Pardes from Jerusalem

Pardes from Jerusalem


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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

Metzora 5784: Transforming Curses into Blessings
April 17, 2024

Can we uncover hidden blessings, even from within painful experiences? Join us this week as we delve into the profound purification rituals surrounding the mysterious affliction of tzara'at (often tra

Tazria 5784: Reimagining Ritual Purity
April 11, 2024

How do we navigate the tension between devotion to mitzvot and the pursuit of understanding their significance in our lives? - In this week's parsha, we explore the seemingly archaic ritual purity law

Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes
April 03, 2024

In this weeks episode, we navigate the complexities of failure and growth in the aftermath of pivotal moments in the Tanakh. - Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy draws a parallel between the incidents of

Tzav 5784: Kindling the Spirit
March 27, 2024

Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash joins us this week for an investigation of the eternal flame that burned upon the altar. - Contemplating the balance between the passion of the burning fire and the ste

Vayikra/Purim 5784: For God or King?
March 19, 2024

Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week as he delves deep into the rich theological tapestry of Purim alongside Rafael Polisuk. Together, they explore the intricate messages woven into the fabric of the

Pekudei 5784: Constructing Connection
March 14, 2024

In what way does the Mishkan (Tabernacle) serve as a metaphor for organizing one's relationship with God, oneself, and others? - This week, we're joined by Rabbi Dr. Daniel Reifman for a discussion of

Vayakhel 5784: Gathering With Intention
March 07, 2024

What is it that makes us join together with different groups? - Over the past two parshiot, we've seen two gatherings, one in which the people gathered to create the Golden Calf, and another in which

Ki Tisa 5784: The Inevitable Collapse
February 24, 2024

Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash joins us to share her take on this week's parsha, and the infamous story of the Golden Calf. We'll discuss how this event can serve as an example of the inevitable mome