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Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and guests each week for a thoughtful and engaging podcast discussion of the weekly Torah portion.
Each week, Zvi will be joined by a guest for a deep dive into the text, unraveling the wisdom nestled within each Torah portion, exploring its timeless relevance, and uncovering contemporary insights.
Whether you’re a seasoned Torah scholar, an inquisitive seeker of knowledge, or simply someone looking for inspiration and wisdom, Pardes from Jerusalem provides you with thought-provoking conversations, invaluable lessons for personal growth, and deeper insight into Jewish texts.
Tune into this Pardes podcast for a creative, personal and brave journey as Zvi and guests leave no stone unturned in seeking to bring out meaning and significance from each Torah portion. In this collection, you will find sources connected to the podcast, designed to help you deepen your listening experience and explore the topics further through textual study.
About Pardes
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is a vibrant institution dedicated to making classical Jewish texts accessible to all. Through immersive, text-based learning in a Beit Midrash environment, Pardes invites students to engage deeply with Torah, Talmud, and other foundational Jewish texts. Rooted in the belief that Jewish learning is a journey of personal discovery, Pardes fosters an environment where each learner can find their own path in the texts. Based in Jerusalem, with programs around the world, Pardes encourages a lifelong love of Jewish learning and a deep exploration of one’s identity through the lens of Jewish tradition.
www.pardes.org.il/pardes-from-jerusalem-the-weekly-torah-portion-talk/Each week, Zvi will be joined by a guest for a deep dive into the text, unraveling the wisdom nestled within each Torah portion, exploring its timeless relevance, and uncovering contemporary insights.
Whether you’re a seasoned Torah scholar, an inquisitive seeker of knowledge, or simply someone looking for inspiration and wisdom, Pardes from Jerusalem provides you with thought-provoking conversations, invaluable lessons for personal growth, and deeper insight into Jewish texts.
Tune into this Pardes podcast for a creative, personal and brave journey as Zvi and guests leave no stone unturned in seeking to bring out meaning and significance from each Torah portion. In this collection, you will find sources connected to the podcast, designed to help you deepen your listening experience and explore the topics further through textual study.
About Pardes
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is a vibrant institution dedicated to making classical Jewish texts accessible to all. Through immersive, text-based learning in a Beit Midrash environment, Pardes invites students to engage deeply with Torah, Talmud, and other foundational Jewish texts. Rooted in the belief that Jewish learning is a journey of personal discovery, Pardes fosters an environment where each learner can find their own path in the texts. Based in Jerusalem, with programs around the world, Pardes encourages a lifelong love of Jewish learning and a deep exploration of one’s identity through the lens of Jewish tradition.
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Purim 5786: When Celebration Challenges Us
Megillat Esther is a key part of our tradition and raises many ethical and moral questions. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses 3 ways to read troubling texts, while still beliving and engaging in our liturgy.
VaEra 5785: The Power of Mahloket
In Parshat VaEra, Moshe and God have a discussion about the plan to free the Israelites from Egypt. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses what their discussion and teach us about Mahloket (disagreement)
Shemot 5785: Rediscovering the Divine
Shemot is the marking of a new chapter of Israelite history. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses how we can bring the knowledge of God into our day to day lives while living in galut (diaspora)
Vayechi 5785: Jacob's Final Words
In Vayechi, Yaakov delivers deathbed "blessings" to his children. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses the importance of giving blessings and allowing our rational minds to receive them.
Vayigash 5785: Forgiveness and Family
Vayigash tells the story of Yosef's reunion with his brothers. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses how the Torah can teach us to deal with the triablism of the Jewish People today.
Vayishlach 5785: Wrestling with the Divine
Parshat Vayishlach details Yaakov's fight with a mysterious man. The Pardes Podcast explores the collective struggle of the Jewish People
Chayei Sarah 5785: Chesed and Devotion
Chayei Sarah details Avraham’s process of finding a wife for his son Yitzhak through his servant Eliezer. The Pardes Parsha podcast discusses the character and values of Eliezer and how we can learn from his sacrifices.
Vayetze 5785: Finding the Makom
Metzora details the purification of those afflicted with tzara’at and the process for restoring people and homes. The Pardes Parsha podcast discusses the purification rituals for tzara’at as a lens to examine suffering, hidden blessings, and the pastoral role of the Kohen.
Toldot 5785: Brothers in Balance
In Toldot, Yaakov and Esav get blessed by their father. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores the practical implications of their blessings, and discuss what they can teach us about power dynamics.
Beshalach 5786: Jumping into Freedom
In Parshat Beshalach, the Israelites finally escape Egypt and escape the Egyptians through the miraculous splitting of the sea. The Pardes Parsha Podcast examines implications of the celebratory song the Israelites sing, and discuss how to "jump in" to one's own mysterious waters.
Lech Lecha 5785: Light in the Darkness
- Parshat Lech Lecha details Avraham’s journey as he follows God’s path for him. The Pardes Parsha podcast discusses the relationship between victimhood and oppression with a central focus on Sarai and Hagar’s dynamic.
Vayera 5785: Justice and Mercy
Vayera includes the destruction of Sodom, a sinful city. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores a selection of what Midot Sodom might have been, and discusses how we can learn from the sins of Sodom
Noah 5785: Navigating Stormy Waters
Noah tells the story of the ark and the destruction of humankind. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores the significance of prayer, utilizing Hassidut as a lens to examine various prayer practices.
Beresheit 5785: Beginnings and Fractures
Parshat Beresheit details the creation of the world and the actions of the first humans. The Pardes Parsha podcast discusses how Cain and Hevel engage with anger and conflict and what we can learn from them.
Sukkot 5785: Vulnerability and Joy
Often, Sukkot feels like a holiday foreign to modern life, where agriculture is no longer the center of our society. The Pardes Parsha Podcast emphasizes the great joy and great vulnerability of sukkot, and discusses how the two emotions can complement and contradict each other.
Vayeshev 5786: Grief and Bad Decisions
Vayeshev details the favoritism and complicated family dynamics within Yaakov's household. The Pardes Parsha Podcast contemplates how grief might have affected Yaakov's actions, changing his son's relationships for the worse.
Rosh Hashana 5785: Renewal in Challenging Times
This episode of the Pardes Parsha podcast discusses the themes of repentance, forgiveness and covenant in the context of the challenges of this past year.
Yom Kippur 5785: Forgiveness and Growth
The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses the challenges that come with Yom Kippur following a year filled with such pain, and offers a lens of gratitude instead of anger to find meaning during the prayers of the holiday.
Nitzavim-Vayelich 5784: Empowering Leadership
Nitzavim Vayelich includes the nomination of Joshua to be the Israelites next leader. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores Joshua's development as a leader and discusses the importance of empowerment and support in professional and personal relationships.
Re’eh 5784: Kashrut and Spiritual Clarity
Re’eh details laws for the land of Israel, including laws of sacrifices, kashrut, and shmita. The Pardes Parsha podcast discusses how the discrepancy between the Leviticus and Deuteronomy lists of kosher birds can influence our spiritual understanding of our relationships.