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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701
The Israeli Hostages - Is the Story of David Rescuing the Hostages Relevant to Gaza?
The Israeli Hostages - Is the Story of David Rescuing the Hostages Relevant to Gaza?
Nov 30, 2023
26:34
Does Netanyahu & Co. have an אֵפוֹד אוּרִים וְתֻמִּים?
702
Parshas VaYishlach: Shimon & Levi - Proportionate Response?
Parshas VaYishlach: Shimon & Levi - Proportionate Response?
Nov 27, 2023
37:54
Whatever happened to the surviving women & children of the town of שְׁכֶם?
703
Rambam, Rav Zevin, & the Kehillos Yaakov on Fear in Combat
Rambam, Rav Zevin, & the Kehillos Yaakov on Fear in Combat
Nov 26, 2023
35:24
Is a Jewish soldier allowed to be afraid of battle?
704
Thanksgiving and Jewish History: Were the Pilgrims of 1620 Antisemites, Philosemites or Both?
Thanksgiving and Jewish History: Were the Pilgrims of 1620 Antisemites, Philosemites or Both?
Nov 23, 2023
37:34
The Pilgrims/Puritans and the rise of the modern State of Israel
705
The Hostage Deal and Psalm 140: References to the Effective Propaganda Offensive of the Enemy
The Hostage Deal and Psalm 140: References to the Effective Propaganda Offensive of the Enemy
Nov 23, 2023
24:34
King David is confident he can beat them in physical combat, but fears their prowess in spin!
706
Hostage Deals in Jewish History
Hostage Deals in Jewish History
Nov 22, 2023
28:43
The halacha was one thing. What they actually did was something else
707
Haftarah Vayetzei: Remarkably Relevant to Current Events in Israel Over the Last Year
Haftarah Vayetzei: Remarkably Relevant to Current Events in Israel Over the Last Year
Nov 22, 2023
30:47
The sin of Israel? מַחְלֹקֶת! The cure? Words of אַחְדוּת, not a discourse of פֵּרוּד
708
Parshas VaYetzei: Jacob's Character Development in This Parsha
Parshas VaYetzei: Jacob's Character Development in This Parsha
Nov 21, 2023
29:24
Lavan, ancestor of the Jewish People
709
Thoughts on President Kennedy on the Anniversary of his Assassination 11/22/63
Thoughts on President Kennedy on the Anniversary of his Assassination 11/22/63
Nov 19, 2023
39:34
Son of a big antisemite, JFK enjoyed overwhelming Jewish support. Both financially, as well as in votes
710
Rabbanim and Chazzanim in the Past Two Centuries
Rabbanim and Chazzanim in the Past Two Centuries
Nov 16, 2023
30:23
Their competition and respective popularity reflected the difference between elite & popular culture
711
Ahab and Ben Hadad: A Cautionary Tale
Ahab and Ben Hadad: A Cautionary Tale
Nov 15, 2023
29:25
Will Sinwar escape? Will Israel allow it?
712
Haftarah Toldos: The Inherent Problem of Hereditary (as Opposed to Meritocratic) Authority
Haftarah Toldos: The Inherent Problem of Hereditary (as Opposed to Meritocratic) Authority
Nov 14, 2023
30:10
The Temple is supposed to inspire repentance, not demand it
713
Parshas Toldos: The Difference Between the Relationships of יִצְחָק וְיִשְׁמָעֵאל vs. יַעֲקֹב וְעֵשָׂו
Parshas Toldos: The Difference Between the Relationships of יִצְחָק וְיִשְׁמָעֵאל vs. יַעֲקֹב וְעֵשָׂו
Nov 13, 2023
32:07
How have the two relationships played-out in history & in modern times?
714
Rabbinic Influences on Voting: In the Old Autonomous Kehilos, and in Modern Democratic Elections
Rabbinic Influences on Voting: In the Old Autonomous Kehilos, and in Modern Democratic Elections
Nov 10, 2023
28:14
Jews could not vote until modern times, but when they could, rabbanim tried to influence
715
Psalm 91 and the Fighting in Israel and Gaza - Fits Like a Glove
Psalm 91 and the Fighting in Israel and Gaza - Fits Like a Glove
Nov 8, 2023
26:11
The angels who protect our soldiers from harm, from the terrors of dark tunnels
716
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: The Central Role of Nathan the Prophet
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: The Central Role of Nathan the Prophet
Nov 6, 2023
31:25
Team Adonijah rejected Nathan's version of the David-Bathsheba story
717
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Abraham and Ephron in Light of Current Events
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Abraham and Ephron in Light of Current Events
Nov 6, 2023
29:43
Ephron (עֶפְרוֹן) the real estate speculator and the possibilities of a counterfactual history of Arabs & Jews
718
Iran’s Machiavellian Role in the Current Conflict - The Significance of Sunni vs. Shiite
Iran’s Machiavellian Role in the Current Conflict - The Significance of Sunni vs. Shiite
Nov 5, 2023
41:01
Iran dreams of reviving its imperial grandeur by destroying Israel. The reverse of Koresh.
719
Haftarah VaYera: Why Did Elisha Stay Davka at Her House?
Haftarah VaYera: Why Did Elisha Stay Davka at Her House?
Nov 3, 2023
26:57
She had previously experienced infant mortality and miscarriages
720
Psalm 140 - The Massacre, the Booby Traps, the Rockets
Psalm 140 - The Massacre, the Booby Traps, the Rockets
Nov 2, 2023
26:35
Fits the Current War in Gaza on Many Levels
721
Parshas VaYera: Why was Abraham Personally Invested in the Fate of Sodom?
Parshas VaYera: Why was Abraham Personally Invested in the Fate of Sodom?
Nov 1, 2023
38:26
The first case of concern for "civilian casualties?"
722
The Current Amalekite Demonstrations Against the Jews in America
The Current Amalekite Demonstrations Against the Jews in America
Oct 31, 2023
32:30
The screwball relationship between Egypt and the Gaza War
723
The Chazon Ish and Medinat Yisrael: Aspects of the Life and שִׁיטוֹת of the חֲזוֹן אִי"שׁ
The Chazon Ish and Medinat Yisrael: Aspects of the Life and שִׁיטוֹת of the חֲזוֹן אִי"שׁ
Oct 31, 2023
57:48
How the encounter between the חֲזוֹן אִי"שׁ and Ben Gurion affects the current Israeli domestic crisis
724
Hashkafic Look at Psalm 79 in Light of War Against Hamas
Hashkafic Look at Psalm 79 in Light of War Against Hamas
Oct 27, 2023
29:02
Why does it say (Psalm 79:6) אֶל הַגּוֹיִים וְלֹא עַל הַגּוֹיִים? Two groups marching currently against Israel: a.) גּוֹיִים אֲשֶׁר לֹא יְדָעוּךָ b.) מַמְלָכוֹת אֲשֶׁר בְּשִׁמְךָ לֹא קָרָאוּ
725
Haftarah Lech Lecha: Isaiah Predicts the Current War Against Hamas Tunnels
Haftarah Lech Lecha: Isaiah Predicts the Current War Against Hamas Tunnels
Oct 26, 2023
26:41
Israel is a worm. But worms can penetrate anywhere and destroy mighty mountains
726
Parshas Lech Lecha: The First Hostage Rescue Mission in History
Parshas Lech Lecha: The First Hostage Rescue Mission in History
Oct 25, 2023
42:32
Abraham Discovers אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל נִקְנָה בְּיִסּוּרִים
727
Judaism and Proselytizing: Has Judaism Ever Sought Converts in its History
Judaism and Proselytizing: Has Judaism Ever Sought Converts in its History
Oct 24, 2023
37:12
The difference between Judaism OTOH and individual Jews who propagated the faith among gentiles
728
The Dilemma of Civilian Casualties in Urban Warfare
The Dilemma of Civilian Casualties in Urban Warfare
Oct 23, 2023
26:34
How does one lure a snake off the honey jar? Gittin 56b
729
A Short History of the Hamas Tunnels in Gaza
A Short History of the Hamas Tunnels in Gaza
Oct 20, 2023
26:50
Hamas, North Korea, and the tunnel-strategy: the challenge for צה"ל
730
A Hashkafic Look at Current Events and a Hostile Media
A Hashkafic Look at Current Events and a Hostile Media
Oct 19, 2023
27:13
Why do you believe reports from the other side when you know they like lying and support killing Jews?
