In parshat Vayigash there is a tantalizingly elusive reference to Serah the daughter of Asher. No other granddaughters of Jacob are mentioned and women in general are scarce from this point in the narrative until the end of the Torah. Why was she singled out? Midrashic narrative weaves together fascinating traditions to give us a rich portrait of an unusual woman.

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Nechama Goldman Barash - Faculty Host for Pardes from Jerusalem

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media

If someone pulled you out of a pit and asked if you could help, would your first answer be, not me?! Joseph's response to Pharaoh at the beginning of our parsha can help us understand his ongoing relationship with his brothers as well as his transformation in to Joseph the Righteous. It will also give us guidance on how to pursue our own better selves.

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Rav Mike Feuer - Faculty Host for Pardes from Jerusalem

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media

If someone pulled you out of a pit and asked if you could help, would your first answer be, not me?! Joseph's response to Pharaoh at the beginning of our parsha can help us understand his ongoing relationship with his brothers as well as his transformation in to Joseph the Righteous. It will also give us guidance on how to pursue our own better selves.

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Rav Mike Feuer - Faculty Host for Pardes from Jerusalem

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media

In the world of Torah numbers are more than just math, they are a symbolic language which conveys meaning; and the number most deeply connected to Hanukah is the number thirty-six. Here is an exploration of the meaning hidden in the original light of creation, the thirty-six righteous of the world and the Hanukah candles.

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Rav Mike Feuer - Faculty Host for Pardes from Jerusalem

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media

We wish all of our listeneres, alumni, friends, supporters and greater world community a happy, warm and bright Hanukah! May it be filled with joy and lots of yummy treats!

In the world of Torah numbers are more than just math, they are a symbolic language which conveys meaning; and the number most deeply connected to Hanukah is the number thirty-six. Here is an exploration of the meaning hidden in the original light of creation, the thirty-six righteous of the world and the Hanukah candles.

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Credits

Rav Mike Feuer - Faculty Host for Pardes from Jerusalem

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media

We wish all of our listeneres, alumni, friends, supporters and greater world community a happy, warm and bright Hanukah! May it be filled with joy and lots of yummy treats!

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.

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?

Download the Source Sheet

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: [email protected]. 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 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.

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?

Download the Source Sheet

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: [email protected]. 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 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

Walking With Your Inner Spirit: six opportunities, practices and encounters experiencing the Divine within.

This is a new podcast series from Yiscah Smith releasing weekly with the first episode during the first week of Hannukah 5780. Be sure to subscribe to the Pardes Live and Mini-Series channel to get weekly episode downloads.

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: [email protected]. 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

Yiscah Smith - Host

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media

Walking With Your Inner Spirit: six opportunities, practices and encounters experiencing the Divine within.

This is a new podcast series from Yiscah Smith releasing weekly with the first episode during the first week of Hannukah 5780. Be sure to subscribe to the Pardes Live and Mini-Series channel to get weekly episode downloads.

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: [email protected]. 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

Yiscah Smith - Host

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media