http://podcasts.pardesusa.org ℗ © 2005, 2006, 2007 by Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, all rights reserved. no no torah Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies podcasts-pardesusa.org@lists.pardesusa.org Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies The «Pardes from Jerusalem» podcast features talks about the Torah, Talmud and other Jewish texts by the world-renowned faculty of the Pardes Institute. For more than 30 years, the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem has offered men and women of all backgrounds the authentic study of classic Jewish texts in the rigorous, challenging and open environment of dynamic Beit Midrash Havruta partner learning. Pardes offers a Year Program for university graduates as well as Educators, Summer, Spiritual Education, and Kollel Advanced Learning programs. Learn more at the Pardes web site: www.pardes.org Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, Israel Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:23:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 en http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/29/5769-balak/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/29/5769-balak/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:23:34 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/29/5769-balak/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/29/5769-balak/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 14:27 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi David Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Balak. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/24/5769-chukat/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/24/5769-chukat/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:45:26 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/24/5769-chukat/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/24/5769-chukat/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 19:27 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel This week Rabbi Alex Israel discusses Parshat Chukat. >> Please consider a donation to support the podcast. Your gift, of any amount, will make a real difference. Donate via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you! 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 Rabbi Alex Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a faculty member and the Director of Continuing Education for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Israel has a BSc from the London School of Economics a PGCE from London's Institute of Education, and is working on a MA in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He studied and taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College and received rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. Rabbi Israel has taught at Midreshet Harova and Midreshet Lindenbaum. He currently teaches at Pardes, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Michlelet Emunah. He is a Rabbi of Tzohar, an organization promoting dialogue and improved relations between religious and secular Israelis. Rabbi Israel blogs and sends weekly Parsha emails to many hundreds of readers around the globe http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/17/5769-korach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/17/5769-korach/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:27:52 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/17/5769-korach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/17/5769-korach/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 24:19 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel This week Rabbi Alex Israel discusses Parshat Korach. 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 Rabbi Alex Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a faculty member and the Director of Continuing Education for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Israel has a BSc from the London School of Economics a PGCE from London's Institute of Education, and is working on a MA in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He studied and taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College and received rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. Rabbi Israel has taught at Midreshet Harova and Midreshet Lindenbaum. He currently teaches at Pardes, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Michlelet Emunah. He is a Rabbi of Tzohar, an organization promoting dialogue and improved relations between religious and secular Israelis. Rabbi Israel blogs and sends weekly Parsha emails to many hundreds of readers around the globe http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/10/5769-shlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/10/5769-shlach/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:36:21 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/10/5769-shlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/10/5769-shlach/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 11:56 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Shlach. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/02/5769-behaalotcha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/02/5769-behaalotcha/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:51:47 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/02/5769-behaalotcha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/06/02/5769-behaalotcha/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 28:42 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Beha'alotcha. For the next several weeks, parshiot are read in Israel a week ahead of their readings elsewhere. If you're looking for the parsha commentary for this week and you don't live in Israel, please see the prior podcast. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is a Senior Faculty Member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 30 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/27/5769-naso-the-nazir/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/27/5769-naso-the-nazir/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 16:14:33 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/27/5769-naso-the-nazir/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/27/5769-naso-the-nazir/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 23:32 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel This week Rabbi Alex Israel discusses the Nazir, from Parshat Naso. 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 Rabbi Alex Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a faculty member and the Director of Continuing Education for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Israel has a BSc from the London School of Economics a PGCE from London's Institute of Education, and is working on a MA in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He studied and taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College and received rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. Rabbi Israel has taught at Midreshet Harova and Midreshet Lindenbaum. He currently teaches at Pardes, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Michlelet Emunah. He is a Rabbi of Tzohar, an organization promoting dialogue and improved relations between religious and secular Israelis. Rabbi Israel blogs and sends weekly Parsha emails to many hundreds of readers around the globe http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/26/5767-shavout-engaging-torah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/26/5767-shavout-engaging-torah/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 16:00:25 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/26/5767-shavout-engaging-torah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/26/5767-shavout-engaging-torah/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 30:46 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses "Engaging Torah" -- a podcast for Shavout. This is a reprise podcast from two years ago. There is a handout for this podcast, see the previous podcast entry. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is a Senior Faculty Member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 30 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/26/5767-shavout-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/26/5767-shavout-handout/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 14:30:54 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/26/5767-shavout-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/26/5767-shavout-handout/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout This is the handout for the Shavout podcast http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/20/5769-bamidbar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/20/5769-bamidbar/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 14:59:14 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/20/5769-bamidbar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/20/5769-bamidbar/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 13:43 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi David Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat BaMidbar. Attend Tikkun Leil Shavout at Pardes in Jerusalem Avivah Zornberg, Rabbi David Levin-Kruss, Rabbi Danny Landes and Judy Klitsner will all be teaching. Program starts at 10.45pm. All are welcome. Free Tuition at Pardes! Pardes is offering free tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year! See the details at www.pardes.org Also see the Pardes web site for details about our Summer programs. You deserve to study Torah in Jerusalem at Pardes! There programs for every person--see the details on the web site and contact us to learn more. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/12/5769-behar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/12/5769-behar/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 19:23:23 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/12/5769-behar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/12/5769-behar/feed/ Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels no 19:39 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels In this episode Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels discusses Parshat BeHar. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Jacobson-Maisels Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels is a faculty member at Pardes. His focus is Jewish Mysticism. Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels holds a BA in Philosophy and Judaic Studies from Brown University and an M.St. in Modern Jewish Studies from Balliol College, University of Oxford. He studied at the Conservative Yeshiva, the Hartman Institute of Jewish Studies, and in the Advanced Learning Seminar at Pardes and received rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Daniel Landes. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Chicago in Jewish Studies specializing in Jewish mysticism. He has taught in a variety of settings in America and Israel on Judaism and Jewish Mysticism. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/05/5769-emor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/05/5769-emor/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 00:56:30 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/05/5769-emor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/05/05/5769-emor/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 21:02 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel This week Rabbi Alex Israel discusses Parshat Emor. 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 Rabbi Alex Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a faculty member and the Director of Continuing Education for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Israel has a BSc from the London School of Economics a PGCE from London's Institute of Education, and is working on a MA in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He studied and taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College and received rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. Rabbi Israel has taught at Midreshet Harova and Midreshet Lindenbaum. He currently teaches at Pardes, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Michlelet Emunah. He is a Rabbi of Tzohar, an organization promoting dialogue and improved relations between religious and secular Israelis. Rabbi Israel blogs and sends weekly Parsha emails to many hundreds of readers around the globe http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/29/5769-kedoshim-2/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/29/5769-kedoshim-2/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:14:58 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/29/5769-kedoshim-2/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/29/5769-kedoshim-2/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 26:35 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Vayikra 19:14 from Parshat Kedoshim. 19:14 is the p'suk "You shall not insult the deaf, or place a stumbling block before the blind. You shall fear your G-d: I am the L-rd." There is a handout for this podcast, please see the prior episode. Free Tuition at Pardes! Pardes is offering free tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year! See the details at www.pardes.org Also see the Pardes web site for details about our Summer programs. You deserve to study Torah in Jerusalem at Pardes! There programs for every person--see the details on the web site and contact us to learn more. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/29/5769-kedoshim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/29/5769-kedoshim/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:06:43 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/29/5769-kedoshim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/29/5769-kedoshim/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout Handout for the 5769 Kedoshim podcast by Rabbi David Levin-Kruss http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/22/5769-tazria-metzora/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/22/5769-tazria-metzora/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:42:29 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/22/5769-tazria-metzora/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/22/5769-tazria-metzora/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 12:31 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshiot Tazria and Metzora. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is a Senior Faculty Member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 30 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/12/5769-shmini/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/12/5769-shmini/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:40:23 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/12/5769-shmini/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/12/5769-shmini/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 18:40 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Shmini. Book signing at Pardes Dr. Daniel Gordis is one of Israel's most insightful and touching writers on contemporary events. He will be talking about his new book, "Saving Israel: How the Jewish State Can Win a War That May Never End" Thursday April 23rd at 8:30 pm Pardes, Pierre Koenig 29 (3rd floor), Talpiot, Jerusalem 30 NIS, including light refreshments. Books will be on sale. For further details and to reserve your ticket, email events (at) pardes.org.il or call 02 673 5210. Upcoming Shiurim with Pardes Faculty Members Dr. Aviva Zornberg will be speaking across the US in April and May. Her schedule is now available: http://www.pardes.org.il/programs/north_america/Zornberg-itinerary-2.doc Pardes Faculty Member Michael Hattin will also be in the US: