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801
The Cause of the Slavery and Suffering: The Abarbanel's Masterful Essay
The Cause of the Slavery and Suffering: The Abarbanel's Masterful Essay
Apr 12, 2022
35:56
802
Rambam vs. Raavad - Why the Egyptians Were Punished If It Was All Prophecied Beforehand
Rambam vs. Raavad - Why the Egyptians Were Punished If It Was All Prophecied Beforehand
Apr 12, 2022
32:29
803
Seder Thoughts: The Difference Between the Sedorim of B'nai Brak and Lud (Rabbam Gamliel)
Seder Thoughts: The Difference Between the Sedorim of B'nai Brak and Lud (Rabbam Gamliel)
Apr 13, 2022
41:25
804
The Piyut of Kaliri and Tosafos Megilas 25a
The Piyut of Kaliri and Tosafos Megilas 25a
Apr 14, 2022
30:24
805
What was the 50th Level of Tumah?
What was the 50th Level of Tumah?
Apr 18, 2022
55:24
806
The Four Sons in Modern Times
The Four Sons in Modern Times
Apr 19, 2022
33:34
807
The Jews Drive Moshe Crazy by the Splitting of the Sea (Seventh Day of Pesach)
The Jews Drive Moshe Crazy by the Splitting of the Sea (Seventh Day of Pesach)
Apr 19, 2022
38:40
808
Isaiah's Messianic Prophecy on the Parallels With Yetzias Mitzraim (Haftarah Last Day of Pesach)
Isaiah's Messianic Prophecy on the Parallels With Yetzias Mitzraim (Haftarah Last Day of Pesach)
Apr 20, 2022
31:28
809
The Intro to the Epic Poem About Krias Yam Suf by the Giant of Ashkenazic Religious Poetry (Tefilah)
The Intro to the Epic Poem About Krias Yam Suf by the Giant of Ashkenazic Religious Poetry (Tefilah)
Apr 20, 2022
37:27
810
Announcing a public lecture on the controversial history of Galicia this Wednesday night
Announcing a public lecture on the controversial history of Galicia this Wednesday night
Apr 25, 2022
2:14
811
Thoughts on the Holocaust, Jewish Demographics, and the יַד הַשֵּׁם
Thoughts on the Holocaust, Jewish Demographics, and the יַד הַשֵּׁם
Apr 27, 2022
45:30
812
Parshas Acharei Mos: What Error of Aaron's Sons is Rectified?
Parshas Acharei Mos: What Error of Aaron's Sons is Rectified?
Apr 27, 2022
34:55
813
The Anguish of Saul as He Tries to Escape His Destiny (Haftarah Machar Chodesh)
The Anguish of Saul as He Tries to Escape His Destiny (Haftarah Machar Chodesh)
Apr 28, 2022
30:06
814
Psalm 59: An Early Example of Personal Prayer, By a Terrified David Who Questions G-d's (In)justice
Psalm 59: An Early Example of Personal Prayer, By a Terrified David Who Questions G-d's (In)justice
Apr 29, 2022
26:33
815
Rabbi David Tzvi Hoffmann (1843-1921) Pt. I, and Hildesheimer Seminary
Rabbi David Tzvi Hoffmann (1843-1921) Pt. I, and Hildesheimer Seminary
May 3, 2022
1:02:39
816
Parshas Kedoshim: What Does Hashem Mean When He Says He is קָדוֹשׁ
Parshas Kedoshim: What Does Hashem Mean When He Says He is קָדוֹשׁ
May 3, 2022
29:01
817
The Remarkable Historical Context of בִּרְכַּת הַטּוֹב וְהַמֵּטִיב
The Remarkable Historical Context of בִּרְכַּת הַטּוֹב וְהַמֵּטִיב
May 4, 2022
26:19
818
Amos: The Jews' Possession of Israel Will Be Iffy Until the Messianic Era
Amos: The Jews' Possession of Israel Will Be Iffy Until the Messianic Era
May 4, 2022
24:59
819
The Rise of Zionism in the Modern Era, and in the Wake of the Collapse of Traditionalism
The Rise of Zionism in the Modern Era, and in the Wake of the Collapse of Traditionalism
May 5, 2022
52:27
820
R’ Dovid Zvi Hoffmann, Pt. 2 - His Responsa
R’ Dovid Zvi Hoffmann, Pt. 2 - His Responsa
May 8, 2022
54:15
821
Secular Israeli Culture - How Did It Evolve? Is It Non-Frum or Anti-Frum?
