What can the cycle of giving teach us about our relationship with the Divine? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Leon Morris to explore the opening of Sefer Vayikra (Leviticus) and th

Why does the Torah spend so much time repeating the Mishkans details? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Rafael Polisuk explore Parshat Pekudei and its surprising focus on repetition and de

How do we create a Jewish community that honors different perspectives? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Ilana Gleicher-Bloom explore Parshat Vayakhel and its vision of community. They discuss h

Can true growth come from mistakes? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explore Parshat Ki Tisa and the dramatic episode of the Golden Calf. They examine why the Israe

What does the Torah actually mean by wiping out Amalek? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Elisha Anscelovits explore the Torahs commandment to wipe out Amalek, examining its historic

This week's episode is in memory of Beth Wasserman z"l and sponsored by her nephew and his family. - Why does God command a physical space if God is everywhere? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and

This podcast is sponsored in memory of Morris L. Kramer, a beloved friend and an ohev Yisrael - How does the Torah balance law with compassion? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama

What does Yitro teach us about choosing Torah instead of receiving it by force? - Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore Parshat Yitro, highlighting the contrast between Amaleks hostility a

Can we celebrate victory while holding onto pain? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explore Parshat Beshalach, focusing on the tension between triumph and uncertaint

How can memory both guide and hinder us? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rachel Goldberg-Polin explore Parshat Bo through the lens of memory, mahloket (disagreement), and the importance of cons