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The Greatest Parasha Podcast

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

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, 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

In this week's episode, we are joined by Rabbi Naftali Besser to understand how our blind spots—shaped by ego, biases, and misjudgments—are the root causes of tragedy and misunderstanding.

Most forms of tribalism threaten national unity, but what does the Torah teach about balancing difference and collective responsibility? How do tribal distinctions help a community flourish? This episode explores Jewish tribal identity, Torah, and mo... more

This week we are joined by Rabbi Shmuel Phillips to discuss zealotry and what true peace means in the Torah.

To learn more about Rabbi Phillips and his two incredible books: www.talmudreclaimed.com

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Recent Guests

Shmuel Phillips
Rabbi and author with two decades of Torah study and teaching
Unspecified
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
(mentioned)
Episode: Beha’alotekha: Binyamin Fox on the Inversion of Jewish History
Rabbi Nathan Zaboulani
Rabbi at Barqai High School and at Bnei Tzchak, hosts minyan
Barqai High School; Bnei Tzchak
Episode: Naso: Rabbi Nathan Zaboulani on Shimshon and Nezirut
Binny Freedman
Rabbi and Torah teacher invited as a guest
(mentioned as Rabbin Freedman or Rav Binny Freedman)
Episode: Bemidbar: Rav Binny Freedman on Counting in the Desert and Receiving Torah
Rabbi Richard Tobias
Rabbi, head of school at Barakai High School; Rabbi at Beit Torah
Barakai High School; Beit Torah
Episode: Behar Behukotai: Rabbi Richard Tobias on the Underlying Lessons of Shemita
Michael Franco
psychiatry resident and Torah teacher
Self-employed / community educator
Episode: Aharei Mot-Kedoshim: Michael Franco on Our People and Our Purpose

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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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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.
Beha’alotekha: Binyamin Fox on the Inversion of Jewish History
Q: So can you take us through a little bit how each of the things that happened before Vahib-in-Saharon connects back to this theme?
The pieces—menorah, Leviim, trumpets, Mishkan, Pesach—are not random; they are preparatory stages that collectively show a movement from leaving Egypt toward the land of Israel, with each element contributing to a larger, unified trajectory that is inverted and reinterpreted through the central motif of historical inversion.
Beha’alotekha: Binyamin Fox on the Inversion of Jewish History
Q: Binyamin, could you tell us a little bit about the rubs' view, the rav salvechik, on why it is scattered and what is happening in this week's parasha?
The rav argues that the parasha is presented as a mosaic of pieces that, when viewed together, reveal a single narrative arc culminating in an inversion of history, with the climactic moment around Vahib-in-Saharon and the descent that follows, showing how initial momentum can be redirected by a deeper, overarching story.
Shelah: Mrs. Esther Hidary on the Betrayal of the Covenant
Q: Do you think it was actually realistic for Hashem to expect the people that just came out of Egypt to be all hands on deck with this new covenant and mission?
Esther suggests that the expectation was extremely challenging given the generation's fear and instability, but the deeper point is about willingness to commit to a new relationship with God, not perfect readiness. The discussion emphasizes balancing trust with responsible leadership and honest assessment.
Beshalach: Yoetzet Halacha Yaffa Setton on Shirat HaYam
Q: I had a clarification question. Does Miriam sing an additional shira? Does Miriam sing separate from the men and from the women? And what does Bnei Yisrael include in that first Az Yashir?
There are commentaries on both sides, some say Miriam sang with the women and Moshe with the men; others suggest Miriam sang first and then Moshe joined in, highlighting Miriam's leadership. The conversation explains that the Torah emphasizes Miriam's leadership and the women's participation, implying a nuanced division of roles in the first shira while ultimately presenting a united, spontaneous response from all of Am Yisrael.

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