In many ways, the book of Deuteronomy — a series of long discourses by Moses — is a sort of "translation" of the earlier four books of the Torah. This characterization is quite ancient. In midrash, the Rabbis connected the book of Deuteronomy associatively to the debate over translating the Torah into Greek centuries later. In so doing, they explored the questions of the ways in which Torah can enrich, and can be enriched by, other languages. At the root of their discussions is the notion that Torah transcends language and that its words can be a source of healing.

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Rabbi Mike Feuer in this week's parsha podcast discusses how the laws of vows in Matot-Masei show us that words can bind even God, and have the power to create new realities. But what are the consequences for national unity when these new realities prove false?

This podcast has been generously sponsored by Bob Karasov and Hanna Bloomfield.

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Rabbi Mike Feuer in this week's parsha podcast discusses how the laws of vows in Matot-Masei show us that words can bind even God, and have the power to create new realities. But what are the consequences for national unity when these new realities prove false?

This podcast has been generously sponsored by Bob Karasov and Hanna Bloomfield.

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Pinchas’ act of zealotry in this week’s Parsha earns him Divine accolades. But this is not Pinchas’ final appearance in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient rabbis later reflected on the man with more ambivalence. In this week's parsha podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin attempts to reconstruct a more complex profile of Pinchas and his deed.

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

 

Pinchas’ act of zealotry in this week’s Parsha earns him Divine accolades. But this is not Pinchas’ final appearance in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient rabbis later reflected on the man with more ambivalence. In this week's parsha podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin attempts to reconstruct a more complex profile of Pinchas and his deed.

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

 

In this week's Pardes from Jerusalem podcast, Rabbi Alex Israel looks at what the difference is between a blessing and a curse? Bilaam is praised as the man whose "eyes are open," but he cannot see what his donkey sees! What is the secret of vision?

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

In this week's Pardes from Jerusalem podcast, Rabbi Alex Israel looks at what the difference is between a blessing and a curse? Bilaam is praised as the man whose "eyes are open," but he cannot see what his donkey sees! What is the secret of vision?

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

There is a theme of death which runs through parshat Chukat, but its message is unclear. Rabbi Mike Feuer delves into the question of whether death is a tragedy which casts its shadow on all of life, or if it is our biggest gift? From the ashes of the red heifer to the atoning power of the loss of the righteous, this parsha explores the greatest of human mysteries.

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

There is a theme of death which runs through parshat Chukat, but its message is unclear. Rabbi Mike Feuer delves into the question of whether death is a tragedy which casts its shadow on all of life, or if it is our biggest gift? From the ashes of the red heifer to the atoning power of the loss of the righteous, this parsha explores the greatest of human mysteries.

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Korach is held up by the Sages as an archetype of negativity, and yet his descendant Shmuel redeems the truth in his challenge to Moshe. In exploring the relationship between Korach and the prophet Shmuel we can touch on models of leadership and find inspiration for justifying his claim that the entire congregation is holy.

This is a rebroadcast of a podcast recorded in 2015.

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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator