Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz • 1629 episodes
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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801
R’ Judah Mintz (1405 -1508), Who Turned Padua into the "Lakewood " of Italy
R’ Judah Mintz (1405 -1508), Who Turned Padua into the "Lakewood " of Italy
Feb 13, 2023
1:05:57
Famous for his responsa, and for his controversies over halachic matters
802
Ramban's Theory of the Sumum Bonum
Ramban's Theory of the Sumum Bonum
Feb 10, 2023
33:20
Differs from the view of Maimonides. Olam Haba will occur here on physical earth
803
Isaiah's Vision of G-d Seated on a Throne etc. Subjective Reality vs. Objective Reality
Isaiah's Vision of G-d Seated on a Throne etc. Subjective Reality vs. Objective Reality
Feb 8, 2023
30:51
Stubbornness is a great crime in spirituality
804
Chaim Grade (1910-1982): Some Thoughts About the Yiddish Novelist
Chaim Grade (1910-1982): Some Thoughts About the Yiddish Novelist
Feb 8, 2023
1:00:27
A brilliant novelist who consistently "bet on the wrong horse." Atheist who learned with the Chazon Ish.
805
What exactly did Yisro mean that Moshe should be מוּל הָאֱלֹהִים ?
What exactly did Yisro mean that Moshe should be מוּל הָאֱלֹהִים ?
Feb 6, 2023
33:43
What is the meaning of נָבוֹל תִּבֹּל?
806
Eliyahu HaBachur HaAshkenazi (1470-1549)
Eliyahu HaBachur HaAshkenazi (1470-1549)
Feb 6, 2023
1:11:24
Author of famous grammar works, but also of the original "Bava Maaseh" אֵלִיָּהוּ בָּחוּר הָאַשְׁכְּנַזִּי הֲכִי גָּדוֹל בְּדִקְדּוּק
807
The Aftermath of the Maimonidean Controversies, Lecture 7 of 7
The Aftermath of the Maimonidean Controversies, Lecture 7 of 7
Feb 6, 2023
1:05:18
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2022 Lecture Series, “Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages”
808
Rambam on Resurrection (which is not part of nature)
Rambam on Resurrection (which is not part of nature)
Feb 1, 2023
31:40
Vs. עוֹלָם הַבָּא (which is indeed part of the natural world)
809
Haftarah Beshalach: How is the Story of Pharaoh Similar to That of Sisera?
Haftarah Beshalach: How is the Story of Pharaoh Similar to That of Sisera?
Feb 1, 2023
35:01
Was Barak right not to care about his personal glory?
810
Parshas Beshalach: The Complaints Against Moshe's Leadership - "Heading the Wrong Way!"
Parshas Beshalach: The Complaints Against Moshe's Leadership - "Heading the Wrong Way!"
Jan 30, 2023
26:34
You have already killed most of us!
811
R’ Moshe Alashkar: One of the Greatest Sefardi Gedolim Who Left Spain in 1492
R’ Moshe Alashkar: One of the Greatest Sefardi Gedolim Who Left Spain in 1492
Jan 30, 2023
1:00:21
And wrote authoritative responsa. Champion of a.) Maimonides and b.) עֲגוּנוֹת
812
Did Abraham and Sarah Actually Exist? The Fight over Philosophical Homiletics (Part 6 of 7)
Did Abraham and Sarah Actually Exist? The Fight over Philosophical Homiletics (Part 6 of 7)
Jan 27, 2023
1:03:32
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series - Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages
813
Parshas Bo: Why Does Moshe Deviate from His Instructions?
Parshas Bo: Why Does Moshe Deviate from His Instructions?
Jan 26, 2023
25:22
G-d told him to tell the whole people to shecht, but he decided to tell just the elders
814
Rambam vs. Raavad and Others on the Difference Between תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים וְעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Rambam vs. Raavad and Others on the Difference Between תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים וְעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Jan 24, 2023
31:39
Rambam's testy reply to his critics: אִגֶּרֶת תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים
815
Jews Burning Books? (Part II) The Controversy in Montpelier and the Aftermath
Jews Burning Books? (Part II) The Controversy in Montpelier and the Aftermath
Jan 22, 2023
1:23:14
Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle (Part 5 of 7)
816
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 3
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 3
Jan 22, 2023
1:17:00
The controversial but complex legacy in an era that doesn't like complexities
817
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 2
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 2
Jan 19, 2023
1:09:53
Stay tuned for part 3, the final episode
818
Jews Burning Books? The Controversy in Montpelier
Jews Burning Books? The Controversy in Montpelier
Jan 18, 2023
1:13:04
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series - Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages (Part 4 of 7)
819
Haftarah VaEra: Egypt will Suffer a Nuclear Holocaust and will be Empty for 40 Years
Haftarah VaEra: Egypt will Suffer a Nuclear Holocaust and will be Empty for 40 Years
Jan 17, 2023
28:11
But then will have a "שִׁיבַת מִצְרַיִם." The restored Egypt will, however, be a degraded, not a great, power
820
Parshas VaEra: The Role of Aaron in the Exodus Story - Negotiator with the Egyptians, acc. to Rashi
Parshas VaEra: The Role of Aaron in the Exodus Story - Negotiator with the Egyptians, acc. to Rashi
Jan 17, 2023
26:54
What arguments would an Aaron have offered Pharaoh to persuade him?
