What do we hope will remain of our teachings when we are no longer there to teach them? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Deborah Anstandig explore Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech through Moses’ final days as teacher and leader. As Moses…
Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Nitzavim, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
What does it mean to write Torah for ourselves today? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore Parshat Vayelech . Join them as they discuss Moshe’s completion of the Torah, the mitzvah for every Jew to write…
Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Vayelech
How do words of encouragement shape Joshua’s leadership and the future of the Jewish people? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Lauer explore Parshat Vayelech, focusing on the leadership transition from Moshe to Yehoshua. Join them and dive into…
Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Nitzavim, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
Rabbi Michael Hattin returns to the studio to discuss this week’s double-parsha, Nitzavim-Vayelech and how the Torah teaches us to live within the tension of accepting imperfections while striving to always improve ourselves. As the Children of Israel stand poised…
Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Nitzavim, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
Vayelech 5782/Shabbat Shuva – Who Would you Invite to Dinner? This class imagines an imaginary dinner between R. Zera (4th century CE) and Moses. How are these two figures similar? How are they different? And what can their differences teach…
Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Jewish calendar
Nitzavim sees the Nation of Israel renew their covenant with God. One word – “Hayom – Today!” – repeats itself throughout the parsha. We offer four different meanings of this word, with some inspirational messages for the New Year and…
Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Nitzavim, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
Vayelech and Shabbat Shuva: תשובה – Déjà Vu Perhaps? Cultivating the spiritual practice of returning to, reclaiming & renewing a moment from our past; a moment deeply implanted in all of us at conception. Please let us know your comments…
Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Jewish calendar, Shabbat, High Holidays, Shabbat Shuva
What books are on your bookshelf? Is it worthwhile owning books in a digital age? Our music and photo collections are now electronic, as are our many aspects of our work documentation. Should we own books? Maybe it is just…
Educator resources, Meaning-making, Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Vayelech
Parshat Vayelech describes Moses committing the “Torah” to writing. But what does the term “Torah” mean? And wasn’t the “Torah” given at Mount Sinai? And how did the Torah come to be written? Rabbi Alex Israel discusses these questions and more…
Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Vayelech
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 Nitzavim-Vayelech: Tekiah-Teruah — Stability and…
Educator resources, Meaning-making, Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Nitzavim
In this week’s Pardes from Jerusalem parsha podcast, Rabbi Dr. Howard Markose discusses Nitzavim-Vayelech. Using interpretive tools known as ‘PaRDeS’, we are challenged to determine the Torah’s message about Moshe’s final charge to the Children of Israel. Please let us…
Tanakh, Torah, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Nitzavim, Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast
A Midrash quoted by Rashi contrasts the ceaseless cycles of nature with the world of humanity. In this podcast on Parshat Vayelech and Shabbat Shuva, Rabbi Michael Hattin considers the implications. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the…
Podcast series, Pardes Parsha Podcast, Jewish calendar, High Holidays, Shabbat Shuva, Tanakh
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