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Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and guests each week for a thoughtful and engaging podcast discussion of the weekly Torah portion.
Each week, Zvi will be joined by a guest for a deep dive into the text, unraveling the wisdom nestled within each Torah portion, exploring its timeless relevance, and uncovering contemporary insights.
Whether you’re a seasoned Torah scholar, an inquisitive seeker of knowledge, or simply someone looking for inspiration and wisdom, Pardes from Jerusalem provides you with thought-provoking conversations, invaluable lessons for personal growth, and deeper insight into Jewish texts.
Tune into this Pardes podcast for a creative, personal and brave journey as Zvi and guests leave no stone unturned in seeking to bring out meaning and significance from each Torah portion. In this collection, you will find sources connected to the podcast, designed to help you deepen your listening experience and explore the topics further through textual study.
About Pardes
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is a vibrant institution dedicated to making classical Jewish texts accessible to all. Through immersive, text-based learning in a Beit Midrash environment, Pardes invites students to engage deeply with Torah, Talmud, and other foundational Jewish texts. Rooted in the belief that Jewish learning is a journey of personal discovery, Pardes fosters an environment where each learner can find their own path in the texts. Based in Jerusalem, with programs around the world, Pardes encourages a lifelong love of Jewish learning and a deep exploration of one’s identity through the lens of Jewish tradition.
www.pardes.org.il/pardes-from-jerusalem-the-weekly-torah-portion-talk/Each week, Zvi will be joined by a guest for a deep dive into the text, unraveling the wisdom nestled within each Torah portion, exploring its timeless relevance, and uncovering contemporary insights.
Whether you’re a seasoned Torah scholar, an inquisitive seeker of knowledge, or simply someone looking for inspiration and wisdom, Pardes from Jerusalem provides you with thought-provoking conversations, invaluable lessons for personal growth, and deeper insight into Jewish texts.
Tune into this Pardes podcast for a creative, personal and brave journey as Zvi and guests leave no stone unturned in seeking to bring out meaning and significance from each Torah portion. In this collection, you will find sources connected to the podcast, designed to help you deepen your listening experience and explore the topics further through textual study.
About Pardes
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is a vibrant institution dedicated to making classical Jewish texts accessible to all. Through immersive, text-based learning in a Beit Midrash environment, Pardes invites students to engage deeply with Torah, Talmud, and other foundational Jewish texts. Rooted in the belief that Jewish learning is a journey of personal discovery, Pardes fosters an environment where each learner can find their own path in the texts. Based in Jerusalem, with programs around the world, Pardes encourages a lifelong love of Jewish learning and a deep exploration of one’s identity through the lens of Jewish tradition.
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Bamidbar 5784: Embracing the WildernessBamidbar begins the Israelites’ journey in the wilderness, where God speaks to Moshe “in the desert of Sinai.” The Pardes Parsha podcast explores how this setting shapes our approach to Torah: one of openness, vulnerability, and being “hefker” (ownerless).
Bechukotai 5784: Between Philosophy and SpiritualityBechukotai outlines the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience. The Pardes Parsha podcast explores the theological and psychological dimensions of these passages as a window into divine communication, human responsibility, and the challenge of suffering.
Behar 5784: Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the MountainBehar introduces the laws of Shemittah and Yovel, focusing on sacred cycles of rest for the land and society. The Pardes Parsha podcast explores these commandments as a framework for justice, spiritual renewal, and communal responsibility.
Emor 5784: The Perfection ParadoxEmor explores laws concerning priestly purity and Temple service. The Pardes Parsha Podcast reflects on the exclusion of kohanim with physical disabilities as a lens to examine difficult texts, evolving views on inclusion, and the tension between holiness and human dignity.
Kedoshim 5784: Empathy in a Divided WorldKedoshim outlines a vision of holiness grounded in ethical living and sacred relationships. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores what it means to “be holy” through the lens of empathy, gossip, and interpersonal integrity. Drawing on the commandment not to be a talebearer
Acharei Mot 5784: A People ApartAcharei Mot explores the aftermath of the deaths of Nadav and Avihu and the command for centralized worship. The Pardes Parsha podcast draws parallels to contemporary Jewish communal challenges, focusing on the tension between individual and collective identity.
Pesach 5784: Unearthing Personal FreedomPesach celebrates freedom from Egypt and challenges us to seek personal and spiritual liberation. Through Seder rituals, reflection, and storytelling, we connect to our past, confront inner constraints, and strive for authentic, redemptive living.
Metzora 5784: Transforming Curses into BlessingsMetzora details the purification of those afflicted with tzara’at and the process for restoring people and homes. The Pardes Parsha podcast discusses the purification rituals for tzara’at as a lens to examine suffering, hidden blessings, and the pastoral role of the Kohen.
Tazria 5784: Reimagining Ritual PurityTazria explores ritual purity, childbirth, and the mysterious skin affliction tzara’at. The Pardes Parsha podcast reframes tumah as a spiritual state, inviting listeners to seek relevance and growth even in challenging or obscure mitzvot.
Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our MistakesParshat Shemini explores the tragedy of Nadav and Avihu, leadership under crisis, and the tension between personal grief and national duty. The Pardes Parsha podcast talks about parallels to modern Israeli challenges, emphasizing humility, compassion, and perseverance.
Tzav 5784: Kindling the SpiritParashat Tzav explores the tension between routine and inspiration in Jewish ritual. The Pardes Parsha podcast reflects on the eternal altar fire as a metaphor for sustaining faith, balancing duty and passion, and finding meaning in sacrifice—both ancient and modern.
