Popular Shows by Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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801
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Oy shidduchim, shidduchim
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Oy shidduchim, shidduchim
Nov 19, 2024
26:06
What's more important, good middos or halachic observance?
802
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: Adoniyahu or Shlomo
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: Adoniyahu or Shlomo
Nov 20, 2024
25:02
In Politics, Timing is everything...
803
Are the Jews a religious group? A nationality? An ethnicity?
Are the Jews a religious group? A nationality? An ethnicity?
Nov 25, 2024
40:10
R' Katz on current court cases and the Hamas demonstrations at the universities
804
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
Nov 25, 2024
28:10
"We hate you, but we fear you, so let's make peace"
805
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
Nov 26, 2024
22:48
"An army with the resolution of volunteers, fighting for values of holiness"
806
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Nov 27, 2024
29:43
Donating sub-par animals to the Temple for a "kodashim write-off"
807
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
Nov 28, 2024
39:11
The unique historical nature of "American" Religion
808
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
Dec 1, 2024
24:16
We may be seeing revolutionary developments in the non-Jewish states that may benefit Israel
809
Parsas VaYeitzei: What does Jacob mean by הָיָה הַשֵּׁם לִי לֶאֱלֹהִים?
Parsas VaYeitzei: What does Jacob mean by הָיָה הַשֵּׁם לִי לֶאֱלֹהִים?
Dec 3, 2024
26:39
The tension in monotheistic religion between universalism and paticularism
810
Haftarah VaYeitzei: The Kingdom of the North blows its last chance by retaining the Golden Calf
Haftarah VaYeitzei: The Kingdom of the North blows its last chance by retaining the Golden Calf
Dec 4, 2024
29:03
זֹבְחֵי אָדָם עֲגָלִים יִשָּׁקוּן
811
The Ramchal on Why People Avoid Learning Kabbalah
The Ramchal on Why People Avoid Learning Kabbalah
Dec 5, 2024
26:19
The Devil and R' Shimshon of Ostropol
812
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
Dec 9, 2024
49:50
A curiously tragic rabbinical figure, whose dictionary ruled the roost for one century
813
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 2
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 2
Dec 9, 2024
29:09
A curiously tragic rabbinical figure, whose dictionary ruled the roost for one century
814
An Analysis of the Latest Events on the Israel-Syria Border
An Analysis of the Latest Events on the Israel-Syria Border
Dec 9, 2024
25:45
Bibi's unilateral military moves there
815
Parshas VaYishlach: The challenges of Jewish survival in hostile environments
Parshas VaYishlach: The challenges of Jewish survival in hostile environments
Dec 9, 2024
30:23
The violation of Dina, the lethal response, and the current war in Gaza
816
Sefer Ovadiah HaNavi (Haftarah VaYishlach)
Sefer Ovadiah HaNavi (Haftarah VaYishlach)
Dec 10, 2024
23:12
Who exactly was Ovadiah? Has his prophecy come true?
817
Tefilah in the Context of the Current Situation in Syria
Tefilah in the Context of the Current Situation in Syria
Dec 12, 2024
26:13
There are moments when certain prayers are תְּפִלּוֹת שָׁוְא. This is not one of them!
818
Shechem - Some of the Brothers Killed, Other Brothers Looted (Parshas VaYishlach)
Shechem - Some of the Brothers Killed, Other Brothers Looted (Parshas VaYishlach)
Dec 12, 2024
19:04
What exactly is the translation of the חִתַּת אֱלֹ-ים after the massacre in Shechem?