821
Parshas Shmos: The Individual Unique Experience of G-d vs. the Common Joint Experience
Parshas Shmos: The Individual Unique Experience of G-d vs. the Common Joint Experience
Jan 15, 2023
19:08
אֱלֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם אֱלֹהֵי יִצְחָק וֶאֱלּוֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב אוֹ אֱלֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם יִצְחָק וְיַעֲקֹב
822
The First of the Maimonidean Controversies: Attacking the “Live Lion” (Pt. 3 of 6)
The First of the Maimonidean Controversies: Attacking the “Live Lion” (Pt. 3 of 6)
Jan 12, 2023
1:31:05
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2022 Lecture Series, “Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages”
823
Maimonides the Great Popularizer - The Maimonidean Controversies (Part 2 of 7)
Maimonides the Great Popularizer - The Maimonidean Controversies (Part 2 of 7)
Jan 10, 2023
1:38:06
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series - Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages
824
The Maimonidean Controversies: Revelation, Rationality and Rationalism In the Middle Ages - Pt. 1
The Maimonidean Controversies: Revelation, Rationality and Rationalism In the Middle Ages - Pt. 1
Jan 8, 2023
1:04:49
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series
825
Rabbi Katz Will Be in the Hospital This Week…
Rabbi Katz Will Be in the Hospital This Week…
Jan 5, 2023
1:39
…due to open heart surgery and hopes to be home next week. דָּוִד הַכֹּהֵן בֵּן לֵאָה
826
A Dying David Has to Weigh Killing שִׁמְעִי בֶּן גֵּרָא for Insulting & Cursing Him
A Dying David Has to Weigh Killing שִׁמְעִי בֶּן גֵּרָא for Insulting & Cursing Him
Jan 3, 2023
31:30
Or letting him continue as Shlomo's rebbe, where he exercised an excellent influence.
827
Asarah B’Teves: Why Do We Specifically Commemorate the BEGINNING of the Siege of Jerusalem?
Asarah B’Teves: Why Do We Specifically Commemorate the BEGINNING of the Siege of Jerusalem?
Jan 3, 2023
32:48
On עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת , we mourn, not just our political stupidity, but our inability to change
828
Where Did Joseph Acquire His Knowledge of Public Administration and of Macro-Economic Planning?
Where Did Joseph Acquire His Knowledge of Public Administration and of Macro-Economic Planning?
Jan 2, 2023
29:10
Joseph made good use of his time in prison with high Egyptian economists & administrators
829
Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1785), Pt. 1: The Frum Member of the "Republic of Letters"
Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1785), Pt. 1: The Frum Member of the "Republic of Letters"
Jan 2, 2023
1:09:38
Mendelssohn in his non-controversial "frum" phase. Not insular but very religious
830
In His Mishnah Torah, the Rambam Gets into Greater Detail re: Summum Bonum - עוֹלָם הַבָּא.
In His Mishnah Torah, the Rambam Gets into Greater Detail re: Summum Bonum - עוֹלָם הַבָּא.
Dec 30, 2022
42:52
What survives (maybe) is a certain type of נֶפֶשׁ, NOT the נְשָׁמָה! An unusual take
831
Why did the Sages condemn the translation into Greek? Why is it different than Artscoll?
Why did the Sages condemn the translation into Greek? Why is it different than Artscoll?
Dec 29, 2022
36:25
Where would Torah Judaism be today without translations and "cheater books" for the הָמוֹן עַם ?
832
Ezekiel: First the Dry Bones Come Alive, Then They Join the Jewish People in a Real Unity
Ezekiel: First the Dry Bones Come Alive, Then They Join the Jewish People in a Real Unity
Dec 29, 2022
29:25
Imagine if the Ten Lost Tribes are rediscovered through DNA!
833
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph has a Whole Plan of Revenge, but in the End He Couldn't Go-Through With It
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph has a Whole Plan of Revenge, but in the End He Couldn't Go-Through With It
Dec 27, 2022
30:53
Just as happened to the brothers, the whole thing got out of hand.
834
Chanukah and the current war in the Ukraine
Chanukah and the current war in the Ukraine
Dec 26, 2022
34:21
One may have multiple loyalties, but which loyalty trumps the others?
