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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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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 3 with Mike Feuer
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 3: Days of Awe-some or Awe-ful Description: The High Holy Days are also known as the Days of Awe which can be awesome…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 4 with Rahel Berkovits
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 4: Death and Life: The Meaning of Yom Kippur According to the Rabbis Description: What is the link between afflicting…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 5 with Meir Schweiger
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 5: Yom Kippur: Hilchot Teshuva Description: In this special shiur for Yom Kippur, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 6 with Michael Hattin
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 6: Yom Kippur: Insights on The Book of Jonah Description: Sefer Yona, the book of Jonah, is read at the Mincha service…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 7 with Alex Israel
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 7: Yom Kippur: The Repentance of Nineveh Description: Sefer Yona, the book of Jonah, is read at the Mincha service of…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 8 with Zvi Hirschfield
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 8: Yom Kippur: Those who Believe in Sin, Please Stand Up Description: In a class given at Pardes Jerusalem as part of…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 9 with Howard Markose
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 9: Why do we fast on Yom Kippur Description: Rabbi Howard Markose discusses Yom Kippur looking at how we relate to sin…
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Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 10 with Zvi Hirschfield
Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 10: Yom Kippur: Making it Meaningful Description: In this episode of Yom Kippur – Making it Meaningful podcast Rabbi…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 27 – Shaul’s Bitter End
The Book of Samuel I Episode 27: Shaul's Bitter End Podcast Overview: In this final battle Shaul dies, but as the noble king of Israel. (Samuel I 31:1-13)…
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Nitzavim/Rosh Hashana 5782 – One thing I have asked of HaShem…
This Rosh Hashanah podcast is sponsored by Ricki and David Bernstein in memory of Ricki’s parents, Beatrice and Murray Kirschblat z"l, each a sole survivor of…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 26 – David’s Triumph
The Book of Samuel I Episode 26: David's Triumph Podcast Overview: Sent home by the Philistines, David and his men discover that Ziklag has been sacked by the…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 25 – Shaul and the Witch of En Dor
The Book of Samuel I Episode 25: Shaul and the Witch of En Dor Podcast Overview: As the Philistines mass for battle, Shaul becomes desperate. God will not…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 24 – David and Shaul’s Final Encounter
The Book of Samuel I Episode 24: David and Shaul's Final Encounter Podcast Overview: In an encounter very reminiscent of chapter 24, David and Shaul meet for a…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 23 – Avigayil’s Intervention
The Book of Samuel I Episode 23: Avigayil's Intervention Podcast Overview: David is saved from spilling blood through the heroic intervention of a wise woman -…
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Ki Tetze 5781: Remember Amalek
Ki Tetze 5781 - Remember Amalek This parasha presents us with seventy-four mitzvot - the most of any weekly reading. The last lines appear to be a return of a…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 22 – Shaul in Pursuit
The Book of Samuel I Episode 22: Shaul in Pursuit Podcast Overview: After Nov's overthrow, Saul continues to pursue David. David manages to stay one step…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 21 – Achimelech and the Priests of Nov
The Book of Samuel I Episode 21: Achimelech and the Priests of Nov Podcast Overview: David's flight takes him to Nov and to Philistine territory. Saul's rage…
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Shoftim 5781 – Access to the Law
The learn how to register for the All in the Family event please visit www.pardes.org.il/pew. Shoftim 5781 - Access to the Law This week we hear about the…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 20 – Jonathan and David
The Book of Samuel I Episode 20: Jonathan and David Podcast Overview: Jonathan emerges as David's defender and true friend. In an ultimate act of altruism, he…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 19 – David in flight from Shaul
The Book of Samuel I Episode 19: David in flight from Shaul Podcast Overview: David's triumph is short-lived as he is forced to flee Shaul's jealous wrath…
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Re’eh 5781 – Consuming Meat
This podcast is sponsored by Rivka and Seth Weisberg, in honor of our teacher and friend David Richman, who led us to Pardes. Re'eh 5781 - Consuming Meat As…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 18 – David and Goliath
The Book of Samuel I Episode 18: David and Goliath Podcast Overview: In one of the most famous moments in the Hebrew Bible, David puts his trust in God and…
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Ekev 5781 – Memory as a constructive process
This podcast is sponsored by Emily Simon in honor of the loving memory of her father, Akiva Ben Zerach u'Devorah z"l. Ekev 5781 - Memory as a constructive…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 17 – The Unlikely Election of David
The Book of Samuel I Episode 17: The Unlikely Election of David Podcast Overview: Saul's rejection as king leads unexpectedly to David's emergence from…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 16 – Shaul’s Undoing
The Book of Samuel I Episode 16: Shaul's Undoing Podcast Overview: God gives Saul a second chance and commands him to destroy Amalek. But Saul has other ideas…
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VaEtchanan 5781 – It’s Only Holy Because You Don’t Own It
VaEtchanan 5781 - It's Only Holy Because You Don't Own It Why does Moshe before he dies beg God to see the Land? Knowing human nature, what is the greatest…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 15 – Yonatan’s Steadfastness
The Book of Samuel I Episode 15: Yonatan's Steadfastness Podcast Overview: Even as Saul stumbles as king, his son Yonatan emerges as a natural and inspired…
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Pinchas: From Superheros to Real World Heroes — Pinchas and Elijah
Pinchas and Eliyahu are biblical figures who are rewarded for their zealousness. For many of the later Rabbis, such zealousness is problematic, and they read a…
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Devarim 5781: The Words of Moses — The Torah’s First “Translation”
This podcast was originally published in 2017 and even more relevant today. Devarim 5781: The Words of Moses — The Torah’s First “Translation” In many ways…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 14 – Shaul’s Tragic Lapse
The Book of Samuel I Episode 14: Shaul's Tragic Lapse Podcast Overview: Saul now faces his first serious crisis as King. How will he respond? (Samuel I 13:1 -…
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Matot-Masei 5781: Finding Safety Within the Cities of Refuge
The spiritual practice of finding safety within our internal "cities of refuge - arei miklat." Based on a teaching of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem…
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9 days. 9 podcasts. Is God our Judge, our Enemy, or our Source of Faith? Three Perspectives from Eicha
This was originally published in 2018. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of curated Tisha B’Av…
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9 days. 9 podcasts. Devarim and Tisha B’Av: The Date of Moshe’s Death
This was originally published in 2018. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of curated Tisha B’Av…
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9 days. 9 podcasts. Abraham and Job: When Bad Things Happen to Good Biblical Characters
This was originally published in 2018. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of curated Tisha B’Av…
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9 days. 9 podcasts. “That’s Alright, Dear. I’ll Sit in the Dark” Why Do We Do It? How Can We Change It?
