Rabbi David Levin-Kruss interviews Rabbi Amy Eilberg about her Jewish journey and her experiences as the first female rabbi ordained in Conservative Judaism. They discuss her ongoing passion for the mitzvah of redifat shalom (pursuit of peace) in interpersonal, communal, and inter-group contexts, including her book, From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace, and her work for the Pardes Rodef Shalom Communities Program.

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In this episode of This Pardes Life for Rosh Hashana, Judy klitsner leads an exploration of how Abraham's dealing with his son Yishmael and wife Hagar are essential to understanding his development as a father and covenental partner. This podcast focuses on Bereishit Ch.21, 1-14. See www.sefaria.org/Genesis.21 or elmad.pardes.org/thispardeslife for the source sheet.

This podcast has been generously sponsored by Evan Wolkenstein on the occasion of his marriage to Gabi Moskowitz, who teaches him everything he knows about life and with thanks to Judy Klitsner, who taught him everything he knows about Torah. For more information on sponsoring a podcast, email [email protected].

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In this final installment of our two-part season finale, Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo discusses the personal experiences and revelations that caused him to forge his own way in Jewish thought, the inherent value of halakha and Jewish practice outside of a religious context, and what kind of future he hopes for in a Jewish state that values both a strong Jewish tradition and identity, as well as democracy and modernity.

Generously sponsored by Stephen Kurer in memory of his mother Heather Kurer z”l.

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In this frank and personal talk, special guest Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo is asked questions about how his biography affects his thinking, his fears for the future and the joy he gets from being an iconoclastic orthodox Jew. During our conversation, R. Cardozo goes as far back as his rabbinic ancestors in Amsterdam and as far forward as his hopes and wishes for his great-grandchildren.

This episode of This Pardes Life is the first of two, in the season finale of our podcast series.

Generously sponsored by Stephen Kurer in memory of his mother Heather Kurer z''l.

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Veteran Pardes teacher Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy discusses her Jewish journey, social justice, feminism, academia, the rabbis and where G-d fits in.

This Pardes Life showcases Pardes teacher and life coach Rabbi David Levin-Kruss, in conversation with his fellow teachers – talking about life, text and of course, Pardes.

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Veteran Pardes teacher and sofer (scribe) Rabbi Dov Laimon speaks about how safrut (Jewish calligraphic art) is not only technique but also a way to get closer to the Divine. He speaks of his adventures into the hasidic world, his reasons for teaching Jews or all stripes and his love of Pardes. This podcast was generously sponsored by Jonn Spero and Family in honor of Aunt Voula. For more information on sponsoring future podcasts, contact [email protected].

This Pardes Life showcases Pardes teacher and life coach Rabbi David Levin-Kruss, in conversation with his fellow teachers – talking about life, text and of course, Pardes.

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This is the second installment of This Pardes Life in which Judy Klitsner reflects on her personal journey to an expanded role in Jewish ritual as well as outlining its textual basis. This podcast was generously sponsored by Jill and Marc Baker, Yonina and Andy Goorno, Daniela and Michael Rader, Paul and Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield and Rabbi Jenny and Rabbi Eric Solomon. For more information on sponsoring future podcasts, contact [email protected].

This Pardes Life showcases Pardes teacher and life coach Rabbi David Levin-Kruss, in conversation with his fellow teachers – talking about life, text and of course, Pardes.

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In the next two episodes of This Pardes Life, Judy Klitsner reflects on her personal journey to an expanded role in Jewish ritual as well as outlining its textual basis. This podcast was generously sponsored by Jill and Marc Baker, Yonina and Andy Goorno, Daniela and Michael Rader, Paul and Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield and Rabbi Jenny and Rabbi Eric Solomon. For more information on sponsoring future podcasts, contact [email protected].

This Pardes Life showcases Pardes teacher and life coach Rabbi David Levin-Kruss, in conversation with his fellow teachers – talking about life, text and of course, Pardes.

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Learning Torah is often touted as the Jewish way to create better people. In this edition of This Pardes Life, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield discusses if it works? Or if learning just creates people hung up on minutiae who miss the forest for the trees?

This Pardes Life showcases Pardes teacher and life coach Rabbi David Levin-Kruss, in conversation with his fellow teachers – talking about life, text and of course, Pardes.

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In this episode Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield discusses Jewish peoplehood - the power, the challenges, and why he's thrown his lot, unconditionally, behind Israel and his fellow Jew.

This Pardes Life showcases Pardes teacher and life coach Rabbi David Levin-Kruss, in conversation with his fellow teachers – talking about life, text and of course, Pardes.

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