In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi Dr. Richard Hidary to unpack a variety of topics in the parasha, including eved ivri, berit haaganot, and shabbat shekalim.

Rabbi Dr. Raymond Hidary is an associate professor of Judaic Studies at Yeshiva University and a rabbi at Sephardic Synagogue.

In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi David Tawil to delve into the significance of boundaries at Har Sinai and their role in spiritual growth. Rabbi Tawil explains how the boundaries set during the revelation were crucial for the Jewish people's spiritual survival and how crossing them could lead to disaster. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding personal limits to avoid spiritual burnout and achieve sustainable growth.

In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Yoetzet Halacha Yaffa Setton to explore the significance of song in our relationship with God and the natural leadership of Miriam.

In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi Uri Pilichowski to explore the miracles around us. Rabbi Pilichowski shares insights on recognizing modern-day miracles and the importance of strengthening our relationship with God. Tune in to discover how ancient lessons can inspire us today.

Rabbi Uri Pilichowski is a senior educator at Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Zionist Education Initiative, where he inspires thousands of visitors each year through dialogue on Zionism, Israel, and Jewish identity. He is an author, columnist for The Jewish Press and The Jerusalem Post, a sought after speaker, and lives in Mitzpe Yericho with his wife Aliza and their six children.

In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan, and Henry Esses are joined by Rav Menachem Leibtag to better understand the purpose of yetziat mitzrayim, discussing why God needed Paroh to kick the Jews out of Egypt and how that collective memory shapes us as a people.

Rav Menachem Leibtag is a teacher at Yeshivat Gush Etzion, Midreshet Lindenbaum, Shaalvim, and Matan. Read more of his essays on Parashat HaShavua on his website, tanach.org

In this week’s episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi Moish Kornblum to delve into the complexities of parental blessings in the Torah, focusing on the blessings given by Yaakov Avinu to his sons. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the nature of blessings and their impact on personal growth.

Rav Moish is the Assistant Dean at Yeshiva Orayta and former congregational rabbi in Cape Town. 

In this week’s episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Henry Esses, and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi Nathan Dweck to explore the motivation behind Yosef’s testing of his brothers. The discussion delves deeper into the emotional and psychological aspects of the narrative, examining how these themes are reflected in contemporary life.

Rabbi Nathan Dweck serves as High School Minyan Rabbi and Torah Programming Director at Congregation Beth Torah, Mashgiach Ruhani and Judaic Studies teacher at Barkai Yeshivah Middle School, Executive Director of Tebah Educational Services, and Rabbi of Congregation Berit Shalom.

In this week’s episode, Raymond, Ashkenazie, Henry Esses, and Emma Dayan are joined by Rav Yuda Drizen to explore the meaning of dreams in the Torah, how those dreams speak to our lived reality today, and how these ideas connect to the holiday of Hanukah.

In this week’s episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan and Henry Esses are joined by Rav Alex Israel to discuss the righteousness of Yosef in the face of temptation and the broader theme of sexuality and power throughout Sefer Bereshit.

Rabbi Alex Israel teaches Tanakh at Midreshet Lindenbaum, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, Matan Hasharon; and is faculty at the Rabbi Sacks Legacy. Read his Torah and listen to his podcasts at www.alexisrael.org

In this week’s episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan, and Henry Esses are joined by Ms. Talia Harcsztark to reflect on the pattern of the selected and rejected son that’s featured over and over again in Sefer Bereshit. What does it mean to be chosen? What are our responsibilities as the chosen people?

Ms. Harcsztark is the former Chair of the Tanakh department at the Yeshivah Flatbush, and she currently teaches at Pelech Girls High School in Jerusalem.