Secular Israeli Culture - How Did It Evolve? Is It Non-Frum or Anti-Frum?
May 9, 2022
55:26
822
Haftarah Emor: Were Gentiles Doing the עֲבוֹדָה in the בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ, or was It Just Bad Kohanim?
Haftarah Emor: Were Gentiles Doing the עֲבוֹדָה in the בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ, or was It Just Bad Kohanim?
May 10, 2022
32:19
823
Does One Need a Class in Formal Logic to Daven Properly (חוֹבוֹת הַלְּבָבוֹת )?
Does One Need a Class in Formal Logic to Daven Properly (חוֹבוֹת הַלְּבָבוֹת )?
May 11, 2022
29:34
824
Parshas Emor: Nowadays We Have to Warn the קְטַנִּים re: the גְּדוֹלִים!
Parshas Emor: Nowadays We Have to Warn the קְטַנִּים re: the גְּדוֹלִים!
May 11, 2022
31:42
825
R’ Aharon ben Chaim of Morocco (1545-1632): Author of the Korban Aharon on the Sifra
R’ Aharon ben Chaim of Morocco (1545-1632): Author of the Korban Aharon on the Sifra
May 16, 2022
44:17
826
A Story About a Lady Who Screams at G-d, and is Rewarded (Tefilah)
A Story About a Lady Who Screams at G-d, and is Rewarded (Tefilah)
May 16, 2022
29:06
827
G-d is Not Only the Author, He is Also the Editor (Parshas Behar)
G-d is Not Only the Author, He is Also the Editor (Parshas Behar)
May 17, 2022
33:45
828
Jeremiah Does a Real-Estate Deal Just as the Churban is Seemingly About to Render Such Deals Pointless. Or Is It?
Jeremiah Does a Real-Estate Deal Just as the Churban is Seemingly About to Render Such Deals Pointless. Or Is It?
May 18, 2022
35:09
829
R' Dovid Zvi Hoffmann, Pt. 3: The Only Gadol Who Wrestles with the Arguments of Bible Criticism, Including All the Opinions of the Gentile Scholars
R' Dovid Zvi Hoffmann, Pt. 3: The Only Gadol Who Wrestles with the Arguments of Bible Criticism, Including All the Opinions of the Gentile Scholars
May 22, 2022
1:15:09
830
Limud HaTorah: Historically Considered Within the Context of Jewish Survival in a Non-Decadent Way
Limud HaTorah: Historically Considered Within the Context of Jewish Survival in a Non-Decadent Way
May 24, 2022
31:50
831
Was the Holocaust Indeed the Tochacha? - An Analysis (Parshas Bechukosai)
Was the Holocaust Indeed the Tochacha? - An Analysis (Parshas Bechukosai)
May 25, 2022
32:21
832
Does G-d Remember the Kindnesses the Patriarchs Performed for Him? Or Those He Performed for THEM ?
Does G-d Remember the Kindnesses the Patriarchs Performed for Him? Or Those He Performed for THEM ?
