The podcast was originally produced by the Society of Independent Spirituality, and Rabbi Ari Ze'ev Schwartz. We apologize in advance as you may hear some background noise that was not able to be edited out. You can listen to more SIS interviews (some including Pardes students) online. To download more digital content from Yiscah Smith or to visit her patreon page, please visit her author page on Elmad.

This podcast was originally produced in 9 parts, with each part focused on one question and topic.

* Three religious books you must read

* Spiritual community

* How to give space to others

* Advice for someone who is struggling in life

* The Teshuva of Ulai:maybe

* Torah of Galut (exile) versus Torah of Geula (redemption)

* Spiritual Authenticity

* Traveling back in time to meet a great prophet:Rabbi:thinker

* Combining Chabad with the Piaseczner Rebbe

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 - Faculty Host and interviewee

Rabbi Ari Ze'ev Schwartz – Interviewer

Adam Titcher – Executive Producer and Director of Digital Media

 

This is a story of commercial development, social change and the quest for religious freedom. Above all, it is the story of the most powerful Jewish woman since Queen Esther - Gracia Mendes.

This lecture is part of the 5780 Pardes Community Education Fall session, October 28, 2019 - January 2, 2020.

This episode of The Jewish Story Live was tapped live during the recording. If you want to access Rav Mike please click here to watch the entire lecture online.

If you are interested in listening to more from Rav Mike, or you want to help him continue making Jewish history a relevant story, visit elmad.pardes.org/ravmike.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes, visit the main Pardes website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rav Mike Feuer – Pardes Faculty and Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer

The oppression of the Jews of Portugal and Spain gave birth to a new form of Jewish identity - the converso. Here is the story of Shlomo Molcho, whose life and death exemplify the power and complexity of this new way of being. This lecture is part of the 5780 Pardes Community Education Fall session, October 28, 2019 - January 2, 2020.

If you are interested in listening to more from Rav Mike, or you want to help him continue making Jewish history a relevant story, visit elmad.pardes.org/ravmike.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes, visit the main Pardes website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rav Mike Feuer – Pardes Faculty and Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer

There were many ways in which the Jews reacted to the expulsion from Spain. Here is an exploration of the humanism and Christian Kabbalah which arose in Renaissance Italy. This lecture is part of the 5780 Pardes Community Education Fall session, October 28, 2019 - January 2, 2020.

If you are interested in listening to more from Rav Mike, or you want to help him continue making Jewish history a relevant story, visit elmad.pardes.org/ravmike.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes, visit the main Pardes website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rav Mike Feuer – Pardes Faculty and Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer

This class picks up the thread of the exiles from Spain and begins our treatment of the various ways in which the Jews responded to this historic event. This lecture is part of the 5780 Pardes Community Education Fall session, October 28, 2019 - January 2, 2020.

This classes was recorded live and in two parts. To view them please click below:

Part 1 (First 7 minutes)

Part 2 (Final 80 minutes)

If you are interested in listening to more from Rav Mike, or you want to help him continue making Jewish history a relevant story, visit elmad.pardes.org/ravmike.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes, visit the main Pardes website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rav Mike Feuer – Pardes Faculty and Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer

The Jewish Story live continues! This year's class will pick up at the beginning of the 16th century, but first here is an introduction to Rav Mike's approach to history. This lecture is part of the 5780 Pardes Community Education Fall session, October 28, 2019 - January 2, 2020. If you are interested in listening to more from Rav Mike, or you want to help him continue making Jewish history a relevant story, visit elmad.pardes.org/ravmike.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes, visit the main Pardes website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rav Mike Feuer – Pardes Faculty and Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, Rabbi Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, about his latest publication, We Stand Divided: The Rift Between American Jews and Israel. This is part two of two episodes, the questions and answers session. To listen to part one, the lecture, please click here.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes and evening lectures, visit our website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rabbi Dr. Daniel Gordis – Podcast Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, Rabbi Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, about his latest publication, We Stand Divided: The Rift Between American Jews and Israel. This is part one of two episodes, the lecture. To listen to part two, the Q&A session, please click here.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes and evening lectures, visit our website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rabbi Dr. Daniel Gordis – Podcast Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer

This is the fourth of four classes taught by Rav Mike Feuer during the Pardes Community Education Elul session, September 9 - October 7, 2019. For all other episodes, please click here. If you are interested in listening to more from Rav Mike, or you want to help him continue making Jewish history a relevant story, visit elmad.pardes.org/ravmike.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rav Mike Feuer – Pardes Faculty and Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer

This is the third of four classes taught by Rav Mike Feuer during the Pardes Community Education Elul session, September 9 - October 7, 2019. For all other episodes, please click here. If you are interested in listening to more from Rav Mike, or you want to help him continue making Jewish history a relevant story, visit elmad.pardes.org/ravmike.

If you enjoyed what you just heard please give us a 5-star review on iTunes or wherever you download our podcasts today. For more information about Pardes Community Education classes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il/ce.

Credits:

Rav Mike Feuer – Pardes Faculty and Host

Adam Titcher - Executive Producer