Pardes from Jerusalem

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 ...

29 Nov 202121min

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 Des...

28 Nov 202122min

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 ...

25 Nov 202121min

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 18:19-1...

22 Nov 202121min

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 Isr...

21 Nov 202123min

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 t...

18 Nov 202122min

The Book of Samuel II Episode 40: Avshalom Ascendant Podcast Overview: Avshalom triumphantly enters Jerusalem. There will be no turning back. (Samuel II 16:1-23) Download Source Sheet A special no...

15 Nov 202122min

Parashat Vayishlach 5782 - Cyclical History Description: Does History repeat itself? Nachmanides thinks it does! He reads the entire standoff between Jacob and Esau as a paradigm of future events - Is...

14 Nov 202124min