Pardes from Jerusalem
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This podcast features a weekly parsha commentary from one of the faculty members or guest lecturers at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.
Pardes from Jerusalem
3d ago
In a world rife with conflict and oversimplified narratives about “the other,” how can we embody true holiness by cultivating empathy, humility, and deeper human connection?
Rabbi Brent Spodek joins our host Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week for a thought-provoking … Read the rest
The post Kedoshim 5784: Empathy in a Divided World first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
1w ago
How can the Jewish people maintain a sense of unity and connection as a nation despite geographical separation and divergent experiences between the Diaspora and Israel?
In this week’s episode, Rabba Shani Gross joins us from afar for a discussion … Read the rest
The post Acharei Mot 5784: A People Apart first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
1w ago
Can we transform the “bread of affliction” into the “bread of redemption” this Passover?”
Yiscah Smith returns this week with a call for us to see ourselves (“l’rot atzmo”) as leaving spiritual enslavement each Passover. Drawing from the Piazner Rebbe … Read the rest
The post Pesach 5784: Unearthing Personal Freedom first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
3w ago
Can we uncover hidden blessings, even from within painful experiences? Join us this week as we delve into the profound purification rituals surrounding the mysterious affliction of tzara’at (often translated as “leprosy”) in the weekly Torah portion of Metzora.
In … Read the rest
The post Metzora 5784: Transforming Curses into Blessings first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
3w ago
How do we navigate the tension between devotion to mitzvot and the pursuit of understanding their significance in our lives?
In this week’s parsha, we explore the seemingly archaic ritual purity laws. Rabbi Michael Hattin joins the discussion to highlight … Read the rest
The post Tazria 5784: Reimagining Ritual Purity first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
1M ago
In this week’s episode, we navigate the complexities of failure and growth in the aftermath of pivotal moments in the Tanakh.
Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy draws a parallel between the incidents of the Golden Calf and the death of Aaron’s … Read the rest
The post Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
1M ago
In the 1973 Yom Kippur war, many IDF soldiers were taken captive. Do the same pidyon shvuyim guidelines apply, or are there unique considerations when we are dealing with soldiers?
Credits:
Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty… Read the rest
The post Pidyon Shvuyim 8: Captured IDF Soldiers first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
1M ago
In this week’s episode, we navigate the complexities of failure and growth in the aftermath of pivotal moments in the Tanakh.
Joined by Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy, we’ll draw a parallel between the incidents of the Golden Calf and the … Read the rest
The post Tzav 5784: In the Shadow of Failure first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
1M ago
Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week as he delves deep into the rich theological tapestry of Purim alongside Rafael Polisuk. Together, they explore the intricate messages woven into the fabric of the holiday and the profound challenges encountered by the … Read the rest
The post Vayikra/Purim 5784: For God or King? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning ..read more
Pardes from Jerusalem
2M ago
In what way does the Mishkan (Tabernacle) serve as a metaphor for organizing one’s relationship with God, oneself, and others?
This week, we’re joined by Rabbi Dr. Daniel Reifman for a discussion of the meticulous detailing of the construction of … Read the rest
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