"ג בָּעֹמֶר תשפ"ו - Two different approaches to hostile regimes: R Shimon vs. R Yehudah
לָ"ג בָּעֹמֶר תשפ"ו - Two different approaches to hostile regimes: R Shimon vs. R Yehudah
May 4, 2026
36:01
Throughout Jewish History, גְּדוֹלֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל followed the policy of R Yehudah, not R Shimon, though the Jewish People in its folk-wisdom came to celebrate the frank expressions of R Shimon bar Yochai. They admired the one who "called a spade a spade" even though in practice they imitated R Yehudah
668
An "Old Baltimore" Angle on the Controversy re: the Kashrus of Coca Cola
An "Old Baltimore" Angle on the Controversy re: the Kashrus of Coca Cola
May 5, 2026
40:22
A tale from the era of problematic הֶכְשֵׁרִים from leading רַבָּנִים וְתַלְמִידֵי חֲכָמִים
669
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: The incredible stubbornness of the Jewish People
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: The incredible stubbornness of the Jewish People
May 5, 2026
27:15
They are punished but do not repent. By the end of the תּוֹכֵחָה the punishments have been ratcheted-up 2400 times (7x7x7x7)!
670
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר-בְּחֻקּוֹתַי תשפ"ו - Jeremiah on the difference between Israel and the nations re: repentance
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר-בְּחֻקּוֹתַי תשפ"ו - Jeremiah on the difference between Israel and the nations re: repentance
May 6, 2026
25:39
What is the meaning of the statement of חֲזַ"ל that the בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ pre-existed the physical-universe?
671
Does נְבוּאָה require הֲכָנָה (as per the מוֹרֵה נְבוֹכִים)? The Abarbanel's interpretation of the "Burning Bush" Account
Does נְבוּאָה require הֲכָנָה (as per the מוֹרֵה נְבוֹכִים)? The Abarbanel's interpretation of the "Burning Bush" Account
May 7, 2026
33:29
A brilliant explication of the Tannaic dispute re: whether or not Moses did the right thing when he "hid his face" rather than look at God.
672
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת בַּמִּדְבָּר ("מָחָר חֹדֶשׁ") - Reading the Bible through the lenses of Talmudic Halachah
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת בַּמִּדְבָּר ("מָחָר חֹדֶשׁ") - Reading the Bible through the lenses of Talmudic Halachah
May 11, 2026
28:53
How could the women of Israel SING the praises of Saul and David as they passed by in triumph, what about אִסּוּר קוֹל בְּאִשָּׁה עֶרְוָה?
673
פָּרָשַׁת בַּמִּדְבָּר תשפ"ו - The Beginnings of Bureaucracy in Jewish History
פָּרָשַׁת בַּמִּדְבָּר תשפ"ו - The Beginnings of Bureaucracy in Jewish History
May 11, 2026
27:53
Who were the member of Moshe's secretariat? Who kept the records of the Jewish People's vital statistics?
674
From the Memoirs of מֵאִיר בַּר אִילָן: A visit to "The Frum German shul" in Baltimore in 1913
From the Memoirs of מֵאִיר בַּר אִילָן: A visit to "The Frum German shul" in Baltimore in 1913
May 12, 2026
28:25
The Rabbi preaches about Zionism but the (anti-Zionist) בַּעֲלֵי בַּתִּים hear what they want to hear
675
Milchigs on Shavuos - Historical background
Milchigs on Shavuos - Historical background
May 17, 2026
35:04
Was this a reaction to the concentrated Christian theological attack on Judaism and its nomianism that reached its peak in the 13th century?
676
More on Rambam and נְבוּאָה: The "physical process"
More on Rambam and נְבוּאָה: The "physical process"
May 18, 2026
33:01
The רִבּוֹנוֹ שֶׁל עוֹלָם sends a message from the Active Intellect to the rational faculty (hopefully to filter out error) and from thereto the imaginative faculty. But what does this mean?
677
King David and the "Moabitess Issue." Even after he became king?
King David and the "Moabitess Issue." Even after he became king?
