This podcast episode is sponsored by Pardes alumna 2017, Rabbi Lisa Malik, Ph.D. & Professor Adi Wyner, Ph.D. in memory of Lisa’s beloved father, David Malik z”l, on the occasion of Sheloshim. David Malik died on 21 Cheshvan 5780 (November 19, 2019). May his memory be for a blessing.

No one wants a turbulent painful life, and yet, in a surprising comment on our opening verse, Rashi suggests that for the Patriarchs, sojourning, impermanence and challenge were preferable to calm, tranquil living. Why might this be so? And what message might this transmit to ourselves?

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Rabbi Alex Israel - Faculty Host for Pardes from Jerusalem

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media

This episode was released a second time because of an inaccuracy in the original recording. This has been corrected and serves as the final version.