819
R' Yeshaya Bassan and the Ramchal: The remarkable correspondence between rebbe and talmid
R' Yeshaya Bassan and the Ramchal: The remarkable correspondence between rebbe and talmid
Dec 17, 2024
58:26
The tight relationship between the two allowed for the frankest exchange of opposing ideas, totally free of rancor or disrespect
820
Parshas VaYeshev: Contrasting the sibling relationships between the 12 brothers of the Joseph story and the 5 brothers of the Macabee story
Parshas VaYeshev: Contrasting the sibling relationships between the 12 brothers of the Joseph story and the 5 brothers of the Macabee story
Dec 17, 2024
26:38
The trick is not to be jealous of any sibling's special talents, but rather to discover the talents of each, and follow that brother in his area of special excellence
821
Haftarah VaYeshev: Amos decries social injustice (at G-d's direction)
Haftarah VaYeshev: Amos decries social injustice (at G-d's direction)
Dec 19, 2024
27:55
History teaches that morality collapses among the very rich and the very poor
822
What kind of peace should we pray for in The North?
What kind of peace should we pray for in The North?
Dec 19, 2024
25:18
What kind of peace should we pray for in Gaza?
823
Peacemaking with the enemy? A cautionary tale from the Book of Maccabees
Peacemaking with the enemy? A cautionary tale from the Book of Maccabees
Dec 19, 2024
22:31
Bacchides massacres the trusting frummies under a flag of truce
824
Seudas Chanukah: How old is this custom? Did it predate Rabbinic Literature?
Seudas Chanukah: How old is this custom? Did it predate Rabbinic Literature?
Dec 22, 2024
28:12
Which parts of חֲנֻכָּה are דְּאוֹרָיְתָא, and which parts are דְּרַבָּנָן?
825
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph the first "galus yid" in history
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph the first "galus yid" in history
Dec 22, 2024
27:02
Negotiating both Jewish as well as Egyptian identities: not an easy task
826
Mikeitz and (metaphysical) Chanukah: The two dream stories - Joseph and Daniel
Mikeitz and (metaphysical) Chanukah: The two dream stories - Joseph and Daniel
Dec 23, 2024
28:46
Both involve the dream of a gentile king concerning his kingdom; both dreams contain a subtext for the future of Klal Yisroel
827
Haftarah Shabbos Chanukah - Zechariah Magical Menorah
Haftarah Shabbos Chanukah - Zechariah Magical Menorah
Dec 23, 2024
22:44
Did the Maccabees know about this prophecy? How could they not?
828
Al HaNissim- When was it composed?
Al HaNissim- When was it composed?
Dec 23, 2024
27:30
Was Chanukah ordained as a day of הַלֵּל וְהוֹדָאָה? Or was it ordained as a day of שִׂמְחָה וְהַלֵּל?
829
The prophecy of 24 Kislev (סֵפֶר הַנָּבִיא חַגַּי) and current events in the Middle East
The prophecy of 24 Kislev (סֵפֶר הַנָּבִיא חַגַּי) and current events in the Middle East
Dec 25, 2024
24:12
"I will overthrow regimes and destroy armies through civil wars!"
830
Lighting Inside v. Lighting Outside: History of Controversy
Lighting Inside v. Lighting Outside: History of Controversy
Dec 30, 2024
41:48
Jews lit inside even when there is no danger
831
נְחֹשֶׁת: דְּבַר תּוֹרָה לַחֲנֻכָּה תשפ"ה
נְחֹשֶׁת: דְּבַר תּוֹרָה לַחֲנֻכָּה תשפ"ה
Dec 31, 2024
34:20
Yavan, Copper, and the Copper Snake
832
The Ruthless Use of Hostages: The assasination of Judah Maccabee's brother Shimon and its aftermath
The Ruthless Use of Hostages: The assasination of Judah Maccabee's brother Shimon and its aftermath
Dec 31, 2024
36:30
The assassins used hostages to get away with their crimes: a cautionary tale re: Gaza?
833
Parshas VaYigash: Why did Joseph supply his brothers with literally all their need?
Parshas VaYigash: Why did Joseph supply his brothers with literally all their need?
Jan 2, 2025
33:01
Altruism or Cynicism?
834
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Jan 2, 2025
23:22
Was the modern State of Israel created "out of order?"
835
The Shma Prayer in its original context
The Shma Prayer in its original context
Jan 6, 2025
30:57
Jacob & Sons in Egypt. what was the challenge שמע addressed?
836
Why was there a military escort at Jacob's funeral?
Why was there a military escort at Jacob's funeral?
Jan 6, 2025
28:26
Jacob's insistence that his grandchildren not touch his coffin?
837
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Jan 7, 2025
26:24
Was David's reign an ideal era in Jewish History?
838
An Analysis of the Current Influence of Turkey in Syria and Israel
An Analysis of the Current Influence of Turkey in Syria and Israel
Jan 9, 2025
30:12
Is Erdogan trying to recreate the old Turkish Empire in 21st century form?
839
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
Jan 10, 2025
31:15
The theme of siege in Torah Judaism and Jewish Memory
840
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Jan 13, 2025
31:02
Who was Moshe deceiving? Pharaoh? Or the Jews!
841
Ramchal and his Rebbe, Pt. 2. - More on the remarkable relationship
Ramchal and his Rebbe, Pt. 2. - More on the remarkable relationship
Jan 14, 2025
55:28
Ramchal in Amsterdam (1730s-1740s), where he wrote the works that made him famous
842
Psalm 94 - The Call for Revenge, when is it appropriate?
Psalm 94 - The Call for Revenge, when is it appropriate?
Jan 15, 2025
27:44
The Historical Context of Psalm 94, and its relevance to the current מַצָּב
843
Haftarah Shmos- "הַנִּדָּחִים בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם"
Haftarah Shmos- "הַנִּדָּחִים בְּאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם"
Jan 15, 2025
30:16
Who are the Jews Cast Off in the Land of Egypt? Did 4/5 die in Egypt? Or did they assimilate?
844
The Hostage Deal and the Current Matzav
The Hostage Deal and the Current Matzav
Jan 20, 2025
30:41
R Katz analyzes the sobering reality of no victory, balanced by the need to not give in to יֵאוּשׁ, and creating new countermeasures
845
Parshas VaEra: Redemption without repentance?
Parshas VaEra: Redemption without repentance?
Jan 22, 2025
25:02
The Jewish slaves cried out to God in pain. But they did not repent!
846
Psalm 81 הַיּוֹם יוֹם חֲמִישִׁי בְּשַׁבָּת Commemorating the First Liberation
Psalm 81 הַיּוֹם יוֹם חֲמִישִׁי בְּשַׁבָּת Commemorating the First Liberation
Jan 23, 2025
22:16
The extraordinary transformation of Joseph in Egypt, foreshadowing the later Exodus. And Divine frustration at the obtuseness of the liberated
847
Haftarah VaEra: Pharaoh the Crocodile
Haftarah VaEra: Pharaoh the Crocodile
Jan 23, 2025
24:09
Why did the Jews always allow themselves to get "played" by the cynical Egyptians?
848
Parshas Bo: Were there apostates (משומדים) already at the time of יציאת מצרים?
Parshas Bo: Were there apostates (משומדים) already at the time of יציאת מצרים?
Jan 27, 2025
31:20
Why does G-d warn Moses about the בן נכר before they even left Egypt? Was this part of his disagreement re: the עֵרוּב רַב?
849
Psalm 90 - the Dearth of שמחה? Reflections of the aftermath of the Golden Calf?
Psalm 90 - the Dearth of שמחה? Reflections of the aftermath of the Golden Calf?
Jan 29, 2025
25:22
תְּפִלָּה לְמֹשֶׁה אִישׁ הָאֱלֹהִים Moshe, the one who mastered (איש) the מִדַּת הַדִּין
850
Sumptuary decrees of 1767 issued by the נוֹדַע בִּיהוּדָה
Sumptuary decrees of 1767 issued by the נוֹדַע בִּיהוּדָה
Jan 29, 2025
47:19
Genazym auction in Sunday Feb. 16, 2025 The eternal struggle against excessive spending on simchas
851
Rabbi Katz Yahrtzeit Siyum on Mikvaos
Rabbi Katz Yahrtzeit Siyum on Mikvaos
Jan 30, 2025
43:23
Given 1/28
852
Haftarah Bo: Egypt will be devastated by a Babylonian invasion
Haftarah Bo: Egypt will be devastated by a Babylonian invasion
Jan 30, 2025
25:21
Israel will be mauled (but will recover), Egypt & Co. will be destroyed and will not recover
853
Genazym is offering the famous math book: "סֵפֶר הַמִּסְפָּר" מֵאֵת רַבִּי אֵלִיָּהוּ מִזְרָחִי הַמְפֻרְסָם (בַּעַל הָרְאֵ"ם עַל פֵּרוּשׁ רָשִׁ"י עַל הַחֻמָּשׁ)
Genazym is offering the famous math book: "סֵפֶר הַמִּסְפָּר" מֵאֵת רַבִּי אֵלִיָּהוּ מִזְרָחִי הַמְפֻרְסָם (בַּעַל הָרְאֵ"ם עַל פֵּרוּשׁ רָשִׁ"י עַל הַחֻמָּשׁ)
Feb 2, 2025
45:12
Published in the Turkish Empire in the 1500s by the famous Soncino Family, including a controversial colophon re: a fght between the Soncinos and the anisemitic Catholic "Billy Graham" - Friar John of Capistrano
854
Haftarah BeShalach: Who exactly was Yael, Eshes Chever HaKeini? Which yeshiva did she learn in?
Haftarah BeShalach: Who exactly was Yael, Eshes Chever HaKeini? Which yeshiva did she learn in?
Feb 4, 2025
24:25
Targum Yonasan describes her as a talmid chacham
855
More correspndence between Ramchal and R Yeshaya Bassani: Whose soul did R Yeshaya possess?
More correspndence between Ramchal and R Yeshaya Bassani: Whose soul did R Yeshaya possess?
Feb 5, 2025
33:57
Ramchal ascribes the most incredible and supernatural, indeed cosmic, significance to the Padua Eruv set up by R Yeshaya
856
פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח תשפ"ה - Some Jews armed themselves to battle the Philistines when they left Egypt. Others were cowardly
פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח תשפ"ה - Some Jews armed themselves to battle the Philistines when they left Egypt. Others were cowardly
Feb 5, 2025
26:21
Sponsored by Meshulem Epstein " Whose grandmother came in the early 1900s from Ukraine. Her mother ran a dry goods and her father was the mashgiach for milk production. The farm was right in Brownsville NY! She was of the generation to whom the Ribbono shel Olam was real and present.A "tehillim-zugger big time.A smile and a kind word for everyone.She volunteered at the fledgling mesivta Chaim Berlin where Meshulem's father learned.
857
A Real Life Case in 19th Century Kurdistan-וֶהֱוֵי מִתְאַבֵּק בַּעֲפַר רַגְלֵיהֶם, וֶהֱוֵי שׁוֹתֶה בַּצָּמָא אֶת דִּבְרֵיהֶם
A Real Life Case in 19th Century Kurdistan-וֶהֱוֵי מִתְאַבֵּק בַּעֲפַר רַגְלֵיהֶם, וֶהֱוֵי שׁוֹתֶה בַּצָּמָא אֶת דִּבְרֵיהֶם
Feb 5, 2025
25:21
The אֱמוּנָה פְּשׁוּטָה of some of the עֵדוֹת הַמִּזְרָח re: אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל, even when they misinterpreted rabbinic dicta
858
The original printing of the famous עֵין יַעֲקֹב on the אַגָּדוֹת, being offered by Genazym
The original printing of the famous עֵין יַעֲקֹב on the אַגָּדוֹת, being offered by Genazym
Feb 11, 2025
44:08
The 1516 and 1522 editions complied and explained by the famous father and son team רַבִּי יַעֲקֹב בֶּן חָבִיב and רַבִּי לֵוִי בֶּן חָבִיב ))(מהרלב"ח. Which had a profound impact on subsequent Jewish history.
