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801
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
802
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
803
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
804
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
805
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?
806
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"
807
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?
808
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
809
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
810
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
811
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
812
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
813
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?
814
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
815
Parshas VaYeitzei: Why did Yaakov Kiss Rachel? Why did He Cry?
Parshas VaYeitzei: Why did Yaakov Kiss Rachel? Why did He Cry?
Nov 29, 2022
36:12
The Patriarchs lived in a time when they could occasionally "break" rules - נֶפֶשׁ הַחַיִּים
816
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
817
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.
818
Haftarah VaYetzei: The Prophet Hosea Analyzes the Faults of Shevet Ephraim, Particularly Their Resentment of David
Haftarah VaYetzei: The Prophet Hosea Analyzes the Faults of Shevet Ephraim, Particularly Their Resentment of David
Dec 2, 2022
31:51
The Ephraimites are angry at the דַּרְכֵי הַשֵּׁם, ever since Rachel's being displaced by Leah
819
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
820
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
821
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!
822
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.
823
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
824
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
825
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
826
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
827
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
828
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?
829
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!
830
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
831
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)
832
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
833
The affairs of the High priest Joshua & his sons foreshadow the Chanukah strife of the priesthood
The affairs of the High priest Joshua & his sons foreshadow the Chanukah strife of the priesthood
Dec 23, 2022
34:09
Rambam vs Ramban on the phenomenon of the כֹּהֲנִים becoming מְלָכִים
834
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
835
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
836
Chanukah and the current war in the Ukraine
Chanukah and the current war in the Ukraine
Dec 26, 2022
34:21
One may have multiple loyalties, but which loyalty trumps the others?
837
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.
838
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!
839
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 ?
840
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
841
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
842
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
843
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
844
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.
845
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
846
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
847
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
848
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”
849
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
850
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?
851
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
852
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)
853
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 2
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 2
Jan 19, 2023
1:09:53
Stay tuned for part 3, the final episode
854
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
855
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)
856
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
857
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
858
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
859
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
860
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!
861
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?
862
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)
863
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”
864
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
865
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?
866
Chaim Grade (1910-1982): Some Thoughts About the Yiddish Novelist
Chaim Grade (1910-1982): Some Thoughts About the Yiddish Novelist
Feb 8, 2023
1:00:27
A brilliant novelist who consistently "bet on the wrong horse." Atheist who learned with the Chazon Ish.
867
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
868
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
869
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
870
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?
871
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
872
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
873
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
874
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
875
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
876
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.
877
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.
878
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?
879
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
880
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.
881
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?
882
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
883
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
884
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
885
Gaonic Gossip: The Famous Description of the Inaugural Ceremonies of the Reish Galusah in Baghdad
Gaonic Gossip: The Famous Description of the Inaugural Ceremonies of the Reish Galusah in Baghdad
Mar 8, 2023
36:41
The obsession with elaborate ceremony and protocol in Gaonic culture
886
Ramban's Complicated Description of Gan Eden - The One "Downstairs" and the One "Upstairs"
Ramban's Complicated Description of Gan Eden - The One "Downstairs" and the One "Upstairs"
Mar 8, 2023
29:57
For 12 months, the soul of the departed צדיק "hangs-around" the downstairs Eden, which is an actual place
887
Parshas Ki Sisa: The Second Tablets Contained More Than the First Tablets
Parshas Ki Sisa: The Second Tablets Contained More Than the First Tablets
Mar 9, 2023
29:28
After the disaster of the Golden Calf, Moshe needed more futuristic knowledge
888
Haftarah Ki Sisa: Elijah the Religious Radical - “If you are not frum, get out of here!”
Haftarah Ki Sisa: Elijah the Religious Radical - “If you are not frum, get out of here!”
Mar 9, 2023
26:35
He is a forerunner of American Jewish Orthodox sociology in the late 20th century
889
A Frum Cassandra: Zorach Wahrhaftig in 1939-‘40 Lithuania
A Frum Cassandra: Zorach Wahrhaftig in 1939-‘40 Lithuania
Mar 13, 2023
1:32:49
Mizrachi hatzalah activist and his role in the escape of some Litvish Jews to Japan and Shanghai
890
Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei: The Human Logistics of the Fundraising Campaign (Mishkan)
Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei: The Human Logistics of the Fundraising Campaign (Mishkan)
Mar 13, 2023
29:10
Thd three month agony of Moses waiting for erecting the structure
891
Haftarah Vayakhel-Pekudei: Will Korbanos and other Mitzvos Change in the Messianic Era?
Haftarah Vayakhel-Pekudei: Will Korbanos and other Mitzvos Change in the Messianic Era?
Mar 14, 2023
27:46
Chanaya explained our Haftarah's seeming clashes with the Chumash, but we don't have it today
892
Ramban on Olam Habah as a New Physical World
Ramban on Olam Habah as a New Physical World
Mar 16, 2023
33:11
Imagine a world without war, hatred, jealousy, exploitation. Where G-d is not a matter of faith but of knowledge!
893
Yeshiva Politics from Nosson HaBavli: The Extreme Formality of the Yarchei Kallah - Gaonic Gossip
Yeshiva Politics from Nosson HaBavli: The Extreme Formality of the Yarchei Kallah - Gaonic Gossip
Mar 19, 2023
47:29
A system with it's emphasis on the public manifestation of hierarchy, as reflected in differentials in seating, money and other perks
894
Parshas Vayikrah: Speaking to Moshe From the אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד, Not From the Adjacent Mt. Sinai
Parshas Vayikrah: Speaking to Moshe From the אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד, Not From the Adjacent Mt. Sinai
Mar 20, 2023
27:56
The "downstairs" model replaces the "upstairs " model. Why?
895
Haftarah Vayikrah: The Three Big Sins of the First Temple Era
Haftarah Vayikrah: The Three Big Sins of the First Temple Era
Mar 20, 2023
27:21
a) Idolatry b.) Social Injustice c.) Neglect of sacrifices. Bringing a קרבן means giving to God. And giving something in return allows for a relationship
896
The Great Philosopher Chasdai Crescas on תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים
The Great Philosopher Chasdai Crescas on תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים
Mar 21, 2023
38:32
What is G-d's purpose in Resurrection? What is His purpose in any miracle?
897
Did ALL the Jews Do the Original Korban Pesach?
Did ALL the Jews Do the Original Korban Pesach?
Mar 23, 2023
27:28
The רָשָׁע actually has a good point!
898
The Four Sons historically considered
The Four Sons historically considered
Mar 24, 2023
37:35
What was it like @that first Pesach if they were just the מְנוּיִים?
899
The Alshich - From the Golden Age of Safed in the 16th Century
The Alshich - From the Golden Age of Safed in the 16th Century
Mar 26, 2023
54:10
Though a great Gaon, it was his sermons & speeches that "took-off" among the Jewish masses
900
The Korban Pesach: Why is a Goat OK? For the Original Passover in Egypt?
The Korban Pesach: Why is a Goat OK? For the Original Passover in Egypt?
Mar 27, 2023
21:21
The goat fits better with Shmuel than with Rav. It blames the slavery on us, not the Egyptians!