The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network


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 Israelites fell so quickly after Sinai, the connection between the Mishkan and their spiritual crisis, and how this moment reshaped their relationship with God.

Featuring
Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy – Pardes Faculty
Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem