Sinopsis
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. He can be reached at the following email: rabbidkatz@gmail.com
Episodios
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The Maharsha (1555-1631)
04/12/2019 Duración: 36minThe gadol who made his mother in law one of the most famous women in Jewish history, and the one man in the Golden Age of Polish Jewry whose book achieved canonical status in the study of the Talmud......And who was so normal!
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Parshas Toldos: Yitzchak and the Palestinians, 4,000 years ago
27/11/2019 Duración: 25minWhy do Jewish females call themselves Yehudis?
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R‘ Shalom Shachna of Lublin (1490-1559), the Golden Age of Polish Jewry
26/11/2019 Duración: 40minPower, violence, scholarship, royal favor, and rosh yeshiva - an interesting, but possibly dangerous, combination
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Parshas Chayai Sarah: Death and Shidduchim
22/11/2019 Duración: 34minParshas Chayei Sarah - Abraham the Grand Seigneur. When is lashon hara ok?
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R’ Yitzhak Eizik Chaver (1789-1853) - Lithuanian Kabbalist
21/11/2019 Duración: 42minThe Kabbalistic subculture of the Vilna Gaon legacy. Not for the broad public!
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Parshas Vayeira: Sodom - Then and Now
14/11/2019 Duración: 22minSodom vs. Mamrei: Economics and Religion - Which?
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The "Radbaz" - Rabbi Dovid ibn Abi Zimra of Spain and Egypt (1479-1573)
12/11/2019 Duración: 39minA rare combination of world-class rabbinic scholarship and financial success, and common sense
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Parshas Lech Lecha The adventures of the childless couple
08/11/2019 Duración: 36minThe first couple in the Bible whose relationship is described in any detail
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Rabbi Jonah of Gerona (Spain), 1210-1264 Author of the שערי תשובה
05/11/2019 Duración: 41minHaving tasted controversy in his youth, he abandoned it in favor of scholarship and morality in his mature years
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Parshas Noach: Disturbing Stories
01/11/2019 Duración: 25minDegeneracy and Proud Towers - A Cautionary Tale
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Isaac Abravnel, “The Abarbanel,” (1437-1508)-King of Pshat
28/10/2019 Duración: 45minThe most unusual and dramatic "rabbi" of the Middle Ages
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Bereishis: Eden, Hell, Flaming Swords, and Circumcision
25/10/2019 Duración: 27minThe first mention of ברית מילה in history
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Parshas Haazinu: Moses’ History of the Future
11/10/2019 Duración: 19minAn Oracle: Disturbing or Thrilling?
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Parshas Vayelech: Pessimism on Shabbos Shuva?
04/10/2019 Duración: 18minPredictions of a less-than-glorious future. Oy!
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The Chayai Adam - R’ Avraham Danzig ( 1748 - 1820)
03/10/2019 Duración: 39minחיי אדם The beginning of the "Art Scroll" phenomenon in Eastern Europe, 200 years ago
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Join R’ Katz on the 1st Day of Chol HaMoed Sukkos on a Special Trip to D.C.’s Museum of the Bible
03/10/2019 Duración: 03minRabbi Katz's upcoming trip to the Museum of the Bible in DC-an amazing experience when guided properly.
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Parashas Nitzavim and Rosh HaShanah
27/09/2019 Duración: 38minThoughts on L’Dovid HaShem Ohri, Rosh HaShanah and the Shofar blasts.
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Rabbi Yehonasan Eibeschutz (1694-1764)
25/09/2019 Duración: 43minThe most brilliant and most controversial Gadol of the Early-Modern Era