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Handout for 5768 “Kedoshim — Do not place an obstacle before the blind”

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At Pesach seders, it is traditional to say “Next year in Jerusalem!” — But how about this summer in Jerusalem? Pardes offers excellent courses from one to three weeks. They are open to adults of all ages. For more information:
Summer sessions: www.pardes.org.il/summer
One week Executive Seminar: www.pardes.org.il/exec

Another option is to have your organized trip include a half day or longer session at Pardes. Studying Torah in Jerusalem at Pardes will touch participants’ hearts and minds. Past participants have often said that their session at Pardes was the highlight of their trip. Meals by our in-house chef can be included in the package. Contact Pardes to learn more.

This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Kedoshim — “Do not place an obstacle before the blind”.

There is a handout for this podcast, please see the next podcast entry after this one.

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at:
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For more information about Pardes, visit our website,
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Credits
Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant
Dr. David Bernstein – Executive Producer

About Rabbi Schweiger
Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 29 years, teaching Chumash, Mishna, Talmud, and Halacha. He is a dynamic and inspiring speaker, known for his keen and profound insights into the text. Meir has a BA in mathematics and physics from City College in New York. He did his advanced Jewish studies at Yeshiva University, Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh, and Yeshivat Har Etzion, receiving ordination from Rabbi Zalman Nehemiah Goldberg of Jerusalem. Meir served in the IDF as a combat medic. He has 9 children and lives in Efrat.

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In a special podcast for Pesach, Michael Hattin discusses the Miracle at the Yam Suf.

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at:
podcast -at- pardesusa.org

For more information about Pardes, visit our website,
www.pardes.org.il

Credits
Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant
Dr. David Bernstein – Executive Producer

About Michael Hattin
Michael is a Pardes Faculty Member, specializing in Chumash. He holds a BA in Architecture from the University of Toronto, and is completing Semicha at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College, Alon Shvut. Michael Hattin is also a lecturer in Halacha at Midreshet Lindenbaum in Jerusalem, and authors the weekly online publications Introduction to Parasha and Lessons on Prophets for the Virtual Beit Midrash of Yeshivat Har Etzion, reaching a combined readership of several thousand people. Prior to making Aliyah, he served as Director of Adult Education/Outreach for Golf Manor Synagogue of Cincinnati, Ohio, and he continues to lecture as a scholar-in-residence at various synagogues and Jewish organizations in North America.

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This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Aharei Mot.

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at:
podcast -at- pardesusa.org

For more information about Pardes, visit our website,
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Credits
Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant
Dr. David Bernstein – Executive Producer

About Rabbi Schweiger
Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 29 years, teaching Chumash, Mishna, Talmud, and Halacha. He is a dynamic and inspiring speaker, known for his keen and profound insights into the text. Meir has a BA in mathematics and physics from City College in New York. He did his advanced Jewish studies at Yeshiva University, Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh, and Yeshivat Har Etzion, receiving ordination from Rabbi Zalman Nehemiah Goldberg of Jerusalem. Meir served in the IDF as a combat medic. He has 9 children and lives in Efrat.

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We’re pleased to welcome Pardes faculty member Neima Novetsky to the podcast series.

This week Neima Novetsky discusses Pesach.

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at:
podcast -at- pardesusa.org

For more information about Pardes, visit our website,
www.pardes.org.il

Credits
Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant
Dr. David Bernstein – Executive Producer

About Neima Novetsky
Neima Novetsky is a faculty member for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Her focus is Tanakh.

Ms. Novetsky holds a BA in Religion and a Certificate in Language and Culture from Princeton University, and an MA in Bible from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University. Prior to making Aliyah from New York, Ms. Novetsky founded and directed the Advanced Tanakh Beit Midrash Program at Lincoln Square Synagogue. She has taught at Midreshet Lindenbaum, the Ma’ayan Institute for Women, and the Princeton University Hillel, and has lectured on Biblical topics in various synagogues in both Israel and the States.

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