What does it mean to devote your life to a goal you may never live to see fulfilled? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore Parshat Chukat and the mysterious episode of Moses striking the rock. Set…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
What did Moshe get wrong—and why was the consequence so severe? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Tovah Leah Nachmani explore Parshat Chukat against the backdrop of Israel’s current war with Iran. They reflect on the mysterious sin of Moshe…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
Why does a ritual meant to purify others render the priest impure? In this week’s episode, join Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash and Dr. Daniel Reifman as they delve into the perplexing ritual of the red heifer, emphasizing the paradox where…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat
How is it possible for a relationship to be strengthened through conflict? In this week’s podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Brent Spodek, Pardes North America faculty member and host of Good Jewish Lover. Together, they discuss the…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
Parashat Chukat: Moses. The Hand and the Word Description: In our parsha we read the episode of “Moses’ Sin” in which Moses hits the rock instead of speaking to it. In this podcast, Pardes faculty Alex Israel and Gila Fine…
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Parashat Chukat marks many transitions, not the least of which is the end of an era in leadership. This podcast explores the sin of Moshe at the waters of Meriva and offers insight into the critical lesson that real leaders…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
There is no Talmud on Tractate Parah, the Mishnah tractate which deals with the red heifer ceremony. What did the Babylonian rabbis learn from this temple ritual in the course of other discussions? In this podcast, Rav Rahel Berkovits examines…
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In this week’s Parsha, we encounter a fascinating but cryptic story – the waters of Meriva. This story seems to be a re-telling of another story that appears in Exodus, Chapter 17. Unfortunately, it has a tragic ending – G-d…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
One of the most enigmatic episodes of the entire Torah is in Parshat Chukat, Moses hits the rock, and is restricted by God from entering the Promised Land. The problem debated by all the classical commentaries, is what Moses did…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat, Educator resources, Meaning-making
Parshat Chukat reports the passing of Miriam and Aaron, the brother and sister of Moshe. In remembering some of their contributions recorded in our Torah text, Rabbi Dr. Howard Markose considers how they might be emulated by our current generation. Credits:…
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The Pardes Parsha Discussion is a weekly series by faculty member Rabbi Alex Israel, designed to stimulate discussion around the Shabbat table, especially with teenagers. Click here to download and print this week’s Parsha Discussion on Chukat: Choose Life!
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat, Educator resources, Meaning-making
There is a theme of death which runs through parshat Chukat, but its message is unclear. Rabbi Mike Feuer delves into the question of whether death is a tragedy which casts its shadow on all of life, or if it…
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