The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network


Beshalach 5785: Triumph and Uncertainty

February 03, 2025

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 uncertainty. They discuss Shirat HaYam as both a song of victory and a reminder of the fragility of history, reflecting on how the Jewish people struggled to embrace freedom even after crossing the sea.

Featuring
Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy – Rosh Bet Midrash, Pardes Institute
Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem