The Greatest Parasha Podcast

Sephardic Synagogue

Leadership

Korach

Torah

Israel

Moshe

Ten Commandments

Mishkan

Moshe Rabbeinu

Kedusha

Yehuda

Parashat Yitro

Yosef

Tazria Mezzorah

Lashon Harah

Korbanot

Meleh / Meleut / Fullness

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	85	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	JudaismReligion & Spirituality

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Rabbi Joey Faur

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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

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

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Self-employed / community educator

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Rabbi Joseph Beyda

Rabbi, head of school at the Yeshiva of Flatbush High School

Yeshiva of Flatbush High School

Episode: Tazria Tahor (Metzora): Rabbi Joseph Beyda on "Understanding" Tzaraat

Yaakov Wolff

Host of Shtark Tank podcast

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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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Apple Podcasts	#92	United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
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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.

Vayechi: Rav Moish Kornblum on Yaakov's Blessings

Q: What is a Barakha bichlal? What is the purpose of it in Tanakh and what is it today?

A Barakha is a set of words from a parent or authority that seeks to shape a healthier, holier person, often delivered with a balance of toshe and warmth. It works best when trust is present and the message is received as coming from love; otherwise, even correct guidance may fail to sink in. Context matters, and the blessing is most effective when it is part of a loving relationship and trustworthy communication.

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