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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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Yom Kippur 5785: Forgiveness and GrowthThe Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses the challenges that come with Yom Kippur following a year filled with such pain, and offers a lens of gratitude instead of anger to find meaning during the prayers of the holiday.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies•10 Views•December 3, 2025•Yom Kippur,PardesInstitute,Gratitude,Forgiveness,Anger,Jewish Education
Nitzavim-Vayelich 5784: Empowering LeadershipNitzavim Vayelich includes the nomination of Joshua to be the Israelites next leader. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores Joshua's development as a leader and discusses the importance of empowerment and support in professional and personal relationships.
Ki Tavo 5784: Collective ResponsibilityKi Tavo details the rituals Bnei Yisrael will practice when they enter Israel. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores the shared destiny of the Jewish people, and the importance of accepting living with blessings and curses.
Vayishlach 5768: Living the StruggleVayishlach recounts Yaakov's return home and confrontation with his past. The Pardes Parsha Podcast considers what Jewish people today can learn from Jacob's struggles, spiritually and psychologically.
Beha'alotcha 5784: Trumpets and TransitionsBeha’alotcha begins the transition from Sinai to entering the land of Israel, detailing various ritual practices. The Padres Parsha podcast discusses the various uses and symbolism of the trumpets in Beha’alotcha in context of the Torah.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies•11 Views•October 29, 2025•Trumpets,Parsha,PardesInstitute,Beha’alotcha,God
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.
Vayetze 5768: Struggle and BecomingVayetze tells the story of 20 years of Yaakov's life. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores a key character trait of Yaakov and discusses personal growth and incremental change.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies•21 Views•November 26, 2025•Vayetze,PardesInstitute,Jewish Education,Parsha,Torah Portion,Emet,Yaakov
Ki Teitzei 5784: Compassion and LimitsKi Teitze is a Parsha filled with many mitzvot, both new and repeated. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores the implications of the Mitzvah of sending away the mother bird, and shares various insights on the commandment.
Shoftim 5784: Righteous LeadershipShoftim details a legal system with important checks and balances. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses the importance of leadership and explores different attitudes towards monarchy in Jewish liturgy.
Pinchas 5784: Passion and FaithThe Parsha tells the story of Pinchas' reward for his intervention that saved much of Bnei Yisrael. The Pardes Parsha Podcast closely reads the Torah to figure out the specifics of Pinchas' reward and the lesson of moderation and passion in the torah portion.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies•18 Views•October 29, 2025•Torah Portion,Pinchas,Jewish Education,PardesInstitute,Parsha,Sin
Korach 5784: Leadership and RebellionThe Parsha tells the story of Korach's rebellion against Moshe. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores midrashim about the wives of the rebels and discusses the lessons we can take away to leadership today
Chukat 5784: The Paradox of the Red HeiferChukat details the ritual of the Red Heifer. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses rational and seemingly irrational laws in Jewish text.
Shlach 5784: Unexpected TwistsShlach recounts how the Israelites lost their chance to go into Canaan just as they stood at its threshold. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores the demoralized Israelites and their tshuva, and acceptance of not knowing what the future will bring.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies•29 Views•October 29, 2025•Torah Portion,PardesInstitute,Hope,Parsha,Podcast,Jewish Education
Ekev 5784: The Light in Every MitzvahThe word Ekev itself offers a world of spiritual enrichment. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses a variety of Hassidic sources surrounding the word Ekev and how to explore mitzvot as a way to enrich your life.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies•35 Views•November 12, 2025•Mitzvot,Jewish Education,PardesInstitute,Parsha,Torah Portion,Hassidut
V'etchanan 5784: A Legacy of Fire and HopeIn V'etchanan Moshe delivers one of his final speeches to Bnei Yisrael. The Pardes Parsha Podcast discusses how the seemingly stern speech has an underlying message of encouragement and hope.
Naso 5784: Counting on EachotherNaso includes the census of the Levites and a repetitive account of the sacrifices brought by the heads of the tribes. The Pardes Parsha Podcast explores the tension between modern individualism and community, as well as the tendency for community to strengthen in hard times.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies•34 Views•October 22, 2025•Naso,Podcast,Parsha,Unity,Collective Responsibility,PardesInstitute
Matot Masei 5784: Choosing the EastIn Matot Masei, tribes of Israeli request to settle outside of Canaan. The Pardes Parsha podcast discusses the implications of the parsha on diasporic Jewry and its relationship with Israel and Israeli Jewry.
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
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.
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).
