Pardes from Jerusalem
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.elmad.pardes.org/
Episodes
Kedoshim 5784: Empathy in a Divided World
5/6/2024
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 our host Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week for a thought-provoking … Read the rest
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Duration:00:36:46
Acharei Mot 5784: A People Apart
5/1/2024
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 Shani Gross joins us from afar for a discussion … Read the rest
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Duration:00:41:01
Pesach 5784: Unearthing Personal Freedom
4/21/2024
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 enslavement each Passover. Drawing from the Piazner Rebbe … Read the rest
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Duration:00:42:20
Metzora 5784: Transforming Curses into Blessings
4/17/2024
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 translated as “leprosy”) in the weekly Torah portion of Metzora.
In … Read the rest
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Duration:00:31:35
Tazria 5784: Reimagining Ritual Purity
4/11/2024
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 laws. Rabbi Michael Hattin joins the discussion to highlight … Read the rest
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Duration:00:31:55
Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes
4/3/2024
In this week’s 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 the Golden Calf and the death of Aaron’s … Read the rest
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Duration:00:31:49
Tzav 5784: Kindling the Spirit
3/27/2024
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 steadfastness of its daily lighting, Zvi and Nechama … Read the rest
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Duration:00:39:10
Vayikra/Purim 5784: For God or King?
3/19/2024
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 holiday and the profound challenges encountered by the … Read the rest
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Duration:00:25:36
Pekudei 5784: Constructing Connection
3/14/2024
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 the meticulous detailing of the construction of … Read the rest
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Duration:00:28:50
Vayakhel 5784: Gathering With Intention
3/7/2024
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 they gathered to build the … Read the rest
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Duration:00:29:43
Ki Tisa 5784: The Inevitable Collapse
2/24/2024
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 moments of collapse and the … Read the rest
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Duration:00:36:17
Tetzave 5784: The Biblical Fashion Show
2/17/2024
Do the clothes we wear define us?
Rabbi Daniel Reifman joins our host Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week for a discussion on the priestly vestments as described in this week’s parsha in precise detail. Does the Torah teach us to … Read the rest
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Duration:00:29:54
Terumah 5784: God Everywhere, Yet Somewhere?
2/11/2024
Can we find value in tangible expressions or experiences of spirituality, even if they challenge our rational view of the world?
Pardes President Rabbi Leon Morris joins us this week to explore the challenges raised by the commandment to build … Read the rest
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Duration:00:30:11
Mishpatim 5784: Toward a Healthy Society
2/7/2024
This week’s parsha is primarily concerned with laws meant to order and structure our interactions and society, including a prohibition against cursing judges and the king. In light of this prohibition, Sefi Kraut, Pardes Director of Mahloket Matters, asks us … Read the rest
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Duration:00:32:42
Yitro 5783: Thinking Outside Ourselves
1/31/2024
What is our responsibility to the rest of the world, and how might that impact the image that we want to project to humanity at large?
Tovah Leah Nachmani joins us in the studio this week to discuss Yitro, an… Read the rest
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Duration:00:29:27
Beshalach 5784: Choosing Faith
1/24/2024
Dive on in as Yiscah Smith joins Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield to discuss the story of the Red Sea, reminding us that we had to first jump into the water before it would split.
Can we view faith as a concious … Read the rest
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Duration:00:30:54
Bo 5784: Building a Shared Future
1/17/2024
On the cusp of leaving Egypt, the children of Israel are told that they must remember the Exodus. For over 2,000 years, this commandment to remember the past has helped the Jewish people remain connected to their history as a … Read the rest
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Duration:00:25:18
Va’era 5784: Cultivating Hope, Awaiting Salvation
1/10/2024
How may we be redeemed when we feel as if our spirits have been crushed?
Rabbi Leon Morris joins us this week to discuss the idea of kotzer ruach, a crushed soul, and how Moshe faced resistance from those who … Read the rest
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Duration:00:30:58
Shemot 5784: Moshe’s Moral Development
1/3/2024
This week, we begin the book of Shemot and are introduced to Moshe. Yet, by the time Moshe takes up the mantle of leadership, he’s already in his later years, and his developmental years are practically skipped over.
Rabbi Dr. … Read the rest
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Duration:00:42:03
Vayehi 5784: An Inherited Meritocracy?
12/26/2023
When thinking of traditional inheritance, we often think of the firstborn as being the main heir, and in many ways the Torah confirms this, yet throughout the book of Bereishit we see the script being flipped, with the younger sibling … Read the rest
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Duration:00:28:10