859
Parshas Yisro: Yisro brings Gershom, whom he has already "ruined," hence the tense relationship
Parshas Yisro: Yisro brings Gershom, whom he has already "ruined," hence the tense relationship
Feb 12, 2025
28:09
Did Yisro return to Midian and resume his job as High Priest of Paganism (for parnassah, of course!)?
860
What is the significance of Isaiah's prophetic career commencing with the death of King Uzziahu?
What is the significance of Isaiah's prophetic career commencing with the death of King Uzziahu?
Feb 13, 2025
22:52
What does the prophet mean when he describes himself as an אִישׁ טְמֵא שְׂפָתַיִם?
861
Parshas Yisro: The oath Moshe swore to Yisro re: Gershom, Pt. 2
Parshas Yisro: The oath Moshe swore to Yisro re: Gershom, Pt. 2
Feb 13, 2025
10:15
Both Moshe and Yisro probably thought Moshe's oath was binding. But after the miracles of Egypt, both men saw the oath had been without validity, indeed even sense
862
Angels in our liturgy
Angels in our liturgy
Feb 13, 2025
24:10
First you talk about angels surrounding the Heavenly Throne, but then you ringingly assert !שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל ה' אֱלֹהֵינוּ ה' אֶחָד
863
More on angels in Jewish Liturgy
More on angels in Jewish Liturgy
Feb 16, 2025
24:41
Differentiate between the prayers composed by חז"ל, and those composed by the great פַּיְטָנִים
864
The Ramchal and the history of his most famous work, Mesilas Yesharim - Some thoughts
The Ramchal and the history of his most famous work, Mesilas Yesharim - Some thoughts
Feb 17, 2025
35:04
Although an "old-fashioned" sefer, it had surprisingly modern features, which reflect the 18th century Englightenment Movement
865
Parshas Mishpatim: Creating a sacred polity is harder than creating a holy individual
Parshas Mishpatim: Creating a sacred polity is harder than creating a holy individual
Feb 17, 2025
26:25
The difference between קְדוֹשִׁים תִּהְיוּ vs. וְאַתֶּם תִּהְיוּ לִי מַמְלֶכֶת כֹּהֲנִים וְגוֹי קָדוֹשׁ
866
Haftarah Mishpatim: Reneging on Emancipation
Haftarah Mishpatim: Reneging on Emancipation
Feb 17, 2025
23:37
What was the ultimate fate of צִדְקִיָּהוּ, the last King of Judah? The differing traditions
867
From The Golden age of Spanish Jewish Poetry: Ibn Gabirol's שִׁנְאַנִּים שַׁאֲנַנִּים
From The Golden age of Spanish Jewish Poetry: Ibn Gabirol's שִׁנְאַנִּים שַׁאֲנַנִּים
Feb 19, 2025
17:05
A "rap song" about the angels surrounding the Heavenly Throne. Part of theSephardic liturgy. The cadence as well as the rhymes moves the worshiper to ectasy
868
Rabbi Raphael Meldola of Bayonne, France (1686-1748) the שׁוּ"ת מַיִם חַיִּים
Rabbi Raphael Meldola of Bayonne, France (1686-1748) the שׁוּ"ת מַיִם חַיִּים
Feb 26, 2025
1:00:23
The Unusual Spanish-Portuguese Communities in 18th century Souther France. A different world
869
The spontaneous prayers of the hostages during their captivity in Gaza
The spontaneous prayers of the hostages during their captivity in Gaza
Feb 26, 2025
24:47
A real life example of Psalm 130: מִמַּעֲמַקִּים קְרָאתִיךָ הַשֵּׁם
870
A selection of interpretations of the bizarre story of Rabbah killing R Zeira at a Purim party
A selection of interpretations of the bizarre story of Rabbah killing R Zeira at a Purim party
Mar 2, 2025
31:18
R Katz and the new ArtScroll edition of the עֵין יַעֲקֹב
871
פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה תשפ"ה - Was Aaron chosen for the priesthood before the episode of the Golden Calf?
פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה תשפ"ה - Was Aaron chosen for the priesthood before the episode of the Golden Calf?
Mar 2, 2025
38:34
Is וְעָשׂוּ לִי מִקְדָּשׁ referring to a מִשְׁכָּן? A בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ? Both? What's with the textual obscurity?
872
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת זָכוֹר תשפ"ה The Story of Saul and Agag in the light of the current warwith Hamas
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת זָכוֹר תשפ"ה The Story of Saul and Agag in the light of the current warwith Hamas
Mar 2, 2025
30:06
Towards Amalek, Saul lacked moral clarity, but when it came to Nov and David, he acted with total (misguided) moral clarity!
873
Circumcision and the Marranos - from the סֵפֶר הַזִּכְרוֹנוֹת מֵאֵת רַבִּי שְׁמוּאֵל אַבּוּהַב מִוֶנִיצִיׇהּ
Circumcision and the Marranos - from the סֵפֶר הַזִּכְרוֹנוֹת מֵאֵת רַבִּי שְׁמוּאֵל אַבּוּהַב מִוֶנִיצִיׇהּ
Mar 4, 2025
33:01
"How come there is no NCSY for the Marranos?" Frum complaints from Venetian Gedolim of the 17th century
874
Purim 2025: What is the source in the Megilah for the opposing opinions of רשב"י and his talmidim ?
Purim 2025: What is the source in the Megilah for the opposing opinions of רשב"י and his talmidim ?
Mar 9, 2025
26:49
Where did they get the ideas that the big sin of כְּלַל יִשְׂרָאֵל was either a.) נֶהֱנוּ מִסְּעֻדָּתוֹ שֶׁל אֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹשׁ or b.) הִשְׁתַּחֲווּ לַצֶּלֶם? It is not in the text of the Megilah, is it?
875
Parshas Ki Sisa (Shoshana Purim): The Eigel and Purim
Parshas Ki Sisa (Shoshana Purim): The Eigel and Purim
Mar 9, 2025
30:20
Could מִפְּנֵי שֶׁהִשְׁתַּחֲווּ לַצֶּלֶם (Megilah 12a) be an oblique reference to פָּרָשַׁת עֵגֶל הַזָּהָב?
876
Purim 2025 in the light of the October 7, 20243 Pogrom
Purim 2025 in the light of the October 7, 20243 Pogrom
Mar 9, 2025
31:54
The Jews in the time of Esther ducked a planned "Oct. 7" pogrom multiplied all across the 127 provinces. Instead, it was the Jews who ended up perpetrating the pogrom against their mortal enemies
877
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא תשפ"ה - אֵלִיָּהוּ בְּהַר הַכַּרְמֶל
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא תשפ"ה - אֵלִיָּהוּ בְּהַר הַכַּרְמֶל
Mar 9, 2025
27:08
Why was אֵלִיָּהוּ a brilliant failure?
878
Purim 2025, Pt. 2: How Esther hid her identity-Didn't the Jews say אָחוֹת יֵשׁ לָנוּ בְּבֵית הַמֶּלֶךְ?
Purim 2025, Pt. 2: How Esther hid her identity-Didn't the Jews say אָחוֹת יֵשׁ לָנוּ בְּבֵית הַמֶּלֶךְ?
Mar 11, 2025
30:26
How come Haman did not make a move against the Jews for FIVE years?
