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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301
Ramchal and his Rebbe, Pt. 2. - More on the remarkable relationship
Ramchal and his Rebbe, Pt. 2. - More on the remarkable relationship
Jan 14, 2025
55:28
Ramchal in Amsterdam (1730s-1740s), where he wrote the works that made him famous
302
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Jan 13, 2025
31:02
Who was Moshe deceiving? Pharaoh? Or the Jews!
303
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
Jan 10, 2025
31:15
The theme of siege in Torah Judaism and Jewish Memory
304
An Analysis of the Current Influence of Turkey in Syria and Israel
An Analysis of the Current Influence of Turkey in Syria and Israel
Jan 9, 2025
30:12
Is Erdogan trying to recreate the old Turkish Empire in 21st century form?
305
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Jan 7, 2025
26:24
Was David's reign an ideal era in Jewish History?
306
Why was there a military escort at Jacob's funeral?
Why was there a military escort at Jacob's funeral?
Jan 6, 2025
28:26
Jacob's insistence that his grandchildren not touch his coffin?
307
The Shma Prayer in its original context
The Shma Prayer in its original context
Jan 6, 2025
30:57
Jacob & Sons in Egypt. what was the challenge שמע addressed?
308
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Jan 2, 2025
23:22
Was the modern State of Israel created "out of order?"
309
Parshas VaYigash: Why did Joseph supply his brothers with literally all their need?
Parshas VaYigash: Why did Joseph supply his brothers with literally all their need?
Jan 2, 2025
33:01
Altruism or Cynicism?
310
The Ruthless Use of Hostages: The assasination of Judah Maccabee's brother Shimon and its aftermath
The Ruthless Use of Hostages: The assasination of Judah Maccabee's brother Shimon and its aftermath
Dec 31, 2024
36:30
The assassins used hostages to get away with their crimes: a cautionary tale re: Gaza?
311
נְחֹשֶׁת: דְּבַר תּוֹרָה לַחֲנֻכָּה תשפ"ה
נְחֹשֶׁת: דְּבַר תּוֹרָה לַחֲנֻכָּה תשפ"ה
Dec 31, 2024
34:20
Yavan, Copper, and the Copper Snake
312
Lighting Inside v. Lighting Outside: History of Controversy
Lighting Inside v. Lighting Outside: History of Controversy
Dec 30, 2024
41:48
Jews lit inside even when there is no danger
313
The prophecy of 24 Kislev (סֵפֶר הַנָּבִיא חַגַּי) and current events in the Middle East
The prophecy of 24 Kislev (סֵפֶר הַנָּבִיא חַגַּי) and current events in the Middle East
Dec 25, 2024
24:12
"I will overthrow regimes and destroy armies through civil wars!"
314
Al HaNissim- When was it composed?
Al HaNissim- When was it composed?
Dec 23, 2024
27:30
Was Chanukah ordained as a day of הַלֵּל וְהוֹדָאָה? Or was it ordained as a day of שִׂמְחָה וְהַלֵּל?
315
Haftarah Shabbos Chanukah - Zechariah Magical Menorah
Haftarah Shabbos Chanukah - Zechariah Magical Menorah
Dec 23, 2024
22:44
Did the Maccabees know about this prophecy? How could they not?
316
Mikeitz and (metaphysical) Chanukah: The two dream stories - Joseph and Daniel
Mikeitz and (metaphysical) Chanukah: The two dream stories - Joseph and Daniel
Dec 23, 2024
28:46
Both involve the dream of a gentile king concerning his kingdom; both dreams contain a subtext for the future of Klal Yisroel
317
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph the first "galus yid" in history
Parshas Mikeitz: Joseph the first "galus yid" in history
Dec 22, 2024
27:02
Negotiating both Jewish as well as Egyptian identities: not an easy task
318
Seudas Chanukah: How old is this custom? Did it predate Rabbinic Literature?
Seudas Chanukah: How old is this custom? Did it predate Rabbinic Literature?
Dec 22, 2024
28:12
Which parts of חֲנֻכָּה are דְּאוֹרָיְתָא, and which parts are דְּרַבָּנָן?
