Pardes from Jerusalem

Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week as he delves deep into the rich theological tapestry of Purim alongside Rafael Polisuk. Together, they explore the intricate messages woven into the fabric of the ...

19 Mar 202426min

In what way does the Mishkan (Tabernacle) serve as a metaphor for organizing one's relationship with God, oneself, and others? This week, we're joined by Rabbi Dr. Daniel Reifman for a discussion of ...

14 Mar 202429min

What is it that makes us join together with different groups? Over the past two parshiot, we've seen two gatherings, one in which the people gathered to create the Golden Calf, and another in which t...

7 Mar 202430min

Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash joins us to share her take on this week's parsha, and the infamous story of the Golden Calf. We'll discuss how this event can serve as an example of the inevitable mome...

25 Feb 202436min

Do the clothes we wear define us? Rabbi Daniel Reifman joins our host Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield this week for a discussion on the priestly vestments as described in this week's parsha in precise detail. ...

18 Feb 202430min

Can we find value in tangible expressions or experiences of spirituality, even if they challenge our rational view of the world? Pardes President Rabbi Leon Morris joins us this week to explore the c...

11 Feb 202430min

This week's parsha is primarily concerned with laws meant to order and structure our interactions and society, including a prohibition against cursing judges and the king. In light of this prohibition...

8 Feb 202433min

What is our responsibility to the rest of the world, and how might that impact the image that we want to project to humanity at large? Tovah Leah Nachmani joins us in the studio this week to discuss ...

31 Jan 202429min