Vayishlach 5784: Faith in Humanity vs. Survival
What can a fraught meeting between brothers teach us about our own instincts? The events of October 7 shattered the worldview for many of us, and can cause us to approach how we understand the Torah...
30 Marras 202331min
Vayetze 5784: Moving Forward Through Darkness
What might Ya'akov’s nocturnal revelation teach us about how to approach darkness? As we continue to pray for the safe return of the hostages and yearn for better days ahead, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield an...
21 Marras 202330min
Toldot 5784: The Challenge of Chosenness
The book of Bereishit, filled with the themes of covenant and birthright, tells the story of the progenitors of the Jewish people. Among the many characters we meet in the book are pairs of siblings o...
15 Marras 202336min
Chaye Sarah 5784: Ensuring the Future
What does the Torah teach us about encountering grief? As we mourn the tragedies of October 7, Ilana Gleicher-Bloom and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield explore Avraham and Yitzchak's response to the passing of...
7 Marras 202323min
Vayera 5784: An Imminent and Transcendent Connection
Do we allow our pursuit of spirituality to get in the way of true divine connection? In this week's episode of Pardes from Jerusalem, Yiscah Smith and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield discuss Parshat Vayera thr...
1 Marras 202327min
Lech Lecha 5784: Avraham’s Global Family
This episode is sponsored by Jeff and Alissa Hurok in honor of their dear friends and family who have engaged with and enhanced Jeff’s Torah study and have encouraged his participation with Pardes. J...
25 Loka 202328min
Noach 5784: Passivity in the Face of Destruction
Dedicated to the healing of those who were injured, to the memory of those who lost their lives, and with hopes and prayers for the rescue of all those who are being held hostage. Disclaimer: This ep...
18 Loka 202333min
Bereishit 5784: Let’s Talk About Rain
Dedicated to the healing of those who were injured, to the memory of those who lost their lives, and with hopes and prayers for the rescue of all those who are being held hostage. Including an openin...
10 Loka 202325min
