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The Greatest Parasha Podcast

Sephardic Synagogue
Israel
Mishkan
Torah
Leadership
Korach
Moshe Rabbeinu
Moshe
Ten Commandments
Kedusha
Yehuda
Parashat Yitro
Yosef
Tazria Mezzorah
Meleh / Meleut / Fullness
Korbanot
Lashon Harah
Nazirut
Korban Todah
Shimshon
Akedah

Weekly Insight into Perashat Hashavua, a project of the Sephardic Synagogue Fellowship, this podcast brings thoughtful Torah conversations to life, designed to inspire Shabbat table discussion and deepen connection to the weekly Parasha.

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In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are are joined by Rav Itamar Eldar to compare the descriptions of Ir Miklat in the books of Bemidbar and Devarim, and to note the important moral lessons that arise from those differences.

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We are joined by Rabbi Jeremy Teichman (of Ramaz and KJ) to take a deep dive into Tzedaka and its practical implications and its fundamental significance.

Essay attached: docs.google.com/document/d/19C9xDD6WgwHoUmpw5KJvRanNeyq93rI7VOTaYXxJK... more

Rabbi Joey Mizrahi joins us to explore how Eretz Yisrael is fundamentally different from Egypt: it is not sustained by the Nile and predictable irrigation, but by rain that depends on Hashem. We discuss how the perasha frames life in the land as a re... more

In this week's episode, we are joined by Ms. Yael Leibowitz to discuss the institution of prophecy. Together, we examine whether having designated neviim was the ideal way to transmit God's word to the nation or whether all of Bnei Yisrael was meant ... more

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Recent Guests

Rabbi Jeremy Teichman
Rabbi at Ramaz and KJ in Manhattan
Ramaz and KJ (Manhattan)
Episode: Re’eh: Rabbi Jeremy Teichman on Tzedaka and Avoda Zara
Rabbi Joey Mizrahi
Rabbi, teacher at Magan David; runs Father-Son Mignon at Petorah
Magan David
Episode: Ekeb: Rav Joey Mizrahi on Rain and Faith
Yael Leibowitz
Teacher at Lindenbaum and Matan Institute for Torah Learning; Matan Kitvuni Fellow; author
Lindenbaum; Matan Institute for Torah Learning; author of Retrograde Revolution
Episode: Vaetchanan: Ms. Yael Leibowitz on National Nevuah
Rabbi Naftali Besser
Rabbi, Dean of Students at Yeshiva Flapish High School
Yeshiva Flapish High School
Episode: Devarim & Shabbat Chazon: Rabbi Naftali Besser on Seeing the Truth
Shmuel Phillips
Rabbi and author with two decades of Torah study and teaching
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Episode: Pinehas: Rabbi Shmuel Phillips on the Berit Shalom
Rabbi Soffer
Rabbi at Beit Torah and Allen Hirschhule; Rosh Bet Midrash of Barakai High School
Beit Torah; Allen Hirschhule; Barakai High School
Episode: Hukat Balak: Rabbi Joey Soffer on Mei Meriva
Rabbi Joey Faur
Rabbi of Congregation McIndavid in Manhattan; founder of Yaffe Beto
Congregation McIndavid; Yaffe Beto
Episode: Korach: Rabbi Joey Faur on the Truth About Leadership
Esther Hidary
Associate Principal of the Yeshiva Flapish High School
Yeshiva Flapish High School
Episode: Shelah: Mrs. Esther Hidary on the Betrayal of the Covenant
Binyamin Fox
Guest, explains the rubs view and the Behaalotecha parasha
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Episode: Beha’alotekha: Binyamin Fox on the Inversion of Jewish History

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Emma Dayan
Host of The Greatest Parasha Podcast; facilitator of roundtables and regular discussions.
Raymond Ashkenazi
Co-host and frequent host, often guiding discussions with guests.

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Solid guest lineup that brings varied Sephardic perspectives.
Good balance of traditional sources and modern application.
Thoughtful exploration of weekly portions with accessible, practical takeaways.

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Vaetchanan: Ms. Yael Leibowitz on National Nevuah
Q: If prophecy was a concession, what does that mean for how we relate to Torah today?
The guest suggests that the concession was a bridge that allowed growth toward a model where the nation learns to access and internalize God's Word collectively, rather than relying solely on a single intermediary, which remains relevant to contemporary Jewish learning and communal practice.
Vaetchanan: Ms. Yael Leibowitz on National Nevuah
Q: Wait, elaborate on it a little bit because I'm curious.
Leibowitz explains that Nevuah evolves from direct, intense revelation to a structured guidance system through prophets, and then toward broader literacy where individuals can access the Word of God themselves, echoing the Ezra-era shift away from dependence on a single leader.
Devarim & Shabbat Chazon: Rabbi Naftali Besser on Seeing the Truth
Q: How can we apply these lessons to Parashat Devarim and the idea of vision in leadership?
By recognizing that personal agendas can distort perception, and consciously seeking counsel and humility to align our view with reality, especially before making decisions.
Devarim & Shabbat Chazon: Rabbi Naftali Besser on Seeing the Truth
Q: Rabbi Besser, what does Shabbat Chazon mean for us practically in daily life?
It emphasizes looking for truth over ego, inviting discussion with a spouse or trusted others to gain a clearer view, and turning introspection into concrete actions.
Ki Tisa: Rabbi Dani Ritholtz on Aharon's Leadership
Q: Could you share a little bit about what you're thinking about this week?
The guest explains Aharon's portrayal as a beloved yet complex figure, whose leadership is deeply tied to the pursuit of Shalom, and whether his actions in the Egel narrative can be reconciled with a larger trajectory toward positive priestly leadership.

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