Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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Rabbi Dovid Katz, PhD is lauded for his extensive knowledge of Jewish History, his engaging and insightful lecture series, and eye opening historical international tours.
Follow him weekly. New content released each week, including Personalities in Jewish History, Insights into Tefillah and Perspectives on the Haftarah and Parshah. Sponsorships of podcasts are available. He can be reached at the following email: rabbidkatz@gmail.com.
https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz
Rabbi Dovid Katz, PhD is lauded for his extensive knowledge of Jewish History, his engaging and insightful lecture series, and eye opening historical international tours.
Follow him weekly. New content released each week, including Personalities in Jewish History, Insights into Tefillah and Perspectives on the Haftarah and Parshah. Sponsorships of podcasts are available. He can be reached at the following email: rabbidkatz@gmail.com.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 3, 2021 • 52min
Rabbi Moshe Oster of Brody (1710-1785): Life in the Kloiz of the Early Modern Era
Daunting schedule but the pay is good. Kabbalah after you have mastered Shas. No shortcuts!
Dec 31, 2020 • 42min
David and Joab: A Complex of Emotions National-Security Issues - Haftarah VaYechi (2020)
Does Dovid actually tell Shlomo to kill them? The Abarbanel's version.
Dec 30, 2020 • 36min
Parshas VaYechi (2020): Why Did Yaakov Have a "Gentile" funeral?
Where are exactly was Joseph buried in Egypt?
Dec 29, 2020 • 1h 15min
The "Ksav Sofer" of Pressburg (1825-1872): Steering the Ship Through Stormy Waters.
"Who needs Gan Eden when you have a good yeshiva, a hot mikvah, and a good cup of coffee?"
Dec 23, 2020 • 38min
The Sticks of Moses vs. the Sticks of Ezekiel - Haftarah VaYigash (2020)
Has the "blending" of the tribes occured?
Dec 23, 2020 • 42min
Parshas VaYigash: The Revelation, Shock, and Heart-Attacks in the Parsha
Did the brothers doubt themselves after Joseph's revelation?
Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 17min
Shlomo Molcho (1500-1532) - Who Wanted to Raise a Jewish Army to Conquer Israel in the 16th century
The extraordinary Marrano who was a hero to R Yosef Karo, and whose prophecies came true
Dec 18, 2020 • 43min
Solomon’s Wisdom: What Kind of Wisdom Did He Request? What Kind Did He Get? -Haftarah Mikeitz (2020)
When is wisdom a good thing? When is it counterproductive?
Dec 16, 2020 • 44min
Parshas Mikeitz (2020): Had They Succeeded in Killing Joseph, Would They Have Survived the Famine?
How was Joseph, alone, able to overcome Egyptian contempt for Hebrews?
Dec 13, 2020 • 46min
Chanukah (2020): Who Were the "Greeks" of the Chanukah Story?
Was Chanukah a battle between "cultures?"
