The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network


Shemot 5785: Rediscovering the Divine

January 12, 2025

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Yiscah Smith explore Parshat Shemot, the beginning of the Book of Exodus, focusing on the spiritual and physical challenges of the Jewish people's exile in Egypt. They discuss the transition from individual to communal identity, the dangers of spiritual complacency, and Moses’ transformative journey to leadership.

Featuring
Yiscah Smith – Pardes Faculty
Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem