Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz • 1572 episodes
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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Isaiah Discusses the SHAME of Galus (Haftarah Ki-Seitzei)
Isaiah Discusses the SHAME of Galus (Haftarah Ki-Seitzei)
Sep 8, 2022
34:28
Some hunker-down and don't feel the contempt leveled against us. Others work to end Jewish statelessness
852
Luzzatto's מַאֲמָר עַל הָאַגָּדוֹת: Knowing the Decoding "Grid"
Luzzatto's מַאֲמָר עַל הָאַגָּדוֹת: Knowing the Decoding "Grid"
Sep 7, 2022
40:24
Luzzatto's unique history of the תּוֹרָה שֶׁבְּעַל פֶּה (Oral Law)
853
How Could the Jews Back a בֵּן סוֹרֵר וּמוֹרֶה ( Absalom) as King? (Parshas Ki Seitzei)
How Could the Jews Back a בֵּן סוֹרֵר וּמוֹרֶה ( Absalom) as King? (Parshas Ki Seitzei)
Sep 5, 2022
38:03
What if a king's mother is a גִּיּוֹרֶת צֶדֶק? Would that matter?
854
The Very Unusual History of Prusbul: According to the Historical Reconstruction of Rabbeinu Tam
The Very Unusual History of Prusbul: According to the Historical Reconstruction of Rabbeinu Tam
Sep 4, 2022
47:17
Hillel crafted the Prusbul, but put it "in the freezer" to be implemented a century later!!
855
Isaac Leeser (1806-1868): A Noble but Tragic Figure in American Orthodox Judaism in the 19th Century
Isaac Leeser (1806-1868): A Noble but Tragic Figure in American Orthodox Judaism in the 19th Century
Sep 2, 2022
1:00:51
Rabbi Katz analyzes the Leeser Bible, the first English translation in America
856
The Oldest (?) paragraph of the Shmoneh Esrei: הָשִׁיבָה שׁוֹפְטֵינוּ כְּבָרִאשׁוֹנָה
The Oldest (?) paragraph of the Shmoneh Esrei: הָשִׁיבָה שׁוֹפְטֵינוּ כְּבָרִאשׁוֹנָה
Sep 1, 2022
28:57
"Save us from depression and anxiety"
857
Thoughts About Russia and the Jews - Occasioned by the Death of Gorbachev
Thoughts About Russia and the Jews - Occasioned by the Death of Gorbachev
Aug 31, 2022
52:56
Gorbachev -a textbook case of לֵב שָׂרִים בְּיַד הַשֵּׁם
858
The Machzor Bnai Roma: One of the Oldest נֻסְחָאוֹת , Now in Danger
The Machzor Bnai Roma: One of the Oldest נֻסְחָאוֹת , Now in Danger
Aug 31, 2022
35:55
The fascinating competition between Bavel and medieval Eretz Yisroel for primacy
859
The Role of the Gentiles in the Messianic Process (Haftarah Shoftim)
The Role of the Gentiles in the Messianic Process (Haftarah Shoftim)
Aug 30, 2022
27:37
What is the meaning of לֹא בְּחִפָּזוֹן תֵּצֵאוּ?
860
Parshas Shoftim: The Strange Attraction Egypt Exercises on Jews
Parshas Shoftim: The Strange Attraction Egypt Exercises on Jews
Aug 29, 2022
34:37
Moses' warning re: Egypt right-after the Jews had followed a "king" back to Egypt
861
R' Zundel Salant: The Hero of R' Yisroel Salanter & the Mussarists, a Highly-Original Person
R' Zundel Salant: The Hero of R' Yisroel Salanter & the Mussarists, a Highly-Original Person
Aug 28, 2022
1:07:32
Clark Kent until his fifties, then Superman
862
Jewish Courts in Christian Europe: The Age of the Rishonim
Jewish Courts in Christian Europe: The Age of the Rishonim
Aug 28, 2022
1:20:56
From Rabbi Katz' Three Weeks Lecture Series 2022 – From Bavel to Barcelona and Fez to Frankfurt: The Powers of Jewish Courts Throughout the Diaspora 2/6
863
The Takanos of Frankfurt of 1603 and the Mesirah That Almost Led to Disaster
The Takanos of Frankfurt of 1603 and the Mesirah That Almost Led to Disaster
Aug 25, 2022
46:07
The old-model of trying to reform Jewish misbehaviour by top-down rabbinical legislation
864
R Yosef Albo (1380-1444): His Sefer HaIkarim is Among the Most Popular Books of Religious Philosophy
R Yosef Albo (1380-1444): His Sefer HaIkarim is Among the Most Popular Books of Religious Philosophy
Aug 25, 2022
1:00:42
Written at a time when Judaism in Spain was under terrible attacks by the Church
865
No מַחְלֹקֶת When You are Taught Directly by G-d
No מַחְלֹקֶת When You are Taught Directly by G-d
Aug 24, 2022
29:31
In the Messianic Era, will there be big-givers with "dirty-money"?
