Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz • 1744 episodes
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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601
What were the theological perceptions of Jews on the night of Pesach? Maimonidean? Astrological?
What were the theological perceptions of Jews on the night of Pesach? Maimonidean? Astrological?
Apr 17, 2024
31:49
Rambam vs. שִׁדּוּד הַמַּעֲרָכוֹת
602
Haftarah Shabbos HaGadol: Why was it chosen? What does it have to do with Passover?
Haftarah Shabbos HaGadol: Why was it chosen? What does it have to do with Passover?
Apr 14, 2024
26:15
Redemption has to be preceded by a great prophet, who will guide the Jews in that turbulent and complex era
603
Parshas Metzora: Why Did Tzaraas Cease
Parshas Metzora: Why Did Tzaraas Cease
Apr 14, 2024
28:57
Who won the battle between the Torah and lashon hara?
604
The Iran Attack on Israel: Why did Jordan help Israel shoot down the Iranian missiles?
The Iran Attack on Israel: Why did Jordan help Israel shoot down the Iranian missiles?
Apr 14, 2024
38:00
Jordan & Israel: Publicly the bitterest of enemies, privately close cooperation
605
What's with the debates as to how many plagues were there @the Red Sea?
What's with the debates as to how many plagues were there @the Red Sea?
Apr 12, 2024
26:01
Did Egypt get the "full business" on the night of Passover, or at the Red Sea?
606
Pesach: Why was it necessary to go through the first nine plagues?
Pesach: Why was it necessary to go through the first nine plagues?
Apr 10, 2024
33:01
A Dvar Torah from Lincoln's Second Inaugural
607
Moses Hess and R’ Yehosef Zechariah Stern on אַהֲבַת יִשְׂרָאֵל וְחִבַּת יִשְׂרָאֵל
Moses Hess and R’ Yehosef Zechariah Stern on אַהֲבַת יִשְׂרָאֵל וְחִבַּת יִשְׂרָאֵל
Apr 9, 2024
30:36
What is the meaning of the phrase "Love is blind" in Judaism?
608
Haftarah Tazria: Naaman & Elisha - A Repetition of the Abraham and Pharaoh Story?
Haftarah Tazria: Naaman & Elisha - A Repetition of the Abraham and Pharaoh Story?
Apr 8, 2024
34:36
Was he already a leper, or did he get leprosy because he kidnapped the little Jewish girl (Like Hamas!)?
609
Parshas Tazria: If the marchers for Hamas were stricken with צרעת, would they change?
Parshas Tazria: If the marchers for Hamas were stricken with צרעת, would they change?
Apr 7, 2024
28:21
This parsha is a fascinating study in human psychology
610
משך חכמה על "בשעה שיש מצה ומרורים (לא הפסח!) מונחים לפניך"
משך חכמה על "בשעה שיש מצה ומרורים (לא הפסח!) מונחים לפניך"
Apr 5, 2024
29:41
What if the Cananites (Amorites) had repented at the time of Moses, as Ninveh did later?
611
Pesach: The Original Passover, the Plague of Darkness, & the Din of מְנוּיִים
Pesach: The Original Passover, the Plague of Darkness, & the Din of מְנוּיִים
Apr 3, 2024
29:07
What if 15 million had left Egypt?
612
Italian Jewry and Playing Tennis on Shabbos and Yom Tov
Italian Jewry and Playing Tennis on Shabbos and Yom Tov
Apr 2, 2024
47:48
Famous responsa from R’ Moshe Provenzalo & Leone Modena
613
The Arab tactic of demonstrating in front of synagogues in America
The Arab tactic of demonstrating in front of synagogues in America
Apr 1, 2024
24:58
Going after Israel's "support" system. The need for Jewish counter-tactics
614
Haftarah HaChodesh: The prophecy of Ezekiel includes crowd and traffic control
Haftarah HaChodesh: The prophecy of Ezekiel includes crowd and traffic control
Apr 1, 2024
26:38
The Temple is a place for both a public worship experience as well as as private one
615
Parshas Shmini: A reason for the deaths of Aaron's two sons
Parshas Shmini: A reason for the deaths of Aaron's two sons
Apr 1, 2024
27:13
Nadav & Avihu couldn't make the adjustment from halfway-up Sinai to the Mishkan
616
מִי הוּא הַ"נָשִׂיא" בְּהַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ?
מִי הוּא הַ"נָשִׂיא" בְּהַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ?
Mar 31, 2024
29:32
Does Ezekiel see the Third Temple as evolving along the historical lines of the Second? Particularly the Hasmonean נָשִׂיא?
617
Parshas Shmini: What is the meaning of the statement that Nadav & Avihu were שְׁתוּיֵי יַיִן?
Parshas Shmini: What is the meaning of the statement that Nadav & Avihu were שְׁתוּיֵי יַיִן?
