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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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  • Jun 6, 2021 · 15 min

    Korach 5781: For the sake of heaven

    In this podcast, we will look at the controversy of Korah which was not for the sake of heaven but for his own private interests and the ongoing disagreements between the sages Hillel and Shamai which were considered to be for the sake of heaven.

  • Jun 3, 2021 · 23 min

    Crises & Kings: Episode 5 – The Israelite Defeated

    The Book of Samuel I - Episode 5: The Israelite Defeated - Podcast Overview: Initially defeated in battle by the Philistines, the Israelites bring the ark of the covenant to the fray. But its mere presence will not grant them victory.

  • Jun 1, 2021 · 18 min

    Shelach 5781 – Fixing our Broken Compasses

    Critical thinking is the hallmark of our tradition. Overly critical thinking that leads to pessimism, on the other hand, can lead us down a path of demoralization and destruction. What was the failed leadership of the leaders who were sent to scout out...

  • May 31, 2021 · 21 min

    Crises & Kings: Episode 4 – Shmuel’s Coming of Age

    The Book of Samuel I - Episode 4: Shmuel's Coming of Age - Podcast Overview: Eli the high priest is young Shmuel's mentor and guide. But now the word of God comes to Shmuel directly, sidelining old and blind Eli in the process. This moment,

  • May 27, 2021 · 22 min

    Crises & Kings: Episode 3 – The Crimes of the Priests

    The Book of Samuel I - Episode 3: The Crimes of the Priests - Podcast Overview: Chana's piety stands in direct contrast to the officiating priests at Shilo, Chofni and Pinchas the sons of Eli. These two abuse their power and exalted position,

  • May 23, 2021 · 22 min

    Crises & Kings: Episode 2 – Chana’s Triumph

    The Book of Samuel I - Episode 2: Chana's Triumph - Podcast Overview: Our book begins by introducing us to the fraught family dynamics of Elkana and his two wives, Penina and Chana. Chana, childless and desperate, teaches us about hope and devotion.

  • May 19, 2021 · 21 min

    Naso 5781 – Birkat Kohanim: A Life of Service

    Parashat Naso contains a variety of topics, including the Birkat Kohanim, the priestly blessing. While at first glance, the life of a Kohen, priest, is a life of glamour and elite status, when one delves a bit deeper into the Birkat Kohanim,

  • May 11, 2021 · 21 min

    Bamidbar and Shavuot 5781: Flags, Identity and Perfection

    Parashat Bamidbar is always read around Shavuot time. What is the connection? And what is the eternal message that emerges from the long census and mapping that fills our parasha? The answer is connected to the flags.

  • Apr 28, 2021 · 18 min

    Emor 5781 – We Can all Educate

    The opening line of our Parasha has been interpreted as a key to effective and sensitive education. We shall study several readings of this verse to extract some useful and thought-provoking guidelines as to how we might all become more effective commu...