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Episode 220 - Parshat Bhaalotcha: The Breaking Point
In this week's conversation with Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg, we discuss the breakdown of leadership in the parsha as well as the fascinating correlation between Moshe's self-perception as a mother …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 219 - Parshat Naso: Leadership in the Wilderness Encampment
In this moving conversation with Rabbanit Shani Taragin, we explore the different forms of religious and lay leadership in the parsha that will continue to guide the people as they travel through the…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 218 - Shavuot Special: Foundations of Torah
In this meaningful conversation with Dr. Elana Stein Hain, we probe our individual spiritual biographies in search of what drew us into Torah life and a love of learning. We also reflect candidly ab…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Seven Biblical Readings for a Post Oct. 7th World (Ep 6): Women in Combat with Rabbanit Malke Bina
In this episode with Matan president Rabbanit Malke Bina, we explore the Devorah narrative in Judges 4-5 and take a deeper look at her and Yael's roles in combat and as a religious leader. We then th…
Published on 7 months ago
Episode 217 - Parshat Bamidbar: Re-Creating Order
In this beautiful conversation with Gila Fine, we explore the textual complexities of the book of Bamidbar and uncover why it may be the most intricately organized book of the Torah. Moments of chaos…
Published on 7 months ago
Seven Biblical Readings for a Post October 7th World (Ep 5): A New Covenant with Dr. Malka Simkovich
Jeremiah 30-31 are chapters often quoted and sung because of their beautiful images of divine closeness, renewal, and the posthumous figure of Rachel crying in prayer for the return of her exiled chi…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Episode 216 - Parshat Behar-Bechukotai: Broadening the Halakhic Lens
This week's episode with Rabbanit Surale Rosen closes our series on the lived experience of Torah observance.The conversation begins with an idea rooted in our parsha regarding an ethic that may have…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Seven Biblical Readings for a Post October 7th World (Ep 4): The Elongated Journey
In this moving conversation, we explore the book of Numbers through the lens of a short journey to a promised land that suddenly went awry, in search of emotional guidance in the face of a war that h…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 215 - Parshat Emor: Contemporary Challenges of Prohibited Priestly Marriages
In this fascinating and sensitive conversation with Rabbanit Dr. Jennie Rosenfeld, we discuss her involvement in the world of Halakhic writing and guidance as well as the modern challenges that arise…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Seven Biblical Readings for a Post October 7th World (Ep3): A Deafening Silence with Yael Leibowitz
In this difficult but important conversation, we explore biblical texts that illustrate how violence against women correlates with a morally decaying society. This episode directly responds to the w…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago