Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz • 1785 episodes
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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701
The Famous R’ Yehudah Moscato of 16th Century Italy: A Recently Discovered Remarkable Episode
The Famous R’ Yehudah Moscato of 16th Century Italy: A Recently Discovered Remarkable Episode
Jan 31, 2024
53:32
Arrested by the Duke and tortured for trying to prevent a Jew from converting. It's like a novel!
702
Parshas Yisro: Was Yisro a good guy? The arguments in favor
Parshas Yisro: Was Yisro a good guy? The arguments in favor
Jan 30, 2024
33:15
When you swear by G-d, and then G-d says you don't have to keep your oath.
703
Moshe Rabbenu: Intellectual or Emotional?
Moshe Rabbenu: Intellectual or Emotional?
Jan 29, 2024
38:03
Two schools of thought re: the uniqueness of Moses, particularly in connection with the receiving of the Torah
704
Parshas Yisro: What is the meaning of the babyish truculence of the Jews at the Red Sea?
Parshas Yisro: What is the meaning of the babyish truculence of the Jews at the Red Sea?
Jan 28, 2024
33:40
Why does Moshe (and G-d!) indulge their truculence?
705
Parshas Beshalach: The Connection Between Circumcision and Krias Yam Suf
Parshas Beshalach: The Connection Between Circumcision and Krias Yam Suf
Jan 22, 2024
33:28
Removing עָרְלַת הַגּוּף symbolizes the drive to remove עָרְלַת הַלֵּב
706
Haftarah Bo: The Two Babylonian iInvasions of Egypt? Who Cares?
Haftarah Bo: The Two Babylonian iInvasions of Egypt? Who Cares?
Jan 19, 2024
31:08
A foreshadowing of Word War III on the Messianic Era and the collapse of belief systems
707
R’ Mordecai Banet (1753-1829): Chief Rabbi of Moravia
R’ Mordecai Banet (1753-1829): Chief Rabbi of Moravia
Jan 18, 2024
1:15:09
Rare case of "poor boy" who rose to the top of the Rabbinic and Torah world's.
708
Parshas Bo: Why Exactly is Moses Commanded לַחֲלֹק כָּבוֹד לַמַּלְכוּת?
Parshas Bo: Why Exactly is Moses Commanded לַחֲלֹק כָּבוֹד לַמַּלְכוּת?
Jan 17, 2024
27:08
A powerful Pharaoh was a necessary component of a successful יְצִיאַת מִצְרַיִם
709
Parshas Bo: What does G-d mean when He says He will punish the gods of Egypt?
Parshas Bo: What does G-d mean when He says He will punish the gods of Egypt?
Jan 16, 2024
30:27
Is there any reality to the gods of Egypt? How could there be?
710
The Famous Yad Malachi of Livorno (1700-1771)
The Famous Yad Malachi of Livorno (1700-1771)
Jan 12, 2024
1:33:18
R ‘ Malachi Cohen and his wonderful encyclopedia, a long time favorite for "cheaters '
711
What is Going on With the Conversation re: אֶהיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה? (Parshas VaEra)
What is Going on With the Conversation re: אֶהיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה? (Parshas VaEra)
Jan 10, 2024
29:22
Why is the name immediately changed to just אֶהְיֶה?
712
Ezekiel: Egypt will suffer because it cynically & unscrupulously"played" Israel and Judah
Ezekiel: Egypt will suffer because it cynically & unscrupulously"played" Israel and Judah
Jan 10, 2024
31:23
Abarbanel: Egypt will be invaded and devastated by Christians in the אַחֲרִית הַיָּמִים
713
Parshas VaEra: How Did the Jews Maintain Their Family Units Under Slavery ?
Parshas VaEra: How Did the Jews Maintain Their Family Units Under Slavery ?
Jan 9, 2024
30:16
Did they view the mistakes of the story of Joseph & brothers as an abject lesson?