319
Peacemaking with the enemy? A cautionary tale from the Book of Maccabees
Peacemaking with the enemy? A cautionary tale from the Book of Maccabees
Dec 19, 2024
22:31
Bacchides massacres the trusting frummies under a flag of truce
320
What kind of peace should we pray for in The North?
What kind of peace should we pray for in The North?
Dec 19, 2024
25:18
What kind of peace should we pray for in Gaza?
321
Haftarah VaYeshev: Amos decries social injustice (at G-d's direction)
Haftarah VaYeshev: Amos decries social injustice (at G-d's direction)
Dec 19, 2024
27:55
History teaches that morality collapses among the very rich and the very poor
322
Parshas VaYeshev: Contrasting the sibling relationships between the 12 brothers of the Joseph story and the 5 brothers of the Macabee story
Parshas VaYeshev: Contrasting the sibling relationships between the 12 brothers of the Joseph story and the 5 brothers of the Macabee story
Dec 17, 2024
26:38
The trick is not to be jealous of any sibling's special talents, but rather to discover the talents of each, and follow that brother in his area of special excellence
323
R' Yeshaya Bassan and the Ramchal: The remarkable correspondence between rebbe and talmid
R' Yeshaya Bassan and the Ramchal: The remarkable correspondence between rebbe and talmid
Dec 17, 2024
58:26
The tight relationship between the two allowed for the frankest exchange of opposing ideas, totally free of rancor or disrespect
324
Shechem - Some of the Brothers Killed, Other Brothers Looted (Parshas VaYishlach)
Shechem - Some of the Brothers Killed, Other Brothers Looted (Parshas VaYishlach)
Dec 12, 2024
19:04
What exactly is the translation of the חִתַּת אֱלֹ-ים after the massacre in Shechem?
325
Tefilah in the Context of the Current Situation in Syria
Tefilah in the Context of the Current Situation in Syria
Dec 12, 2024
26:13
There are moments when certain prayers are תְּפִלּוֹת שָׁוְא. This is not one of them!
326
Sefer Ovadiah HaNavi (Haftarah VaYishlach)
Sefer Ovadiah HaNavi (Haftarah VaYishlach)
Dec 10, 2024
23:12
Who exactly was Ovadiah? Has his prophecy come true?
327
Parshas VaYishlach: The challenges of Jewish survival in hostile environments
Parshas VaYishlach: The challenges of Jewish survival in hostile environments
Dec 9, 2024
30:23
The violation of Dina, the lethal response, and the current war in Gaza
328
An Analysis of the Latest Events on the Israel-Syria Border
An Analysis of the Latest Events on the Israel-Syria Border
Dec 9, 2024
25:45
Bibi's unilateral military moves there
329
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 2
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 2
Dec 9, 2024
29:09
A curiously tragic rabbinical figure, whose dictionary ruled the roost for one century
330
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
R' Marcus (Mordecai) Jastrow (1829-1903), Pt. 1
Dec 9, 2024
49:50
A curiously tragic rabbinical figure, whose dictionary ruled the roost for one century
331
The Ramchal on Why People Avoid Learning Kabbalah
The Ramchal on Why People Avoid Learning Kabbalah
Dec 5, 2024
26:19
The Devil and R' Shimshon of Ostropol
332
Haftarah VaYeitzei: The Kingdom of the North blows its last chance by retaining the Golden Calf
Haftarah VaYeitzei: The Kingdom of the North blows its last chance by retaining the Golden Calf
Dec 4, 2024
29:03
זֹבְחֵי אָדָם עֲגָלִים יִשָּׁקוּן
333
Parsas VaYeitzei: What does Jacob mean by הָיָה הַשֵּׁם לִי לֶאֱלֹהִים?
Parsas VaYeitzei: What does Jacob mean by הָיָה הַשֵּׁם לִי לֶאֱלֹהִים?
