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Emor 5785: Modeling Holiness

Why are the kohanim held to a higher standard of holiness?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg explore Parshat Emor through the lens of the priestly role as a model for a future redeemed world. Drawing on Greenberg’s vision of covenantal responsibility and his recent book The Triumph of Life, they discuss how the kohanim serve as symbols of life, integrity, and human dignity.

Featuring
Rabbi Dr. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg – Senior Scholar, Hadar Institute
Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem

Guest Faculty

Pardes welcomes guest scholars, educators, rabbis, authors, and thought leaders who share their knowledge and perspectives through in-person lectures, online learning, podcasts, and other educational content. Drawing on a wide range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, these contributors explore Jewish texts, history, traditions, and contemporary issues. Their participation reflects the Pardes commitment to bringing diverse voices into conversation and creating opportunities for thoughtful, engaging Jewish learning.