Pardes from Jerusalem
534 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 178 ratingsJoin Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and guests each week for a thoughtful and engaging podcast discussion of the weekly Torah portion. Each week, Zvi will be joined by a guest for a deep dive into the text, unraveling the wisdom nestled within each Torah portion, exploring its timeless relevance, and uncovering contemporary insights. Whether you’re a seasoned Torah scholar, an inquisitive seeker of knowledge, or simply someone looking for inspiration and wisdom, Pardes from Jerusalem provides you with thought-provoking conversations, invaluable lessons for personal growth, and deeper insight into Jewish texts. Tune into this Pardes podcast for a creative, personal and brave journey as Zvi and guests leave no stone unturned in seeking to bring out meaning and significance from each Torah portion.
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Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes
April 04, 2024 00:36 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBIn this week’s episode, we navigate the complexities of failure and growth in the aftermath of pivotal moments in the Tanakh. Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy draws a parallel between the incidents of the Golden Calf and the death of Aaron’s … Read the rest The post Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes at Elmad Online Learning.
Pidyon Shvuyim 8: Captured IDF Soldiers
March 31, 2024 14:58In the 1973 Yom Kippur war, many IDF soldiers were taken captive. Do the same pidyon shvuyim guidelines apply, or are there unique considerations when we are dealing with soldiers? Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty… Read the rest The post Pidyon Shvuyim 8: Captured IDF Soldiers first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Pidyon Shvuyim 8: Captured IDF Soldiers at Elmad Online Learning.
Tzav 5784: Kindling the Spirit
March 28, 2024 01:55 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MBRabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash joins us this week for an investigation of the eternal flame that burned upon the altar. Contemplating the balance between the passion of the burning fire and the steadfastness of its daily lighting, Zvi and Nechama … Read the rest The post Tzav 5784: Kindling the Spirit first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Tzav 5784: Kindling the Spirit at Elmad Online Learning.
Vayikra/Purim 5784: For God or King?
March 19, 2024 17:06 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBJoin Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week as he delves deep into the rich theological tapestry of Purim alongside Rafael Polisuk. Together, they explore the intricate messages woven into the fabric of the holiday and the profound challenges encountered by the … Read the rest The post Vayikra/Purim 5784: For God or King? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayikra/Purim 5784: For God or King? at Elmad Online Learning.
Pekudei 5784: Constructing Connection
March 14, 2024 15:10 - 28 minutes - 66 MBIn what way does the Mishkan (Tabernacle) serve as a metaphor for organizing one’s relationship with God, oneself, and others? This week, we’re joined by Rabbi Dr. Daniel Reifman for a discussion of the meticulous detailing of the construction of … Read the rest The post Pekudei 5784: Constructing Connection first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Pekudei 5784: Constructing Connection at Elmad Online Learning.
Vayakhel 5784: Gathering With Intention
March 07, 2024 19:04 - 29 minutes - 68 MBWhat is it that makes us join together with different groups? Over the past two parshiot, we’ve seen two gatherings, one in which the people gathered to create the Golden Calf, and another in which they gathered to build the … Read the rest The post Vayakhel 5784: Gathering With Intention first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayakhel 5784: Gathering With Intention at Elmad Online Learning.
Ki Tisa 5784: The Inevitable Collapse
February 25, 2024 04:06 - 36 minutes - 83 MBRabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash joins us to share her take on this week’s parsha, and the infamous story of the Golden Calf. We’ll discuss how this event can serve as an example of the inevitable moments of collapse and the … Read the rest The post Ki Tisa 5784: The Inevitable Collapse first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Ki Tisa 5784: The Inevitable Collapse at Elmad Online Learning.
Tetzave 5784: The Biblical Fashion Show
February 18, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBDo the clothes we wear define us? Rabbi Daniel Reifman joins our host Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week for a discussion on the priestly vestments as described in this week’s parsha in precise detail. Does the Torah teach us to … Read the rest The post Tetzave 5784: The Biblical Fashion Show first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Tetzave 5784: The Biblical Fashion Show at Elmad Online Learning.
Terumah 5784: God Everywhere, Yet Somewhere?
February 11, 2024 05:29 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBCan we find value in tangible expressions or experiences of spirituality, even if they challenge our rational view of the world? Pardes President Rabbi Leon Morris joins us this week to explore the challenges raised by the commandment to build … Read the rest The post Terumah 5784: God Everywhere, Yet Somewhere? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Terumah 5784: God Everywhere, Yet Somewhere? at Elmad Online Learning.
