Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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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
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Mar 4, 2024 • 36min

Haftarah VaYakhel: Hiram of Tyre, King Solomon's " Michaelangelo?"

Solomon's pragmatism in building the Temple: Good move or bad?
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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.

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