May 18, 2026
34:06
Was David worried that the halachic שְׁאֵלָה of מוֹאָבִי וְלֹא מוֹאָבִית would be raised against him in future generations, who might choose to pasken גַּם מוֹאָבִי וְגַם מוֹאָבִית לֹא יָבוֹאוּ בִּקְהַל הַשֵּׁם and retroactively disqualify his entire dynasty?
678
שָׁבוּעוֹת תשפ"ו - מַתַּן תּוֹרָה: עַבְדוּת? אוֹ נִשּׂוּאִין?
שָׁבוּעוֹת תשפ"ו - מַתַּן תּוֹרָה: עַבְדוּת? אוֹ נִשּׂוּאִין?
May 20, 2026
35:26
Two trends in Jewish Memory - The Reception-History of The giving of the Torah in Jewish Mesorah.
679
Some thoughts on the current situation in the Middle-East
Some thoughts on the current situation in the Middle-East
May 26, 2026
24:24
Keep an eye on the following two relationships: a.) Syria-China b.) Syria-Hezbollah
680
פָּרָשַׁת נָשֹׂא תשפ"ו - Does Judaism have "Trial by Ordeal?"
פָּרָשַׁת נָשֹׂא תשפ"ו - Does Judaism have "Trial by Ordeal?"
May 27, 2026
35:17
A tricky person can manipulate the Sotah rules...
681
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת נָשׂוֹא תשפ"ו - מָנוֹחַ וְהַמַּלְאָךְ - שִׁיטַת הַמּוֹרֶה נְבוֹכִים
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת נָשׂוֹא תשפ"ו - מָנוֹחַ וְהַמַּלְאָךְ - שִׁיטַת הַמּוֹרֶה נְבוֹכִים
May 28, 2026
23:40
Did Manoah and is wife encounter an angel, or was it a (prophetic) dream? If a dream, who had the dream, Manoah or his wife?
682
Maimonides vs. Abarbanel on the necessary Propaedeutics for Prophecy
Maimonides vs. Abarbanel on the necessary Propaedeutics for Prophecy
May 28, 2026
23:32
Is the course of Propaedeutics for the purpose of intellectual comprehension? Or is it to elicit the proper emotional response?
683
The רשב"א in the possibility or impossibility of נְבוּאָה בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה
The רשב"א in the possibility or impossibility of נְבוּאָה בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה
Jun 2, 2026
35:09
From the case of the מְשִׁיחַ שֶׁקֶר of Avila (in 13th century Spain)
684
Parshas BeHaaloscha: Moses the Non-Tyrant
Parshas BeHaaloscha: Moses the Non-Tyrant
Jun 3, 2026
33:27
Also, why did he marry the Cushite woman at this particular time?
685
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ תשפ"ו - The Political Meaning of the Prophetic Vision of the Golden Menorah
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ תשפ"ו - The Political Meaning of the Prophetic Vision of the Golden Menorah
Jun 4, 2026
22:52
When God so disposes, even enemies of the Jews come to their aid
686
פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח תשפ"ה - The מַעְפִּילִים and how not to repent
פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח תשפ"ה - The מַעְפִּילִים and how not to repent
Jun 9, 2026
24:48
The impetus to do תְּשׁוּבָה comes from the יֵצֶר טוֹב but the יֵצֶר הָרַע often inserts itself in the implementation of the repentance
687
The Rashba on the possibility or impossibility of נְבוּאָה בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה Part 2
The Rashba on the possibility or impossibility of נְבוּאָה בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה Part 2
Jun 9, 2026
30:15
The bizarre denouement in 1295
688
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח תשפ"ו - Joshua and Rachav
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח תשפ"ו - Joshua and Rachav
Jun 10, 2026
25:59
Taking seriously the concept of גֵּר שֶׁנִּתְגַּיֵּר כְּקָטָן שֶׁנּוֹלַד דָּמֵי
689
The Ri HaZaken- Rabbi Isaac Meir of Danpierre, Mister Tosafaos!
The Ri HaZaken- Rabbi Isaac Meir of Danpierre, Mister Tosafaos!
