Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz • 1565 episodes
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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R Katz analyzes thecurrent situation in the Middle East, especially the future of Syria and Israel
R Katz analyzes thecurrent situation in the Middle East, especially the future of Syria and Israel
May 18, 2025
40:37
If Syria does make peace with Israel, it will be the biggest defeat for Hamas
152
Haftarah Emor: Ezekiel and Priestly Functions in the Third Temple
Haftarah Emor: Ezekiel and Priestly Functions in the Third Temple
May 15, 2025
27:30
Ezekiel is adjured to tellthe people about the future Temple, which is part of the historical tension re: how much priority should be given to קָדָשִׁים וְטַהֲרוֹת in לִמּוּד הַתּוֹרָה?
153
פָּרָשַׁת אֱמֹר תשפ"ה May a kohen marry a promiscuous woman?
פָּרָשַׁת אֱמֹר תשפ"ה May a kohen marry a promiscuous woman?
May 14, 2025
26:56
The word זוֹנָה ends up not meaning what you think it means. Dealing with checkered pasts you have left behind
154
R ‘ Chaim Kohen Rapoport of Lvov, Pt. 3
R ‘ Chaim Kohen Rapoport of Lvov, Pt. 3
May 14, 2025
48:48
His famous disputation with the Frankist Heretics, who claimed that the Jews who follow the Talmud murder Christians and use their blood for Passover purposes. He tore into them , calling a spade a spade!
155
Lag B"omer and the Story of R Shimon bar Yochai in the Cave: Critical considerations
Lag B"omer and the Story of R Shimon bar Yochai in the Cave: Critical considerations
May 12, 2025
32:35
Raising a number of problematc aspects re: the text of the famous agadeta
156
Rabbi Katz's new lecture series in Baltimore: May 12, 14, 19, 21, and 26
Rabbi Katz's new lecture series in Baltimore: May 12, 14, 19, 21, and 26
May 12, 2025
3:53
Five lecture covering the history of Baltimore Jewry and their various "Judaisms." History of a rather unique Jewish community, whose history is both like and unlike that o other American Jewish communities.
157
Donald Trump's Reported Deal with the Houthis
Donald Trump's Reported Deal with the Houthis
May 7, 2025
35:18
Arab Piracy: Pay them off? Fight them? The machlokes between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
158
Amos
Amos
May 6, 2025
24:07
Prophet of Doom
159
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת - קְדוֹשִׁים תשפ"ה - Destruction and then Restoration
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת - קְדוֹשִׁים תשפ"ה - Destruction and then Restoration
May 6, 2025
24:07
Would you like to be a prophet of doom?
160
Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim: Why is the Yom Kippur Ritual associated with the deaths of Nadav and Avihu?
Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim: Why is the Yom Kippur Ritual associated with the deaths of Nadav and Avihu?
May 6, 2025
22:44
Was their sin בֵּין אָדָם לַחֲבֵרוֹ? If so, what does that have to do with Yom Kippur, which does not atone for that?
161
Rambam and Korbanos Part 3
Rambam and Korbanos Part 3
May 5, 2025
32:14
The World stands on תּוֹרָה, עֲבוֹדָה, וּגְמִילוּת חֲסָדִים. Each one individually? Or the combination of all three?
162
R Chaim Kohen Rapoport of Lvov (1699-1771) Part 2: Internal machlokes
R Chaim Kohen Rapoport of Lvov (1699-1771) Part 2: Internal machlokes
May 5, 2025
47:52
The Underside of Jewish Kehilah politics in the "Old World"
163
הַפְטָרָה תַּזְרִיעַ-מְצֹרָע תשפ"ה - Gechazi is "attacked" by the יֵצֶר הַטּוֹב
הַפְטָרָה תַּזְרִיעַ-מְצֹרָע תשפ"ה - Gechazi is "attacked" by the יֵצֶר הַטּוֹב
May 2, 2025
23:16
Though he was no saint, Gechazi redeems his character by eschewing revenge
164
פָּרָשַׁת תַּזְרִיעַ-מְצֹרָע תשפ"ה - Biblical Leprosy and its role in Promoting Sincere Social Relations
פָּרָשַׁת תַּזְרִיעַ-מְצֹרָע תשפ"ה - Biblical Leprosy and its role in Promoting Sincere Social Relations
Apr 30, 2025
29:02
Why is itso easy to get Biblical Leprosy and So Hard (Complicated Ritual) to become purified from it?
