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Pardes from Jerusalem features a weekly discussion using Torah, Talmud and other Jewish texts to explain themes from the weekly Torah portion. The Pardes faculty is featured each week. For more information about all Pardes programs and events visit www.pardes.org.il.
Episodes
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Pesach II 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp
Parashat Metzora 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp Description: On the 7th day of Pesach, we commemorate the people of Israel's successful traversal of the…
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Pesach 5782: Three Keys to Freedom – Three Features of the Seder
Pesach 5782: Three Keys to Freedom - Three Features of the Seder Description: What are the key elements of free life? This podcast identifies three features of…
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Parashat Metzora 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp
Parashat Metzora 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp Description: The graphic description in the Torah of tzaraat, leprosy, leaves modern readers alienated…
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Parashat Tazria 5782: Selective Memory; Choosing Productive Narratives
Parashat Tazria 5782: Selective Memory; Choosing Productive Narratives This podcast episode is sponsored by Pardes alum Graham Hoffman in honor of his parents…
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Parashat Tzav 5782: Pushing Ourselves By-the-By
Parashat Tzav 5782: Pushing Ourselves By-the-By Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at elmad@pardes.org.il. We…
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Parashat Vayikra 5782: Calling. Listening. Giving.
Parashat Vayikra 5782: Calling. Listening. Giving. Description: This week, Rabbi Alex Israel discusses some of Rashi's opening remarks to Vayikra highlighting…
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Parashat Pekudei 5782: The Eyes Have it – The Divine as Israel’s Tour Guide
Parashat Pekudei 5782: The Eyes Have it - The Divine as Israel's Tour Guide Description: As we bring the Book of Shemot - Exodus - to a close in this week's…
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Parashat Vayakhel 5782: Repairing Even the Worst Ruptures
Parashat Vayakhel 5782: Repairing Even the Worst Ruptures Description: Even after warning against all forms of constructive creativity in the Ten Commandments…
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Parashat Ki Tisa 5782: The Inherent Value of the Individual
Parashat Ki Tisa 5782: The Inherent Value of the Individual Description: Cultivating a Healthy Self-Esteem through the Parsha in the midst of the growing…
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Parashat Tetzaveh 5782: The Golden Altar of Incense
Parashat Tetzaveh 5782: The Golden Altar of Incense Description: While the Mizbach Hazahav or Golden Altar occupies a central place within the space and ritual…
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Parashat Terumah 5782: Stop the Clocks or Hang the Flags? How Moderns Create Jewish Space
Parashat Terumah 5782: Stop the Clocks or Hang the Flags? How Moderns Create Jewish Space Description: This podcast takes us on a roller-coaster of a trip from…
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Parashat Mishpatim 5782: God and Government
Parashat Mishpatim 5782: God and Government Description: Is our public discourse too aggressive? Are our public institutions vulnerable to attack? In this…
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Parashat Yitro 5782: Is the Idolatry a Relevant Category for Contemporary Life
Parashat Yitro 5782: Is the Idolatry a Relevant Category for Contemporary Life Description: In this week's podcast, Rabbi Mike Uram tackles Parashat Yitro…
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Parashat Beshalach 5782: A Taste of Something Rare
Parashat Beshalach 5782: A Taste of Something Rare Description: The story of the manna in the wilderness occupies a significant place in the larger desert…
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Parashat Bo 5782: Locusts That Last a Lifetime
Parashat Bo 5782: Locusts That Last a Lifetime Description: In this week's Torah portion of Bo, God rains down upon Egypt the last three plagues. One of these…
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Parashat Vaera 5782: The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart
This podcast is sponsored by Drs Amy Fox Griffel and Martin I Griffel in memory of her mother, Sally Fox, Sima Bat Moshe v Michla on the occasion of her…
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Parashat Shemot 5782: The Power of Sisterly Love
Parashat Shemot 5782 - The Power of Sisterly Love Description: Why isn't Miriam named in this week's parsha, despite the fact that her leadership is equated to…
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Crises & Kings Episode 48: The Conclusion
The Book of Samuel II Episode 48: The Conclusion A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary…
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Parashat VaYechi 5782 – The Blessings of Rebuke
Parashat VaYechi 5782 - The Blessings of Rebuke Description: There are things we have to hear and there are things we have to say. What enables us to receive…
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Crises & Kings Episode 47: The Census
The Book of Samuel II Episode 47: The Census Podcast Overview: The book concludes with David's ill-considered census, the ensuing plague and the building of an…
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Crises & Kings Episode 46: David’s Mighty Men
The Book of Samuel II Episode 46: David's Mighty Men Podcast Overview: David's final words are followed by a list of his mighty warriors. (Samuel II 23:1-39)…
