Pardes From Jerusalem

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 ancient explanations for Yona’s reluctance to undertake his fateful mission to the people of Nineveh and what messages the book might hold for us. Credits Host: Michael Hattin - Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist

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 examining the repentance of the city of Nineveh. Credits Host: Alex Israel - Rabbi Alex Israel teaches Tanakh at Pardes. To learn more with him, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist

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 on Yom Kippur. Fasting is one of the most widely kept Mitzvot, but what exactly are the reasons for it. Credits Host: Zvi Hirschfield - Zvi teaches Talmud, Halakha and Jewish Thought at Pardes. To learn more with Zvi, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist

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 Bible and Biblical Hebrew at Pardes. To learn more with Howard, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist

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, Reuven Margrett. Together they uncover the deeper meaning of Yom Kippur. Credits Host: Zvi Hirschfield, Sefi Kraut, & Reuven Margrett - Zvi teaches Talmud, Halakha and Jewish Thought at Pardes. To learn more with Zvi, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist

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 are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical history. The Israelites have settled in their new land but tribal riv

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 have asked of HaShem... The spiritual practice of becoming at home with oneself and of sensing inner harmony, alignment and equanimity. Cultivating this practice is essential when one values being true to oneself, to the Divine and to others. (Psalm 27:4) Download the Source Sheet To learn more about teshuva of Our Time: A pre-Yom Kippur Day of Learning with Pardes North America visit www.pardes.org.il/YK. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us to us at elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Yiscah Smith - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem Podcast Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator Rabbi Adam Titcher - Director of Digital Media at Pardes and Executive Producer

The Book of Samuel I Episode 26: David's Triumph Podcast Overview: Sent home by the Philistines, David and his men discover that Ziklag has been sacked by the Amalekites. How will David regroup? (Samuel I 29:1-30:31) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical history

The Book of Samuel I Episode 25: Shaul and the Witch of En Dor Podcast Overview: As the Philistines mass for battle, Shaul becomes desperate. God will not respond to his entreaties, so instead, he reaches out to the spirit of dead Shmuel. (Samuel I 28:1-25) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recount

The Book of Samuel I Episode 24: David and Shaul's Final Encounter Podcast Overview: In an encounter very reminiscent of chapter 24, David and Shaul meet for a final time. Now, though, David will make it clear that Shaul has been manipulated by unscrupulous men. (Samuel I 26:1 - 27:12) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the

The Book of Samuel I Episode 23: Avigayil's Intervention Podcast Overview: David is saved from spilling blood through the heroic intervention of a wise woman - Avigayil. (Samuel I 25:1 - 44) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical history. The Israelites have sett

Ki Tetze 5781 - Remember Amalek This parasha presents us with seventy-four mitzvot - the most of any weekly reading. The last lines appear to be a return of a taste of narrative, but they open up for us a fundamental understanding of the book of Devarim. Here is a fresh look at the command to remember Amalek. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us to us at elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Rav Mike Feuer - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem Podcast Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator Rabbi Adam Titcher - Director of Digital Media at Pardes and Executive Producer

The Book of Samuel I Episode 22: Shaul in Pursuit Podcast Overview: After Nov's overthrow, Saul continues to pursue David. David manages to stay one step ahead, until their meeting at the cave in Ein Gedi... (Samuel I 22:17 - 24:22) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in

The Book of Samuel I Episode 21: Achimelech and the Priests of Nov Podcast Overview: David's flight takes him to Nov and to Philistine territory. Saul's rage will know no bounds. (Samuel I 21:1 - 22:16) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical history. The Israelit

The learn how to register for the All in the Family event please visit www.pardes.org.il/pew. Shoftim 5781 - Access to the Law This week we hear about the mandate to appoint magistrates and police "in all your gates". Why does the Law need to be local? Why does the Torah want every person to have access to courts of Justice? And yet, our parasha also legislates the Supreme Court which sits at a remove from the common people, in the Temple compound. What is the contrast between these two different courts? Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us to us at elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Rabbi Alex Israel - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem Podcast Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator Rabbi Adam Titcher - Director of Digital Media at Pardes and Executive Producer

The Book of Samuel I Episode 20: Jonathan and David Podcast Overview: Jonathan emerges as David's defender and true friend. In an ultimate act of altruism, he will put David's future ahead of his own. (Samuel I 20:1 - 42) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical hi

The Book of Samuel I Episode 19: David in flight from Shaul Podcast Overview: David's triumph is short-lived as he is forced to flee Shaul's jealous wrath. (Samuel I 18:1 - 19:24) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical history. The Israelites have settled in thei

This podcast is sponsored by Rivka and Seth Weisberg, in honor of our teacher and friend David Richman, who led us to Pardes. Re'eh 5781 - Consuming Meat As long as the people of Israel wandered in the wilderness, they were permitted to consume meat only in the form of a sacrificial meal.  But what would happen once they entered the land and were no longer in proximity to the Mishkan/Tabernacle?  The answer to this question may have implications for our modern meat consumption as well. Download the Source Sheet Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us to us at elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Rabbi Michael Hattin - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem Podcast Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator Rabbi Adam Titcher - Director of Digital Media at Pardes and Executive Producer

The Book of Samuel I Episode 18: David and Goliath Podcast Overview: In one of the most famous moments in the Hebrew Bible, David puts his trust in God and defeats the Philistine giant Goliath. (Samuel I 17:1 - 58) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical history.

This podcast is sponsored by Emily Simon in honor of the loving memory of her father, Akiva Ben Zerach u'Devorah z"l. Ekev 5781 - Memory as a constructive process The book of Devarim has a special relationship to the rest of the Torah, rooted in the faculty of memory. Memory is more than a passive revisiting of what was, it is also an active construction of who we are and perhaps want to be. Parashat Ekev offers two powerful illustrations of this role that memory can play as a constructive process. Download the Source Sheet Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us to us at elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Rav Mike Feuer - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem Podcast Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator Rabbi Adam Titcher - Director of Digital Media at Pardes and Executive Producer