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 28, 2023 • 32min
Parshas Tzav: The Two Types of Sin Offerings: Outer and Inner
Why does the kohen (not the sinner) eat the meat?
Mar 27, 2023 • 21min
The Korban Pesach: Why is a Goat OK? For the Original Passover in Egypt?
The goat fits better with Shmuel than with Rav. It blames the slavery on us, not the Egyptians!
Mar 26, 2023 • 54min
The Alshich - From the Golden Age of Safed in the 16th Century
Though a great Gaon, it was his sermons & speeches that "took-off" among the Jewish masses
Mar 24, 2023 • 38min
The Four Sons historically considered
What was it like @that first Pesach if they were just the מְנוּיִים?
Mar 23, 2023 • 27min
Did ALL the Jews Do the Original Korban Pesach?
The רָשָׁע actually has a good point!
Mar 21, 2023 • 39min
The Great Philosopher Chasdai Crescas on תְּחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים
What is G-d's purpose in Resurrection? What is His purpose in any miracle?
Mar 20, 2023 • 27min
Haftarah Vayikrah: The Three Big Sins of the First Temple Era
a) Idolatry b.) Social Injustice c.) Neglect of sacrifices. Bringing a קרבן means giving to God. And giving something in return allows for a relationship
Mar 20, 2023 • 28min
Parshas Vayikrah: Speaking to Moshe From the אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד, Not From the Adjacent Mt. Sinai
The "downstairs" model replaces the "upstairs " model. Why?
Mar 19, 2023 • 47min
Yeshiva Politics from Nosson HaBavli: The Extreme Formality of the Yarchei Kallah - Gaonic Gossip
A system with it's emphasis on the public manifestation of hierarchy, as reflected in differentials in seating, money and other perks
Mar 16, 2023 • 33min
Ramban on Olam Habah as a New Physical World
Imagine a world without war, hatred, jealousy, exploitation. Where G-d is not a matter of faith but of knowledge!
