Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

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**Jewish History with 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.

Latest Episodes:

What is the Oldest Source for the "Three Weeks"? Jul 09, 2025

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Daniel fasts out of consternation at Cyrus' stop-order re: the building of the Second Temple

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Haftarah Balak: Will some Jews choose to remain in Chutz L'Eretz in the Messianic Era? Jul 08, 2025

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Is the Messianic Utopia only for the Jews? Or for all mankind?

Quaker Ger Tzedek: Warder Cresson of Philadelphia and Jerusalem (1798-1861) Jul 08, 2025

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The Famous Trial in 1849: Is conversion to Judaism an indication of mental insanity?

Parshas Balak: Bil'am and the Current War in Gaza Jul 08, 2025

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Contrast the two stories: a.) The King of Arad b.) Bil'am, the lethal rhetoric, and the Bnos Moav

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The Connection Between Drafting the Bnei Torah and the Possibilities of Peace with Syria? - The Current Situation in Middle East Jul 07, 2025

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Acc. to current reports, the Syrians may be willing to recognize Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights(!), just as Israel is cracking-down on the Haredi Draft. Sigh

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R' Saadiah Gaon and the Moshiach: The Reasons for Saadia Gaon's Messianic Speculation in the 10th Century Abbasid Caliphate Jul 06, 2025

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What was the historical context for Saadia's prediction that משיח would come in 965 CE?

Haftarah Chukas: Was Yiftach a Shofet? Or was he a general? Jul 01, 2025

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Was he a shofet over Klal Yisroel? Or was he just a big shot (רֹאשׁ וּקְצִין) over the area of Ever HaYarden?

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Parshas Chukas: The Cedar, Hyssop, and Crimson Wool - The Three Types of Worshipers of the Golden Calf? Jul 01, 2025

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Is becoming Tamei a sin?

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עַל כֵּן יֹאמְרוּ הַמֹּשְׁלִים בֹּאוּ חֶשְׁבּוֹן - Some philosophical thoughts on Oct. 7, 2023 vs. June 12, 2025 Jun 30, 2025

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An intelligent person (or nation) needs a plan, but he (it) must be its Moshel, not its Eved!

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Messianism in Jewish History: The Specific Historical Context - The Case of Biblical and then Ancient Judaism Jun 30, 2025

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Messianism arose when the situation for the Jews was terrible, and there was nothing they could do about it בְּדֶרֶךְ הַטֶּבַע

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