Pardes from Jerusalem

How do we approach texts in our traditions that seem to discriminate against or exclude certain groups of people? In this thought-provoking discussion, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Haim Shalom wre...

13 Maj 202435min

In a world rife with conflict and oversimplified narratives about "the other," how can we embody true holiness by cultivating empathy, humility, and deeper human connection? Rabbi Brent Spodek joins ...

6 Maj 202437min

How can the Jewish people maintain a sense of unity and connection as a nation despite geographical separation and divergent experiences between the Diaspora and Israel? In this week's episode, Rabba ...

1 Maj 202441min

Can we transform the "bread of affliction" into the "bread of redemption" this Passover?" Yiscah Smith returns this week with a call for us to see ourselves ("l'rot atzmo") as leaving spiritual ensla...

21 Apr 202442min

Can we uncover hidden blessings, even from within painful experiences? Join us this week as we delve into the profound purification rituals surrounding the mysterious affliction of tzara'at (often tra...

17 Apr 202432min

How do we navigate the tension between devotion to mitzvot and the pursuit of understanding their significance in our lives? In this week's parsha, we explore the seemingly archaic ritual purity laws...

11 Apr 202432min

In this week’s episode, we navigate the complexities of failure and growth in the aftermath of pivotal moments in the Tanakh. Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy draws a parallel between the incidents of t...

4 Apr 202432min

Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash joins us this week for an investigation of the eternal flame that burned upon the altar. Contemplating the balance between the passion of the burning fire and the stea...

28 Mars 202439min