Dec 3, 2024
26:39
The tension in monotheistic religion between universalism and paticularism
334
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
The Recent Developments in Syria and the Middle East
Dec 1, 2024
24:16
We may be seeing revolutionary developments in the non-Jewish states that may benefit Israel
335
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
Thanksgiving as an American (but not Christian) Religious Holiday
Nov 28, 2024
39:11
The unique historical nature of "American" Religion
336
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Haftarah Toldos: Goofing off in the Bais HaMikdash
Nov 27, 2024
29:43
Donating sub-par animals to the Temple for a "kodashim write-off"
337
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
The War in Lebanon and Psalm 110
Nov 26, 2024
22:48
"An army with the resolution of volunteers, fighting for values of holiness"
338
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
Parshas Toldos: The Palestinian (Plishti) Peace Proposal
Nov 25, 2024
28:10
"We hate you, but we fear you, so let's make peace"
339
Are the Jews a religious group? A nationality? An ethnicity?
Are the Jews a religious group? A nationality? An ethnicity?
Nov 25, 2024
40:10
R' Katz on current court cases and the Hamas demonstrations at the universities
340
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: Adoniyahu or Shlomo
Haftarah Chayei Sarah: Adoniyahu or Shlomo
Nov 20, 2024
25:02
In Politics, Timing is everything...
341
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Oy shidduchim, shidduchim
Parshas Chayei Sarah: Oy shidduchim, shidduchim
Nov 19, 2024
26:06
What's more important, good middos or halachic observance?
342
The Aleinu Prayer: What is its context?
The Aleinu Prayer: What is its context?
Nov 19, 2024
30:29
Three options: a.) Absolute Monotheism b.) Modified Monotheism c.) Absolute Polytheism
343
The Hasmoneans and the Question of Drafting the Yeshiva Bachurim
The Hasmoneans and the Question of Drafting the Yeshiva Bachurim
Nov 17, 2024
30:34
How he Hasmonean rulers fought their wars and handled the "Bnei Torah Problem" 2,000 years ago
344
Haftarah VaYera: אֱלִישָׁע מְחַיֶּה הַמֵּת
Haftarah VaYera: אֱלִישָׁע מְחַיֶּה הַמֵּת
Nov 14, 2024
24:14
How come Elisha's servant Gechazi did not believe his master could revive the child?
345
The Iranian-Israel Conflict in light of interesting internal developments in Iran
The Iranian-Israel Conflict in light of interesting internal developments in Iran
Nov 13, 2024
34:26
Which is stronger in Iranian Universities? Hatred of Israel, or hatred of the Arabs and support of Israel? Some surprising developments
346
Parshas VaYera: The הַשְׁגָּחָה פְּרָטִית in the sequence of events in the Abraham story
Parshas VaYera: The הַשְׁגָּחָה פְּרָטִית in the sequence of events in the Abraham story
Nov 11, 2024
27:10
Abraham is not opposed by the Canaanites because he is a childless nomad...at first...
347
R Shimon Sofer, Pt 2: Walking a political tightrope for Galician Jews trapped between Germans, Ukrainians, and Poles
R Shimon Sofer, Pt 2: Walking a political tightrope for Galician Jews trapped between Germans, Ukrainians, and Poles
Nov 11, 2024
15:43
For the upcoming Genazym auction on November 17, 2024
348
R Shimon Sofer (1820-1883), Pt. 1: The complexities of Jewish ethnic politics in Central Europe (Galicia) in the 19th century
R Shimon Sofer (1820-1883), Pt. 1: The complexities of Jewish ethnic politics in Central Europe (Galicia) in the 19th century
Nov 11, 2024
59:15
For the upcoming Genazym auction on November 17, 2024
349
Parshas Lech Lecha: The conquest of Semitic Israel by Hamitic invaders
Parshas Lech Lecha: The conquest of Semitic Israel by Hamitic invaders
Nov 8, 2024
27:27
Abraham, the Semite, is told by G-d to go to Israel, from which the Semites are being driven out and dispossessed by Canaanite invaders
350
Haftarah Lech Lecha: The Dust of Abraham
Haftarah Lech Lecha: The Dust of Abraham
Nov 5, 2024
23:52
And The Worm of Jacob - Jewish survival in difficult times