The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network


Latest Episodes

Terumah 5785: Building Sacred Space
February 23, 2025

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

Mishpatim 5785: Law, Justice, and Compassion
February 17, 2025

This podcast is sponsored in memory of Morris L. Kramer, a beloved friend and an ohev Yisrael - How does the Torah balance law with compassion? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama

Yitro 5785: Choosing Torah
February 09, 2025

What does Yitro teach us about choosing Torah instead of receiving it by force? - Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore Parshat Yitro, highlighting the contrast between Amaleks hostility a

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 uncertaint

Bo 5785: The Power of Listening
January 26, 2025

How can memory both guide and hinder us? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rachel Goldberg-Polin explore Parshat Bo through the lens of memory, mahloket (disagreement), and the importance of cons

VaEra 5785: The Power of Mahloket
January 19, 2025

This weeks podcast is sponsored in memory of Dr. Jack Jaffe, Yaakov Zev ben Elchanon. Doctor, community leader, and fervent Zionist. Sponsored by his children, Ari and Marlyn, Reva and Sheldon, Leah

Shemot 5785: Rediscovering the Divine
January 12, 2025

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Yiscah Smith explore Parshat Shemot, the beginning of the Book of Exodus, focusing on the spiritual and physical challenges of the Jewish people's exile in Egypt.

Vayechi 5785: Jacob’s Final Words
January 05, 2025

Are Jacobs final words blessings, prophecies, or something else entirely? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash delve into Parshat Vayechi, focusing on Jacob's final

Vayigash 5785: Forgiveness and Family – test
December 29, 2024

How does Yosefs strategy with his brothers reveal his true intentions? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Daniel Reifman discuss Yosefs reunion with his brothers in Parshat Vayigash. T

Miketz 5784: From Prison to Power
December 22, 2024

How does Yosefs ability to interpret dreams reflect his growth as a leader? - In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy delve into Parshat Miketz, exploring Yosef's extraordi