This was originally published in 2018. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of curated Tisha B’Av…
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9 days. 9 podcasts. Fasting during a pandemic
This was originally published in 2020. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of curated Tisha B’Av…
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9 days. 9 podcasts. Tisha B’av: Kamza and Bar Kamza
This was originally published in 2008 and republished in 2010. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of…
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9 days. 9 podcasts. Trusting Our Children When They Can’t Be Trusted: Textual Paradigms and Modern Wisdom
This was originally published in 2018. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of curated Tisha B’Av…
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9 days. 9 podcasts. How to Restore Unity to a Fragmented World: “Loving one’s fellow as oneself”
This was originally published in 2017. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of curated Tisha B’Av…
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9 Days. 9 Podcasts. The Three Weeks: What Being Broken has to Add
This podcast was originally published in 2016. 9 days. 9 podcasts. Your Guide to Tisha B’Av with Pardes North America Dive deep with 9 days of curated Tisha…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 13 – Retrospect for Shmuel
The Book of Samuel I Episode 13: Retrospect for Shmuel Podcast Overview: Shmuel, old and tired, officially hands over power to the king. But will the king be…
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Pinchas 5781: Leadership Lessons
Moses hands over the reins of power to Joshua. "HE shall command him in the eyes of the nation." What did Moses instruct Joshua? What critical message needed…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 12 – In Those Days there was a King in Israel
The Book of Samuel I Episode 12: In Those Days there was a King in Israel Podcast Overview: Although Saul is officially king, he will not win the people's…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 11 – A Tentative Coronation
The Book of Samuel I Episode 11: A Tentative Coronation Podcast Overview: Saul is offered three curious signs to indicate that he has been chosen. But they are…
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Balak 5781: The Strange Case of the Talking Donkey
Parshat Balak is highly unusual. On the one hand, it does not contain even a single mitzvah. On the other hand, it describes events that are supernatural and…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 10 – In Search of Donkeys
The Book of Samuel I Episode 10: In Search of Donkeys Podcast Overview: The appointment of Israel's first king implausibly begins with Saul's fruitless search…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 9 – The King’s Law
The Book of Samuel I Episode 9: The King's Law Podcast Overview: Monarchy as an institution has great potential but also carries great risks. In this podcast…
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Chukat 5781 – Real Leaders Fail
Parashat Chukat marks many transitions, not the least of which is the end of an era in leadership. This podcast explores the sin of Moshe at the waters of…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 8 – The Clamor for a King
The Book of Samuel I Episode 8: The Clamor for a King Podcast Overview: With Shmuel's career-ending, the elders and the people demand that he appoint a king…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 7 – The Ideal Judge
The Book of Samuel I Episode 7: The Ideal Judge Podcast Overview: The old corrupt order has been swept away. Shmuel now emerges as a true judge in Israel…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 6 – The Philistines Chastened
The Book of Samuel I Episode 6: The Philistines Chastened Podcast Overview: The pagan Philistines believe that by capturing the ark, they have prevailed…
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Korach 5781: For the sake of heaven
In this podcast, we will look at the controversy of Korah which was not for the sake of heaven but for his own private interests and the ongoing disagreements…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 5 – The Israelite Defeated
The Book of Samuel I Episode 5: The Israelite Defeated Podcast Overview: Initially defeated in battle by the Philistines, the Israelites bring the ark of the…
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Shelach 5781 – Fixing our Broken Compasses
Critical thinking is the hallmark of our tradition. Overly critical thinking that leads to pessimism, on the other hand, can lead us down a path of…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 4 – Shmuel’s Coming of Age
The Book of Samuel I Episode 4: Shmuel's Coming of Age Podcast Overview: Eli the high priest is young Shmuel's mentor and guide. But now the word of God comes…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 3 – The Crimes of the Priests
The Book of Samuel I Episode 3: The Crimes of the Priests Podcast Overview: Chana's piety stands in direct contrast to the officiating priests at Shilo, Chofni…
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Beha’alotecha 5781 – A Time To Step Up and a Time to Step Down
How does one rise to the occasion and do what needs to be done? How does one know when to lovingly detach from a situation because you have done what you can…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 2 – Chana’s Triumph
The Book of Samuel I Episode 2: Chana's Triumph Podcast Overview: Our book begins by introducing us to the fraught family dynamics of Elkana and his two wives…
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Crises & Kings: Episode 1/Introduction – The Backdrop of the Book of Judges
The Book of Samuel I Episode 1: Introduction – The Backdrop of the Book of Judges Podcast Overview: In order to appreciate the opening chapters of the book of…
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Naso 5781 – Birkat Kohanim: A Life of Service
Parashat Naso contains a variety of topics, including the Birkat Kohanim, the priestly blessing. While at first glance, the life of a Kohen, priest, is a life…