879
Is Israel becoming more religious in the wake of the Gaza War? Some thoughts upon reading an article in הָאָרֶץ
Is Israel becoming more religious in the wake of the Gaza War? Some thoughts upon reading an article in הָאָרֶץ
Mar 11, 2025
32:07
R Katz analyzes the religious effects of Israel's six foreign wars
880
Two Short Purim Vorts
Two Short Purim Vorts
Mar 13, 2025
18:30
Why did Esther try to be nice to Haman? Also, did Haman actually prohibit circumcision?
881
a.) 17 Adar - tachnun? Anniversary of a massacre and rescue in Northern Syria of חַכְמֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל in Northern Syria (מְגִלַּת תַּעֲנִית). Sound familiar
a.) 17 Adar - tachnun? Anniversary of a massacre and rescue in Northern Syria of חַכְמֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל in Northern Syria (מְגִלַּת תַּעֲנִית). Sound familiar
Mar 16, 2025
25:04
The opposite of today - at that time there was civil war in Israel and peace in Syria ... or so they thought!
882
Donald Trump's fascination with America's Tenth President James K. Polk (1845-1849)
Donald Trump's fascination with America's Tenth President James K. Polk (1845-1849)
Mar 17, 2025
56:09
Intensely partisan, a slaveholder, a great liar, Polk is one of the great presidents, who doubled the territory of the USA. In the words of Trump, "He got a lot of land!" Will this affect Gaza?
883
Tefilah: Why does God say to Moses : לֹא תוּכַל לִרְאֹת אֶת פָּנָי, but subsequently וְדִבֵּר הַשֵּׁם עִם מֹשֶׁה פָּנִים אֶל פָּנִים?
Tefilah: Why does God say to Moses : לֹא תוּכַל לִרְאֹת אֶת פָּנָי, but subsequently וְדִבֵּר הַשֵּׁם עִם מֹשֶׁה פָּנִים אֶל פָּנִים?
Mar 17, 2025
22:28
Some thoughts on the limited, philosophical approach to prayer vs. the mystical approach to prayer
884
Purim live 5785 (2025)
Purim live 5785 (2025)
Mar 19, 2025
1:08:17
Live from Baltimore
885
פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל תשפ"ה - No fire outside the miskan, but yes fire inside the mishkan!
פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל תשפ"ה - No fire outside the miskan, but yes fire inside the mishkan!
Mar 20, 2025
28:23
Most fights break out in shul on Shabbos - לֹא תְבַעֲרוּ אֵשׁ בְּכֹל מֹשְׁבֹתֵיכֶם בְּיוֹם הַשַּׁבָּת
886
Haftarah Parshas Parah- Jewish misconduct in the lands of exile
Haftarah Parshas Parah- Jewish misconduct in the lands of exile
Mar 20, 2025
24:33
The supreme virtue of being ashamed of your misconduct. Is this happening currently?
887
Trump, Polk, Bibi: Some cautonary lessons from the past
Trump, Polk, Bibi: Some cautonary lessons from the past
Mar 24, 2025
36:20
Sometimes, military victory leads to civil war! Success requires philosophy to be managed sagaciously
888
?פָּרָשַׁת פְּקוּדֵי תשפ"ה - מִי הָיוּ לֵצָנֵי הַדּוֹר
?פָּרָשַׁת פְּקוּדֵי תשפ"ה - מִי הָיוּ לֵצָנֵי הַדּוֹר
Mar 24, 2025
23:54
The cynics were those who did not contribute (either out of stinginess or laziness), who now projected thir own guilt feelings onto Moshe and the Mishkan Project.
889
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ה - Princely corruption even in the time of the Third Temple?
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ה - Princely corruption even in the time of the Third Temple?
Mar 24, 2025
24:03
The Prophet admonishes the Princes to stop evicting Jews from their ancestral land and expropriating the land in order to gift their own children and employees
890
R’ Chaim Sinwani of Yemen and Israel (1897-1979)
R’ Chaim Sinwani of Yemen and Israel (1897-1979)
Mar 26, 2025
39:30
A great Talmid Chacham and Mekubal who suffered from secular Zionist persecution in the 1940s. The complicated story of Yemenite Jewry in the first half of the 20th century.