714
The UN Vote to Recognize the State of Israel, and the Arabs and Jews Prepare for War
The UN Vote to Recognize the State of Israel, and the Arabs and Jews Prepare for War
Jan 9, 2024
1:15:08
“After the Hurricane: The Struggle for Israel, 1945-1949” - Rabbi Katz’ 2011-2012 Winter Lecture Series
715
Haftarah Shmos: Isaiah Blasts the Drunken Tyrants of the Northern Kingdom
Haftarah Shmos: Isaiah Blasts the Drunken Tyrants of the Northern Kingdom
Jan 4, 2024
34:18
They imitated King Solomon's vices, but not his virtues!
716
Parshas Shmos: If they had yeshivos in Egypt, why did most Jews go off the derech?
Parshas Shmos: If they had yeshivos in Egypt, why did most Jews go off the derech?
Jan 3, 2024
33:20
What was their conception of deity, anyway, if they believed in Hashem at the same time they believed in Egyptian gods?
717
Galus as a Core Component of Judaism and Jewish history
Galus as a Core Component of Judaism and Jewish history
Jan 1, 2024
28:18
The effects of the galus in Egypt: similar to today?
718
American Judaism a Century Ago (1880-1950)- Some Thoughts
American Judaism a Century Ago (1880-1950)- Some Thoughts
Jan 1, 2024
48:26
Why did Orthodox Judaism fail so miserably in old America?
719
Parshas VaYechi: Joseph's class-act in burying Jacob next to Leah
Parshas VaYechi: Joseph's class-act in burying Jacob next to Leah
Dec 27, 2023
35:38
Although Leah is in מְעָרַת הַמַּכְפֵּלָה, it is Rachel's tomb in Bethlehem that captures the imagination of the Jewish People
720
Haftarah VaYechi: David is Enraged at Joab. Why, Exactly?
Haftarah VaYechi: David is Enraged at Joab. Why, Exactly?
Dec 27, 2023
44:03
Joab, to save his own life, revealed David's secret order to arrange the death of Uriah but make it look like accident
721
R’ Eliyahu Mizrachi of Istanbul, the Greatest Romaniote Gadol
R’ Eliyahu Mizrachi of Istanbul, the Greatest Romaniote Gadol
Dec 26, 2023
1:14:13
A great Gadol and Posek, also mathematician; his fame in כְּלַל Klal Yisroel came from his fundamental פֵּרוּשׁ לַחֻמָּשׁ-רַשִׁ"י
722
Arafat, Hamas and Terrorism: The Aftermath of Oslo
Arafat, Hamas and Terrorism: The Aftermath of Oslo
Dec 26, 2023
1:21:34
From Rabbi Katz’ 2022-2023 Winter Lecture Series entitled “Oslo, Immigration and Assassination-The State of Israel and the Jewish People, 1992-1996”
723
Parshas VaYechi: An Original Interpretation of Why Yehudah Got the Malchus- from the מֶשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה
Parshas VaYechi: An Original Interpretation of Why Yehudah Got the Malchus- from the מֶשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה
Dec 25, 2023
34:12
In war, there is no substitute for total victory!
724
The Israeli Offensives in the War for Independence: Brilliant Successes and Devastating Failures
The Israeli Offensives in the War for Independence: Brilliant Successes and Devastating Failures
Dec 22, 2023
1:25:52
From Rabbi Dr. Katz’ 2011-2012 Lecture Series entitled “The Struggle for Israel, 1945-1949”
725
Yosifon's Counterhistory of the Translation of the Torah into Greek
Yosifon's Counterhistory of the Translation of the Torah into Greek
Dec 22, 2023
27:57
As a result of the translation, Pharaoh freed 150,000 Jewish slaves ( Yosifon)
726
Haftarah VaYigash: After the Dry Bones Comes the Achdus, Then מִלְחֶמֶת גּוֹג וּמָגוֹג
Haftarah VaYigash: After the Dry Bones Comes the Achdus, Then מִלְחֶמֶת גּוֹג וּמָגוֹג
Dec 20, 2023
26:43
Is this haftarah theological or political?
727
Asarah B’Teves: Fasting to Mourn the Septuagint Translation?
Asarah B’Teves: Fasting to Mourn the Septuagint Translation?