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Rav Chaim Kohen Rappaport of Lvov (1699-1771) Part 1. A Great Gadol You Probably never heard of
Rav Chaim Kohen Rappaport of Lvov (1699-1771) Part 1. A Great Gadol You Probably never heard of
Apr 30, 2025
59:21
One of the Greatest Gedolim of the 18th century. The Noda BIyhudah and the Hafla'ah sent him THEIR שְׁאֵלוֹת! Classic lomdus of the "Old School"
166
The Rambam and his different discourses on korbanos & other matters: Part 2
The Rambam and his different discourses on korbanos & other matters: Part 2
Apr 27, 2025
40:35
TThe Rambam in the Mishneh Torah on the correct hashkafah re: Korbanos and other Mitzvos that make no sense. The remarkable anguish of King David re: such matters
167
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמִינִי תשפ"ה - Dovid vs. Nadav & Avihu
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמִינִי תשפ"ה - Dovid vs. Nadav & Avihu
Apr 24, 2025
22:03
The two parades of Dovid.The mistakes in the first. The corrections in the second. The quarrel with Michal based on a misunderstanding
168
פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמִינִי חֵטְא נָדָב וַאֲבִיהוּ
פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמִינִי חֵטְא נָדָב וַאֲבִיהוּ
Apr 24, 2025
22:29
Did they offer a ketores minus the חֶלְבְּנָא?
169
Conditions in Eretz Yisroel in the early 19th century - life under the rapacious Muslims and hope from England
Conditions in Eretz Yisroel in the early 19th century - life under the rapacious Muslims and hope from England
Apr 23, 2025
42:58
The strange situation of the English and American Missionaries interacting with the תַּלְמִידֵי הַגְּרָ"א
170
The Rambam and his different discourses on korbanos and other matters: Part 1
The Rambam and his different discourses on korbanos and other matters: Part 1
Apr 21, 2025
31:05
An important difference between קָרְבָּנוֹת on the one hand, and תְּפִלָּה וּדְבֵקוּת on the other.
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הַפְטָרָה לָאַחֲרוֹן שֶׁל פֶּסַח בְּחוּ"ל "עוֹד הַיּוֹם בְּנוֹב" - Discrepancies between the accounts of Hezekiah and Sennacherib
הַפְטָרָה לָאַחֲרוֹן שֶׁל פֶּסַח בְּחוּ"ל "עוֹד הַיּוֹם בְּנוֹב" - Discrepancies between the accounts of Hezekiah and Sennacherib
Apr 18, 2025
29:39
"If the Jews can end their disunity, they wil together conquer the Gaza Strip and Syria." Really
172
שְׁבִיעִי שֶׁל פֶּסַח - קְרִיעַת יַם סוּף: הֶאֱמִינוּ וְשׁוּב לֹא הֶאֱמִינוּ
שְׁבִיעִי שֶׁל פֶּסַח - קְרִיעַת יַם סוּף: הֶאֱמִינוּ וְשׁוּב לֹא הֶאֱמִינוּ
Apr 17, 2025
31:18
Moshe and the Jews: Belief, followed by loss of Belief, followed by new Belief
173
The Historical Background to the 1830s controversy re: הַקְרָבַת קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה - What was going on in Turkish Palestine at that time
The Historical Background to the 1830s controversy re: הַקְרָבַת קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה - What was going on in Turkish Palestine at that time
Apr 16, 2025
51:12
R Akiva Eger thought the Muslims would allow the Jews to offer sacrifices on the Temple Mount. The Chasam Sofer disabused him. Why did R Akiva Eger think this?
174
Seder Thoughts 2025 (תשפ"ה)
Seder Thoughts 2025 (תשפ"ה)
Apr 11, 2025
37:10
R Akiva's seder and the question of the Premature Exodus. Also, Lavan and his role inthe Egypt story
175
When historical knowledge provides an insight into a Responsum: The Noda BiYhudah and the Ben Ish Chai
When historical knowledge provides an insight into a Responsum: The Noda BiYhudah and the Ben Ish Chai
Apr 9, 2025
21:09
Famous Responsa re: Adultery and Divorce
176
Pesach, Bitul Chametz, and the eternal battle of ideas between Jewish and Egyptian theological ideas. Really
Pesach, Bitul Chametz, and the eternal battle of ideas between Jewish and Egyptian theological ideas. Really
Apr 9, 2025
35:22
If you wanted the manna in the desert to become matzah, to transsubstatiate into matzah, did it really become matzah, not just in taste?