866
The Debate re: בָּנִים אַתֶּם לַיי in the Context of a Dysfunctional Family
The Debate re: בָּנִים אַתֶּם לַיי in the Context of a Dysfunctional Family
Aug 24, 2022
31:18
Erasing memory -a two-way street
867
The Great Mussarist R' Aharon Yosef Bakst: An Episode (and Conflicting Versions of It)
The Great Mussarist R' Aharon Yosef Bakst: An Episode (and Conflicting Versions of It)
Aug 23, 2022
51:02
Two "Alters" and their different "yeshivish" educational philosophies and styles
868
"V'Kabtzeinu Yachad-" How Exactly is That Supposed to Play Out?
"V'Kabtzeinu Yachad-" How Exactly is That Supposed to Play Out?
Aug 21, 2022
27:33
Could "wokeness" be the תְּקִיעַת שׁוֹפָר גָּדוֹל ?
869
Isaiah the "Novardoker"
Isaiah the "Novardoker"
Aug 17, 2022
26:53
Will Israel be physically narrow, or culturally narrow?
870
Who was the Leader the Jews Chose to Lead Them Back to Egypt in the Last Year of Moses' Life?
Who was the Leader the Jews Chose to Lead Them Back to Egypt in the Last Year of Moses' Life?
Aug 17, 2022
36:34
The Netziv on the different styles of פְּסַק of Moses and Aaron
871
Praying for Help with Depression: The עִנּוּי in רְאֵה בְּעָנְיֵנוּ
Praying for Help with Depression: The עִנּוּי in רְאֵה בְּעָנְיֵנוּ
Aug 16, 2022
28:15
You can't pray for an end to national galus if you're trapped in emotional pain
872
Rav Hirschprung's Realistic Holocaust Memoir
Rav Hirschprung's Realistic Holocaust Memoir
Aug 15, 2022
52:00
His fascinating description of Hasidim and Litvaks in 1940
873
Jewish Courts in the Islamic World: The Problem of the Impenetrable
Jewish Courts in the Islamic World: The Problem of the Impenetrable
Aug 14, 2022
1:23:24
From the Three Weeks Lecture Series, Summer ‘22 – From Bavel to Barcelona and Fez to Frankfurt: The Powers of Jewish Courts Throughout the Diaspora, Part 1 of 6
874
The Meaning of the גְּאֻלָּה in בִּרְכַּת "רְאֵה נָא בְּעָנְיֵנוּ"
The Meaning of the גְּאֻלָּה in בִּרְכַּת "רְאֵה נָא בְּעָנְיֵנוּ"
Aug 11, 2022
29:21
Not national redemption from exile, but physical security from ever-present toxic antisemitism
875
Why does Isaiah have to COMMAND the Jews to be comforted?
Why does Isaiah have to COMMAND the Jews to be comforted?
Aug 10, 2022
24:56
Does God punish sinners because He is angry?
876
The Attempts of the Tzfas Beis Din of R' Yosef Karo to Exercise the Authority of a Sanhedrin from Afar
The Attempts of the Tzfas Beis Din of R' Yosef Karo to Exercise the Authority of a Sanhedrin from Afar
Aug 9, 2022
28:18
Some thoughts...
877
What is the Significance of מוּל בֵּית פְּעוֹר as the Place Moses Repeated the 10 Commandments? (Parshas VaEschanan)
What is the Significance of מוּל בֵּית פְּעוֹר as the Place Moses Repeated the 10 Commandments? (Parshas VaEschanan)
Aug 8, 2022
38:24
The סֵפֶר עֲקֵדַת יִצְחָק on Christianity and Islam and the Jews
878
Rabbi Katz's schedule on תשעה באב
Rabbi Katz's schedule on תשעה באב
Aug 5, 2022
1:00
Ladies class Sunday at 2:00 at Rabbi Katz's shul
879
Tisha B'Av - The Historical Interpretations of יַעֲרוֹת דְּבַשׁ וְהַמֶּשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה
Tisha B'Av - The Historical Interpretations of יַעֲרוֹת דְּבַשׁ וְהַמֶּשֶׁךְ חֲכָמָה
Aug 5, 2022
50:31
Hyrcanus vs. Aristobulus: the original שִׂנְאַת חִנָּם that led to the Destruction
880
A Human Tale re: טומאת הכהנים in the 18th Century
A Human Tale re: טומאת הכהנים in the 18th Century
Aug 5, 2022
43:28
A tale of הָרָאָבָ"ד ,הַחַתַּם סוֹפֵר ,הַנּוֹדָע בִּיהוּדָה ,וְרַב נָתָן אַדְלֶר
881
Why Did the שְׁכִינָה Depart? Why Do You Think It Will Return With the Way We Act?
Why Did the שְׁכִינָה Depart? Why Do You Think It Will Return With the Way We Act?
Aug 4, 2022
31:45
If the Temple was rebuilt tomorrow, would it last, in the present state of Jewish conduct?
882
R’ Elchanan Wasserman: Aspects of Who He Was
R’ Elchanan Wasserman: Aspects of Who He Was
Aug 3, 2022
1:14:35
Why was he "into" Kant?
