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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.

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Latest Episodes

How can a tradition stay true to its values while continuing to grow?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Leon Morris explore the story of the Daughters of Tzelofchad in Parshat Pinchas and what it teaches about change within tradition. By co... more

Can we hold on to what makes us different while still recognizing what unites us?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Moshe Silver explore the strange and fascinating story of Balaam in Parshat Balak. Why does an outsider become the source of... more

What does it mean to devote your life to a goal you may never live to see fulfilled?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore Parshat Chukat and the mysterious episode of Moses striking the rock. Set against the backdrop of ... more

How do we balance the desire for equality with the need for leadership?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Dr. Yosefa Vogel-Rubel explore Parshat Korach and the challenge of leadership in a community under strain. Looking beyond the rebel... more

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Recent Guests

Moshe Silver
Rabbi, Pardes Institute teacher and author of Weight of Gold
Pardes Institute
Episode: Balak 5786: One God, Many People
Michael Hattin
Tanakh expert and author
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
Episode: Chukat 5786: The End of the Journey
Yosefa Vogel-Rubel
Rabbinit; master teacher of Tanakh, philosophy, and Halachah; co-host of Women Talking Mitzvot
Migdal Oz, Matan, Women Talking Mitzvot
Episode: Korach 5786: The Price of Leadership
Deborah Anstandig
Educational Director of Engagement at Pardes Institute
Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
Episode: Beha'alotcha 5786: The Edge of Belonging
Daniel Reifman
Scholar commenting on Parshat Ruth and Shavuot
Pardes Institute
Episode: Shavuot 5786: Beyond Obligation
Tovah Leah Nachmani
Long-time Tanakh teacher at the Pardes Institute
Pardes Institute
Episode: Bamidbar 5786: Jerusalem Together
Nechama Goldman Barash
Faculty member at Pardes Institute, guest on the episode
Pardes Institute
Episode: Vayakhel-Pehudei 5786: Sacred Reflection
Shalhevet Kahana
Guest lecturer from Boston; educator and researcher in Jewish education
Base Miami (project of Moshe House)
Episode: Purim 5786: Wealth and Power
Judy Klitzner
World-renowned teacher of Torah and author
Pardes Institute
Episode: Vaera 5786: Unworthy No More

Hosts

Zvi Hirschfield
Host of Pardes Parshat podcast and Pardes Parshah Podcast; Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
Aviva Lauer
Co-host and educator discussed as a colleague and supervisor; star of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 397 ratings
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    yehuditrose
    4 months ago
  • Always Thought-Provoking & Deeply Learned Torah from Pardes

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raybear0801
    United States10 months ago
  • Re’eh

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evenewra
    United States10 months ago
  • Inspiring!

    Excellent, engaging and well constructed show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amandapix
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    I love listening each week to the Parshat Hashavua. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ozivzimratya
    United Statesa year ago

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• Praised for inspiring connections between text and daily life.
• Strong production and scholarly credibility, with diverse voices.
• Deep, insightful Torah discussions with approachable delivery.
• High-caliber guests and rigorous yet relatable analysis.
• Consistently thoughtful on ethics, Halacha, and community matters.

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Balak 5786: One God, Many People
Q: Can you summarize the core events of Balak and Balaam and why they matter for understanding monotheism in this parshah?
The hosts frame Balak's attempt to curse Israel against the backdrop of Balaam's constrained agency, where Balaam must say only what God allows. This tension—between a powerful prophetic gift and limitations imposed by divine will—serves to explore how monotheism shapes communal ethics, prophecy, and national identity.
Korach 5786: The Price of Leadership
Q: One last challenging question about protest: is protest healthy and positive, or can it derail a project?
Protest can be a catalyst for change when context and consequences are considered; it can redraw boundaries and prompt necessary reforms, but it requires reflection on outcomes and responsibility.
Bamidbar 5786: Jerusalem Together
Q: What is your wish for listeners on Yom Yerushalayim?
Celebrate in your own way, whether through a meal, learning, sharing the episode, singing, or watching something about Jerusalem, and cultivate a personal vision that embraces multiple interpretations of what the city represents, while remaining hopeful and inclusive.
Bamidbar 5786: Jerusalem Together
Q: So what can ordinary people do to push forward the vision of Yerushalayim beyond political leadership?
Individuals can teach about Jerusalem, share stories, and foster human connections with others—Jews and non-Jews alike—to create a space where everyone feels they have a place. Small, everyday acts of empathy and inclusion help move the vision forward.
Vayikra 5786: The Call Within
Q: How can a modern person recognize and respond to an inner calling without losing rational discernment?
The guests describe pausing before decisions, consulting spiritual guides, and recognizing that inner calling is a guide toward meaningful service, not a dictate for every choice.

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A weekly deep-dive into Parshat ha-Shavua and related Jewish texts, blending classical sources with modern reflections. Episodes typically feature Pardes Institute faculty and guest scholars who unpack Torah portions, Talmud, and Rabbinic interpretations through ethics, philosophy, and lived practice. The show is noted for rigorous analysis delivered with accessibility and practical takeaways for educators, students, and leaders aiming to apply traditional insights to contemporary life. A recurring strength is the balance between scholarly rigor and personable storytelling, plus a consistent emphasis on community, inclusivity, and personal growth within Jewish practice.

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6. Tovah Leah Nachmani
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