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Pardes Parsha Podcast: The Weekly Torah Talk

Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and guests each week for a thoughtful and engaging podcast discussion of the weekly Torah portion.

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 Parsha Podcast 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.

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The Same Pardes Torah in a New Format

Pardes Parsha Podcast 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 Parsha Podcast 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.

Zvi Hirschfield

Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield teaches Talmud, Halakha and Jewish Thought at Pardes. He is also deeply involved in Pardes’s programs for Jewish educators, with a focus on tefilah in educational settings, modern Jewish thought, and Israel education. Zvi holds a B.A. in History from Columbia University, pursued graduate studies at Harvard University in Medieval and Modern Jewish Thought, studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion, and received rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

Before joining Pardes, Zvi served as Director of Judaica at the JCC of Cleveland and taught at the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies. He also works as a curriculum writer and staff trainer for the Nesiya Institute. Zvi lives in Israel with his wife, Dina, and their four children.