The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network


Latest Episodes

Emor 5785: Modeling Holiness
May 11, 2025

Why are the kohanim held to a higher standard of holiness? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg explore Parshat Emor through the lens of the priestly role as a mode

Acharei Mot 5785: The Weight of Sin
May 04, 2025

What does it mean to carry sin as a burden? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Leon Morris delve into Parshat Acharei Mot and its detailed description of the Yom Kippur ritual, focusing on t

Tazria-Metzora 5785: Cycles of Renewal
April 27, 2025

How do lifes transitions invite spiritual renewal? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash explore the cycles of tumah (impurity) and taharah (purity) in Tazria-Metzora.

Shemini 5785: Finding Meaning in Loss
April 20, 2025

Can legacy and memory transform the pain of loss into purpose? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash reflect on the tragedy of Nadav and Avihu in Parshat Shemini, expl

Tzav 5785: Pesach and the Covenant of Life
April 06, 2025

What does Pesach teach us about freedom, growth, and responsibility? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Dr. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg for a special conversation on Parshat Tzav, the sac

Vayikra 5785: Gift and Sacrifice
March 31, 2025

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

Pekudei 5785: Living Torah
March 24, 2025

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

Vayakhel 5785: Building a Diverse Mishkan
March 17, 2025

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

Ki Tisa 5785: From Failure to Renewal
March 10, 2025

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

Purim 5785: Understanding Amalek
March 03, 2025

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