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
Apr 30, 2025 • 59min
Rav Chaim Kohen Rappaport of Lvov (1699-1771), Pt. 1: A Great Gadol You Probably Never Heard of
One of the Greatest Gedolim of the 18th century. The Noda B’Yehudah and the Hafla'ah sent him THEIR שְׁאֵלוֹת! Classic lomdus of the "Old School"
Apr 27, 2025 • 41min
The Rambam and his different discourses on korbanos & other matters, Pt. 2
Dive into the philosophical insights of a prominent Jewish scholar as they tackle the complexities of korbanos and other mitzvos. Explore the tension between reason and faith, reflecting on the critical significance of sacrificial offerings. Discover how holiness can be attributed to everyday life and the importance of adapting language in religious discussions. Engage with the Rambam’s intellectual challenges regarding sacrificial practices and King David's resilience in the face of mockery, highlighting the enduring strength of Jewish beliefs.
Apr 24, 2025 • 22min
הַפְטָרָה פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמִינִי תשפ"ה - Dovid vs. Nadav & Avihu
The two parades of Dovid.The mistakes in the first. The corrections in the second. The quarrel with Michal based on a misunderstanding
Apr 24, 2025 • 22min
Parshas Shmini: Nadav and Avihu
Did they offer a ketores minus the חֶלְבְּנָא?
Apr 23, 2025 • 43min
Conditions in Eretz Yisroel in the early 19th century - life under the rapacious Muslims and hope from England
The strange situation of the English and American Missionaries interacting with the תַּלְמִידֵי הַגְּרָ"א
Apr 21, 2025 • 31min
The Rambam and his different discourses on korbanos and other matters: Part 1
Explore the Rambam's evolving views on sacrifices and the shift towards prayer in the wake of the Temple's destruction. Dive into the philosophical critiques surrounding excessive sacrificial practices and the nature of divine service. Discover how the discussions of korbanos reflect social dynamics, emphasizing centralization and the professionalization of religious rituals, and how this impacts community engagement in Jewish tradition.
Apr 18, 2025 • 30min
Haftarah Acharon shel Pesach: Discrepancies between the accounts of Hezekiah and Sennacherib
"If the Jews can end their disunity, they wil together conquer the Gaza Strip and Syria." Really
Apr 17, 2025 • 31min
Shevii Shel Pesach - The Splitting of the Sea: הֶאֱמִינוּ וְשׁוּב לֹא הֶאֱמִינוּ
Moshe and the Jews: Belief, followed by loss of Belief, followed by new Belief
Apr 16, 2025 • 51min
The Historical Background to the 1830s controversy re: הַקְרָבַת קָרְבַּן פֶּסַח בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה - What was going on in Turkish Palestine at that time
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?
Apr 11, 2025 • 37min
Seder Thoughts 2025 (תשפ"ה)
R Akiva's seder and the question of the Premature Exodus. Also, Lavan and his role inthe Egypt story