Tuesday, April 21st from 6:00 - 7:15 pm 7612 Mowatt Lane College Park, MD 20740 RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/Hattin-Maryland Lunch and Learn at the University of Chicago Hillel Friday, April 24th from 12:30 - 1:30 pm Newberger Hillel Center 715 S. Woodlawn Chicago, IL 60637 RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/Hattin-Chicago Malava Malka Come enjoy a light dairy meal and learning with Michael Hattin on: Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 pm Anshe Sholom 540 West Melrose Chicago, Illinois RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/Hattin-Chicago2 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/05/5769-pesach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/05/5769-pesach/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:59:14 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/05/5769-pesach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/05/5769-pesach/feed/ Yaffa Epstein no 18:57 no torah Dvar Torah from Yaffa Epstein In this episode Yaffa Epstein 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Yaffa Epstein Yaffa Epstein is a faculty member and the Director of Recruitment at the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies. Yaffa holds a Law Degree from Bar Ilan University and is a member of the Israeli Bar. She is a former student of the Kollel at Pardes, and was a member of Matan's Advanced Talmud Institute. Yaffa teaches Talmud and Prayer at Pardes and has taught for SIACH, the Lookstein Center, and Young Judea. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/01/5769-tzav/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/01/5769-tzav/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:22:02 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/01/5769-tzav/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/04/01/5769-tzav/feed/ Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels no 18:48 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels In this episode Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels discusses Parshat Tzav. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Jacobson-Maisels Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels is a faculty member at Pardes. His focus is Jewish Mysticism. Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels holds a BA in Philosophy and Judaic Studies from Brown University and an M.St. in Modern Jewish Studies from Balliol College, University of Oxford. He studied at the Conservative Yeshiva, the Hartman Institute of Jewish Studies, and in the Advanced Learning Seminar at Pardes and received rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Daniel Landes. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Chicago in Jewish Studies specializing in Jewish mysticism. He has taught in a variety of settings in America and Israel on Judaism and Jewish Mysticism. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/24/5769-vayikra/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/24/5769-vayikra/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:29:07 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/24/5769-vayikra/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/24/5769-vayikra/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 21:55 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel This week Rabbi Alex Israel discusses Parshat VaYikra. 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 Rabbi Alex Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a faculty member and the Director of Continuing Education for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Israel has a BSc from the London School of Economics a PGCE from London's Institute of Education, and is working on a MA in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He studied and taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College and received rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. Rabbi Israel has taught at Midreshet Harova and Midreshet Lindenbaum. He currently teaches at Pardes, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Michlelet Emunah. He is a Rabbi of Tzohar, an organization promoting dialogue and improved relations between religious and secular Israelis. Rabbi Israel blogs and sends weekly Parsha emails to many hundreds of readers around the globe http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/handout-for-vayakhel-pekudei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/handout-for-vayakhel-pekudei/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:07:55 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/handout-for-vayakhel-pekudei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/handout-for-vayakhel-pekudei/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/5769-vayakhel-pekudei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/5769-vayakhel-pekudei/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:05:48 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/5769-vayakhel-pekudei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/5769-vayakhel-pekudei/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 19:34 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Vayakhel Pekudei. There is a handout for this podcast, please see the next episode. Free Tuition at Pardes! Pardes is offering free tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year! See the details at www.pardes.org Also see the Pardes web site for details about our Summer programs. You deserve to study Torah in Jerusalem at Pardes! There programs for every person--see the details on the web site and contact us to learn more. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/pardes-summer-09-and-pardes-for-free/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/pardes-summer-09-and-pardes-for-free/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:32:15 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/pardes-summer-09-and-pardes-for-free/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/17/pardes-summer-09-and-pardes-for-free/feed/ Pardes no no torah Handout about Pardes programs Please see the attached flyer. Don't miss out on free Pardes tuition for the 2009-2010 year. Or come study at Pardes this summer. We have many programs, all taught by the renowned Pardes faculty. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/09/5769-ki-tisa-and-purim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/09/5769-ki-tisa-and-purim/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:57:46 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/09/5769-ki-tisa-and-purim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/09/5769-ki-tisa-and-purim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 18:21 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Ki Tisa and Purim. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is a Senior Faculty Member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 30 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/02/5769-parshat-zachor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/02/5769-parshat-zachor/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:46:32 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/02/5769-parshat-zachor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/03/02/5769-parshat-zachor/feed/ Neima Novetsky no 21:52 no torah Dvar Torah from Neima Novetsky In this episode Neima Novetsky discusses Parshat Zachor, the special Maftir section from Deuteronomy 25:17 - 25:19 that is read on the Shabbat before Purim. 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/24/5769-terumah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/24/5769-terumah/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:23:12 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/24/5769-terumah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/24/5769-terumah/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 28:37 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel This week Rabbi Alex Israel discusses Parshat Terumah. 