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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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  • Sep 19, 2021 · 25 min

    Sukkot 5782 – Sukkot and the Secret of Jewish Happiness

    Sukkot 5782 - Sukkot and the Secret of Jewish Happiness - Why is Sukkot described as the "Season of our Rejoicing"? What is the objective of sitting in the Sukka? What messages does it have to our technological and materialistic age? -

  • Sep 12, 2021 · 22 min

    Yom Kippur 5782 – Who is the Hero of the Jonah Story?

    Yom Kippur 5782 - Who is the Hero of the Jonah Story? In this podcast, Aviva Lauer explores the Book of Jonah, read on the afternoon of Yom Kippur, in an effort to understand what message we are meant to take from it on this special day.

  • Sep 5, 2021 · 18 min

    Vayelech 5782/Shabbat Shuva – Who Would you Invite to Dinner?

    Vayelech 5782/Shabbat Shuva - Who Would you Invite to Dinner? This class imagines an imaginary dinner between R. Zera (4th century CE) and Moses. How are these two figures similar? How are they different? And what can their differences teach us about ...

  • Sep 5, 2021 · 1 min

    Crises & Kings Will Be On a Short Break

    Thank you for listening to Crises & Kings: The Book of Samuel I & II. Our first 27 episodes discussed at length the first book of Samuel. We will take a short break for the High Holidays 5782 and return after Sukkot.

  • Sep 5, 2021 · 23 min

    Ki Tavo – Inscribe the Words Today

    This podcast is sponsored by Jeff and Alissa Hurok in honor of our dear friends and family who have engaged with and enhanced Jeff’s Torah study. - Ki Tavo 5781 - Inscribe the Words Today - In this podcast,

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 33 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 1 with Leon Morris

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 1: Resurrection and Rosh Hashana: Multivalent Perspectives on the Binding of Isaac - Description: There is no story as rich and complex, as troubling and inspiring, as Akedat Yitzchak,

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 22 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 2 with Nechama Goldman Barash

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 2: Rosh Hashana: Power of Choice - Description: In this special Pardes from Jerusalem podcast for Rosh Hashana, Nechama Goldman Barash explores both ancient and modern sources that reflect on the power of ch...

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 33 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 3 with Mike Feuer

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 3: Days of Awe-some or Awe-ful - Description: The High Holy Days are also known as the Days of Awe which can be awesome, or awful. Here is a look at how to tie the work of Rosh Hashanah,

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 22 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 4 with Rahel Berkovits

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 4: Death and Life: The Meaning of Yom Kippur According to the Rabbis - Description: What is the link between afflicting one’s soul on Yom Kippur and the day being the ultimate Shabbat?

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 16 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 6 with Michael Hattin

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 6: Yom Kippur: Insights on The Book of Jonah - Description: Sefer Yona, the book of Jonah, is read at the Mincha service of Yom Kippur day. In this podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin considers some ancient explan...

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 24 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 7 with Alex Israel

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 7: Yom Kippur: The Repentance of Nineveh - Description: Sefer Yona, the book of Jonah, is read at the Mincha service of Yom Kippur day. In this podcast, Rabbi Alex Israel delves into repentance by examining ...

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 8 with Zvi Hirschfield

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 8: Yom Kippur: Those who Believe in Sin, Please Stand Up - Description: In a class given at Pardes Jerusalem as part of the Community Education Program, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield looks at why we fast on Yom Kipp...

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 18 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 9 with Howard Markose

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 9: Why do we fast on Yom Kippur - Description: Rabbi Howard Markose discusses Yom Kippur looking at how we relate to sin in the 21st century. - Credits Host: Howard Markose - Howard Markose teaches Bible a...

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 32 min

    Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 10 with Zvi Hirschfield

    Greatest Hits: The High Holidays - Episode 10: Yom Kippur: Making it Meaningful - Description: In this episode of Yom Kippur – Making it Meaningful podcast Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by PCJE faculty, Sefi Kraut,

  • Aug 30, 2021 · 20 min

    Crises & Kings: Episode 27 – Shaul’s Bitter End

    The Book of Samuel I - Episode 27: Shaul's Bitter End - Podcast Overview: In this final battle Shaul dies, but as the noble king of Israel. (Samuel I 31:1-13) - Download Source Sheet - A special note to the listener: In general,

  • Aug 29, 2021 · 24 min

    Nitzavim/Rosh Hashana 5782 – One thing I have asked of HaShem…

    This Rosh Hashanah podcast is sponsored by Ricki and David Bernstein in memory of Ricki’s parents, Beatrice and Murray Kirschblat z"l, each a sole survivor of large families which perished in the Shoah. Nitzavim/Rosh Hashana 5782 - One thing I have a...

  • Aug 26, 2021 · 21 min

    Crises & Kings: Episode 26 – David’s Triumph

    The Book of Samuel I - Episode 26: David's Triumph - Podcast Overview: Sent home by the Philistines, David and his men discover that Ziklag has been sacked by the Amalekites. How will David regroup? (Samuel I 29:1-30:31) - Download Source Sheet -