Mishpatim 5784: Toward a Healthy Society
February 08, 2024 03:09 - 32 minutes - 74.8 MBThis week’s parsha is primarily concerned with laws meant to order and structure our interactions and society, including a prohibition against cursing judges and the king. In light of this prohibition, Sefi Kraut, Pardes Director of Mahloket Matters, asks us … Read the rest The post Mishpatim 5784: Toward a Healthy Society first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Mishpatim 5784: Toward a Healthy Society at Elmad Online Learning.
Yitro 5783: Thinking Outside Ourselves
January 31, 2024 05:21 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBWhat is our responsibility to the rest of the world, and how might that impact the image that we want to project to humanity at large? Tovah Leah Nachmani joins us in the studio this week to discuss Yitro, an… Read the rest The post Yitro 5783: Thinking Outside Ourselves first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Yitro 5783: Thinking Outside Ourselves at Elmad Online Learning.
Beshalach 5784: Choosing Faith
January 25, 2024 00:45 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBDive on in as Yiscah Smith joins Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield to discuss the story of the Red Sea, reminding us that we had to first jump into the water before it would split. Can we view faith as a concious … Read the rest The post Beshalach 5784: Choosing Faith first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Beshalach 5784: Choosing Faith at Elmad Online Learning.
Bo 5784: Building a Shared Future
January 18, 2024 02:56 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBOn the cusp of leaving Egypt, the children of Israel are told that they must remember the Exodus. For over 2,000 years, this commandment to remember the past has helped the Jewish people remain connected to their history as a … Read the rest The post Bo 5784: Building a Shared Future first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Bo 5784: Building a Shared Future at Elmad Online Learning.
Va’era 5784: Cultivating Hope, Awaiting Salvation
January 11, 2024 01:41 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBHow may we be redeemed when we feel as if our spirits have been crushed? Rabbi Leon Morris joins us this week to discuss the idea of kotzer ruach, a crushed soul, and how Moshe faced resistance from those who … Read the rest The post Va’era 5784: Cultivating Hope, Awaiting Salvation first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Va’era 5784: Cultivating Hope, Awaiting Salvation at Elmad Online Learning.
Shemot 5784: Moshe’s Moral Development
January 03, 2024 17:19 - 42 minutes - 96.3 MBThis week, we begin the book of Shemot and are introduced to Moshe. Yet, by the time Moshe takes up the mantle of leadership, he’s already in his later years, and his developmental years are practically skipped over. Rabbi Dr. … Read the rest The post Shemot 5784: Moshe’s Moral Development first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Shemot 5784: Moshe’s Moral Development at Elmad Online Learning.
Vayehi 5784: An Inherited Meritocracy?
December 26, 2023 20:35 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBWhen thinking of traditional inheritance, we often think of the firstborn as being the main heir, and in many ways the Torah confirms this, yet throughout the book of Bereishit we see the script being flipped, with the younger sibling … Read the rest The post Vayehi 5784: An Inherited Meritocracy? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayehi 5784: An Inherited Meritocracy? at Elmad Online Learning.
Vayigash 5784: Overcoming Pain as a Family
December 18, 2023 20:08 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBCan the pains of the past be overcome, opening the way for relationships to heal and be redefined? In this week’s parsha, we witness the emotional reunion between the sons of Israel, with Yosef revealing himself to the brothers who … Read the rest The post Vayigash 5784: Overcoming Pain as a Family first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayigash 5784: Overcoming Pain as a Family at Elmad Online Learning.
Miketz 5784: Being Seen for Who We Are
December 12, 2023 23:19 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBWhat might Yosef’s story, so full of pain yet hope, teach us about maintaining our own faith during difficult times? During these challenging times, many feel themselves torn between a desire to stand firmly in their Jewish identities and values … Read the rest The post Miketz 5784: Being Seen for Who We Are first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Miketz 5784: Being Seen for Who We Are at Elmad Online Learning.
Vayeshev 5784: Growth and Responsibility
December 06, 2023 04:20 - 32 minutes - 73.7 MBWhat can the mitzvah of yibum, Levirate marriage, teach us about making difficult decisions and personal growth? In this week’s episode of Pardes from Jerusalem, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Daniel Reifman unpack the complicated family dynamics of … Read the rest The post Vayeshev 5784: Growth and Responsibility first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayeshev 5784: Growth and Responsibility at Elmad Online Learning.