177
The Rambam and His Thoughts About the Hagadah
The Rambam and His Thoughts About the Hagadah
Apr 7, 2025
25:27
In Chapter 7, the Rambam rearranges the order of the narrative, for philosophical/theological reasons
178
Haftorah Shabbos Hagadol - Elijah: Unite or Die!
Haftorah Shabbos Hagadol - Elijah: Unite or Die!
Apr 7, 2025
23:49
Is parnasaah bad because you give too much charity? Or the other way around?
179
Parshas Tzav (Erev Pesach) - Changing attitudes towards the Temple Sacrifices
Parshas Tzav (Erev Pesach) - Changing attitudes towards the Temple Sacrifices
Apr 6, 2025
27:10
The differences between the First and Second Temple Eras
180
"הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ה "הֶעֱבַדְתַּנִי בְּחַטֹּאותֶיךָ הוֹגַעְתַּנִי בַּעֲוֹנֹתֶיךָ
"הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ה "הֶעֱבַדְתַּנִי בְּחַטֹּאותֶיךָ הוֹגַעְתַּנִי בַּעֲוֹנֹתֶיךָ
Apr 3, 2025
22:22
The Temple was built large, to accommodate 12 tribes, but it sended up servicing and being patronized by only two tribes
181
The current war in light of וְהִיא שֶׁעָמְדָה לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ וְלָנוּ שֶׁבְּכָל דּוֹר וָדוֹר עוֹמְדִים עָלֵינוּ לְכַלּוֹתֵנוּ וְהַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא מַצִּילֵנוּ מִיָּדָם
The current war in light of וְהִיא שֶׁעָמְדָה לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ וְלָנוּ שֶׁבְּכָל דּוֹר וָדוֹר עוֹמְדִים עָלֵינוּ לְכַלּוֹתֵנוּ וְהַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא מַצִּילֵנוּ מִיָּדָם
Apr 2, 2025
29:40
Was Hamas's goal realistic? Maybe!
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הַגָּדָה שֶׁל פֶּסַח : רַבָּן גַּמְלִיאֵל אוֹמֵר
הַגָּדָה שֶׁל פֶּסַח : רַבָּן גַּמְלִיאֵל אוֹמֵר
Mar 31, 2025
27:14
What kind of guests were at the seder of רַבָּן גַּמְלִיאֵל? Why did his narrative differ from that in Bnai Berak?
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פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ה הַקָּרְבָּנוֹת לְעֻמַּת הַקָּרְבָּן פֶּסַח
פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא תשפ"ה הַקָּרְבָּנוֹת לְעֻמַּת הַקָּרְבָּן פֶּסַח
Mar 30, 2025
26:44
Two types of Communal offerings: a.) Performed by Priest as Agent for the Community b.) Performed by the masses of the community themselves
184
פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ”ה - The seemngly disjuncted narrative: first about קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח,
פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ”ה - The seemngly disjuncted narrative: first about קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח,
Mar 28, 2025
34:13
Why is חָמֵץ prohibited (כָּרֵת!)? What does חמץ have to do with the slavery i Egypt? Really
185
פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ה - The seemngly disjuncted narrative: first about קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח, then abruptly about חָמֵץ
פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ה - The seemngly disjuncted narrative: first about קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח, then abruptly about חָמֵץ
Mar 28, 2025
34:13
Why is חָמֵץ prohibited (כָּרֵת!)? What does חמץ have to do with the slavery i Egypt? Really
186
R’ Chaim Sinwani of Yemen and Israel (1897-1979)
R’ Chaim Sinwani of Yemen and Israel (1897-1979)
Mar 26, 2025
39:30
A great Talmid Chacham and Mekubal who suffered from secular Zionist persecution in the 1940s. The complicated story of Yemenite Jewry in the first half of the 20th century.
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הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ה - Princely corruption even in the time of the Third Temple?
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת הַחֹדֶשׁ תשפ"ה - Princely corruption even in the time of the Third Temple?
Mar 24, 2025
24:03
The Prophet admonishes the Princes to stop evicting Jews from their ancestral land and expropriating the land in order to gift their own children and employees
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?פָּרָשַׁת פְּקוּדֵי תשפ"ה - מִי הָיוּ לֵצָנֵי הַדּוֹר
?פָּרָשַׁת פְּקוּדֵי תשפ"ה - מִי הָיוּ לֵצָנֵי הַדּוֹר
Mar 24, 2025
23:54
The cynics were those who did not contribute (either out of stinginess or laziness), who now projected thir own guilt feelings onto Moshe and the Mishkan Project.
