Pardes From Jerusalem

Parashat Tetzaveh 5782: The Golden Altar of Incense Description: While the Mizbach Hazahav or Golden Altar occupies a central place within the space and ritual of the Mishkan or Tabernacle, it is not mentioned at all in last week’s description … Read the rest The post Parashat Tetzaveh 5782: The Golden Altar of Incense first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Tetzaveh 5782: The Golden Altar of Incense at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Terumah 5782: Stop the Clocks or Hang the Flags? How Moderns Create Jewish Space Description: This podcast takes us on a roller-coaster of a trip from the tabernacle in the desert to 19th century ultra-orthodoxy in Hungary to 20th … Read the rest The post Parashat Terumah 5782: Stop the Clocks or Hang the Flags? How Moderns Create Jewish Space first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Terumah 5782: Stop the Clocks or Hang the Flags? How Moderns Create Jewish Space at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Mishpatim 5782: God and Government Description: Is our public discourse too aggressive? Are our public institutions vulnerable to attack? In this class, Alex Israel addresses a verse (22:27) in Parashat Mishpatim which warns of attacks on Government figures. Why … Read the rest The post Parashat Mishpatim 5782: God and Government first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Mishpatim 5782: God and Government at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Yitro 5782: Is the Idolatry a Relevant Category for Contemporary Life Description: In this week’s podcast, Rabbi Mike Uram tackles Parashat Yitro noting that the first of the 10 Commandments is one that prohibits idolatry. Is this a relevant … Read the rest The post Parashat Yitro 5782: Is the Idolatry a Relevant Category for Contemporary Life first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Yitro 5782: Is the Idolatry a Relevant Category for Contemporary Life at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Beshalach 5782: A Taste of Something Rare Description: The story of the manna in the wilderness occupies a significant place in the larger desert narrative. A great many verses are devoted to the role of manna in the survival … Read the rest The post Parashat Beshalach 5782: A Taste of Something Rare first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Beshalach 5782: A Taste of Something Rare at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Bo 5782: Locusts That Last a Lifetime Description: In this week’s Torah portion of Bo, God rains down upon Egypt the last three plagues. One of these three is the plague of locusts. Learn along with PCJE Director, Aviva … Read the rest The post Parashat Bo 5782: Locusts That Last a Lifetime first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Bo 5782: Locusts That Last a Lifetime at Elmad Online Learning.

This podcast is sponsored by Drs Amy Fox Griffel and Martin I Griffel in memory of her mother, Sally Fox, Sima Bat Moshe v Michla on the occasion of her yahrtzeit. Parashat Vaera 5782: The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart Description:… Read the rest The post Parashat Vaera 5782: The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Vaera 5782: The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Shemot 5782 – The Power of Sisterly Love Description: Why isn’t Miriam named in this week’s parsha, despite the fact that her leadership is equated to that of Moshe and Aaron? She is teaching Moshe (and us) what brotherhood, … Read the rest The post Parashat Shemot 5782: The Power of Sisterly Love first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Shemot 5782: The Power of Sisterly Love at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel II Episode 48: The Conclusion 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 … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 48: The Conclusion first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 48: The Conclusion at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat VaYechi 5782 – The Blessings of Rebuke Description: There are things we have to hear and there are things we have to say. What enables us to receive words of critique with an open heart? What critical tips can … Read the rest The post Parashat VaYechi 5782 – The Blessings of Rebuke first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat VaYechi 5782 – The Blessings of Rebuke at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel II Episode 47: The Census Podcast Overview: The book concludes with David’s ill-considered census, the ensuing plague and the building of an altar to God. (Samuel II 24:1-25) Download Source Sheet A special note to the … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 47: The Census first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 47: The Census at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel II Episode 46: David’s Mighty Men Podcast Overview: David’s final words are followed by a list of his mighty warriors. (Samuel II 23:1-39) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 46: David’s Mighty Men first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 46: David’s Mighty Men at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Vayigash 5782 – Yoseph’s Legacy to Every Jew: Forgiveness Description: There are moments that change the world. There is such a transformative moment in this week’s parasha. It happened when Yoseph finally revealed his identity to his brothers. Download … Read the rest The post Parashat Vayigash 5782 – Yoseph’s Legacy to Every Jew: Forgiveness first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Vayigash 5782 – Yoseph’s Legacy to Every Jew: Forgiveness at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel II Episode 45: The Song of Triumph Podcast Overview: An epic poem of triumph reminds us of David’s trust in God. (Samuel II 22:1-51) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 45: The Song of Triumph first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 45: The Song of Triumph at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel II Episode 44: David’s Legacy: Pledges Kept and Giants Defeated Podcast Overview: The final four chapters of the book provide us with a retrospect of David and his reign. (Samuel II 21:1-22) Download Source Sheet A … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 44: David’s Legacy: Pledges Kept and Giants Defeated first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 44: David’s Legacy: Pledges Kept and Giants Defeated at Elmad Online Learning.

This podcast is sponsored by Rabbi Shalom and Shana Kantor on the occasion of their son Noam’s bar mitzvah. Mazal tov! Parashat Miketz 5782 – Pharaoh’s Dreams and Their Fascinating Interpretation Description: Pharaoh’s dream of seven cows and seven stalks … Read the rest The post Parashat Miketz 5782 – Pharaoh’s Dreams and Their Fascinating Interpretation first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Miketz 5782 – Pharaoh’s Dreams and Their Fascinating Interpretation at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel II Episode 43: Sheva ben Bichri’s Rebellion Podcast Overview: David returns to Jerusalem but a new rebellion now breaks out. (Samuel II 20:1-26) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 43: Sheva ben Bichri’s Rebellion first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 43: Sheva ben Bichri’s Rebellion at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel II Episode 42: The Aftermath Podcast Overview: The news of Avshalom’s death reaches David. Shattered by the report, he begins to make his way back to Jerusalem. (Samuel II 18:19-19:44) Download Source Sheet A special note … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 42: The Aftermath first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 42: The Aftermath at Elmad Online Learning.

Parashat Vayeshev 5782 – Why is Joseph Known as Joseph the Tzaddik? Description: A Conversation About Potiphar’s Wife Through the Lens of Non-Consent – In this podcast, Pardes faculty members Alex Israel and Nechama Goldman Barash discuss the complex story … Read the rest The post Parashat Vayeshev 5782 – Why is Joseph Known as Joseph the Tzaddik? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Vayeshev 5782 – Why is Joseph Known as Joseph the Tzaddik? at Elmad Online Learning.

The Book of Samuel II Episode 41: Avshalom’s Defeat Podcast Overview: David’s fortunes turn, as Avshalom’s men are defeated in battle. (Samuel II 17:1-18:18) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently … Read the rest The post Crises & Kings Episode 41: Avshalom’s Defeat first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Crises & Kings Episode 41: Avshalom’s Defeat at Elmad Online Learning.