The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network


Behar-Behukotai 5785: Resetting Society

May 18, 2025

Can ancient agricultural laws inspire modern spiritual renewal? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explore the radical social and spiritual vision behind Parshat Behar-Behukotai. From Shemitah to Yovel, they unpack how the Torah’s sabbatical and Jubilee laws challenge us to reimagine ownership, economic inequality, and time itself. Featuring Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy – Pardes Faculty and Rosh Beit Midrash Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem