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
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May 26, 2025 • 16min
Shavuos and Yisro: Why does the story of Yisro precede מַתַּן תּוֹרָה? Hpw did Yisro create אַחְדוּת among כְּלַל יִשְׂרָאֵל?
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May 26, 2025 • 24min
Parshas Bamidbar: Abarbanel - The Levites too were enslaved in Egypt!
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May 21, 2025 • 24min
Haftarah Behar-Bechukosai: G-d tells Jeremiah he may not get married and raise a family
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May 20, 2025 • 22min
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: King David, the Brachos in the Parsha, and Depression
The discussion pays tribute to Dr. Robert Levy and his impactful legacy. It dives into the Torah portion Bahar BeChukosai, emphasizing the development of good habits. The spiritual journey of King David is dissected, revealing the tension between royal duties and spiritual pursuits. His struggles with depression are poignantly explored through his Psalms, showing a blend of ancient wisdom and modern mental health insights. The quest for tranquility amidst life's challenges highlights the enduring importance of faith and learning.
May 19, 2025 • 25min
R' Shimon ben Yochai and his son: the Aftermath of the Cave
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May 18, 2025 • 41min
The Future of Syria and Israel: An Analysis of the Current Situation in the Middle East
If Syria does make peace with Israel, it will be the biggest defeat for Hamas
May 15, 2025 • 27min
Haftarah Emor: Ezekiel and Priestly Functions in the Third Temple
Ezekiel is adjured to tellthe people about the future Temple, which is part of the historical tension re: how much priority should be given to קָדָשִׁים וְטַהֲרוֹת in לִמּוּד הַתּוֹרָה?
May 14, 2025 • 27min
Parshas Emor: May a kohen marry a promiscuous woman?
The word זוֹנָה ends up not meaning what you think it means. Dealing with checkered pasts you have left behind
May 14, 2025 • 49min
R ‘ Chaim Kohen Rapoport of Lvov, Pt. 3
His famous disputation with the Frankist Heretics, who claimed that the Jews who follow the Talmud murder Christians and use their blood for Passover purposes. He tore into them , calling a spade a spade!
May 12, 2025 • 33min
Lag B’Omer and the Story of R’ Shimon bar Yochai in the Cave: Critical considerations
Raising a number of problematc aspects re: the text of the famous agadeta
