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Pardes from Jerusalem

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Pardes from Jerusalem features a weekly discussion using Torah, Talmud and other Jewish texts to explain themes from the weekly Torah portion. The Pardes faculty is featured each week. For more information about all Pardes programs and events visit www.pardes.org.il.

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  • Feb 1, 2023 · 26 min

    Beshalach 5783: The Sacred Pause

    In this week's parsha podcast, Rabbis Amirit Rosen and Elisha Anscelovitz discuss Shirat Hayam, the Song of the Sea, and the importance of taking pauses in life. - Credits: Rabbi Amirit Rosen and Rabbi Elisha Anscelovits - Pardes Faculty

  • Jan 22, 2023 · 29 min

    Bo 5783: Taking Control of Time

    Alex Israel and Sefi Kraut discuss the concept of the New Moon and the notion of time: the freedom to take control of our own time, the calendar as a nation-building tool, the challenge of procrastination, and the gift of spiritual renewal. -

  • Jan 19, 2023 · 17 min

    Vaera 5783: What’s in a Name?

    The parsha opens with the names of God, and that sets the stage for the revelation which comes through the plagues. This podcast touches how this dynamic expresses a deeper layer in the whole relationship between Creator and creation as it asks - what'...

  • Jan 12, 2023 · 20 min

    Shemot 5783: The Child Miriam

    Join Rabbi Brent Spodek and Professor Ziva Hassenfeld as they discuss the first parsha of Shemot and explore the topic of Miriam the Prophetess as a young girl. - Credits: Professor Ziva R. Hassenfeld and Rabbi Brent Spodek

  • Jan 4, 2023 · 22 min

    Vayehi 5783: What is in a Blessing?

    Meesh Hammer-Kossoy and Nechama Goldman Barash talk about contrasts in the parsha, control or lack thereof in our lives, and the power of a blessing. - Credits: Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash - Pardes Faculty

  • Dec 24, 2022 · 6 min

    Hanukah 5783: One Candle, Then Another, Then Another

    During a holiday where there is both darkness and light, where we retreat indoors and shine brightly from the windowsill, go on a journey with Pardes North America to find meaning in the discord within our tradition. - Night 8 - One Candle,

  • Dec 22, 2022 · 6 min

    Hanukah 5783: Combatting Darkness

    During a holiday where there is both darkness and light, where we retreat indoors and shine brightly from the windowsill, go on a journey with Pardes North America to find meaning in the discord within our tradition. - Night 6 - "More is More" vs.

  • Dec 20, 2022 · 25 min

    Miketz 5783: Discovering the Light Within

    How do we connect the story of Yosef to Hanukah? Join Yiscah Smith and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield in an exploration of Yosef's journey from a dreamer to an interpreter. In a parsha where we see Yosef hiding himself,

  • Dec 20, 2022 · 8 min

    Hanukah 5783: “More is More” vs. “Less is More”

    During a holiday where there is both darkness and light, where we retreat indoors and shine brightly from the windowsill, go on a journey with Pardes North America to find meaning in the discord within our tradition. - Night 3 - "More is More" vs.

  • Dec 19, 2022 · 5 min

    Hanukah 5783: Rediscovering the Minimalism of Hanukah

    During a holiday where there is both darkness and light, where we retreat indoors and shine brightly from the windowsill, go on a journey with Pardes North America to find meaning in the discord within our tradition. -

  • Dec 15, 2022 · 6 min

    Hanukah 5783: Forgetfulness that Leads to Blessed Discord

    During a holiday where there is both darkness and light, where we retreat indoors and shine brightly from the windowsill, go on a journey with Pardes North America to find meaning in the discord within our tradition. -

  • Dec 13, 2022 · 20 min

    Vayeshev 5783: Temptation and Desire

    In this week's parsha, we learn the story of Yosef and Potiphar's wife, and the events leading up to Yoseph's imprisonment. Just what happened between Yosef and Potiphar's wife? Did Yosef desire her, and if so,

  • Dec 6, 2022 · 30 min

    Vayishlah 5783: Confronting Hate

    Yaakov returns from Lavan's house to meet Esav, and he is petrified. Esav is coming with 400 men. Is he seething with hatred and violence, or has he possibly missed his brother and is instead coming to welcome him. The parsha is filled with ambiguity.

  • Nov 28, 2022 · 21 min

    Parashat Vayetze 5783: Our Heads and Our Hearts

    How can we understand the setting of this week's parsha? What is this place that Ya'akov comes to, and why at nighttime? Rabbi Leon Morris and Rabbi Daniel Reifman discuss the journey the journeys and travails of Ya'akov in this week's parsha podcast.

  • Nov 6, 2022 · 54 min

    Parashat Vayera 5783: Examining Our Own Narratives

    Are we blinded by our reading of the text? When we read about characters that are often portrayed negatively, such as Ishmael, are we truly giving them a chance? And what about our heroes? Are we allowing figures, such as Abraham,