What might Yosef's story, so full of pain yet hope, teach us about maintaining our own faith during difficult times? - During these challenging times, many feel themselves torn between a desire to sta

What can the mitzvah of yibum, Levirate marriage, teach us about making difficult decisions and personal growth? - In this week's episode of Pardes from Jerusalem, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr.

What can a fraught meeting between brothers teach us about our own instincts? The events of October 7 shattered the worldview for many of us, and can cause us to approach how we understand the Torah d

What might Ya'akovs nocturnal revelation teach us about how to approach darkness? - As we continue to pray for the safe return of the hostages and yearn for better days ahead, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield a

The book of Bereishit, filled with the themes of covenant and birthright, tells the story of the progenitors of the Jewish people. Among the many characters we meet in the book are pairs of siblings o

What does the Torah teach us about encountering grief? - As we mourn the tragedies of October 7, Ilana Gleicher-Bloom and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield explore Avraham and Yitzchak's response to the passing o

Do we allow our pursuit of spirituality to get in the way of true divine connection? - In this week's episode of Pardes from Jerusalem, Yiscah Smith and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield discuss Parshat Vayera th

This episode is sponsored by Jeff and Alissa Hurok in honor of their dear friends and family who have engaged with and enhanced Jeffs Torah study and have encouraged his participation with Pardes. -

Dedicated to the healing of those who were injured, to the memory of those who lost their lives, and with hopes and prayers for the rescue of all those who are being held hostage. - Disclaimer: This e

Dedicated to the healing of those who were injured, to the memory of those who lost their lives, and with hopes and prayers for the rescue of all those who are being held hostage. - Including an openi