Jewish History

The Margoliyos HaYam (1889-1971) and the Haredi Haskalah

Jewish History August 24, 2020

Ep. 1243 The Margoliyos HaYam (1889-1971) and the Haredi Haskalah

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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R’ Nesanel Weil: Chief Rabbi of Karlsruhe, Who Became Famous For His Commentary on the Rosh.

Jewish History August 18, 2020

Ep. 1245 R’ Nesanel Weil: Chief Rabbi of Karlsruhe, Who Became Famous For His Commentary on the Rosh.

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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A Short History of Talmudic Translations and Their Cultural Significance

Jewish History August 16, 2020

Ep. 1246 A Short History of Talmudic Translations and Their Cultural Significance

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Steinsaltz and the Revolution in the Popularization of Gemara; An Unforeseen Event in Judaism

Jewish History August 10, 2020

Ep. 1248 Steinsaltz and the Revolution in the Popularization of Gemara; An Unforeseen Event in Judaism

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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The Genre of Midrash: A Long Discussion

Jewish History August 6, 2020

Ep. 1249 The Genre of Midrash: A Long Discussion

Rabbi Dovid Katz

0:00 01:00:31

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Dr. Deutschlander: Not Just an Educator, But an Educationist! A Tragic Life Full of Accomplishments

Jewish History August 4, 2020

Ep. 1250 Dr. Deutschlander: Not Just an Educator, But an Educationist! A Tragic Life Full of Accomplishments

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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The Aftermath of the Bar Kochva War: Retooling for the Long Haul – Ep. 6 (Final Episode)

Jewish History July 22, 2020

Ep. 1254 The Aftermath of the Bar Kochva War: Retooling for the Long Haul – Ep. 6 (Final Episode)

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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R’ Alexander Shor of Galicia: Author of the Popular Sefer on Shechitah, “The Simlah Chadashah”

Jewish History July 20, 2020

Ep. 1255 R’ Alexander Shor of Galicia: Author of the Popular Sefer on Shechitah, “The Simlah Chadashah”

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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The War of Bar Kochva: The Hadrianic Persecutions – Searching for the Facts; Ep. 5

Jewish History July 19, 2020

Ep. 1256 The War of Bar Kochva: The Hadrianic Persecutions – Searching for the Facts; Ep. 5

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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The Jews and Hadrian: Background to the Great Revolt – Ep. 4

Jewish History July 15, 2020

Ep. 1258 The Jews and Hadrian: Background to the Great Revolt – Ep. 4

Rabbi Dovid Katz

0:00 00:57:53

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Rav Kook (1865-1935): A Complicated Gadol

Jewish History July 14, 2020

Ep. 1259 Rav Kook (1865-1935): A Complicated Gadol

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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The “Five Good Emperors”: The Jews Under Nerva and Trajan – Ep. 3

Jewish History July 13, 2020

Ep. 1260 The “Five Good Emperors”: The Jews Under Nerva and Trajan – Ep. 3

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Jews and Romans in the Aftermath of the Destruction: Ep. 2 – Enduring the Unimaginable Pt. 2

Jewish History July 12, 2020

Ep. 1261 Jews and Romans in the Aftermath of the Destruction: Ep. 2 – Enduring the Unimaginable Pt. 2

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Jews and Romans in the Aftermath of the Destruction: Episode 1 – Enduring the Unimaginable

Jewish History July 9, 2020

Ep. 1262 Jews and Romans in the Aftermath of the Destruction: Episode 1 – Enduring the Unimaginable

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Korach, Moses, and the Politics of Ingratitude

Jewish History June 25, 2020

Ep. 1267 Korach, Moses, and the Politics of Ingratitude

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Rabbi Tzirelson of Kishinev (1859-1941): Founder of Both the Mizrachi and the Agudas Yisrael

Jewish History June 21, 2020

Ep. 1268 Rabbi Tzirelson of Kishinev (1859-1941): Founder of Both the Mizrachi and the Agudas Yisrael

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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R’ Yaakov Weil, the Great Ashkenazic Posek of the 15th Century

Jewish History June 9, 2020

Ep. 1272 R’ Yaakov Weil, the Great Ashkenazic Posek of the 15th Century

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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A Conversation About Jewish Federations, Surveys, and “Unbiased” Statistics

Jewish History June 3, 2020

Ep. 1275 A Conversation About Jewish Federations, Surveys, and “Unbiased” Statistics

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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R’ Chaim, Brother of the Maharal (1520-1568): Profound Literary- Critic of Halakhic Literature

Jewish History May 26, 2020

Ep. 1276 R’ Chaim, Brother of the Maharal (1520-1568): Profound Literary- Critic of Halakhic Literature

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura (1445-1515): The “Second Rashi,” the Virtuoso of Tochacha

Jewish History May 20, 2020

Ep. 1278 Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura (1445-1515): The “Second Rashi,” the Virtuoso of Tochacha

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Rabbi Shmuel Mohilever (1824-1898): “Zionism is the Antidote to Assimilation.” True or Not True?

Jewish History May 13, 2020

Ep. 1280 Rabbi Shmuel Mohilever (1824-1898): “Zionism is the Antidote to Assimilation.” True or Not True?

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Lag B’Omer in Meta-History and Popular Imagination

Holidays May 11, 2020

Ep. 1281 Lag B’Omer in Meta-History and Popular Imagination

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Rabbi Zerach Eidlitz of Prague (1725-1780): Author of “Ohr LaYesharim,” One of the Best Drasha Books

Jewish History May 3, 2020

Ep. 1284 Rabbi Zerach Eidlitz of Prague (1725-1780): Author of “Ohr LaYesharim,” One of the Best Drasha Books

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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The Chacham Tzvi (1656-1718): The Ashkenaz Gadol with a Sephardi Semicha

Jewish History April 27, 2020

Ep. 1286 The Chacham Tzvi (1656-1718): The Ashkenaz Gadol with a Sephardi Semicha

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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Passover 2020: An Insight Into the Positive Psychological Aspect of ” Bitterness”

Jewish History April 12, 2020

Ep. 1291 Passover 2020: An Insight Into the Positive Psychological Aspect of ” Bitterness”

Rabbi Dovid Katz

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