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Trump, Polk, Bibi: Some cautonary lessons from the past
Trump, Polk, Bibi: Some cautonary lessons from the past
Mar 24, 2025
36:20
Sometimes, military victory leads to civil war! Success requires philosophy to be managed sagaciously
190
Haftarah Parshas Parah- Jewish misconduct in the lands of exile
Haftarah Parshas Parah- Jewish misconduct in the lands of exile
Mar 20, 2025
24:33
The supreme virtue of being ashamed of your misconduct. Is this happening currently?
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פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל תשפ"ה - No fire outside the miskan, but yes fire inside the mishkan!
פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל תשפ"ה - No fire outside the miskan, but yes fire inside the mishkan!
Mar 20, 2025
28:23
Most fights break out in shul on Shabbos - לֹא תְבַעֲרוּ אֵשׁ בְּכֹל מֹשְׁבֹתֵיכֶם בְּיוֹם הַשַּׁבָּת
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Purim live 5785 (2025)
Purim live 5785 (2025)
Mar 19, 2025
1:08:17
Live from Baltimore
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Tefilah: Why does God say to Moses : לֹא תוּכַל לִרְאֹת אֶת פָּנָי, but subsequently וְדִבֵּר הַשֵּׁם עִם מֹשֶׁה פָּנִים אֶל פָּנִים?
Tefilah: Why does God say to Moses : לֹא תוּכַל לִרְאֹת אֶת פָּנָי, but subsequently וְדִבֵּר הַשֵּׁם עִם מֹשֶׁה פָּנִים אֶל פָּנִים?
Mar 17, 2025
22:28
Some thoughts on the limited, philosophical approach to prayer vs. the mystical approach to prayer
194
Donald Trump's fascination with America's Tenth President James K. Polk (1845-1849)
Donald Trump's fascination with America's Tenth President James K. Polk (1845-1849)
Mar 17, 2025
56:09
Intensely partisan, a slaveholder, a great liar, Polk is one of the great presidents, who doubled the territory of the USA. In the words of Trump, "He got a lot of land!" Will this affect Gaza?
195
a.) 17 Adar - tachnun? Anniversary of a massacre and rescue in Northern Syria of חַכְמֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל in Northern Syria (מְגִלַּת תַּעֲנִית). Sound familiar
a.) 17 Adar - tachnun? Anniversary of a massacre and rescue in Northern Syria of חַכְמֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל in Northern Syria (מְגִלַּת תַּעֲנִית). Sound familiar
Mar 16, 2025
25:04
The opposite of today - at that time there was civil war in Israel and peace in Syria ... or so they thought!
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Two Short Purim Vorts
Two Short Purim Vorts
Mar 13, 2025
18:30
Why did Esther try to be nice to Haman? Also, did Haman actually prohibit circumcision?
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Is Israel becoming more religious in the wake of the Gaza War? Some thoughts upon reading an article in הָאָרֶץ
Is Israel becoming more religious in the wake of the Gaza War? Some thoughts upon reading an article in הָאָרֶץ
Mar 11, 2025
32:07
R Katz analyzes the religious effects of Israel's six foreign wars
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Purim 2025, Pt. 2: How Esther hid her identity-Didn't the Jews say אָחוֹת יֵשׁ לָנוּ בְּבֵית הַמֶּלֶךְ?
Purim 2025, Pt. 2: How Esther hid her identity-Didn't the Jews say אָחוֹת יֵשׁ לָנוּ בְּבֵית הַמֶּלֶךְ?
Mar 11, 2025
30:26
How come Haman did not make a move against the Jews for FIVE years?
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הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא תשפ"ה - אֵלִיָּהוּ בְּהַר הַכַּרְמֶל
הַפְטָרַת פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא תשפ"ה - אֵלִיָּהוּ בְּהַר הַכַּרְמֶל
Mar 9, 2025
27:08
Why was אֵלִיָּהוּ a brilliant failure?
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Purim 2025 in the light of the October 7, 20243 Pogrom
Purim 2025 in the light of the October 7, 20243 Pogrom
Mar 9, 2025
31:54
The Jews in the time of Esther ducked a planned "Oct. 7" pogrom multiplied all across the 127 provinces. Instead, it was the Jews who ended up perpetrating the pogrom against their mortal enemies