The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

Terumah 5785: Building Sacred Space
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 Rabbi Brent Spodek explore Parshat Terumah, diving into the meaning behind the Mishkan and its relevance today. They discuss the tension between tradition and innovation, the need for both structure and spiritual seeking, and how sacred spaces—physical or internal—help us connect to the divine.
Featuring:
Rabbi Brent Spodek – Pardes North American Faculty
Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem