In this enlightening conversation with Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld, who serves as the Chief Learning Officer at Sefaria, we speak about the ways we absorb Torah and the strengths of oral Torah.

In this illuminating conversation, Jennifer Raskas illustrates how Moshe's final series of actions as leader integrate effective strategies of public activism.

Show Notes:

Professor Marshall Ganz's Article on Public Narrative

https://changemakerspodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ganz-WhatIsPublicNarrative08.pdf

In this conversation with R. Betzalel Daniel--communal rabbi, Dayan in a rabbinical court, and teacher in Matan Hasharon-- we unpack different interpretations of the monumental phrase from Devarim 30:12 citing that the Torah is 'not in heaven.'

In this sweeping conversation, Matan faculty member and tour guide Rivi Frankel brings the personality of the late R. Dr. Avraham Twersky to life and his moving psychological insight into a puzzling idea in this week's parsha.

This episode has been dedicated in memory of Dr. Dodi Tobin z"l, cherished teacher and director of the Matan Bellows Eshkolot Educators Institute for Tanakh at Matan.

In this candid conversation with Dr. Chana Shacham-Rosby, we speak about two commandments from this week's parsha surrounding the mouth, in its full glory and weakness.

In this conversation with the always personable and candid Matan Faculty member Simi Peters, she shares her love for the Netziv (R. Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin) and what he has to say about chiddush (innovation) in the book of Devarim.

This episode was dedicated by Jordana and Kalman Schoor In honor of the marriage of Talya Agus and Gavi Weiss.

In this enriching and enjoyable conversation with Matan's favorite tour guide Shulie Mishkin, we explore the archeological background of Grizim and Eival and the reason the Torah insists that God be worshipped in a designated 'place' (makom).

In this wonderful conversation with returning guest and Matan faculty member Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg, we speak about the repetitive nature of Devarim's early chapters and ways to find meaning in this style of writing.

In this searching conversation with Yoetztet Halacha Atara Eis, we speak about Rav S. R. Hirsch's bold commentary on the fourth chapter of Devarim and its relevance for observant lives today.

This week's episode has been dedicated in memory of Esther Yocheved bat Chaya Leah and Gershon' z"l by her daughter, Elisheva Horowitz, to mark her 7th yahrzeit (11th of Av).

In this wonderful conversation with returning guest and Matan faculty member Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg, we speak about the repetitive nature of Devarim's early chapters and ways to find meaning in this style of writing.