5779 — Shoftim: The Parameters of Rabbinic Authority

Parsha Shoftim discusses the four institutions of communal leadership: judge, king, priest and prophet. In this podcast, Rabbi Schweiger examines the first and uses it as a springboard to discuss the question of Rabbinic authority. What powers does the Sanhedrin (High Court) have and why? Rabbi Schweiger explores a variety of sources, ranging from early rabbinic through medieval commentaries, and see how they struggled with the questions of blind obedience, commitment to truth and communal unity. This podcast has been sponsored by Rabbi Hayim Herring and Terri Krivosha in honor of our parents: Jack and Roberta Herring, and Judge Norman and Helene Krivosha. Download the Source Sheet Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: elmad@pardes.org.il. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts. For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il. Credits Rabbi Meir Schweiger - Faculty Host Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator Adam Titcher – Executive Producer