Vayishlach 5784: Faith in Humanity vs. Survival
November 30, 2023 19:47 - 30 minutes - 69.9 MBWhat can a fraught meeting between brothers teach us about our own instincts? The events of October 7 shattered the worldview for many of us, and can cause us to approach how we understand the Torah differently. In this week’s … Read the rest The post Vayishlach 5784: Faith in Humanity vs. Survival first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayishlach 5784: Faith in Humanity vs. Survival at Elmad Online Learning.
Vayetze 5784: Moving Forward Through Darkness
November 21, 2023 21:34 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBWhat might Ya’akov’s nocturnal revelation teach us about how to approach darkness? As we continue to pray for the safe return of the hostages and yearn for better days ahead, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy delve into … Read the rest The post Vayetze 5784: Moving Forward Through Darkness first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayetze 5784: Moving Forward Through Darkness at Elmad Online Learning.
Toldot 5784: The Challenge of Chosenness
November 15, 2023 18:54 - 35 minutes - 82.4 MBThe book of Bereishit, filled with the themes of covenant and birthright, tells the story of the progenitors of the Jewish people. Among the many characters we meet in the book are pairs of siblings of which one gets chosen … Read the rest The post Toldot 5784: The Challenge of Chosenness first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Toldot 5784: The Challenge of Chosenness at Elmad Online Learning.
Chaye Sarah 5784: Ensuring the Future
November 07, 2023 17:06 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MBWhat does the Torah teach us about encountering grief? As we mourn the tragedies of October 7, Ilana Gleicher-Bloom and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield explore Avraham and Yitzchak’s response to the passing of Sarah. How does Avraham mourn for his wife, … Read the rest The post Chaye Sarah 5784: Ensuring the Future first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Chaye Sarah 5784: Ensuring the Future at Elmad Online Learning.
Vayera 5784: An Imminent and Transcendent Connection
November 01, 2023 17:18 - 27 minutes - 62.7 MBDo we allow our pursuit of spirituality to get in the way of true divine connection? In this week’s episode of Pardes from Jerusalem, Yiscah Smith and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield discuss Parshat Vayera through the lens of human and divine … Read the rest The post Vayera 5784: An Imminent and Transcendent Connection first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayera 5784: An Imminent and Transcendent Connection at Elmad Online Learning.
Lech Lecha 5784: Avraham’s Global Family
October 25, 2023 01:14 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBThis episode is sponsored by Jeff and Alissa Hurok in honor of their dear friends and family who have engaged with and enhanced Jeff’s Torah study and have encouraged his participation with Pardes. Judy Klitsner joins us in the studio … Read the rest The post Lech Lecha 5784: Avraham’s Global Family first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Lech Lecha 5784: Avraham’s Global Family at Elmad Online Learning.
Noach 5784: Passivity in the Face of Destruction
October 18, 2023 00:08 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBDedicated to the healing of those who were injured, to the memory of those who lost their lives, and with hopes and prayers for the rescue of all those who are being held hostage. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before … Read the rest The post Noach 5784: Passivity in the Face of Destruction first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Noach 5784: Passivity in the Face of Destruction at Elmad Online Learning.
Bereishit 5784: Let’s Talk About Rain
October 10, 2023 01:56 - 24 minutes - 23.7 MBDedicated to the healing of those who were injured, to the memory of those who lost their lives, and with hopes and prayers for the rescue of all those who are being held hostage. Including an opening message from Pardes … Read the rest The post Bereishit 5784: Let’s Talk About Rain first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Bereishit 5784: Let’s Talk About Rain at Elmad Online Learning.
VeZot HaBracha 5784: A Growing and Expanding Torah
October 01, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MB“Never again did there arise in Israel a prophet like Moses, whom God singled out, face to face…” Rabbi Amirit Rosen joins Zvi in the studio to discuss the final words of the Torah, the last words of Moses to … Read the rest The post VeZot HaBracha 5784: A Growing and Expanding Torah first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading VeZot HaBracha 5784: A Growing and Expanding Torah at Elmad Online Learning.
Sukkot 5784: Unifying the Duality of Sukkot
September 26, 2023 17:56 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBRabbi Michael Hattin returns to the studio to explore the multifaceted holiday of Sukkot. From its dual nature balancing community and individual perspectives to its fusion of agricultural and historical significance, Sukkot seemingly weaves together separate messages. Join Michael and … Read the rest The post Sukkot 5784: Unifying the Duality of Sukkot first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Sukkot 5784: Unifying the Duality of Sukkot at Elmad Online Learning.