835
Rambam on the Sumum Bonum - הָעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Rambam on the Sumum Bonum - הָעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Dec 25, 2022
46:07
Rambam writes lucidly until he gets to clearly defining עוֹלָם הַבָּא, which is impossible
836
Chanuka in the Context of History: A Q&A w/ Rabbi Katz
Chanuka in the Context of History: A Q&A w/ Rabbi Katz
Dec 23, 2022
42:07
Live December 21, 2022
837
The affairs of the High priest Joshua & his sons foreshadow the Chanukah strife of the priesthood
The affairs of the High priest Joshua & his sons foreshadow the Chanukah strife of the priesthood
Dec 23, 2022
34:09
Rambam vs Ramban on the phenomenon of the כֹּהֲנִים becoming מְלָכִים
838
Joseph: A Rare Case of a Victim Finding Healing, Not Just Forgetfulness
Joseph: A Rare Case of a Victim Finding Healing, Not Just Forgetfulness
Dec 21, 2022
29:38
HaShem turned the world upside down to cure Joseph's psychological pain
839
The History of the Practice of הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה
The History of the Practice of הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה
Dec 21, 2022
59:57
A clash between Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews in Germany (18th century)
840
Judah Maccabee: The Actual Historical Figure
Judah Maccabee: The Actual Historical Figure
Dec 21, 2022
51:06
His military victories and defeats; his controversial political policies
841
שִׁיטַת הַ"כּוּזָרִי" עַל שָׂכָר וְעֹנֶשׁ
שִׁיטַת הַ"כּוּזָרִי" עַל שָׂכָר וְעֹנֶשׁ
Dec 16, 2022
28:53
Forget עוֹלָם הַבָּא for a second. What's life going to be like in a transformed עוֹלָם הַזֶּה ? What changes!
842
The Hellenistic Jews: What Exactly Provoked Them to Persecute the Frum?
The Hellenistic Jews: What Exactly Provoked Them to Persecute the Frum?
Dec 14, 2022
36:03
Parallels between the political situation in Israel at that time and the situation today, December 2022?
843
Amos: You (אֶפְרַיִם וּמְנַשֶּׁה) whose ancestor was unjustly sold, how can you do it yourselves?
Amos: You (אֶפְרַיִם וּמְנַשֶּׁה) whose ancestor was unjustly sold, how can you do it yourselves?
Dec 13, 2022
26:40
God can tolerate idolatry, but not social-injustice and miscarriage of justice
844
Parshas VaYeshev: How Did Joseph Handle His Mistreatment Psychologically? I Mean, נְחָשִׁים וְעַקְרַבִּים!
Parshas VaYeshev: How Did Joseph Handle His Mistreatment Psychologically? I Mean, נְחָשִׁים וְעַקְרַבִּים!
Dec 12, 2022
31:23
How did he change when he arrived in Egypt? His character-development
845
רַבִּי אַבְרָהָם אֲחִי הַגְּרָ"א בַּעַל סֵפֶר "מַעֲלוֹת הַתּוֹרָה ". (1722 -1804)
רַבִּי אַבְרָהָם אֲחִי הַגְּרָ"א בַּעַל סֵפֶר "מַעֲלוֹת הַתּוֹרָה ". (1722 -1804)
Dec 12, 2022
56:08
Published same year as נֶפֶשׁ הַחַיִּים , but in a different style, though same message
846
The view of שְׁלֹמֹה אִבְּן גַּבִּירוֹל מִסְּפָרַד on the nature of שְׂכַר וְעֹנֶשׁ
The view of שְׁלֹמֹה אִבְּן גַּבִּירוֹל מִסְּפָרַד on the nature of שְׂכַר וְעֹנֶשׁ
Dec 9, 2022
22:12
A remarkable passage in his poetic masterpiece כֶּתֶר מַלְכוּת
847
Rabbi Katz's Israel Trip is a Month Away!
Rabbi Katz's Israel Trip is a Month Away!
Dec 7, 2022
6:57
RabbiKatz describes the packed-week that will be his Jewish History tour of Israel
848
Sefer Yosippon: A Historical Classic NOT Identical With the Books of Flavius Josephus!
Sefer Yosippon: A Historical Classic NOT Identical With the Books of Flavius Josephus!
Dec 7, 2022
42:18
A classic סֵפֶר once found in every intelligent Jewish home, including leading רִאשׁוֹנִים and אַחֲרוֹנִים. Where Jews once learned the stories of Chanukah and Tisha B'Av.
849
Parshas VaYishlach: Esav Felt Cheated, but Didn't Allow that to Define His Life - He Built His Own
Parshas VaYishlach: Esav Felt Cheated, but Didn't Allow that to Define His Life - He Built His Own
Dec 5, 2022
23:00
It is יַעֲקֹב who is still obsessed with the deception. Not עֵשָׂו!
850
R’ Dovid Kimchi, the Radak (1260-1335) as Grammarian - The World of דקדוק
R’ Dovid Kimchi, the Radak (1260-1335) as Grammarian - The World of דקדוק
Dec 5, 2022
54:57
Not so much a מְחַדֵּשׁ, but a brilliant מְחַנֵּךְ. Taught דקדוק to generations of Jews & gentiles