Each week, Zvi will be joined by a guest for a deep dive into the text, unraveling the wisdom nestled within each Torah portion, exploring its timeless relevance, and uncovering contemporary insights.
Whether you’re a seasoned Torah scholar, an inquisitive seeker of knowledge, or simply someone looking for inspiration and wisdom, Pardes from Jerusalem provides you with thought-provoking conversations, invaluable lessons for personal growth, and deeper insight into Jewish texts.
Tune into this Pardes podcast for a creative, personal and brave journey as Zvi and guests leave no stone unturned in seeking to bring out meaning and significance from each Torah portion.
How can the Jewish people maintain a sense of unity and connection as a nation despite geographical separation and divergent experiences between the Diaspora and Israel?
In this week’s episode, Rabba Shani Gross joins us from afar for a discussion on the Torah portion’s emphasis on centralized worship, linking it to the biblical story of the 2.5 tribes who settled outside the Land of Israel and built their own altar. Together, they explore the need for open dialogue in order to “witness” one another’s perspectives and find a path toward sustaining mutual understanding.
Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield, the host of Pardes from Jerusalem, has been with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies for nearly X years, where he teaches Talmud, Halakha and Jewish Thought. In addition, Zvi is a faculty member of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators and has been training and mentoring Jewish Educators for over ten years in Tefilah in educational settings, critical issues in modern Jewish thought, and Israel education.
Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is a faculty member of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. As a member of the Pardes faculty, Zvi teaches courses on Talmud, Halakha and Jewish Thought.
Zvi is also a faculty member of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, where he has been training and mentoring Jewish Educators for over ten years in tefilah in educational settings, critical issues in modern Jewish thought, and Israel education.
Pardes from Jerusalem has undergone an exciting transformation, with Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield now acting as the regular host and engaging in captivating conversations with guest faculty members.
Since its inception in 2009, Pardes from Jerusalem quickly became one of the most sought-after weekly Torah portion podcasts globally. While the format has evolved, the podcast remains a go-to destination for profound Torah insights, ensuring that listeners continue to experience the exceptional learning that Pardes has become known for.