Yom Kippur 5784: Expanding Our Compassion
September 19, 2023 18:46 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek calls into the studio to speak with our host, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield, about one of the most challenging days of the year, Yom Kippur, and the story of Yonah. Why would Yonah … Read the rest The post Yom Kippur 5784: Expanding Our Compassion first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Yom Kippur 5784: Expanding Our Compassion at Elmad Online Learning.
Rosh Hashana 5784: A Day of Caring Judgement
September 11, 2023 16:45 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBThis Rosh Hashana podcast is sponsored by Ricki and David Bernstein in memory of Ricki’s parents, Beatrice and Murray Kirschblat z”l, survivors of Auschwitz and Buchenwald, respectively. Beatrice and Murray were each the sole survivors of large families which perished … Read the rest The post Rosh Hashana 5784: A Day of Caring Judgement first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Rosh Hashana 5784: A Day of Caring Judgement at Elmad Online Learning.
Nitzavim-Vayelech 5783: A Covenantal Relationship
September 06, 2023 01:49 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBRabbi Michael Hattin returns to the studio to discuss this week’s double-parsha, Nitzavim-Vayelech and how the Torah teaches us to live within the tension of accepting imperfections while striving to always improve ourselves. As the Children of Israel stand poised … Read the rest The post Nitzavim-Vayelech 5783: A Covenantal Relationship first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Nitzavim-Vayelech 5783: A Covenantal Relationship at Elmad Online Learning.
Ki Tavo 5783: How Do I Tell Our Story?
August 29, 2023 00:23 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MBZvi is joined this week by Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy, who shares with us her insights into connecting our personal story to the story of the Jewish people, and doing so can give us the gift of gratitude and generosity. … Read the rest The post Ki Tavo 5783: How Do I Tell Our Story? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Ki Tavo 5783: How Do I Tell Our Story? at Elmad Online Learning.
Ki Tetze 5783: It Starts From Below
August 21, 2023 22:01 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Zvi is joined by Yiscah Smith for a discussion of the mitzvah of “sending away the mother bird,” and how the Talmudic rejection of finding reasons for the commandment became an invitation for Hasidic thinkers to … Read the rest The post Ki Tetze 5783: It Starts From Below first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Ki Tetze 5783: It Starts From Below at Elmad Online Learning.
Shoftim 5783: Navigating the Dynamics of Leadership
August 14, 2023 13:09 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBWhat are the three kinds of leadership the Torah requires the Jewish people to create when they become Sovereign in their own Land? What are their roles and the potential dangers inherent in the powers they hold? In this week’s … Read the rest The post Shoftim 5783: Navigating the Dynamics of Leadership first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Shoftim 5783: Navigating the Dynamics of Leadership at Elmad Online Learning.
Re’eh 5783: Growth is Possible
August 07, 2023 20:19 - 33 minutes - 76.8 MBZvi is joined from across the ocean with Pardes North America faculty associate Rabbi Brent Spodek, host of Good Jewish Lover, to discuss the weekly parsha. Brent discusses our tendency to lean on core negative images, failing to see ourselves … Read the rest The post Re’eh 5783: Growth is Possible first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Re’eh 5783: Growth is Possible at Elmad Online Learning.
Ekev 5783: Pathways to Gratitude
July 31, 2023 19:40 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBAre we truly able to be aware of and appreciate the blessings in our lives? This week, Zvi is joined in the Pardes from Jerusalem studio by Rabbi Michael Hattin. Michael shares with us how Parshat Ekev teaches us about … Read the rest The post Ekev 5783: Pathways to Gratitude first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Ekev 5783: Pathways to Gratitude at Elmad Online Learning.
VaEtchanan 5783: The Embodiment of Love
July 25, 2023 19:25 - 31 minutes - 71 MBJoin Pardes President Rabbi Leon Morris joined Zvi in the studio to discuss his personal journey on a path to Jewish practice. Listen in as Leon combines insight into the text with the practice of tefillin, to show us how … Read the rest The post VaEtchanan 5783: The Embodiment of Love first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading VaEtchanan 5783: The Embodiment of Love at Elmad Online Learning.
Devarim 5783: Listening Between the Lines
July 17, 2023 19:23 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MBHow are we able to live in the past, future and present all at the same time? Aviva Lauer, Director of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, joined Zvi to discuss Devarim and Moshe’s opening speech for the final book … Read the rest The post Devarim 5783: Listening Between the Lines first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Devarim 5783: Listening Between the Lines at Elmad Online Learning.