May 25, 2022
37:08
833
The Future Redemption: Why Will It Be More Impressive Than the Exodus from Egypt? (Haftarah Bechukosai)
The Future Redemption: Why Will It Be More Impressive Than the Exodus from Egypt? (Haftarah Bechukosai)
May 26, 2022
26:15
834
Yom Yerushalayim: Thinking About the Shalosh Shavuos and the Day
Yom Yerushalayim: Thinking About the Shalosh Shavuos and the Day
May 29, 2022
31:17
835
R’ Dovid Tzvi Hoffman, Pt. 4: Historian of the Mishna
R’ Dovid Tzvi Hoffman, Pt. 4: Historian of the Mishna
May 29, 2022
1:20:41
836
Shavuos, Pt. I: Two Models of קַבָּלַת הַתּוֹרָה - First day of שבועות vs. Second Day
Shavuos, Pt. I: Two Models of קַבָּלַת הַתּוֹרָה - First day of שבועות vs. Second Day
May 30, 2022
32:10
837
The Famous and Beautiful אַזְהָרוֹת Poem of ibn Gabirol, Traditionally Tecited on Shavuos (Tefilah)
The Famous and Beautiful אַזְהָרוֹת Poem of ibn Gabirol, Traditionally Tecited on Shavuos (Tefilah)
May 30, 2022
36:23
838
Answering A. Gluck's Question: Why Has Davka Limud-HaTorah Been the Glue? (Shavuos Pt. II)
Answering A. Gluck's Question: Why Has Davka Limud-HaTorah Been the Glue? (Shavuos Pt. II)
May 31, 2022
29:00
839
Habakkuk: The Gog-Magog Assault on the Messiah, and the Divine Intervention
Habakkuk: The Gog-Magog Assault on the Messiah, and the Divine Intervention
Jun 1, 2022
32:23
840
Parshas Bamidbar: Recruiting an Army That was Not Destined to Fight
Parshas Bamidbar: Recruiting an Army That was Not Destined to Fight
Jun 2, 2022
36:28
841
Parshas Naso: Why are Sotah and Nazir Davka in This Week's Parsha?
Parshas Naso: Why are Sotah and Nazir Davka in This Week's Parsha?
Jun 8, 2022
28:55
842
Samson: Raised to a Life of Abstinence But Then - Delilah? (Haftarah Naso)
Samson: Raised to a Life of Abstinence But Then - Delilah? (Haftarah Naso)
Jun 8, 2022
35:01
843
Thinking About בִּרְכַּת "לַעֲסֹק בְּדִבְרֵי תּוֹרָה" in the Context of the ספר "חובות הלבבות "
Thinking About בִּרְכַּת "לַעֲסֹק בְּדִבְרֵי תּוֹרָה" in the Context of the ספר "חובות הלבבות "
Jun 10, 2022
26:10
844
R’ Dovid Zvi Hoffmann, Pt. 5: Pioneer in Researching the מִדְרְשֵׁי הֲלָכָה
R’ Dovid Zvi Hoffmann, Pt. 5: Pioneer in Researching the מִדְרְשֵׁי הֲלָכָה
Jun 12, 2022
1:07:09
845
Parshas BeHaaloscha: A Storehouse of Biblical Rhetoric From Moshe and From HaShem
Parshas BeHaaloscha: A Storehouse of Biblical Rhetoric From Moshe and From HaShem
Jun 15, 2022
34:15
846
What were Joshua's Dirty Clothes? A Different Explanation (Haftarah BeHaaloscha)
What were Joshua's Dirty Clothes? A Different Explanation (Haftarah BeHaaloscha)
Jun 16, 2022
34:15
847
Why Do We Recite וַיְהִי בִּנְסֹעַ הָאָרוֹן When We Open the Ark?
Why Do We Recite וַיְהִי בִּנְסֹעַ הָאָרוֹן When We Open the Ark?
