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 26, 2023 · 29 min
Balak 5783: The View from the Inside
In 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,
Jun 19, 2023 · 37 min
Chukat 5783: Loving Conflict
How 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,
Jun 12, 2023 · 39 min
Korach 5783: Was a Different Conversation Possible?
How 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,
Jun 5, 2023 · 32 min
Shelach 5783: Real Self-Confidence is Born in Faith
How 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 Israel.
May 30, 2023 · 25 min
Beha’alotecha 5783: Moving Forward or Running Away
Imagine 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 Podcast,
May 22, 2023 · 30 min
Naso 5783: I Promise to Be My Best Self
What 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,
May 15, 2023 · 33 min
Bamidbar 5783: A Different Flag for Each Tribe
Can 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,
May 7, 2023 · 34 min
Behar – Bechukotai 5783: The Boundaries of Love
How 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 explor...
May 1, 2023 · 36 min
Emor 5783: The Power and Pain of Exclusion
How 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,
Apr 24, 2023 · 28 min
Acharei Mot – Kedoshim 5783: Boundaries and Making Space for the Other
How do we balance a sense of reverence and our desire for closeness with the Divine? In this week's episode of the Pardes Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash for a discussion on boundaries and intimacy in ...
Apr 17, 2023 · 29 min
Tazria-Metzora 5783: Uncertainty & Divine Providence
How do we make sense of Divine reward and punishment in our complex world? In this week's episode of the Pardes Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Dean Emeritus Dr. David I. Bernstein for a discussion on theodicy, free will,
Apr 10, 2023 · 24 min
Shemini 5783: What’s the Deal with Kashrut?
Is there a reason behind the laws of keeping kosher? Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Elisha Ancselovits as they tackle this question, exploring the various explanations for these laws and unpacking Rabbi Elisha's personal theory. -
Mar 30, 2023 · 30 min
Pesach 5783: The Repackaging of Passover – How Pesach Became a Holiday of Storytelling
Passover is all about telling the story of the Exodus, but that wasn't always the case. How did the central ritual of Passover shift over time from the paschal sacrifice to the ritual of storytelling? In this special episode of the Pardes Parsha Podcas...
Mar 16, 2023 · 26 min
Vayikra 5783: What Do We Do With a Book Full of Animal Sacrifice?
So much of Sefer Vayikra (the Book of Leviticus) is steeped in concepts that are foreign to us today - the temple cult, the offering of sacrifices - that it's de rigueur to assume we won't understand or care very much about this set of Torah portions.
Mar 12, 2023 · 20 min
Vayakhel-Pekudei 5783: The Washbasin – Sanctuary and Sexuality
The Sanctuary's washbasin came from mirrors donated by the Israelite women. Yet, Rashi's comment raises some doubts that Moses had regarding the propriety of using these mirrors, items that are generally used for feminine beautification.
Mar 5, 2023 · 30 min
Ki Tisa 5783: Accepting Failure
Are we too judgmental towards Ahron? Join Rabbi Brent Spodek and Professor Ziva Hassenfeld in an exploration of the weekly parsha as they examine the tragic life of Moses's brother Ahron. - Credits: Rabbi Brent Spodek and Professor Ziva Hassenfeld - P...
Feb 26, 2023 · 17 min
Purim 5783: Divinity Within a Blade of Grass
Rabbi Elisha Anscelovitz and Yiscah Smith discuss the historical roots of Purim as an agricultural holiday while drawing from the Hasidic masters to help us find deeper meaning to the holiday. - Credits - Rabbi Elisha Anscelovitz and Yiscah Smith - Pa...
Feb 21, 2023 · 25 min
Terumah 5783: Knowing God
This podcast is in memory of Arlene Ruby Harel z”l upon the occasion of her first yahrzeit. Arlene’s welcoming, free-spirited nature, warmth, authenticity, candor, humor and openness is missed deeply by all of us who were privileged to work with her,
Feb 13, 2023 · 24 min
Mishpatim 5783: Why We Tell Lies
Parshat Mishpatim tells us that we should distance ourselves from lying. Join Pardes faculty members Yiscah Smith and Rabbi Dr. Howard Markose for an exploration of why human beings lie, similarities between the Torah and Hammurabi's Code,
Feb 5, 2023 · 36 min
Yitro 5783: Getting to the Beyond
In Yitro, we see Moses learn that it takes more to be a public religious leader than simply being a person of faith. How does Moses learn to be a person who has experienced faith on a personal level bring it out and share it with others?