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 15, 2025 • 28min
Psalm 94 - The Call for Revenge, when is it appropriate?
The Historical Context of Psalm 94, and its relevance to the current מַצָּב
Jan 14, 2025 • 55min
Ramchal and his Rebbe, Pt. 2. - More on the remarkable relationship
Ramchal in Amsterdam (1730s-1740s), where he wrote the works that made him famous
Jan 13, 2025 • 31min
Parshas Shmos: A Three Day Holiday?
Who was Moshe deceiving? Pharaoh? Or the Jews!
Jan 10, 2025 • 31min
Asarah B'Teves: Then and Now
The theme of siege in Torah Judaism and Jewish Memory
Jan 9, 2025 • 30min
An Analysis of the Current Influence of Turkey in Syria and Israel
Is Erdogan trying to recreate the old Turkish Empire in 21st century form?
Jan 7, 2025 • 26min
Dovid and Yoav: Why really did Dovid resent Yoav?
Was David's reign an ideal era in Jewish History?
Jan 6, 2025 • 28min
Why was there a military escort at Jacob's funeral?
Jacob's insistence that his grandchildren not touch his coffin?
Jan 6, 2025 • 31min
The Shma Prayer in its original context
Jacob & Sons in Egypt. what was the challenge שמע addressed?
Jan 2, 2025 • 23min
Haftarah VaYigash: Unity Before Geulah
Was the modern State of Israel created "out of order?"
Jan 2, 2025 • 33min
Parshas VaYigash: Why did Joseph supply his brothers with literally all their need?
Altruism or Cynicism?