891
פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ה - The seemngly disjuncted narrative: first about קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח, then abruptly about חָמֵץ
פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ה - The seemngly disjuncted narrative: first about קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח, then abruptly about חָמֵץ
Mar 28, 2025
34:13
Why is חָמֵץ prohibited (כָּרֵת!)? What does חמץ have to do with the slavery i Egypt? Really
892
פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ”ה - The seemngly disjuncted narrative: first about קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח,
פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ”ה - The seemngly disjuncted narrative: first about קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח,
Mar 28, 2025
34:13
Why is חָמֵץ prohibited (כָּרֵת!)? What does חמץ have to do with the slavery i Egypt? Really
893
פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ה הַקָּרְבָּנוֹת לְעֻמַּת הַקָּרְבָּן פֶּסַח
פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ה הַקָּרְבָּנוֹת לְעֻמַּת הַקָּרְבָּן פֶּסַח
Mar 30, 2025
26:44
Two types of Communal offerings: a.) Performed by Priest as Agent for the Community b.) Performed by the masses of the community themselves
894
הַגָּדָה שֶׁל פֶּסַח : רַבָּן גַּמְלִיאֵל אוֹמֵר
הַגָּדָה שֶׁל פֶּסַח : רַבָּן גַּמְלִיאֵל אוֹמֵר
Mar 31, 2025
27:14
What kind of guests were at the seder of רַבָּן גַּמְלִיאֵל? Why did his narrative differ from that in Bnai Berak?
895
The current war in light of וְהִיא שֶׁעָמְדָה לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ וְלָנוּ שֶׁבְּכָל דּוֹר וָדוֹר עוֹמְדִים עָלֵינוּ לְכַלּוֹתֵנוּ וְהַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא מַצִּילֵנוּ מִיָּדָם
The current war in light of וְהִיא שֶׁעָמְדָה לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ וְלָנוּ שֶׁבְּכָל דּוֹר וָדוֹר עוֹמְדִים עָלֵינוּ לְכַלּוֹתֵנוּ וְהַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא מַצִּילֵנוּ מִיָּדָם
Apr 2, 2025
29:40
Was Hamas's goal realistic? Maybe!
896
"הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ה "הֶעֱבַדְתַּנִי בְּחַטֹּאותֶיךָ הוֹגַעְתַּנִי בַּעֲוֹנֹתֶיךָ
"הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ה "הֶעֱבַדְתַּנִי בְּחַטֹּאותֶיךָ הוֹגַעְתַּנִי בַּעֲוֹנֹתֶיךָ
Apr 3, 2025
22:22
The Temple was built large, to accommodate 12 tribes, but it sended up servicing and being patronized by only two tribes
897
Parshas Tzav (Erev Pesach) - Changing attitudes towards the Temple Sacrifices
Parshas Tzav (Erev Pesach) - Changing attitudes towards the Temple Sacrifices
Apr 6, 2025
27:10
The differences between the First and Second Temple Eras
898
Haftorah Shabbos Hagadol - Elijah: Unite or Die!
Haftorah Shabbos Hagadol - Elijah: Unite or Die!
Apr 7, 2025
23:49
Is parnasaah bad because you give too much charity? Or the other way around?
899
The Rambam and His Thoughts About the Hagadah
The Rambam and His Thoughts About the Hagadah
Apr 7, 2025
25:27
In Chapter 7, the Rambam rearranges the order of the narrative, for philosophical/theological reasons
900
Pesach, Bitul Chametz, and the eternal battle of ideas between Jewish and Egyptian theological ideas. Really
Pesach, Bitul Chametz, and the eternal battle of ideas between Jewish and Egyptian theological ideas. Really
Apr 9, 2025
35:22
If you wanted the manna in the desert to become matzah, to transsubstatiate into matzah, did it really become matzah, not just in taste?