731
A Two Front War in Israel? - R’ Katz analyzes the latest events in the Gaza War
A Two Front War in Israel? - R’ Katz analyzes the latest events in the Gaza War
Oct 18, 2023
27:33
In Gaza, there is a limited number enemy fighters. In Lebanon, there is an endless supply לדאבוננו
732
The Yom Kippur War, Part 3: Affliction
The Yom Kippur War, Part 3: Affliction
Oct 18, 2023
1:26:13
From Rabbi Katz’ 2017-2018 Lecture Series on the Yom Kippur War
733
Haftarah Noach: Isaiah 54:17 in Light of the War Against Hamas
Haftarah Noach: Isaiah 54:17 in Light of the War Against Hamas
Oct 17, 2023
29:11
How do you translate כָּל לָשׁוֹן תָּקוּם אִתָּךְ לַמִּשְׁפָּט תַּרְשִׁיעִי? Re: the Arab demonizers of Israel
734
The Jews Who Support Hamas - The Jewish " Rachavs"
The Jews Who Support Hamas - The Jewish " Rachavs"
Oct 15, 2023
34:29
The Jew who embraces certain progressive causes but is then disillusioned by progressive Antisemitism
735
Tehillim and the Current War in Gaza: Read Psalms 79 and 60 and See the Parallels
Tehillim and the Current War in Gaza: Read Psalms 79 and 60 and See the Parallels
Oct 12, 2023
25:01
Theology is a luxury pursuit. Fervent prayers ask for Theology to be cast aside in favor of pure רחמים
736
Isaiah discusses the current situation in the Middle East. Really
Isaiah discusses the current situation in the Middle East. Really
Oct 12, 2023
27:19
The relevance to the crisis in Israel is uncanny
737
Hamas' Error of Judgment? - More Analysis of the Current War Against Hamas
Hamas' Error of Judgment? - More Analysis of the Current War Against Hamas
Oct 11, 2023
36:59
Will other Jihadists enter the fray?
738
The Yom Kippur War, Part 2: Affliction
The Yom Kippur War, Part 2: Affliction
Oct 11, 2023
1:29:59
From Rabbi Katz’ 2017-2018 Lecture Series on the Yom Kippur War
739
Thoughts on the Current War With Gaza
Thoughts on the Current War With Gaza
Oct 10, 2023
36:14
Some background, and why Israel was surprised
740
Parshas Bereishis: G-d Decided to Take the Land Away From Them and Give It to Us.
Parshas Bereishis: G-d Decided to Take the Land Away From Them and Give It to Us.
Oct 9, 2023
35:01
Can He do the opposite?How do secular Jews justify our claim to אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל?
741
The Yom Kippur War, Part 1: Affliction
The Yom Kippur War, Part 1: Affliction
Oct 9, 2023
1:26:49
From Rabbi Katz’ 2017-2018 Lecture Series on the Yom Kippur War
742
Shmini Atzeres: Its Role as Part of Sukkos, Not as a רֶגֶל בִּפְנֵי עַצְמוֹ
Shmini Atzeres: Its Role as Part of Sukkos, Not as a רֶגֶל בִּפְנֵי עַצְמוֹ
Oct 6, 2023
42:31
How you define שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת depends on how you define sukkos: עַנְנֵי הַכָּבוֹד or סֻכּוֹת מַמָּשׁ?
743
R’ Katz Criticizes the Current Wave of Spitting in Light of Jewish History
R’ Katz Criticizes the Current Wave of Spitting in Light of Jewish History
Oct 5, 2023
27:01
Many Yidden have been killed, hurt, and persecuted because of some individual's spitting
744
An Analysis of the עֲרָבָה Ceremony on the Temple, and the Various Versions of How They Did It
An Analysis of the עֲרָבָה Ceremony on the Temple, and the Various Versions of How They Did It
Oct 4, 2023
36:48
How did beating palm fronds transition to our practice of beating עֲרָבוֹת?
745
R’ Aharon Shimon Shapiro of 17th Century Prague: One of the Greatest Gedolim You Never Heard of
R’ Aharon Shimon Shapiro of 17th Century Prague: One of the Greatest Gedolim You Never Heard of
Oct 4, 2023
41:12
The remarkable story of the esrog!
746
Hashanah Rabbah: What is the meaning of יֹפִי לְךָ מִזְבֵּחַ?
Hashanah Rabbah: What is the meaning of יֹפִי לְךָ מִזְבֵּחַ?
Oct 4, 2023
32:42
Why praise the site of sacrifice?
747
Parshas V’Zos HaBrachah: An Explication of the Enigmatic Passage מְעוֹנָה אֱלֹהֵי קֶדֶם
Parshas V’Zos HaBrachah: An Explication of the Enigmatic Passage מְעוֹנָה אֱלֹהֵי קֶדֶם
Oct 2, 2023
25:53
Moses' last words on earth
748
Koheles: Money (Like the Sukkah) is a Symbol of Impermanence
Koheles: Money (Like the Sukkah) is a Symbol of Impermanence
Oct 2, 2023
31:26
What would have happened had Shlomo maintained more modest lifestyle?
749
Two Different Models on Unity: The Sukkah & the Arba Minim
Two Different Models on Unity: The Sukkah & the Arba Minim
Sep 29, 2023
28:28
Just because you were an esrog last year doesn't mean you won't be an aravah this year!
750
The Buildup to the Yom Kippur War
The Buildup to the Yom Kippur War
Sep 28, 2023
1:15:39
None are as Blind as Those Who Would Not See - From Rabbi Katz’ 2017-2018 Lecture Series on the Yom Kippur War