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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Nov 11, 2021 · 22 min
Crises & Kings Episode 39: David’s Exile from Jerusalem
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 39: David's Exile from Jerusalem - Podcast Overview: Avshalom rebels against his father David and the kingdom threatens to unravel. (Samuel II 15:1-37) - Download Source Sheet -
Nov 8, 2021 · 22 min
Crises & Kings Episode 38: Avshalom Rehabilitated
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 38: Avshalom Rehabilitated - Podcast Overview: Through the agency of Yoav and the parable of the wise woman of Tekoa, David is convinced to allow Avshalom to return to Jerusalem. But the resolution is a far way off.
Nov 7, 2021 · 21 min
Parashat Vayetze 5782 – Ya’acov and the Stone Upon the Well
Parashat Vayetze 5782 - Ya'acov and the Stone Upon the Well Description: After securing the blessings, Ya'acov must flee the wrath of his brother Esav. Arriving at Charan, he encounters the shepherds and their flocks,
Nov 4, 2021 · 20 min
Crises & Kings Episode 37: The Rape of Tamar
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 37: The Rape of Tamar - Podcast Overview: The consequences of David's crime now begin to play themselves out, with great destructive effect. (Samuel II 12:24-13:39) - Download Source Sheet -
Nov 1, 2021 · 23 min
Crises & Kings Episode 36: David and Batsheva Part 2: The Punishment
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 36: David and Batsheva Part 2: The Punishment - Podcast Overview: Natan the prophet pronounces God's harsh judgment against David. (Samuel II 11:16-12:23) - Download Source Sheet -
Oct 31, 2021 · 20 min
Parashat Toldot 5782 – But I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong
Parashat Toldot 5782 - But I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong Description: The podcast examines the different strategies that rabbis and others have used to lessen the moral issues of Jacob tricking Esau to get the birthright and tricking his father to get th...
Oct 28, 2021 · 21 min
Crises & Kings Episode 35: David and Batsheva Part 1: The Crime
The Book of Samuel II - Crises & Kings Episode 35: David and Batsheva Part 1: The Crime - Podcast Overview: David's glorious ascent is abruptly derailed by a crime that redefines him and his kingdom. (Samuel II 11:1-15) - Download Source Sheet -
Oct 25, 2021 · 21 min
Crises & Kings Episode 34: David’s Victories
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 34: David's Victories - Podcast Overview: David secures the realm by defeating all of the surrounding kingdoms that threaten it. He also keeps his pledge. (Samuel II 8:1-10:19) - Download Source Sheet -
Oct 24, 2021 · 15 min
Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 – Rivka: The Original Influencer
Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 - Rivka: The Original Influencer Description: In Parashat Chaye Sarah, Avraham sends his servant Eliezer on a mission to find a spouse for his son Yitzchak. Avraham doesn't offer much in the way of criteria,
Oct 21, 2021 · 23 min
Crises & Kings Episode 33: David’s Desire to Build the Temple
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 33: David's Desire to Build the Temple - Podcast Overview: With his kingdom becoming secure, David expresses his wish to finally build the Temple. God, however, has other plans. (Samuel II 7:1-29) -
Oct 18, 2021 · 22 min
Crises & Kings Episode 32: The Ark of the Covenant is Brought to Jerusalem
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 32: The Ark of the Covenant is Brought to Jerusalem - Podcast Overview: Having established Jerusalem as his new capital, David relocates the ark to it. (Samuel II 6:1-23) - Download Source Sheet -
Oct 17, 2021 · 25 min
Parashat VaYera 5782: Human Sacrifice – Problematic or Profound?
Parashat VaYera 5782: Human Sacrifice - Problematic or Profound? Description: Why would Avraham's 10th and final test be to participate in a cruel and despicable act of human sacrifice which blended him with the polythe,
Oct 14, 2021 · 19 min
Crises & Kings Episode 31: Jerusalem, David’s City
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 31: Jerusalem, David's City - Podcast Overview: In his first act as king over all of Israel, David conquers Jerusalem and makes it his capital. (Samuel II 5:1-25) - Download Source Sheet -
Oct 11, 2021 · 20 min
Crises & Kings Episode 30: The Fall of the House of Shaul
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 30: The Fall of the House of Shaul - Podcast Overview: The last difficult obstacles to David becoming king are unexpectedly removed, even as David takes no active role. (Samuel II 3:2-4:12) - Download Source Sheet
Oct 10, 2021 · 22 min
Parashat Lech Lecha 5782: Heeding the Still Small Voice Within
This podcast is sponsored by Suzana and Alan Caro in honor of Rav Meir Schweiger, a master teacher who held up the tradition as a mirror to us to live an ethical and rich life of meaning. Parashat Lech Lecha 5782: Go To Yourself - Lech Lecha: Heeding ...
Oct 7, 2021 · 22 min
Crises & Kings Episode 29: The Struggle Over Succession
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 29: The Struggle Over Succession - Podcast Overview: Shaul is dead but David will not become king over all of Israel immediately. (Samuel II 2:1-3:1) - Download Source Sheet -
Oct 4, 2021 · 21 min
Crises & Kings Episode 28: David Receives the Tragic News
The Book of Samuel II - Episode 28: David Receives the Tragic News - Podcast Overview: Through an unlikely source, word reaches David that Shaul is dead and David laments. (Samuel II 1:1-27) - Download Source Sheet -
Oct 3, 2021 · 24 min
Parashat Noach 5782: The Good Enough Hero
This podcast is sponsored by Pardes Year Program alumnus Jason Gusdorf & Family in celebration of his new album, After the Seventh, inspired by his time at Pardes. After the Seventh will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and at jasongusdorf.
Sep 29, 2021 · 24 min
Parashat Bereishit 5782 – Let Us Create God in Our Image
In this podcast, we will look at a series of midrashim that reflect on the irrationality of God's desire to create human beings and the enormous potential for connection and engagement with the Divine that exists inside of this very flawed creature kno...
Sep 23, 2021 · 28 min
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah 5782: Meaningful Partners or Accidentally Attached?
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah 5782: Meaningful Partners or Accidentally Attached? - Podcast Overview: Together we will explore the origin of finishing the Torah reading cycle on Shemini Atzeret and how this practice reveals a deep meaning of Simch...