Jun 16, 2022
26:21
848
R Obadiah Sforno 1470-1580 the Renaissance Gadol
R Obadiah Sforno 1470-1580 the Renaissance Gadol
Jun 17, 2022
55:51
849
The Liturgy of the 20th of Sivan, the Remarkable Epic-Poem of the ש"ך
The Liturgy of the 20th of Sivan, the Remarkable Epic-Poem of the ש"ך
Jun 19, 2022
32:52
850
Parshas Shelach: The מְרַגְּלִים Then...and Now
Parshas Shelach: The מְרַגְּלִים Then...and Now
Jun 21, 2022
30:44
851
The Creation of “Galicia” and the Subjugation of the Jews to the Bureaucratic Absolutist State, Pt 1
The Creation of “Galicia” and the Subjugation of the Jews to the Bureaucratic Absolutist State, Pt 1
Jun 22, 2022
1:23:53
852
Abarbanel 's Acute Analysis of Joshua's Intelligent Method of Choosing and Dispatching the Spies (Haftarah Shelach)
Abarbanel 's Acute Analysis of Joshua's Intelligent Method of Choosing and Dispatching the Spies (Haftarah Shelach)
Jun 22, 2022
23:13
853
Operation Barbarossa: Bigger than כ סיון and One of the Most Tragic Days in Jewish History
Operation Barbarossa: Bigger than כ סיון and One of the Most Tragic Days in Jewish History
Jun 23, 2022
35:03
854
R' Moshe Schneider (1884-1954): Rosh Yeshiva of the First Lithuanian "Kiruv" Yeshiva Over 100 Years Ago
R' Moshe Schneider (1884-1954): Rosh Yeshiva of the First Lithuanian "Kiruv" Yeshiva Over 100 Years Ago
Jun 26, 2022
1:10:33
855
Korach and the Art of Timing (Parshas Korach)
Korach and the Art of Timing (Parshas Korach)
Jun 28, 2022
29:48
856
Samuel’s Farewell Address: Bitter but Classy (Haftarah Korach)
Samuel’s Farewell Address: Bitter but Classy (Haftarah Korach)
Jun 28, 2022
31:41
857
History vs עֲשָׂרָה הֲרוּגֵי מַלְכוּת Metahistory
History vs עֲשָׂרָה הֲרוּגֵי מַלְכוּת Metahistory
Jun 30, 2022
32:49
858
The Shalosh Shevuos and Zionism: Yahrtzeit Siyum on כְּתֻבּוֹת
The Shalosh Shevuos and Zionism: Yahrtzeit Siyum on כְּתֻבּוֹת
Jul 1, 2022
43:49
859
The History of the Jews of Galicia, Pt. 2
The History of the Jews of Galicia, Pt. 2
Jul 4, 2022
1:11:34
860
Parshas Chukas: Moses Deviates from His Instructions re: Edom, and Pays the Price
Parshas Chukas: Moses Deviates from His Instructions re: Edom, and Pays the Price
Jul 5, 2022
28:03
861
Similarities of the Ammonite-Israel Territorial Dispute and Today’s Kineret Sovereignty Dispute
Similarities of the Ammonite-Israel Territorial Dispute and Today’s Kineret Sovereignty Dispute
Jul 5, 2022
28:52
862
R’ Joshua Boaz - The שִׁלְטֵי הַגִּבּוֹרִים: A Short, Meteoric, Career Renaissance Italy (1518-1555)
R’ Joshua Boaz - The שִׁלְטֵי הַגִּבּוֹרִים: A Short, Meteoric, Career Renaissance Italy (1518-1555)
Jul 6, 2022
1:00:15
863
עֶרֶב שַׁבָּת חֻקַּת שְׂרֵפַת הַתַּלְמוּד בְּפָרִיס - "שַׁאֲלִי שְׂרוּפָה בְּאֵשׁ"
עֶרֶב שַׁבָּת חֻקַּת שְׂרֵפַת הַתַּלְמוּד בְּפָרִיס - "שַׁאֲלִי שְׂרוּפָה בְּאֵשׁ"
Jul 8, 2022
38:14
864
Rabbi Ruderman: A Sociological Consideration, in Light of the Approach of R’ Yisroel Salanter
Rabbi Ruderman: A Sociological Consideration, in Light of the Approach of R’ Yisroel Salanter
Jul 11, 2022
43:41
865
Parshas Balak: In Hiring Bilaam, was Balak Confusing Cause and Effect?
