The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

Recent Episodes

Behar-Behukotai 5785: Resetting Society

Posted May 18, 2025 • 00:35:32

Can ancient agricultural laws inspire modern spiritual renewal? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explore the radical...

Emor 5785: Modeling Holiness

Posted May 11, 2025 • 00:57:35

Why are the kohanim held to a higher standard of holiness? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg explore Parshat Emor...

Acharei Mot 5785: The Weight of Sin

Posted May 4, 2025 • 00:41:36

What does it mean to carry sin as a burden? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Leon Morris delve into Parshat Acharei Mot and its detailed description...

Tazria-Metzora 5785: Cycles of Renewal

Posted April 27, 2025 • 00:34:04

How do life’s transitions invite spiritual renewal? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash explore the cycles of tumah...

Shemini 5785: Finding Meaning in Loss

Posted April 20, 2025 • 00:38:55

Can legacy and memory transform the pain of loss into purpose? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash reflect on the tragedy...