Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz • 1573 episodes
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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1401
The Chavos Yair (1639-1702) - R’ Yair Chaim Bacharach: A Famous Posek With No Luck in the Rabbinate
The Chavos Yair (1639-1702) - R’ Yair Chaim Bacharach: A Famous Posek With No Luck in the Rabbinate
Dec 31, 2019
40:47
A Gaon with Yekiishe virtues personified
1402
Parshas Mikeitz: The Fifth Galus - Egypt
Parshas Mikeitz: The Fifth Galus - Egypt
Dec 27, 2019
32:05
Joseph the Virtuoso - Succeeding in two cultures at the same time. Role model? Or danger?
1403
The " Sedei Chemed" (1834-1904) - Rabbi Haim Hezekiah Medini and Crimean Jewry
The " Sedei Chemed" (1834-1904) - Rabbi Haim Hezekiah Medini and Crimean Jewry
Dec 26, 2019
49:52
The Sephardic Rabbi of the Crimean Jews (Krymchaks), who were neither Ashkenaz nor Sephard. A beloved figure . An early "Ovadia Yosef"
1404
Is Chanukah a Biblical Holiday?
Is Chanukah a Biblical Holiday?
Dec 24, 2019
42:28
Is Chanukah foretold in the Book of Daniel? Really?
1405
Parshas VaYeshev: Disunity in the Family
Parshas VaYeshev: Disunity in the Family
Dec 19, 2019
28:26
How easy it is to break up a family, how difficult it is to restore family unity.
1406
Abraham Maimonides (1186-1237): Son of the Rambam, a Rishon in His Own Right
Abraham Maimonides (1186-1237): Son of the Rambam, a Rishon in His Own Right
Dec 17, 2019
49:18
The son who took the father's philosophy into philosophical- experiential mysticism, while completely avoiding credulity.
1407
Parshas VaYishlach: The Rape of Dina in Kabbalistic Terms
Parshas VaYishlach: The Rape of Dina in Kabbalistic Terms
Dec 12, 2019
29:56
Competing notions of morality and propriety, and the deadly wages, thereof
1408
The Maharshal (1510-1573) - The Most Colorful Rabbinic Personality of the Golden Age of Polish Jewry
The Maharshal (1510-1573) - The Most Colorful Rabbinic Personality of the Golden Age of Polish Jewry
Dec 11, 2019
42:38
A perfectionist who was not only willing to dish out criticism, but was willing to accept it, as well. A rare quality.
1409
Parshas VaYetzei: The Lavan Challenge in Jewish History and Meta-History
Parshas VaYetzei: The Lavan Challenge in Jewish History and Meta-History
Dec 5, 2019
24:12
Yaakov survives Lavan only by the skin of his teeth. A "Zionist" vort?
1410
The Maharsha (1555-1631)
The Maharsha (1555-1631)
Dec 4, 2019
36:24
The gadol who made his mother in law one of the most famous women in Jewish history, and the one man in the Golden Age of Polish Jewry whose book achieved canonical status in the study of the Talmud......And who was so normal!
1411
Parshas Toldos: Yitzchak and the Palestinians, 4,000 years ago
Parshas Toldos: Yitzchak and the Palestinians, 4,000 years ago
Nov 27, 2019
25:43
Why do Jewish females call themselves Yehudis?
1412
R‘ Shalom Shachna of Lublin (1490-1559), the Golden Age of Polish Jewry
R‘ Shalom Shachna of Lublin (1490-1559), the Golden Age of Polish Jewry
Nov 26, 2019
40:39
Power, violence, scholarship, royal favor, and rosh yeshiva - an interesting, but possibly dangerous, combination
1413
Parshas Chayai Sarah: Death and Shidduchim
Parshas Chayai Sarah: Death and Shidduchim
Nov 22, 2019
34:22
Parshas Chayei Sarah - Abraham the Grand Seigneur. When is lashon hara ok?
1414
R’ Yitzhak Eizik Chaver (1789-1853) - Lithuanian Kabbalist
R’ Yitzhak Eizik Chaver (1789-1853) - Lithuanian Kabbalist
Nov 21, 2019
42:05
The Kabbalistic subculture of the Vilna Gaon legacy. Not for the broad public!
1415
Parshas Vayeira: Sodom - Then and Now
Parshas Vayeira: Sodom - Then and Now
Nov 14, 2019
22:27
Sodom vs. Mamrei: Economics and Religion - Which?
1416
The "Radbaz" - Rabbi Dovid ibn Abi Zimra of Spain and Egypt (1479-1573)
The "Radbaz" - Rabbi Dovid ibn Abi Zimra of Spain and Egypt (1479-1573)
Nov 12, 2019
39:56
A rare combination of world-class rabbinic scholarship and financial success, and common sense
1417
Parshas Lech Lecha The adventures of the childless couple
Parshas Lech Lecha The adventures of the childless couple
Nov 8, 2019
36:56
The first couple in the Bible whose relationship is described in any detail
1418
Rabbi Jonah of Gerona (Spain), 1210-1264 Author of the שערי תשובה
Rabbi Jonah of Gerona (Spain), 1210-1264 Author of the שערי תשובה
Nov 5, 2019
41:46
Having tasted controversy in his youth, he abandoned it in favor of scholarship and morality in his mature years
1419
Parshas Noach: Disturbing Stories
Parshas Noach: Disturbing Stories
Nov 1, 2019
25:23
Degeneracy and Proud Towers - A Cautionary Tale
1420
Isaac Abravnel, “The Abarbanel,” (1437-1508)-King of Pshat
Isaac Abravnel, “The Abarbanel,” (1437-1508)-King of Pshat
Oct 28, 2019
45:55
The most unusual and dramatic "rabbi" of the Middle Ages
1421
Bereishis: Eden, Hell, Flaming Swords, and Circumcision
Bereishis: Eden, Hell, Flaming Swords, and Circumcision
Oct 25, 2019
27:29
The first mention of ברית מילה in history
1422
Chasam Sofer (1762-1839)
Chasam Sofer (1762-1839)
Oct 23, 2019
45:46
The man of creative reaction
1423
Sukkos-A Few Thoughts
Sukkos-A Few Thoughts
Oct 13, 2019
23:55
2019 Sukkos
1424
Parshas Haazinu: Moses’ History of the Future
Parshas Haazinu: Moses’ History of the Future
Oct 11, 2019
19:11
An Oracle: Disturbing or Thrilling?
1425
Parshas Vayelech: Pessimism on Shabbos Shuva?
Parshas Vayelech: Pessimism on Shabbos Shuva?
Oct 4, 2019
18:59
Predictions of a less-than-glorious future. Oy!
1426
The Chayai Adam - R’ Avraham Danzig ( 1748 - 1820)
The Chayai Adam - R’ Avraham Danzig ( 1748 - 1820)
Oct 3, 2019
39:22
חיי אדם The beginning of the "Art Scroll" phenomenon in Eastern Europe, 200 years ago
1427
Join R’ Katz on the 1st Day of Chol HaMoed Sukkos on a Special Trip to D.C.’s Museum of the Bible
Join R’ Katz on the 1st Day of Chol HaMoed Sukkos on a Special Trip to D.C.’s Museum of the Bible
Oct 3, 2019
3:44
Rabbi Katz's upcoming trip to the Museum of the Bible in DC-an amazing experience when guided properly.
1428
Parashas Nitzavim and Rosh HaShanah
Parashas Nitzavim and Rosh HaShanah
Sep 27, 2019
38:52
Thoughts on L’Dovid HaShem Ohri, Rosh HaShanah and the Shofar blasts.
1429
Rabbi Yehonasan Eibeschutz (1694-1764)
Rabbi Yehonasan Eibeschutz (1694-1764)
Sep 25, 2019
43:55
The most brilliant and most controversial Gadol of the Early-Modern Era
1430
The Tochecha: Trying to Relate It to History and Current Events- Parshas Ki Savo
The Tochecha: Trying to Relate It to History and Current Events- Parshas Ki Savo
Sep 20, 2019
24:02
The great מפרשים, the תוכחה, and historiosophical analyses
1431
The Maharal of Prague (1520-1610)
The Maharal of Prague (1520-1610)
Sep 18, 2019
38:21
The Gaon and nonconformist, not the golem- maker!
1432
דברה תורה כנגד יצר הרע: Parshas Ki Seitzei
דברה תורה כנגד יצר הרע: Parshas Ki Seitzei
Sep 13, 2019
28:33
Ki Teizei and Rosh Hashanah - battling Satan
1433
The Rivash (1326-1408): Rabbi Isaac ben Sheshet Prefet of Aragon (in Spain)
The Rivash (1326-1408): Rabbi Isaac ben Sheshet Prefet of Aragon (in Spain)
Sep 10, 2019
35:25
Hero and victim of the wave of forced conversions of 1391. (1326-1408)
1434
Parshas Shoftim: Political Science
Parshas Shoftim: Political Science
Sep 6, 2019
39:14
What's the ideal form of government in Judaism?