Jun 14, 2026
1:00:10
The man who converted 12th C. Fench Lomdus into Tosafos
690
Alharizi as an observer of the Maimonidean Controversies of the 13th century (it is not boring)
Alharizi as an observer of the Maimonidean Controversies of the 13th century (it is not boring)
Jun 14, 2026
45:19
The interesting arguments between the 13th century Hebrew Translators of the מוֹרֵה נְבוֹכִים
691
פָּרָשַׁת קֹרַח תשפ"ו - Was Moshe good at debate and repartee? From the story of Korach it does not seem so
פָּרָשַׁת קֹרַח תשפ"ו - Was Moshe good at debate and repartee? From the story of Korach it does not seem so
Jun 14, 2026
23:26
Does כְּבַד פֶּה mean Moshe had a speech impediment? Or does it mean he was not quick and sharp in political give-and-take?
692
הָרַשְׁבָּ"א בַּעַל הַתּוֹסָפוֹת - הר"ש מִשַּׂאנְץ - Rabbi Samson of Sens (1150-1214) Part 1
הָרַשְׁבָּ"א בַּעַל הַתּוֹסָפוֹת - הר"ש מִשַּׂאנְץ - Rabbi Samson of Sens (1150-1214) Part 1
Jun 15, 2026
55:07
The Third of the Three Great Rabbis who produced the Tosafos
693
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת קֹרַח תשפ"ו - Samuel's reaction to rejection
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת קֹרַח תשפ"ו - Samuel's reaction to rejection
Jun 16, 2026
32:37
Was it an insulting dumping of a righteous prophet? Or was it rather a legitimate concern re: who would take-over after the prophet's death?
694
Hadran on Yerushalmi Yoma on My Mother's 18th yahrzeit (2 Tamuz)
Hadran on Yerushalmi Yoma on My Mother's 18th yahrzeit (2 Tamuz)
Jun 18, 2026
28:48
The Controversial Quadripartite Atonement Scheme of R Ishmael & Co. Historically Considered
695
הָרַשְׁבָּ"א בַּעַל הַתּוֹסָפוֹת - הר"ש מִשַּׂאנְץ - Rabbi Samson of Sens (1150-1214) Part 2
הָרַשְׁבָּ"א בַּעַל הַתּוֹסָפוֹת - הר"ש מִשַּׂאנְץ - Rabbi Samson of Sens (1150-1214) Part 2
Jun 21, 2026
1:01:53
The ר"ש מִשַּׂאנְץ as a participant in The Maimonidean Controversies of the late 12th century. His sober and balanced approach.
696
פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת-בָּלָק (חֻקַּת) תשפ"ו - Reading the story in conjunction with the account in Deuteronomy
פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת-בָּלָק (חֻקַּת) תשפ"ו - Reading the story in conjunction with the account in Deuteronomy
Jun 22, 2026
33:52
The survey of the אוֹר הַחַיִּים of the opinions re: the sin of Moses and his critique of all of the opinions
697
More on the Abarbanel's commentary on the מורה נבוכים: Giving Exodus 24 the "Companton Treatment"
More on the Abarbanel's commentary on the מורה נבוכים: Giving Exodus 24 the "Companton Treatment"
Jun 23, 2026
29:12
What is the difference between the זִקְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל and the אֲצִילֵי בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל?
698
פָּרָשַׁת בָּלָק (מֵחֻקַּת-בָּלָק) תשפ"ו - Balak's Grand Strategy
פָּרָשַׁת בָּלָק (מֵחֻקַּת-בָּלָק) תשפ"ו - Balak's Grand Strategy
Jun 24, 2026
27:34
Bil'am the spinmeister could have (through his rhetorical skills) united the various kingdoms into an anti=Jewish Alliance...
699
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת בָּלָק תשפ"ו - Micah's horatory message
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת בָּלָק תשפ"ו - Micah's horatory message
Jun 26, 2026
22:38
What exactly is הַצְנֵעַ לֶכֶת עִם אֱלֹהֶיךָ?
700
The Tosfos Shantz: Rabbi Samson of Sens (1150-1211), Pt. 3
The Tosfos Shantz: Rabbi Samson of Sens (1150-1211), Pt. 3
Jun 30, 2026
47:35
How were the Crusader-Related events in Eretz Yisroel that took place in the 12th century interpreted by the Baalei Tosfos and their Jewish contemporaries? As עִקְבְתָא דִּמְשִׁיחָא!