Mar 31, 2024
27:26
The Kashrus Laws: The difference between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law
618
Haftarah Parah: The Strictly Ceremonial Nature on an Individual Level in Terms of Taharah
Haftarah Parah: The Strictly Ceremonial Nature on an Individual Level in Terms of Taharah
Mar 29, 2024
31:59
On a national level, purification can come solely through repentance
619
Parshas Tzav: The concept of sacrifice in the Temple, as well as in the current war in Gaza
Parshas Tzav: The concept of sacrifice in the Temple, as well as in the current war in Gaza
Mar 27, 2024
27:56
Confession: 1.) Contrition 2.) Moral clarity!
620
An Analysis of the Current State of the Gaza War and Its Fallout, by Rabbi Katz
An Analysis of the Current State of the Gaza War and Its Fallout, by Rabbi Katz
Mar 27, 2024
28:34
Like Hitler, Hamas understands what a powerful weapon is antisemitism, which trumps all other considerations
621
R’ Yehuda Brieli of Mantua 17th century -Another Italian גָּדוֹל -צַדִּיק-מַשְׂכִּיל
R’ Yehuda Brieli of Mantua 17th century -Another Italian גָּדוֹל -צַדִּיק-מַשְׂכִּיל
Mar 25, 2024
56:51
Champion of Judaism against Catholicism & Sabbateanism, expert in the classics, and a great פּוֹסֵק
622
Purim Mesiba 2024
Purim Mesiba 2024
Mar 25, 2024
1:13:47
Enjoy....
623
Purim: Why was it Esther (not Mordechai) who pressured the חכמים to make Purim a holiday?
Purim: Why was it Esther (not Mordechai) who pressured the חכמים to make Purim a holiday?
Mar 21, 2024
33:15
Mordecai - member of Sanhedrin and general in the Persian army. Not the typical גדול!
624
Parshas VaYikra: The Primarily Educative Nature of the Korbanos
Parshas VaYikra: The Primarily Educative Nature of the Korbanos
Mar 20, 2024
31:21
The meaning of the phrase: the world 's existence depends on the korbanos.
625
Haftarah Zachor: Exactly why did Saul spare Agag, after wiping out his people?
Haftarah Zachor: Exactly why did Saul spare Agag, after wiping out his people?
Mar 20, 2024
23:40
Why is Saul later killed by an Amalekite?
626
The Baltimore Background to the Billion Dollar Gift to Einstein Medical School
The Baltimore Background to the Billion Dollar Gift to Einstein Medical School
Mar 19, 2024
38:28
What happens when one spouse is Orthodox and the other Reform? An "Old Baltimore" tale
627
The Letter of Haman: Its demonization of Jews and ordering their death
The Letter of Haman: Its demonization of Jews and ordering their death
Mar 18, 2024
27:18
Haman's spinning of the Biblical narrative to make the Jews look bad, just like Hamas propaganda today
628
Purim and Parshas VaYikra: What's Up With the Angels, the Korbanos, and Vashti?
Purim and Parshas VaYikra: What's Up With the Angels, the Korbanos, and Vashti?
Mar 17, 2024
29:19
Reading the megillah in a two-tiered fashion ( הַמֶּלֶךְ)
629
The Consequences of Jewish Disunity and Irresponsibility During the Current War
The Consequences of Jewish Disunity and Irresponsibility During the Current War
Mar 15, 2024
27:04
What provoked Schumer's speech? Do Israelis care about the USA and its interests?
630
Why is Purim not on the day of the victorious fight, but on the day after?
Why is Purim not on the day of the victorious fight, but on the day after?
Mar 15, 2024
32:50
R Katz suggests a chronology of the historical development of the acceptance of the holiday of Purim
631
R’ Moshe Provenzalo of Renaissance Italy (Mantua)
R’ Moshe Provenzalo of Renaissance Italy (Mantua)
Mar 13, 2024
52:01
Great Italiani gaon, whose rabbinical opponents tried to get him fired by his own בַּעֲלֵי בָּתִּים
632
Haftarah Pekudei: Why did Shlomo stash-away his father's gold?
Haftarah Pekudei: Why did Shlomo stash-away his father's gold?
Mar 11, 2024
33:51
Why the extra (and indeed omnipresent) cherubs and pictures of cherubs all over the Temple?
633
Parshas Pekudei: When is a Mishkan a Full-Blown Mishkan? And When is it Just a Glorified בָּמָה?
Parshas Pekudei: When is a Mishkan a Full-Blown Mishkan? And When is it Just a Glorified בָּמָה?
Mar 11, 2024
34:48
The strange history of the 71 years of הֶתֵּר הַבָּמוֹת
634
Recent Trends in Antisemitism in America - An Analysis by R’ Katz
Recent Trends in Antisemitism in America - An Analysis by R’ Katz
Mar 6, 2024
30:20
The bad guys are trying to change PC to say it is ok, indeed correct, to be anti-Semitic.
635
The מַחְבֶּרֶת of Menachem Ben Siruk- The New Edition of This Tragic 10th Century classic
The מַחְבֶּרֶת of Menachem Ben Siruk- The New Edition of This Tragic 10th Century classic
Mar 5, 2024
1:00:02
The first real Hebrew dictionary, dissed by jealous rivals, used by Rashi and defended by Rabbenu Tam
636
Haftarah VaYakhel: Hiram of Tyre, King Solomon's " Michaelangelo?"
