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
Mar 5, 2024 • 1h
The מַחְבֶּרֶת of Menachem Ben Siruk- The New Edition of This Tragic 10th Century classic
The first real Hebrew dictionary, dissed by jealous rivals, used by Rashi and defended by Rabbenu Tam
Mar 4, 2024 • 36min
Haftarah VaYakhel: Hiram of Tyre, King Solomon's " Michaelangelo?"
Solomon's pragmatism in building the Temple: Good move or bad?
Mar 3, 2024 • 33min
Parshas VaYakhel: Why Make Keruvim After the Fiasco of the Golden Calf?
The story of the three material objects: The שִׁבְרֵי לוּחוֹת רִאשׁוֹנוֹת, the עֵגֶל הַזָּהָב , and the כְּרוּבִים
Mar 1, 2024 • 32min
Parshas Ki Sisah: What ever happened to the tablets Moshe shattered?
What happened to the wooden box Moshe constructed for those three months?
Feb 28, 2024 • 54min
The 1555 Edition of HaChasid Yavetz on Pirkei Avos Being Offered by Genazym
R’ Yosef Yaabetz (1440-1508), premier Sefardi דרשן who tries to understand the Expulsion from Spain in 1492
Feb 28, 2024 • 36min
The Confusing Story of 12 Adar - יוֹם טְרָיׇנוּס
What was the real story of the great Jewish revolt against Trajan? Who exactly were the הֲרוּגֵי לֹד?
Feb 26, 2024 • 29min
Haftarah Ki Sisah: Elijah "Twists the Arm of G-d" (כִּבְיָכוֹל)
Some Prophets are "messenger boys," others are subordinates who display initiative
Feb 26, 2024 • 50min
Sefer Shalsheles HaKabbalah, the Renaissance Classic, is Being Offered in the New Genazym Catalog
Famously controversial chronicle, dissed by the historians, but beloved by the masses
Feb 25, 2024 • 33min
Parshas Ki Sisah: What exactly was the אִסּוּר of making an image of Hashem?
Why did Moshe segregate the עֵרֶב רַב at מַתַּן תּוֹרָה? What were the consequences?
Feb 21, 2024 • 34min
Haftarah Tetzaveh: The Building of the Second Temple
Exploring the intricate details of the Third Temple vision from Ezekiel, comparing it to the construction of the Second Temple and possible future temples. The symbolism and significance of the Second Temple, tied to repentance and Jewish teachings. Delving into the sacred significance of specific locations in biblical stories and Jerusalem through Jewish beliefs.