Dec 19, 2023
55:06
Different ancient accounts of the translation of the Torah into Greek. Which stories are accurate? Different reactions: a.) Feast day b.) Fast day
728
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph's References to His Kavod
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph's References to His Kavod
Dec 19, 2023
32:18
How did the brothers feel now about everyone bowing to Joseph? About having tried to prevent that?!
729
What exactly is זֹאת חֲנֻכָּה ?
What exactly is זֹאת חֲנֻכָּה ?
Dec 15, 2023
33:04
When do the יָמִים נוֹרָאִים come to an end? On the last day of חֲנֻכָּה!
730
Again, Why Didn't Viceroy Joseph Contact His Father? (Parshas Mikeitz)
Again, Why Didn't Viceroy Joseph Contact His Father? (Parshas Mikeitz)
Dec 14, 2023
33:13
Why did the brothers try to kill אָסְנַת?
731
Reflections on Hellenists, Then and Now
Reflections on Hellenists, Then and Now
Dec 13, 2023
28:45
Hellenist mercilessness and Maccabean retaliation. They never did find common ground!
732
Haftorah Mikeitz: King Solomon and the two "mothers"
Haftorah Mikeitz: King Solomon and the two "mothers"
Dec 12, 2023
27:44
Why did a frum king tolerate זוֹנוֹת וּקְדֵשׁוֹת?
733
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph uses his prison time to learn Egyptian culture and politics
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph uses his prison time to learn Egyptian culture and politics
Dec 12, 2023
31:53
Joseph also learns discretion!
734
Judah Maccabee Storms Gaza- עַל פִּי יוֹסִיפוּן
Judah Maccabee Storms Gaza- עַל פִּי יוֹסִיפוּן
Dec 10, 2023
32:57
The Hasmoneans implement a "day-after" strategy
735
Rambam in אִגֶּרֶת תֵּימָן: the "two-pronged" attack on Judaism... and Chanukah
Rambam in אִגֶּרֶת תֵּימָן: the "two-pronged" attack on Judaism... and Chanukah
Dec 8, 2023
30:32
The current propaganda war against Israel & Jews is part of an existential feature of our history(Rambam)
736
Outbreak of the Revolt - 3 different versions of the story (Chanukah)
Outbreak of the Revolt - 3 different versions of the story (Chanukah)
Dec 8, 2023
46:14
Sifting through conflicting accounts. Welcome to the "history " of חֲנֻכָּה
737
Chanukah: Why does Josephus call the holiday not Chanukah, but Festival of אוֹר?
Chanukah: Why does Josephus call the holiday not Chanukah, but Festival of אוֹר?
Dec 6, 2023
41:13
"The actual נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה can be מַגִּידִים עֲתִידוֹת." What does that mean?
738
Haftarah Chanukah: The High Priest is Given a Pass in the Heavenly Court, as a Shoah Survivor
Haftarah Chanukah: The High Priest is Given a Pass in the Heavenly Court, as a Shoah Survivor
Dec 5, 2023
31:59
Zechariah's vision of miraculous oil fueling the heavenly menorah. This came true in the נֵס חֲנֻכָּה
739
Parshas VaYeshev: Oy, מַעֲשֵׂה אָבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים in a Negative Way - the Sale of Joseph
Parshas VaYeshev: Oy, מַעֲשֵׂה אָבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים in a Negative Way - the Sale of Joseph
Dec 5, 2023
31:23
The goat theme Jacob, Joseph, Judah
740
Henry Kissinger: Good for the Jews? Bad?
Henry Kissinger: Good for the Jews? Bad?
Dec 3, 2023
1:13:23
The unique and weird relationship between Richard Nixon and Kissinger in retrospect
741
Haftarah VaYishlach: Who Exactly was Ovadiah? When Did He Live?
Haftarah VaYishlach: Who Exactly was Ovadiah? When Did He Live?
Dec 1, 2023
33:37
The problem with Eisav is not open entity, but treachery
742
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?
743
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?
744
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?
745
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
746
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!
747
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
748
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
749
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
750
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