The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network


Latest Episodes

Shlach 5784: Unexpected Twists
June 23, 2024

What do you do when reality falls short of high expectations? - In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy delve into the Parsha of Shlach, highlighting the challenges a

Beha’alotcha 5784: Trumpets and Transitions
June 16, 2024

How do ancient trumpets teach us about modern journeys and transitions? - In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Rafael Polisuk delve into Parshat Behalotcha, highlighting the themes of jou

Naso 5784: Counting on Each Other
June 09, 2024

How does our unique role strengthen the Jewish communities? - In this episode, Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hatton delve into Parshat Naso, highlighting the importance of each person's co

Bamidbar 5784: Embracing the Wilderness
June 03, 2024

How does the Jewish people's journey through the desert shape our approach to Torah? - In this weeks episode, Rabbi Leon Morris and Rabbi Tzvi Hirschfield explore the theme of openness in Torah study

Bechukotai 5784: Between Philosophy and Spirituality
May 26, 2024

Can we approach the Torah as a rational guide for living wisely while allowing space for genuine emotional and spiritual experiences? - In this week's episode, Rabbi Dr. Elisha Ancselovits and Rabbi Z

Behar 5784: Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Mountain
May 20, 2024

Why is Mount Sinai mentioned in connection with the laws of Shmitta (Sabbatical year) and Yovel (Jubilee year)? - In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rachel Friedrichs delve i

Emor 5784: The Perfection Paradox
May 13, 2024

How do we approach texts in our traditions that seem to discriminate against or exclude certain groups of people? - In this thought-provoking discussion, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Haim Shalom wr

Kedoshim 5784: Empathy in a Divided World
May 06, 2024

In a world rife with conflict and oversimplified narratives about "the other," how can we embody true holiness by cultivating empathy, humility, and deeper human connection? - Rabbi Brent Spodek joins

Acharei Mot 5784: A People Apart
May 01, 2024

How can the Jewish people maintain a sense of unity and connection as a nation despite geographical separation and divergent experiences between the Diaspora and Israel? In this week's episode, Rabba

Pesach 5784: Unearthing Personal Freedom
April 21, 2024

Can we transform the "bread of affliction" into the "bread of redemption" this Passover?" - Yiscah Smith returns this week with a call for us to see ourselves ("l'rot atzmo") as leaving spiritual ensl

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