Join Pardes President Rabbi Leon Morris joined Zvi in the studio to discuss his personal journey on a path to Jewish practice. Listen in as Leon combines insight into the text with the practice of tefillin, to show us how … Read the rest

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In this week’s parsha, Moshe recalls several events and presents for us what many consider to be one of the foundational texts of Judaism, the Shema. Join Yiscah Smith as she discusses the parsha and some of the fundamental values … Read the rest

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VaEtchanan 5781 – It’s Only Holy Because You Don’t Own It

Why does Moshe before he dies beg God to see the Land? Knowing human nature, what is the greatest pitfall about which Moshe warns the Israelites and their descendants? … Read the rest

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In this podcast we will look at Shema as the affirmation of commitment to a loving relationship with God contingent about a structure of ritual, practice and belief that will be accessible to all Jews at any time and in… Read the rest

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This week’s Interactive Parsha Experience, VeEtchanan, is filled with Torah learning and practical ideas for your family and students. Learn with Susan Yammer, Director of Novice Teacher Support for the Pardes Center for Jewish Studies, as she explores … Read the rest

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Parashat VaEtchanan is traditionally read on the Shabbat following the 9th of Av.  In this podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin considers the implications.

The 9th of Av is a national day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of the 1st and… Read the rest

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