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
Nov 12, 2019 • 40min
The "Radbaz" - Rabbi Dovid ibn Abi Zimra of Spain and Egypt (1479-1573)
A rare combination of world-class rabbinic scholarship and financial success, and common sense
Nov 8, 2019 • 37min
Parshas Lech Lecha The adventures of the childless couple
The first couple in the Bible whose relationship is described in any detail
Nov 5, 2019 • 42min
Rabbi Jonah of Gerona (Spain), 1210-1264 Author of the שערי תשובה
Having tasted controversy in his youth, he abandoned it in favor of scholarship and morality in his mature years
Nov 1, 2019 • 25min
Parshas Noach: Disturbing Stories
Degeneracy and Proud Towers - A Cautionary Tale
Oct 28, 2019 • 46min
Isaac Abravnel, “The Abarbanel,” (1437-1508)-King of Pshat
The most unusual and dramatic "rabbi" of the Middle Ages
Oct 25, 2019 • 27min
Bereishis: Eden, Hell, Flaming Swords, and Circumcision
The first mention of ברית מילה in history
Oct 23, 2019 • 46min
Chasam Sofer (1762-1839)
The man of creative reaction
Oct 13, 2019 • 24min
Sukkos-A Few Thoughts
2019 Sukkos
Oct 11, 2019 • 19min
Parshas Haazinu: Moses’ History of the Future
An Oracle: Disturbing or Thrilling?
Oct 4, 2019 • 19min
Parshas Vayelech: Pessimism on Shabbos Shuva?
Predictions of a less-than-glorious future. Oy!
