Pardes From Jerusalem

Parashat Chukat: Moses. The Hand and the Word Description: In our parsha we read the episode of “Moses’ Sin” in which Moses hits the rock instead of speaking to it. In this podcast, Pardes faculty Alex Israel and Gila Fine … Read the rest The post Parashat Chukat: Moses. The Hand and the Word. first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Chukat: Moses. The Hand and the Word. at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Korach 5782: Was it all Negative? Description: In this podcast, we explore the mixed motivations behind Korach’s challenge to Moshe and Aaron’s leadership. Can one be driven by ego and still mix in a valid claim? Was Korach’s claim … Read the rest The post Parashat Korach: Was it all Negative? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Korach: Was it all Negative? at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Shelach Lecha 5782: Slandering Israel Description: The story of people who toured Israel and emerged with a negative assessment of the Land of Israel. Is criticism of Israel legitimate or is it a sin? Join Pardes faculty member Rabbi … Read the rest The post Parashat Shelach Lecha 5782: Slandering Israel first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Shelach Lecha 5782: Slandering Israel at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Behaalotecha 5782: The Power of Inclusion Description: An exploration of the narratives about Pesach Sheni and the naming of the 70 elders and Eldad and Medad. Two stories that combine Law and Narrative, also portray the value of initiative … Read the rest The post Parashat Behaalotecha 5782: The Power of Inclusion first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Behaalotecha 5782: The Power of Inclusion at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Naso/Shavuot 5782: Har Sinai – the First Beit Midrash Description: What was the Torah that the Israelites actually heard and learned? Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at elmad@pardes.org.il. We appreciate … Read the rest The post Parashat Naso/Shavuot 5782: Har Sinai – the First Beit Midrash first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Naso/Shavuot 5782: Har Sinai – the First Beit Midrash at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Bamidbar 5782: Heavenly Jerusalem, Earthly Jerusalem. A Shiur for Jerusalem Day and Bamidbar Description: In Celebration of Jerusalem Day, we study Psalm 122 and its dreamy depiction of an ancient Jerusalem pilgrimage. We reflect on the makom (place/space) and … Read the rest The post Parashat Bamidbar 5782: Heavenly Jerusalem, Earthly Jerusalem. A Shiur for Jerusalem Day and Bamidbar first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Bamidbar 5782: Heavenly Jerusalem, Earthly Jerusalem. A Shiur for Jerusalem Day and Bamidbar at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Bechukotai 5782: Ancient Metaphors and Contemporary Realism Description: This podcast focuses on understanding the blessings and curses in this week’s parasha with Rabbi Dr. Howard Markose. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to … Read the rest The post Parashat Bechukotai 5782: Ancient Metaphors and Contemporary Realism first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Bechukotai 5782: Ancient Metaphors and Contemporary Realism at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Behar 5782: The Economy of Spirituality Description: This special podcast features Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair. Join us to hear our discussion of how the Sabbatical and Jubilee years described in parashat Behar are providing the spiritual values which are … Read the rest The post Parashat Behar 5782: The Economy of Spirituality first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Behar 5782: The Economy of Spirituality at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Emor 5782: The Jewish Year Cycle, Emor-Style Description: While the Torah lists our holidays several times throughout the five books, there is something special about the way it’s done in this week’s parasha. Find out what that is by … Read the rest The post Parashat Emor 5782: The Jewish Year Cycle, Emor-Style first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Emor 5782: The Jewish Year Cycle, Emor-Style at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Kedoshim 5782: “Be Holy!” How? Description: The Torah instructs the Jewish people to “Be Holy!” But how might that be performed? In this podcast, Alex Israel discusses three approaches to this question, considering the question of withdrawal from and … Read the rest The post Parashat Kedoshim 5782: “Be Holy!” How? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Kedoshim 5782: “Be Holy!” How? at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Metzora 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp Description: On the 7th day of Pesach, we commemorate the people of Israel’s successful traversal of the Sea of Reeds. While the moment was exceptional, even eliciting an epic song, we must … Read the rest The post Pesach II 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Pesach II 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp at Elmad Online Learning.

Pesach 5782: Three Keys to Freedom – Three Features of the Seder Description: What are the key elements of free life? This podcast identifies three features of the Exodus, also manifested in the Seder rituals, and proposes that these can … Read the rest The post Pesach 5782: Three Keys to Freedom – Three Features of the Seder first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Pesach 5782: Three Keys to Freedom – Three Features of the Seder at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Metzora 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp Description: The graphic description in the Torah of tzaraat, leprosy, leaves modern readers alienated and baffled. Can moral flaws truly manifest physically? Aesthetics and ethics mix in this week’s reading, where immoral … Read the rest The post Parashat Metzora 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Metzora 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Tazria 5782: Selective Memory; Choosing Productive Narratives This podcast episode is sponsored by Pardes alum Graham Hoffman in honor of his parents, teachers, and role models Rabbi Richard and Rebbitzen Debra Zussman. Description: Why bring a sin offering after … Read the rest The post Parashat Tazria 5782: Selective Memory; Choosing Productive Narratives first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Tazria 5782: Selective Memory; Choosing Productive Narratives at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Shemini 5782: The Aftermath of Grief Description: In this podcast, we will look at the deaths of Aaron and the different stages of grief presented in the midrash that reflect our own awareness that processing death takes time and … Read the rest The post Parashat Shemini 5782: The Aftermath of Grief first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Shemini 5782: The Aftermath of Grief at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Tzav 5782: Pushing Ourselves By-the-By Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at elmad@pardes.org.il. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts. For more information about … Read the rest The post Parashat Tzav 5782: Pushing Ourselves By-the-By first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Tzav 5782: Pushing Ourselves By-the-By at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Vayikra 5782: Calling. Listening. Giving. Description: This week, Rabbi Alex Israel discusses some of Rashi’s opening remarks to Vayikra highlighting some critical spiritual messages for our fast-paced world. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, … Read the rest The post Parashat Vayikra 5782: Calling. Listening. Giving. first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Vayikra 5782: Calling. Listening. Giving. at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Pekudei 5782: The Eyes Have it – The Divine as Israel’s Tour Guide Description: As we bring the Book of Shemot – Exodus – to a close in this week’s Parasha, Parashat Pekudei, we conclude the final chapter with … Read the rest The post Parashat Pekudei 5782: The Eyes Have it – The Divine as Israel’s Tour Guide first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Pekudei 5782: The Eyes Have it – The Divine as Israel’s Tour Guide at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Vayakhel 5782: Repairing Even the Worst Ruptures Description: Even after warning against all forms of constructive creativity in the Ten Commandments, the Torah explicitly warns now against using fire on Shabbat. Legal ramifications aside, the prohibition against fire cautions … Read the rest The post Parashat Vayakhel 5782: Repairing Even the Worst Ruptures first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Vayakhel 5782: Repairing Even the Worst Ruptures at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Ki Tisa 5782: The Inherent Value of the Individual Description: Cultivating a Healthy Self-Esteem through the Parsha in the midst of the growing crisis of loneliness, lack of self-worth and alienation from a sense of one’s own being. You … Read the rest The post Parashat Ki Tisa 5782: The Inherent Value of the Individual first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Ki Tisa 5782: The Inherent Value of the Individual at Elmad Online Learning.