Parshas Balak: In Hiring Bilaam, was Balak Confusing Cause and Effect?
Jul 12, 2022
33:17
866
Haftarah Balak: The Jews as Pillars of Ingratitude
Haftarah Balak: The Jews as Pillars of Ingratitude
Jul 13, 2022
34:12
867
Famous Jewish Historians: Simcha Assaf - Saturday Night Lecture Series
Famous Jewish Historians: Simcha Assaf - Saturday Night Lecture Series
Jul 13, 2022
1:33:31
868
A קִינָה of the Ibn Ezra on the Almohad Massacres of the Jews in Spain and Morocco
A קִינָה of the Ibn Ezra on the Almohad Massacres of the Jews in Spain and Morocco
Jul 14, 2022
28:57
869
On Bastille Day (July 14th), R’ Katz Analyzes the Effect of the French Revolution on the Jews
On Bastille Day (July 14th), R’ Katz Analyzes the Effect of the French Revolution on the Jews
Jul 15, 2022
35:27
870
שִׁבְעָה עָשָׂר בְּתַמּוּז : The Military Facts
שִׁבְעָה עָשָׂר בְּתַמּוּז : The Military Facts
Jul 15, 2022
30:07
871
R’ Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886) Mr. קִצּוּר שֻׁלְחָן עָרוּךְ . The "Goldilocks" Law Code
R’ Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886) Mr. קִצּוּר שֻׁלְחָן עָרוּךְ . The "Goldilocks" Law Code
Jul 20, 2022
57:39
872
Parshas Pinchas: After 40 years of Miracles Etc., the Jews Came This-Close to Extermination...
Parshas Pinchas: After 40 years of Miracles Etc., the Jews Came This-Close to Extermination...
Jul 20, 2022
28:10
873
Haftarah Pinchas: The Significance of the 13th Year of the Reign of Josiah
Haftarah Pinchas: The Significance of the 13th Year of the Reign of Josiah
Jul 20, 2022
22:28
874
The Famous Piyut for This Shabbos, by the Buddy of רגמ"ה, רַבִּי שִׁמְעוֹן הַגָּדוֹל מִמַּגֶנְצׇה
The Famous Piyut for This Shabbos, by the Buddy of רגמ"ה, רַבִּי שִׁמְעוֹן הַגָּדוֹל מִמַּגֶנְצׇה
Jul 22, 2022
29:43
875
History of the Jews of Galicia, Pt. 3
History of the Jews of Galicia, Pt. 3
Jul 22, 2022
1:21:21
876
The Parts of the שְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה Dealing With Aspects of a Future Utopia
The Parts of the שְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה Dealing With Aspects of a Future Utopia
Jul 25, 2022
32:53
877
A Broad Review of Classic Frum Historiography
A Broad Review of Classic Frum Historiography
Jul 26, 2022
35:41
878
Rabbi Katz's Schedule in Teaneck this Shabbos
Rabbi Katz's Schedule in Teaneck this Shabbos
Jul 26, 2022
2:53
879
Parshas Matos-Maasei: The Massacre of the Women and Children
Parshas Matos-Maasei: The Massacre of the Women and Children
Jul 27, 2022
30:45
880
Jeremiah blasts the Rosh Yeshivas (Haftarah Matos-Maasei)
Jeremiah blasts the Rosh Yeshivas (Haftarah Matos-Maasei)
Jul 28, 2022
26:47
881
Sefardim and Ashkenazim - Some Thoughts
Sefardim and Ashkenazim - Some Thoughts
Jul 31, 2022
37:30
882
Parshas Devarim: The Strange Story of the Invasion Og's Kingdom
Parshas Devarim: The Strange Story of the Invasion Og's Kingdom
Aug 1, 2022
36:13
883
Haftarah Shabbos Chazon: When Exactly was This Prophecy Uttered?
