Jewish History With Rabbi Dovid Katz

The Jewish slaves cried out to God in pain. But they did not repent!

R Katz analyzes the sobering reality of no victory, balanced by the need to not give in to יֵאוּשׁ, and creating new countermeasures

Who are the Jews Cast Off in the Land of Egypt? Did 4/5 die in Egypt? Or did they assimilate?

The Historical Context of Psalm 94, and its relevance to the current מַצָּב

Ramchal in Amsterdam (1730s-1740s), where he wrote the works that made him famous

Who was Moshe deceiving? Pharaoh? Or the Jews!

The theme of siege in Torah Judaism and Jewish Memory

Is Erdogan trying to recreate the old Turkish Empire in 21st century form?

Was David's reign an ideal era in Jewish History?

Jacob's insistence that his grandchildren not touch his coffin?

Jacob & Sons in Egypt. what was the challenge שמע addressed?

Was the modern State of Israel created "out of order?"

Altruism or Cynicism?

The assassins used hostages to get away with their crimes: a cautionary tale re: Gaza?

Yavan, Copper, and the Copper Snake

Jews lit inside even when there is no danger

"I will overthrow regimes and destroy armies through civil wars!" 

Was Chanukah ordained as a day of הַלֵּל וְהוֹדָאָה? Or was it ordained as a day of שִׂמְחָה וְהַלֵּל?

Did the Maccabees know about this prophecy? How could they not?

Both involve the dream of a gentile king concerning his kingdom; both dreams contain a subtext for the future of Klal Yisroel