Matot-Massei 5783: The Boundary Lines of the Jewish People
July 10, 2023 20:06 - 30 minutes - 70.6 MBIn this week’s episode, Zvi is joined by Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy for an exploration of Matot and Massei, discussing the challenging tale of the tribes who chose not to settle in the land of Israel. Meesh offers us different … Read the rest The post Matot-Massei 5783: The Boundary Lines of the Jewish People first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Matot-Massei 5783: The Boundary Lines of the Jewish People at Elmad Online Learning.
Pinchas 5783: Finding Their Voice
July 03, 2023 15:34 - 25 minutes - 58.9 MBIn this week’s episode, Zvi is joined by Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash in an exploration of Parshat Pinchas and the story of the Daughters of Zelophehad. Zvi and Nechama discuss the transformative role of the Daughters of Zelophehad in creating … Read the rest The post Pinchas 5783: Finding Their Voice first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Pinchas 5783: Finding Their Voice at Elmad Online Learning.
Balak 5783: The View from the Inside
June 26, 2023 15:57 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBIn what ways might we find deeper meaning to our parsha through an examination of the haftarah? In this week’s podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Amirit Rosen to discuss one of the wildest stories of the Torah, … Read the rest The post Balak 5783: The View from the Inside first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Balak 5783: The View from the Inside at Elmad Online Learning.
Chukat 5783: Loving Conflict
June 19, 2023 13:56 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBHow is it possible for a relationship to be strengthened through conflict? In this week’s podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Brent Spodek, Pardes North America faculty member and host of Good Jewish Lover. Together, they discuss the … Read the rest The post Chukat 5783: Loving Conflict first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Chukat 5783: Loving Conflict at Elmad Online Learning.
Korach 5783: Was a Different Conversation Possible?
June 12, 2023 23:08 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MBHow we can have hard conversations that lead to growth and renewed relationship, as opposed to anger and distance? In this week’s Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Pardes Faculty member Sefi Kraut, one of Pardes’s lead educators … Read the rest The post Korach 5783: Was a Different Conversation Possible? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Korach 5783: Was a Different Conversation Possible? at Elmad Online Learning.
Shelach 5783: Real Self-Confidence is Born in Faith
June 05, 2023 19:01 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MBHow can we connect with the Godliness within ourselves? In this week’s Parsha Podcast, our host, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield, is joined by Pardes faculty member Yischa Smith to discuss the failure of the spies sent ahead of the tribes of … Read the rest The post Shelach 5783: Real Self-Confidence is Born in Faith first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Shelach 5783: Real Self-Confidence is Born in Faith at Elmad Online Learning.
Beha’alotecha 5783: Moving Forward or Running Away
May 30, 2023 17:14 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBImagine being on a journey filled with excitement and hope, only to have it quickly derailed. That’s exactly what happens in this week’s parsha. What causes this sudden shift, and what can we learn from it? In this week’s Parsha … Read the rest The post Beha’alotecha 5783: Moving Forward or Running Away first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Beha’alotecha 5783: Moving Forward or Running Away at Elmad Online Learning.
Naso 5783: I Promise to Be My Best Self
May 22, 2023 13:17 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBWhat threats and opportunities can their be found in the concept of vows as presented through Judaism? In this week’s Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Daniel Reifman for an exploration of this week’s parsha. Together, we … Read the rest The post Naso 5783: I Promise to Be My Best Self first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Naso 5783: I Promise to Be My Best Self at Elmad Online Learning.
Bamidbar 5783: A Different Flag for Each Tribe
May 15, 2023 20:01 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBCan pluralism and individuality enhance our sense of a shared framework and obligation to one another? In this week’s Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Jonathan Leener, Pardes North America Faculty Associate, for an exploration of this … Read the rest The post Bamidbar 5783: A Different Flag for Each Tribe first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Bamidbar 5783: A Different Flag for Each Tribe at Elmad Online Learning.
Behar – Bechukotai 5783: The Boundaries of Love
May 07, 2023 23:09 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBHow do the restrictions and limitations of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years shape our understanding of power, ownership, and social responsibility? In this week’s Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Elchanan Miller for an exploration of the … Read the rest The post Behar – Bechukotai 5783: The Boundaries of Love first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Behar – Bechukotai 5783: The Boundaries of Love at Elmad Online Learning.
Emor 5783: The Power and Pain of Exclusion
May 01, 2023 13:22 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBHow do build a community that is both coherent and inclusive? In this week’s Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash for a discussion on the tragic episode of the blasphemer, and how the search … Read the rest The post Emor 5783: The Power and Pain of Exclusion first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Emor 5783: The Power and Pain of Exclusion at Elmad Online Learning.