1435
The Tosafos Yom Tov-Rabbi Yom Tov Lippman Heller (1579-1654)
The Tosafos Yom Tov-Rabbi Yom Tov Lippman Heller (1579-1654)
Sep 4, 2019
43:58
The rabbi who was so honest, his ballebatim tried to murder him.
1436
Parshas Re’eh- Moses’ Prescient Warnings Against Syncretism
Parshas Re’eh- Moses’ Prescient Warnings Against Syncretism
Aug 29, 2019
33:18
Which is worse? Idolatry or syncretism? A case in point
1437
The Netziv of Volozhin 1816-1893: The Pilot Who Steered the Yeshiva Through Endless Storms-Until Not
The Netziv of Volozhin 1816-1893: The Pilot Who Steered the Yeshiva Through Endless Storms-Until Not
Aug 28, 2019
47:39
One of the most original thinkers in Torah literature, with a grand unusual vision
1438
Crusaders and Jews, Pt. 3: The Cyclone Forms-The First Crusade and the Ashkenazic Jews
Crusaders and Jews, Pt. 3: The Cyclone Forms-The First Crusade and the Ashkenazic Jews
Aug 25, 2019
1:14:00
Three Weeks series
1439
Eikev: The Mystery of the Ark of Moses
Eikev: The Mystery of the Ark of Moses
Aug 23, 2019
22:00
Sublime self-sacrifice, or anger-management issues
1440
Son of the famous R’ Aryeh Levine and One of the Leading עילויים of the Jerusalem of a Century Ago
Son of the famous R’ Aryeh Levine and One of the Leading עילויים of the Jerusalem of a Century Ago
Aug 22, 2019
39:39
A special podcast of a 20th century story: Should have been a big Rosh Yeshivah, but instead served in the pulpit and communal Rabbinate.
1441
R’ Chaim “Brisker” Soloveitchik (1853-1918) and His Historical Significance
R’ Chaim “Brisker” Soloveitchik (1853-1918) and His Historical Significance
Aug 21, 2019
51:13
The man with two (make that three) Gadol-careers
1442
Old Jewish Baltimore Tour-THIS WEEKEND (Aug. 25th)
Old Jewish Baltimore Tour-THIS WEEKEND (Aug. 25th)
Aug 19, 2019
4:32
A rare opportunity to learn the history and archaeology of one of the leading Jewish communities in N. America today
1443
Parshas VaEschanan ואתחנן
Parshas VaEschanan ואתחנן
Aug 18, 2019
10:28
You can thank Zev and Dena Raden in Boca for this re-podcast
1444
Crusaders and Jews, Pt.2: The Age of Rabeinu Gershom and Rashi-Ashkenazic Civilization Develops
Crusaders and Jews, Pt.2: The Age of Rabeinu Gershom and Rashi-Ashkenazic Civilization Develops
Aug 18, 2019
1:03:51
Three weeks series
1445
Rav Itzele Peterburger (1937–1907): The Main Disseminator of the Teachings of R’ Yisroel Salanter
Rav Itzele Peterburger (1937–1907): The Main Disseminator of the Teachings of R’ Yisroel Salanter
Aug 13, 2019
1:00:56
The mussarist as communal rabbi, educational-innovator, responsa-writer, Lithuanian "hasid," and ideologue of counter-modernity
1446
Crusaders and Jews, Pt.1: The Age of Rabeinu Gershom and Rashi-Ashkenazic Civilization Develops
Crusaders and Jews, Pt.1: The Age of Rabeinu Gershom and Rashi-Ashkenazic Civilization Develops
Aug 11, 2019
55:13
From the Three Weeks Lecture Series
1447
Parshas Devarim: The Censorious Speech of Moses and Its Connection with תשעה באב
Parshas Devarim: The Censorious Speech of Moses and Its Connection with תשעה באב
Aug 9, 2019
32:04
Some thoughts on this fifth, different, book of the Chumash, and of its connection with תשעה באב
1448
Preview of Upcoming Saturday Night Lecture Series: Crusaders and Jews: The Massacres of 1096
Preview of Upcoming Saturday Night Lecture Series: Crusaders and Jews: The Massacres of 1096
Aug 9, 2019
4:21
The massacres and the mass-suicides and their effect upon Ashkenazic Jewry down to the present
1449
R’ Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940): A Study in Non- Hasidic Charisma
R’ Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940): A Study in Non- Hasidic Charisma
Aug 8, 2019
41:18
A look at R’ Chaim Ozer from a cultural perspective
1450
Parasha: פרשת מטות מסעי
Parasha: פרשת מטות מסעי
Aug 2, 2019
20:42
Is the Torah fire or water?