Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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A solo lecture series where a Baltimore-based rabbi and history professor offers deep, text-based explorations of Jewish history, law, and theology.
This is a scholarly solo-cast where Rabbi Dr. Katz delivers university-level lectures on Jewish history and rabbinic literature. Each episode tackles a specific topic, from the interpretation of a single biblical verse to the legal intricacies of a Talmudic debate or a survey of a community's history. The lectures are dense with primary source citations, comparing and contrasting the views of different rabbinic authorities across centuries.
“Unlike narrative history podcasts, this show's distinction lies in its focus on textual analysis and the evolution of ideas within rabbinic thought. The host's method involves dissecting a problem by systematically presenting and reconciling a wide array of often-conflicting opinions from classical and modern Jewish sources.”
Who hosts this show
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz is a Baltimore-based rabbi, author, and history professor known for his detailed lectures on Jewish history. He is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Abraham Hertzberg's and teaches at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. His lectures, available as a popular podcast and on YouTube, are supported by listener sponsorships and tax-deductible donations to BINU: The Jewish History Foundation, Inc.
Credentials & credits
- PhD in early modern Jewish history, University of Maryland
- Master's degree, Johns Hopkins University
- Rabbinic ordination (semicha), Ner Israel Rabbinical College
- Professor, Johns Hopkins University & University of Maryland
- Rabbi, Congregation Beth Abraham of Baltimore
- Contributing Editor and Translator, ArtScroll Schottenstein Edition of the Babylonian Talmud
Other ventures
- BINU: The Jewish History Foundation, Inc.
- Historical international tours
- Scholar-in-residence at various venues
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01הַדְרָן עַל יְרוּשַׁלְמִי יוֹמָא לְרֶגֶל הַיָּארְצַיְט שֶׁל אִמִּי זַ"לJun 18, 2026 · 29 min
- 02Shabbos HaGadol thoughts 2026Mar 29, 2026 · 1h 18m
- 03Purim 20262026 03 03 20 09 15Mar 4, 2026 · 46 min
- 04הדרן מסכת נדרים תשפ"וJan 18, 2026 · 1h 17m
- 055. The Modern Era of Baltimore Jewry 1970-2020Nov 21, 2025 · 1h 02m
- 06
- 073. The Age of the "Russians" 1881-1924Nov 19, 2025 · 1h 22m
- 082. The Age of the (South) Germans 1830-1880Nov 18, 2025 · 1h 10m
Notable episodes
- 01Mordechai and His Critics
A classic example of the host's style, breaking down multiple, conflicting rabbinic interpretations of a single verse from the Book of Esther.
- 02Differences in the Two Talmuds re: Sin, Repentance, and Atonement
This episode showcases the host's deep textual analysis, presenting a side-by-side comparison of the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmud's views on a core theological concept.
- 03The Modern Era of Baltimore Jewry 1970-2020
Part of a multi-part series on the host's local community, demonstrating his work as a regional historian.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo lecture series and does not feature guests or interviews. The host poses rhetorical questions to frame his arguments but does not conduct interviews.
This is a solo lecture show, not an interview or narrative podcast. Episodes are often framed around a central question or a textual difficulty, which the host then explores by citing and comparing numerous rabbinic sources. Many lectures are tied to the Jewish calendar (Passover, Purim) or are sponsored by listeners in memory of a loved one.
Signature segments
- · Lectures tied to the Jewish calendar (Purim, Shabbos HaGadol, etc.)
- · Dedications of lectures in memory of individuals
- · Systematic comparison of rabbinic sources
- · Series on the Jewish history of Baltimore
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is supported by individual sponsorships, which are often acknowledged at the beginning of a lecture as being in memory of a person. The show also directs listeners to make tax-deductible donations to BINU: The Jewish History Foundation to support the work.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the host's full name and credentials?
- The host is Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz. He holds a PhD in Jewish History from the University of Maryland, rabbinic ordination from Ner Israel Rabbinical College, and is a professor at Johns Hopkins University.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a solo podcast consisting of audio lectures. It is not an interview show.
- Is this podcast for beginners in Jewish history?
- No, it is generally geared towards an audience with a pre-existing, strong background in Jewish texts and concepts.
- How often are new episodes released?
- Several new episodes are released per week, covering different topics like history, personalities, and the weekly Torah portion.
- How can I support the podcast?
- You can sponsor an individual lecture or make a tax-deductible donation via The Chesed Fund to BINU: The Jewish History Foundation, Inc.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The lectures are available on his YouTube channel and on all major podcast apps like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- [01]Shiurim from Rabbi Dovid Katz, PhDalldaf.org
- [02]Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz - Congregation Beth Abraham Hertzberg'sbethabrahamhertzbergs.org
- [03]Rabbi Dovid Katz Educates Thousands on Jewish History - Baltimore Jewish Timesjewishtimes.com
- [04]Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [05]Support Rabbi Katz's Podcast | The Chesed Fundgo.thechesedfund.com
- [06]Binu - the Jewish History Foundation Inc. | Charity Navigator Profilecharitynavigator.org
- [07]Rabbi Katz - Congregation Beth Abraham Hertzberg'sbethabrahamhertzbergs.org
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