883
Haftarah Shabbos Chazon: When Exactly was This Prophecy Uttered?
Haftarah Shabbos Chazon: When Exactly was This Prophecy Uttered?
Aug 2, 2022
31:50
The ritual reforms of Hezekiah were meaningless because they weren't accompanied by social reform
884
Parshas Devarim: The Strange Story of the Invasion Og's Kingdom
Parshas Devarim: The Strange Story of the Invasion Og's Kingdom
Aug 1, 2022
36:13
After killing Sichon, why did they proceed north, not west?
885
Sefardim and Ashkenazim - Some Thoughts
Sefardim and Ashkenazim - Some Thoughts
Jul 31, 2022
37:30
Which one was regarded as superior - which century?
886
Jeremiah blasts the Rosh Yeshivas (Haftarah Matos-Maasei)
Jeremiah blasts the Rosh Yeshivas (Haftarah Matos-Maasei)
Jul 28, 2022
26:47
"They know how to learn, but they don't know ME!"
887
Parshas Matos-Maasei: The Massacre of the Women and Children
Parshas Matos-Maasei: The Massacre of the Women and Children
Jul 27, 2022
30:45
Did the Jewish soldiers marry the Midianite girls?
888
Rabbi Katz's Schedule in Teaneck this Shabbos
Rabbi Katz's Schedule in Teaneck this Shabbos
Jul 26, 2022
2:53
Two recent lecture series are now on YouTube
889
A Broad Review of Classic Frum Historiography
A Broad Review of Classic Frum Historiography
Jul 26, 2022
35:41
What were the classic "history seforim" read by our ancestors?
890
The Parts of the שְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה Dealing With Aspects of a Future Utopia
The Parts of the שְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה Dealing With Aspects of a Future Utopia
Jul 25, 2022
32:53
What are you davening for, exactly, during The Three Weeks?
891
History of the Jews of Galicia, Pt. 3
History of the Jews of Galicia, Pt. 3
Jul 22, 2022
1:21:21
Rabbi Katz’ Lecture Series on Galician Jewry (Part 3of 6)
892
The Famous Piyut for This Shabbos, by the Buddy of רגמ"ה, רַבִּי שִׁמְעוֹן הַגָּדוֹל מִמַּגֶנְצׇה
The Famous Piyut for This Shabbos, by the Buddy of רגמ"ה, רַבִּי שִׁמְעוֹן הַגָּדוֹל מִמַּגֶנְצׇה
Jul 22, 2022
29:43
"אֶל אֵל חַי אֲרַנֵּן"- Relentless pressure by the Catholics on the Jews to convert
893
Haftarah Pinchas: The Significance of the 13th Year of the Reign of Josiah
Haftarah Pinchas: The Significance of the 13th Year of the Reign of Josiah
Jul 20, 2022
22:28
Why is G-d telling Jeremiah what is going to happen politically 40 years from now?
894
Parshas Pinchas: After 40 years of Miracles Etc., the Jews Came This-Close to Extermination...
Parshas Pinchas: After 40 years of Miracles Etc., the Jews Came This-Close to Extermination...
Jul 20, 2022
28:10
What is the scary implication of the בְּנוֹת מוֹאָב story?
895
R’ Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886) Mr. קִצּוּר שֻׁלְחָן עָרוּךְ . The "Goldilocks" Law Code
R’ Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886) Mr. קִצּוּר שֻׁלְחָן עָרוּךְ . The "Goldilocks" Law Code
Jul 20, 2022
57:39
Author of what may be the most often republished sefer of all time
896
R’ Yosef Kapach (1917-2000): The Most Famous Yemenite Scholar of Modern Times
R’ Yosef Kapach (1917-2000): The Most Famous Yemenite Scholar of Modern Times
Jul 17, 2022
46:50
You're not a "player" if you don't have the "Kapach Edition" of Rishonim
897
שִׁבְעָה עָשָׂר בְּתַמּוּז : The Military Facts
שִׁבְעָה עָשָׂר בְּתַמּוּז : The Military Facts
Jul 15, 2022
30:07
The details of the Roman siege
898
On Bastille Day (July 14th), R’ Katz Analyzes the Effect of the French Revolution on the Jews
On Bastille Day (July 14th), R’ Katz Analyzes the Effect of the French Revolution on the Jews
Jul 15, 2022
35:27
The contrast between the American Revolution and the French re: what was demanded from the Jews as the price of equality
899
A קִינָה of the Ibn Ezra on the Almohad Massacres of the Jews in Spain and Morocco
A קִינָה of the Ibn Ezra on the Almohad Massacres of the Jews in Spain and Morocco
Jul 14, 2022
28:57
In the era the Ashkenaz had the Crusades, the Sefardim had the Almohad persecutions
900
Famous Jewish Historians: Simcha Assaf - Saturday Night Lecture Series
Famous Jewish Historians: Simcha Assaf - Saturday Night Lecture Series
Jul 13, 2022
1:33:31
Simcha Asaf. Part 6/7 series.