
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 339 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityEducationJudaism | |||

Can distance be a necessary part of spiritual life?
In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash explore Parshat Tazria–Metzora and the Torah’s complex treatment of the human body. Through discussions of ritual impurity, illn... more
What if holiness begins not in peak moments—but in everyday acts of restraint?
In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore Parshat Shemini, moving from the dramatic highs and tragic lows of the Mishkan’s inauguration to the eve... more
What would change if we designed the Seder to be experienced—not just completed?
In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Lauer explore how the structure of the Seder shapes our experience of the Exodus story. Through creative reinterpretation and... more
What might it mean if the Torah’s opening “call” is meant for each of us?
In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Yiscah Smith open the Book of Vayikra by exploring the meaning of God’s “calling” to Moses. Rather than seeing korbanot merely as ancient ... more
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Rabbi Zvi Hirshfeld discusses the week's Torah reading with another teacher from Pardes Institute. All the speakers are experts. It doesn't matter how well i know the parsha, having read them (literally) more than a hundred times, or having studied them in depth, i always learn something from this podcast. And they are short enough that i can always fit listening to them into even the shortest Friday.
This podcast from the Pardes Institute is one of my favorites and generally a “must listen” each week. The depth of knowledge is spectacular but what truly sets this podcast apart is its ability to cultivate an ever-present sense of humbleness in that to learn Torah is one of our greatest blessings and also our greatest challenge. To live it, to bring its wisdom to the forefront of all we do is truly a task for the ages. But we must try. Its wisdom is too profound, too desperately needed today. ... more
I listen to this podcast nearly every week. Just now I was listening Yiscah Smith’s Re’eh episode. I stopped halfway through it to go into the grocery store. The place is packed on Erev Shabbat and I began to feel pretty panicked. A woman behind me in line smiled at me and made me feel so incredibly comforted. I thought of what Yiscah was saying about bringing that kind of purpose and connection to every day moments. I told her how I appreciated it and we had a lovely conversation. Thank you, Yi... more
Excellent, engaging and well constructed show
I love listening each week to the Parshat Hashavua. Well done!
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A weekly discussion engaging with traditional Jewish texts, specifically focused on the themes from the weekly Torah portion. The program features insights and analyses from esteemed faculty members, offering a blend of contemporary relevance and historical context. Episodes often tackle complex topics such as morality, ethics, and identity by drawing from the Talmud, Torah, and other significant Jewish writings, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of their faith and values. Unique elements include the ability to connect ancient texts to modern moral dilemmas and the exploration of the contemporary implications of Jewish teachings, making it appealing for listeners seeking both spiritual growth and intellectual challenge.
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Recent guests on Pardes from Jerusalem include:
1. Shalhevet Kahana
2. Yiscah Smith
3. Judy Klitzner
4. Rabbi Dr. Tal Sessler
5. Gila Fine
6. Nechama Goldman Barash
7. Rabbanit Shalhevet Kahana
8. Aviva Wapner
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