By: Judy Klitsner As we approach our third Simchat Torah since our great catastrophe, a now familiar question arises: how can we celebrate? While this year is not quite as searingly painful as the first two — thankfully, we are…
Tanakh, Ketuvim (Writings), Ecclesiastes, Jewish calendar, Simchat Torah, Sukkot
By: Rabbi Daniel Reifman The book of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), traditionally read on Sukkot, is noteworthy for the way it ranks among both the most challenging and beloved books of Tanakh. The author introduces himself as “Koheleth son of David, king…
Tanakh, Ketuvim (Writings), Ecclesiastes, Jewish calendar, Sukkot
By: Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) is easily one of the strangest books in the Bible. Proverbs tells us that wisdom leads to a good life. Deuteronomy insists that righteousness brings blessing. The Psalms assure us that the world,…
Tanakh, Ketuvim (Writings), Ecclesiastes, Jewish calendar, Sukkot
This episode is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Barbara Hammer z”l. What if letting go of control is actually the key to joy? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Reuven Margrett explore why Sukkot, coming on the heels…
Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Jewish calendar, Sukkot
What does it mean to choose obligation? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash explore the layered meanings of Sukkot—its joy, its duality, and its challenge. They discuss the beauty and symbolism of the sukkah and lulav…
Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Jewish calendar, Sukkot
How can embracing vulnerability lead to a deeper sense of joy during Sukkot? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy delve into the paradox of Sukkot, exploring how vulnerability and joy are deeply intertwined in the festival.…
Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Jewish calendar, Sukkot
Rabbi Michael Hattin returns to the studio to explore the multifaceted holiday of Sukkot. From its dual nature balancing community and individual perspectives to its fusion of agricultural and historical significance, Sukkot seemingly weaves together separate messages. Join Michael and…
Jewish calendar, Sukkot
An expanded Ushpizin printable and Sukkot study guide from Pardes faculty — seven additional voices to welcome into your Sukkah this year.
Jewish calendar, Sukkot
Sukkot 5782 – Sukkot and the Secret of Jewish Happiness Why is Sukkot described as the “Season of our Rejoicing”? What is the objective of sitting in the Sukka? What messages does it have to our technological and materialistic age?…
Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Jewish calendar, Sukkot
This Sukkot Companion was dedicated in honor of Sherwin Pomerantz, Chairperson, Pardes Israel Board of Directors, on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 2019.
Jewish calendar, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Sukkot
Our practice today of shaking the lulav every day of Sukkot is based on a decree that R. Yohanan b. Zakai made post Temple destruction. From where did he get the daring to institute that we would continue to perform…
Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Jewish calendar, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Sukkot
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