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Parashat Vayigash 5782 – Yoseph’s Legacy to Every Jew: Forgiveness
Parashat Vayigash 5782 - Yoseph's Legacy to Every Jew: Forgiveness Description: There are moments that change the world. There is such a transformative moment…
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Crises & Kings Episode 45: The Song of Triumph
The Book of Samuel II Episode 45: The Song of Triumph Podcast Overview: An epic poem of triumph reminds us of David's trust in God. (Samuel II 22:1-51)…
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Crises & Kings Episode 44: David’s Legacy: Pledges Kept and Giants Defeated
The Book of Samuel II Episode 44: David's Legacy: Pledges Kept and Giants Defeated Podcast Overview: The final four chapters of the book provide us with a…
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Parashat Miketz 5782 – Pharaoh’s Dreams and Their Fascinating Interpretation
This podcast is sponsored by Rabbi Shalom and Shana Kantor on the occasion of their son Noam's bar mitzvah. Mazal tov! Parashat Miketz 5782 - Pharaoh's Dreams…
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Crises & Kings Episode 43: Sheva ben Bichri’s Rebellion
The Book of Samuel II Episode 43: Sheva ben Bichri's Rebellion Podcast Overview: David returns to Jerusalem but a new rebellion now breaks out. (Samuel II…
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Crises & Kings Episode 42: The Aftermath
The Book of Samuel II Episode 42: The Aftermath Podcast Overview: The news of Avshalom's death reaches David. Shattered by the report, he begins to make his…
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Parashat Vayeshev 5782 – Why is Joseph Known as Joseph the Tzaddik?
Parashat Vayeshev 5782 - Why is Joseph Known as Joseph the Tzaddik? Description: A Conversation About Potiphar's Wife Through the Lens of Non-Consent - In this…
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Crises & Kings Episode 41: Avshalom’s Defeat
The Book of Samuel II Episode 41: Avshalom's Defeat Podcast Overview: David's fortunes turn, as Avshalom's men are defeated in battle. (Samuel II 17:1-18:18)…
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Crises & Kings Episode 40: Avshalom Ascendant
The Book of Samuel II Episode 40: Avshalom Ascendant Podcast Overview: Avshalom triumphantly enters Jerusalem. There will be no turning back. (Samuel II…
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Parashat Vayishlach 5782 – Cyclical History
Parashat Vayishlach 5782 - Cyclical History Description: Does History repeat itself? Nachmanides thinks it does! He reads the entire standoff between Jacob and…
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Crises & Kings Episode 39: David’s Exile from Jerusalem
The Book of Samuel II Episode 39: David's Exile from Jerusalem Podcast Overview: Avshalom rebels against his father David and the kingdom threatens to unravel…
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Crises & Kings Episode 38: Avshalom Rehabilitated
The Book of Samuel II Episode 38: Avshalom Rehabilitated Podcast Overview: Through the agency of Yoav and the parable of the wise woman of Tekoa, David is…
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Parashat Vayetze 5782 – Ya’acov and the Stone Upon the Well
Parashat Vayetze 5782 - Ya'acov and the Stone Upon the Well Description: After securing the blessings, Ya'acov must flee the wrath of his brother Esav…
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Crises & Kings Episode 37: The Rape of Tamar
The Book of Samuel II Episode 37: The Rape of Tamar Podcast Overview: The consequences of David's crime now begin to play themselves out, with great…
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Crises & Kings Episode 36: David and Batsheva Part 2: The Punishment
The Book of Samuel II Episode 36: David and Batsheva Part 2: The Punishment Podcast Overview: Natan the prophet pronounces God's harsh judgment against David…
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Parashat Toldot 5782 – But I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong
Parashat Toldot 5782 - But I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong Description: The podcast examines the different strategies that rabbis and others have used to lessen the…
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Crises & Kings Episode 35: David and Batsheva Part 1: The Crime
The Book of Samuel II Crises & Kings Episode 35: David and Batsheva Part 1: The Crime Podcast Overview: David's glorious ascent is abruptly derailed by a crime…
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Crises & Kings Episode 34: David’s Victories
The Book of Samuel II Episode 34: David's Victories Podcast Overview: David secures the realm by defeating all of the surrounding kingdoms that threaten it. He…
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Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 – Rivka: The Original Influencer
Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 - Rivka: The Original Influencer Description: In Parashat Chaye Sarah, Avraham sends his servant Eliezer on a mission to find a…
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Crises & Kings Episode 33: David’s Desire to Build the Temple
The Book of Samuel II Episode 33: David's Desire to Build the Temple Podcast Overview: With his kingdom becoming secure, David expresses his wish to finally…
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Crises & Kings Episode 32: The Ark of the Covenant is Brought to Jerusalem
The Book of Samuel II Episode 32: The Ark of the Covenant is Brought to Jerusalem Podcast Overview: Having established Jerusalem as his new capital, David…
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Parashat VaYera 5782: Human Sacrifice – Problematic or Profound?
Parashat VaYera 5782: Human Sacrifice - Problematic or Profound? Description: Why would Avraham's 10th and final test be to participate in a cruel and…
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Crises & Kings Episode 31: Jerusalem, David’s City
The Book of Samuel II Episode 31: Jerusalem, David's City Podcast Overview: In his first act as king over all of Israel, David conquers Jerusalem and makes it…
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Crises & Kings Episode 30: The Fall of the House of Shaul
The Book of Samuel II Episode 30: The Fall of the House of Shaul Podcast Overview: The last difficult obstacles to David becoming king are unexpectedly…
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Parashat Lech Lecha 5782: Heeding the Still Small Voice Within
This podcast is sponsored by Suzana and Alan Caro in honor of Rav Meir Schweiger, a master teacher who held up the tradition as a mirror to us to live an…
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Crises & Kings Episode 29: The Struggle Over Succession
The Book of Samuel II Episode 29: The Struggle Over Succession Podcast Overview: Shaul is dead but David will not become king over all of Israel immediately…
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Crises & Kings Episode 28: David Receives the Tragic News
The Book of Samuel II Episode 28: David Receives the Tragic News Podcast Overview: Through an unlikely source, word reaches David that Shaul is dead and David…
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Parashat Noach 5782: The Good Enough Hero
This podcast is sponsored by Pardes Year Program alumnus Jason Gusdorf & Family in celebration of his new album, After the Seventh, inspired by his time at…
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Parashat Bereishit 5782 – Let Us Create God in Our Image
In this podcast, we will look at a series of midrashim that reflect on the irrationality of God's desire to create human beings and the enormous potential for…
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Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah 5782: Meaningful Partners or Accidentally Attached?
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah 5782: Meaningful Partners or Accidentally Attached? Podcast Overview: Together we will explore the origin of finishing the…
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Crises & Kings Episode 28: The Interview with Rabbi Michael Hattin
The Book of Samuel I & II Bonus Episode with Rabbi Alex Israel and Rabbi Michael Hattin Episode 28: The Interview Podcast Overview: In this bonus episode…
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Sukkot 5782 – Sukkot and the Secret of Jewish Happiness
Sukkot 5782 - Sukkot and the Secret of Jewish Happiness Why is Sukkot described as the "Season of our Rejoicing"? What is the objective of sitting in the…
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Parashat Ha’azinu 5782 – the Eternity of the Jewish People
Parashat Ha'azinu 5782 - The Eternity of the Jewish People Moshe's words in this week's parasha contain both a sacred history of the Jewish people as well as a…
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Yom Kippur 5782 – Who is the Hero of the Jonah Story?
Yom Kippur 5782 - Who is the Hero of the Jonah Story? In this podcast, Aviva Lauer explores the Book of Jonah, read on the afternoon of Yom Kippur, in an…
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Vayelech 5782/Shabbat Shuva – Who Would you Invite to Dinner?
Vayelech 5782/Shabbat Shuva - Who Would you Invite to Dinner? This class imagines an imaginary dinner between R. Zera (4th century CE) and Moses. How are these…
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Crises & Kings Will Be On a Short Break
Thank you for listening to Crises & Kings: The Book of Samuel I & II. Our first 27 episodes discussed at length the first book of Samuel. We will take a short…
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Ki Tavo – Inscribe the Words Today
This podcast is sponsored by Jeff and Alissa Hurok in honor of our dear friends and family who have engaged with and enhanced Jeff’s Torah study. Ki Tavo 5781…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 1 with Leon Morris
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 1: Resurrection and Rosh Hashana: Multivalent Perspectives on the Binding of Isaac Description: There is no story as…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 2 with Nechama Goldman Barash
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 2: Rosh Hashana: Power of Choice Description: In this special Pardes from Jerusalem podcast for Rosh Hashana, Nechama…