Pardes From Jerusalem

In this podcast, we will look at a series of midrashim that reflect on the irrationality of God’s desire to create human beings and the enormous potential for connection and engagement with the Divine that exists inside of this very… Read the rest The post Parashat Bereishit 5782 – Let Us Create God in Our Image first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Bereishit 5782 – Let Us Create God in Our Image at Elmad Online Learning.

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah 5782: Meaningful Partners or Accidentally Attached? Podcast Overview: Together we will explore the origin of finishing the Torah reading cycle on Shemini Atzeret and how this practice reveals a deep meaning of Simchat Torah. We … Read the rest The post Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah 5782: Meaningful Partners or Accidentally Attached? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah 5782: Meaningful Partners or Accidentally Attached? at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel I & II Bonus Episode with Rabbi Alex Israel and Rabbi Michael Hattin Episode 28: The Interview Podcast Overview: In this bonus episode, Rabbi Alex Israel, in conversation with Rabbi Michael Hattin, goes behind the scenes … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 28: The Interview with Rabbi Michael Hattin first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 28: The Interview with Rabbi Michael Hattin at Elmad Online Learning.

Sukkot 5782 – Sukkot and the Secret of Jewish Happiness Why is Sukkot described as the “Season of our Rejoicing”? What is the objective of sitting in the Sukka? What messages does it have to our technological and materialistic age?… Read the rest The post Sukkot 5782 – Sukkot and the Secret of Jewish Happiness first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Sukkot 5782 – Sukkot and the Secret of Jewish Happiness at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Ha’azinu 5782 – The Eternity of the Jewish People Moshe’s words in this week’s parasha contain both a sacred history of the Jewish people as well as a vision of their future, until the end of time. We will … Read the rest The post Parashat Ha’azinu 5782 – the Eternity of the Jewish People first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Ha’azinu 5782 – the Eternity of the Jewish People at Elmad Online Learning.

Yom Kippur 5782 – Who is the Hero of the Jonah Story? In this podcast, Aviva Lauer explores the Book of Jonah, read on the afternoon of Yom Kippur, in an effort to understand what message we are meant to … Read the rest The post Yom Kippur 5782 – Who is the Hero of the Jonah Story? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Yom Kippur 5782 – Who is the Hero of the Jonah Story? at Elmad Online Learning.

Vayelech 5782/Shabbat Shuva – Who Would you Invite to Dinner? This class imagines an imaginary dinner between R. Zera (4th century CE) and Moses. How are these two figures similar? How are they different? And what can their differences teach … Read the rest The post Vayelech 5782/Shabbat Shuva – Who Would you Invite to Dinner? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayelech 5782/Shabbat Shuva – Who Would you Invite to Dinner? at Elmad Online Learning.

Thank you for listening to Crises & Kings: The Book of Samuel I & II. Our first 27 episodes discussed at length the first book of Samuel. We will take a short break for the High Holidays 5782 and return … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Will Be On a Short Break first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Will Be On a Short Break at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 1: Resurrection and Rosh Hashana: Multivalent Perspectives on the Binding of Isaac Description: There is no story as rich and complex, as troubling and inspiring, as Akedat Yitzchak, the binding of Isaac which is … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 1 with Leon Morris first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 1 with Leon Morris at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 2: Rosh Hashana: Power of Choice Description: In this special Pardes from Jerusalem podcast for Rosh Hashana, Nechama Goldman Barash explores both ancient and modern sources that reflect on the power of choice and … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 2 with Nechama Goldman Barash first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 2 with Nechama Goldman Barash at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 3: Days of Awe-some or Awe-ful Description: The High Holy Days are also known as the Days of Awe which can be awesome, or awful. Here is a look at how to tie the … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 3 with Mike Feuer first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 3 with Mike Feuer at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 4: Death and Life: The Meaning of Yom Kippur According to the Rabbis Description: What is the link between afflicting one’s soul on Yom Kippur and the day being the ultimate Shabbat? What do … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 4 with Rahel Berkovits first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 4 with Rahel Berkovits at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 5: Yom Kippur: Hilchot Teshuva Description: In this special shiur for Yom Kippur, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Hilchot Teshuva, the laws of Teshuva. Credits Host: Meir Schweiger – Meir teaches Chumash, Parshat HaShavua, Mishna, … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 5 with Meir Schweiger first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 5 with Meir Schweiger at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 6: Yom Kippur: Insights on The Book of Jonah Description: Sefer Yona, the book of Jonah, is read at the Mincha service of Yom Kippur day. In this podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin considers some … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 6 with Michael Hattin first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 6 with Michael Hattin at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 7: Yom Kippur: The Repentance of Nineveh Description: Sefer Yona, the book of Jonah, is read at the Mincha service of Yom Kippur day. In this podcast, Rabbi Alex Israel delves into repentance by … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 7 with Alex Israel first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 7 with Alex Israel at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 8: Yom Kippur: Those who Believe in Sin, Please Stand Up Description: In a class given at Pardes Jerusalem as part of the Community Education Program, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield looks at why we fast … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 8 with Zvi Hirschfield first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 8 with Zvi Hirschfield at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 9: Why do we fast on Yom Kippur Description: Rabbi Howard Markose discusses Yom Kippur looking at how we relate to sin in the 21st century. Credits Host: Howard Markose – Howard Markose teaches … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 9 with Howard Markose first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 9 with Howard Markose at Elmad Online Learning.

Greatest Hits: The High Holidays Episode 10: Yom Kippur: Making it Meaningful Description: In this episode of Yom Kippur – Making it Meaningful podcast Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by PCJE faculty, Sefi Kraut, and PCJE’s Director of Digital Content, … Read the rest The post Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 10 with Zvi Hirschfield first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Greatest Hits: High Holidays Episode 10 with Zvi Hirschfield at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel I Episode 27: Shaul’s Bitter End Podcast Overview: In this final battle Shaul dies, but as the noble king of Israel. (Samuel I 31:1-13) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings: Chapter 27 – Shaul’s Bitter End first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings: Chapter 27 – Shaul’s Bitter End at Elmad Online Learning.

This Rosh Hashanah podcast is sponsored by Ricki and David Bernstein in memory of Ricki’s parents, Beatrice and Murray Kirschblat z”l, each a sole survivor of large families which perished in the Shoah. Nitzavim/Rosh Hashana 5782 – One thing I … Read the rest The post Nitzavim/Rosh Hashana 5782 – One thing I have asked of HaShem… first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Nitzavim/Rosh Hashana 5782 – One thing I have asked of HaShem… at Elmad Online Learning.