Haftarah Shabbos Chazon: When Exactly was This Prophecy Uttered?
Aug 2, 2022
31:50
884
Why Did the שְׁכִינָה Depart? Why Do You Think It Will Return With the Way We Act?
Why Did the שְׁכִינָה Depart? Why Do You Think It Will Return With the Way We Act?
Aug 4, 2022
31:45
885
A Human Tale re: טומאת הכהנים in the 18th Century
A Human Tale re: טומאת הכהנים in the 18th Century
Aug 5, 2022
43:28
886
Tisha B'Av - The Historical Interpretations of יַעֲרוֹת דְּבַשׁ וְהַמֶּשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה
Tisha B'Av - The Historical Interpretations of יַעֲרוֹת דְּבַשׁ וְהַמֶּשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה
Aug 5, 2022
50:31
887
Rabbi Katz's schedule on תשעה באב
Rabbi Katz's schedule on תשעה באב
Aug 5, 2022
1:00
888
What is the Significance of מוּל בֵּית פְּעוֹר as the Place Moses Repeated the 10 Commandments? (Parshas VaEschanan)
What is the Significance of מוּל בֵּית פְּעוֹר as the Place Moses Repeated the 10 Commandments? (Parshas VaEschanan)
Aug 8, 2022
38:24
889
The Attempts of the Tzfas Beis Din of R' Yosef Karo to Exercise the Authority of a Sanhedrin from Afar
The Attempts of the Tzfas Beis Din of R' Yosef Karo to Exercise the Authority of a Sanhedrin from Afar
Aug 9, 2022
28:18
890
Why does Isaiah have to COMMAND the Jews to be comforted?
Why does Isaiah have to COMMAND the Jews to be comforted?
Aug 10, 2022
24:56
891
The Meaning of the גְּאֻלָּה in בִּרְכַּת "רְאֵה נָא בְּעָנְיֵנוּ"
The Meaning of the גְּאֻלָּה in בִּרְכַּת "רְאֵה נָא בְּעָנְיֵנוּ"
Aug 11, 2022
29:21
892
Jewish Courts in the Islamic World: The Problem of the Impenetrable
Jewish Courts in the Islamic World: The Problem of the Impenetrable
Aug 14, 2022
1:23:24
893
Rav Hirschprung's Realistic Holocaust Memoir
Rav Hirschprung's Realistic Holocaust Memoir
Aug 15, 2022
52:00
894
Praying for Help with Depression: The עִנּוּי in רְאֵה בְּעָנְיֵנוּ
Praying for Help with Depression: The עִנּוּי in רְאֵה בְּעָנְיֵנוּ
Aug 16, 2022
28:15
895
Who was the Leader the Jews Chose to Lead Them Back to Egypt in the Last Year of Moses' Life?
Who was the Leader the Jews Chose to Lead Them Back to Egypt in the Last Year of Moses' Life?
Aug 17, 2022
36:34
896
Isaiah the "Novardoker"
Isaiah the "Novardoker"
Aug 17, 2022
26:53
897
"V'Kabtzeinu Yachad-" How Exactly is That Supposed to Play Out?
"V'Kabtzeinu Yachad-" How Exactly is That Supposed to Play Out?
Aug 21, 2022
27:33
898
The Great Mussarist R' Aharon Yosef Bakst: An Episode (and Conflicting Versions of It)
The Great Mussarist R' Aharon Yosef Bakst: An Episode (and Conflicting Versions of It)
Aug 23, 2022
51:02
899
The Debate re: בָּנִים אַתֶּם לַיי in the Context of a Dysfunctional Family
The Debate re: בָּנִים אַתֶּם לַיי in the Context of a Dysfunctional Family
Aug 24, 2022
31:18
900
No מַחְלֹקֶת When You are Taught Directly by G-d
No מַחְלֹקֶת When You are Taught Directly by G-d
Aug 24, 2022
29:31