Haftarah VaYakhel: Hiram of Tyre, King Solomon's " Michaelangelo?"
Mar 4, 2024
36:22
Solomon's pragmatism in building the Temple: Good move or bad?
637
Parshas VaYakhel: Why Make Keruvim After the Fiasco of the Golden Calf?
Parshas VaYakhel: Why Make Keruvim After the Fiasco of the Golden Calf?
Mar 3, 2024
32:31
The story of the three material objects: The שִׁבְרֵי לוּחוֹת רִאשׁוֹנוֹת, the עֵגֶל הַזָּהָב , and the כְּרוּבִים
638
Parshas Ki Sisah: What ever happened to the tablets Moshe shattered?
Parshas Ki Sisah: What ever happened to the tablets Moshe shattered?
Mar 1, 2024
32:25
What happened to the wooden box Moshe constructed for those three months?
639
The 1555 Edition of HaChasid Yavetz on Pirkei Avos Being Offered by Genazym
The 1555 Edition of HaChasid Yavetz on Pirkei Avos Being Offered by Genazym
Feb 28, 2024
54:22
R’ Yosef Yaabetz (1440-1508), premier Sefardi דרשן who tries to understand the Expulsion from Spain in 1492
640
The Confusing Story of 12 Adar - יוֹם טְרָיׇנוּס
The Confusing Story of 12 Adar - יוֹם טְרָיׇנוּס
Feb 28, 2024
36:12
What was the real story of the great Jewish revolt against Trajan? Who exactly were the הֲרוּגֵי לֹד?
641
Haftarah Ki Sisah: Elijah "Twists the Arm of G-d" (כִּבְיָכוֹל)
Haftarah Ki Sisah: Elijah "Twists the Arm of G-d" (כִּבְיָכוֹל)
Feb 26, 2024
29:00
Some Prophets are "messenger boys," others are subordinates who display initiative
642
Sefer Shalsheles HaKabbalah, the Renaissance Classic, is Being Offered in the New Genazym Catalog
Sefer Shalsheles HaKabbalah, the Renaissance Classic, is Being Offered in the New Genazym Catalog
Feb 26, 2024
49:52
Famously controversial chronicle, dissed by the historians, but beloved by the masses
643
Parshas Ki Sisah: What exactly was the אִסּוּר of making an image of Hashem?
Parshas Ki Sisah: What exactly was the אִסּוּר of making an image of Hashem?
Feb 25, 2024
32:43
Why did Moshe segregate the עֵרֶב רַב at מַתַּן תּוֹרָה? What were the consequences?
644
Haftarah Tetzaveh: The Building of the Second Temple
Haftarah Tetzaveh: The Building of the Second Temple
Feb 21, 2024
34:12
Why did the Jews build it according to the dimensions of נבואת יחזקאל הנביא ? Why does the Altar have to be in an exact spot, with no deviation?
645
Historic Handwritten Letter by R’ Chaim Brisker from 1909 Auctioned by Genazym
Historic Handwritten Letter by R’ Chaim Brisker from 1909 Auctioned by Genazym
Feb 20, 2024
48:51
R’ Katz explains the context of this letter and the elections to the Russian government's " Rabbinical Commission " to which R Chaim was indeed elected
646
Parshas Tetzaveh: Use of the Spoils of Egypt for the Mishkan
Parshas Tetzaveh: Use of the Spoils of Egypt for the Mishkan
Feb 19, 2024
31:33
The Netziv's theory of the אָרוֹן and the Menorah
647
Mantua Zohar, Pt. 3. The "Litvish"Defense by R’ Moshe Provençal of Mantua
Mantua Zohar, Pt. 3. The "Litvish"Defense by R’ Moshe Provençal of Mantua
Feb 18, 2024
47:31
1.) Private notes 2.) Manuscript given out to copy 3.) Printed books
648
The Mantua Zohar Controversy, Pt. 2: Arguments Pro and Con
The Mantua Zohar Controversy, Pt. 2: Arguments Pro and Con
Feb 18, 2024
44:25
What's better? The Zohar or Boccacio?
649
The Mantua Zohar Controversy of 1558-1560, Pt. 1: Should Kabbalah be put into the public domain?
The Mantua Zohar Controversy of 1558-1560, Pt. 1: Should Kabbalah be put into the public domain?
Feb 16, 2024
1:00:38
What does a yeshiva study when all the Gemaras are burned? The toxic Catholic Reformation & the Babylonian Talmud
650
Haftarah Terumah: Was Shlomo's labor force Jewish? Canaanite? Converts?
Haftarah Terumah: Was Shlomo's labor force Jewish? Canaanite? Converts?
Feb 14, 2024
36:03
Why did both מִשְׁכָּן and בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ have such a large non-Jewish role in their construction?