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 Rabbi Alex Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a faculty member and the Director of Continuing Education for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Israel has a BSc from the London School of Economics a PGCE from London's Institute of Education, and is working on a MA in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He studied and taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College and received rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. Rabbi Israel has taught at Midreshet Harova and Midreshet Lindenbaum. He currently teaches at Pardes, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Michlelet Emunah. He is a Rabbi of Tzohar, an organization promoting dialogue and improved relations between religious and secular Israelis. Rabbi Israel blogs and sends weekly Parsha emails to many hundreds of readers around the globe http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/17/5769-mishpatim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/17/5769-mishpatim/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:40:55 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/17/5769-mishpatim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/17/5769-mishpatim/feed/ Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels no 20:20 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels In this episode Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels discusses Parshat Mishpatim. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Jacobson-Maisels Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels is a faculty member at Pardes. His focus is Jewish Mysticism. Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels holds a BA in Philosophy and Judaic Studies from Brown University and an M.St. in Modern Jewish Studies from Balliol College, University of Oxford. He studied at the Conservative Yeshiva, the Hartman Institute of Jewish Studies, and in the Advanced Learning Seminar at Pardes and received rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Daniel Landes. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Chicago in Jewish Studies specializing in Jewish mysticism. He has taught in a variety of settings in America and Israel on Judaism and Jewish Mysticism. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/10/5769-yitro/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/10/5769-yitro/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:51:38 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/10/5769-yitro/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/10/5769-yitro/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 25:38 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel This week Rabbi Alex Israel discusses Parshat Yitro. 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 Rabbi Alex Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a faculty member and the Director of Continuing Education for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Israel has a BSc from the London School of Economics a PGCE from London's Institute of Education, and is working on a MA in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He studied and taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College and received rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. Rabbi Israel has taught at Midreshet Harova and Midreshet Lindenbaum. He currently teaches at Pardes, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Michlelet Emunah. He is a Rabbi of Tzohar, an organization promoting dialogue and improved relations between religious and secular Israelis. Rabbi Israel blogs and sends weekly Parsha emails to many hundreds of readers around the globe http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/04/5769-beshalach-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/04/5769-beshalach-handout/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:50:36 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/04/5769-beshalach-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/04/5769-beshalach-handout/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout Handout for the 5769 -- Beshalach podcast. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/04/5769-beshalach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/04/5769-beshalach/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:47:19 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/04/5769-beshalach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/02/04/5769-beshalach/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 19:32 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Beshalach. There is a handout for this podcast, please see the next episode. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/25/5769-bo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/25/5769-bo/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:44:14 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/25/5769-bo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/25/5769-bo/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 27:59 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Bo. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is a Senior Faculty Member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 30 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/21/5769-vaera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/21/5769-vaera/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:14:13 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/21/5769-vaera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/21/5769-vaera/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 16:07 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes We're pleased to announce a new service from Pardes, "(Sh)tender Thoughts," a video blog by Rabbi Daniel Landes. In the blog, Rabbi Landes discusses his thoughts on the issues of the day. The video blog is available at shtenderthoughts.pardes.org. In the future we will make it available as a video podcast too. In this episode of Pardes from Jerusalem, Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Va'era. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/13/5769-shmot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/13/5769-shmot/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:37:13 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/13/5769-shmot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/13/5769-shmot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 30:08 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Shmot. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is a Senior Faculty Member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 30 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/06/5769-vayehi/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/06/5769-vayehi/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:03:53 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/06/5769-vayehi/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2009/01/06/5769-vayehi/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 9:38 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Vayehi. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/30/5769-vayigash/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/30/5769-vayigash/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:52:11 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/30/5769-vayigash/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/30/5769-vayigash/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 33:55 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayigash. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is a Senior Faculty Member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 30 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/23/5769-miketz/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/23/5769-miketz/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:41:35 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/23/5769-miketz/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/23/5769-miketz/feed/ Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels no 27:35 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels In this episode Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels discusses Parshat MiKetz. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Jacobson-Maisels Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels is a faculty member at Pardes. His focus is Jewish Mysticism. Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels holds a BA in Philosophy and Judaic Studies from Brown University and an M.St. in Modern Jewish Studies from Balliol College, University of Oxford. He studied at the Conservative Yeshiva, the Hartman Institute of Jewish Studies, and in the Advanced Learning Seminar at Pardes and received rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Daniel Landes. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Chicago in Jewish Studies specializing in Jewish mysticism. He has taught in a variety of settings in America and Israel on Judaism and Jewish Mysticism. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/16/5769-vayeishev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/16/5769-vayeishev/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:33:06 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/16/5769-vayeishev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/16/5769-vayeishev/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 21:40 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat VaYeishev. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/09/5769-vayishlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/09/5769-vayishlach/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:46:16 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/09/5769-vayishlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/09/5769-vayishlach/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 25:53 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel This week Rabbi Alex Israel discusses Parshat VaYeitzei. 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 Rabbi Alex Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a faculty member and the Director of Continuing Education for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Israel has a BSc from the London School of Economics a PGCE from London's Institute of Education, and is working on a MA in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He studied and taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion Advanced Talmudic College and received rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate. Rabbi Israel has taught at Midreshet Harova and Midreshet Lindenbaum. He currently teaches at Pardes, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Michlelet Emunah. He is a Rabbi of Tzohar, an organization promoting dialogue and improved relations between religious and secular Israelis. Rabbi Israel blogs and sends weekly Parsha emails to many hundreds of readers around the globe http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/02/5769-vayeitzei-g-d-is-in-this-place/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/02/5769-vayeitzei-g-d-is-in-this-place/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:01:18 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/02/5769-vayeitzei-g-d-is-in-this-place/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/02/5769-vayeitzei-g-d-is-in-this-place/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 14:32 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat VaYeitzei. There is a handout for this podcast, see the prior episode. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/02/handout-for-5769-vayeitzei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/02/handout-for-5769-vayeitzei/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:57:55 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/02/handout-for-5769-vayeitzei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/12/02/handout-for-5769-vayeitzei/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout Handout for VaYeitzei http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/25/5769-toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/25/5769-toldot/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:23:40 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/25/5769-toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/25/5769-toldot/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 19:26 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Toldot. There is a handout for this podcast, see the prior episode. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/25/handout-for-toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/25/handout-for-toldot/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:21:23 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/25/handout-for-toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/25/handout-for-toldot/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout Handout for Toldot podcast http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/17/5769-hayyei-sara/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/17/5769-hayyei-sara/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:23:29 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/17/5769-hayyei-sara/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/17/5769-hayyei-sara/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 20:24 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Hayyei Sara. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/11/5769-vayera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/11/5769-vayera/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:02:26 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/11/5769-vayera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/11/5769-vayera/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 28:43 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayera. As you know, Rabbi Schweiger teaches most of the podcasts in the series. Rabbi Schweiger is a senior faculty member at Pardes but he does far more than teach classes and record podcasts. In addition to his courses, Rabbi Schweiger plans and leads the Pardes tiyulim—multi day trips across Israel for the students. He also organizes the Pardes Fellows program, and serves as the moral guide for the institution in his role as the Pardes Mashgiach Ruchani. For all this, and much more, Pardes will be honoring Rabbi Meir Schweiger for his 30 years of dedication to Pardes. You are invited to take a few minutes to write some words of greeting or appreciation to Rabbi Schweiger. What have been some of the places or circumstances where you’ve learned from him via the podcast? How has the podcast affected you? Send your thoughts to Pardes staff member Karen Feuer via Karen (at) pardes . org . il Thank you. Your thoughts will be included in a book of appreciation that will be presented to Rabbi Schweiger. A second announcement is that Pardes faculty members Yaffa Epstein and Leah Rosenthal will be teaching at the Limmud NY conference this coming January. But you should sign up now since the conference tends to sell out. Limmud NY is a superb conference, check it out at www.limmudny.org Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 30 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/04/5769-lech-lecha-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/04/5769-lech-lecha-handout/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:07:52 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/04/5769-lech-lecha-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/04/5769-lech-lecha-handout/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout Handout for 5769 -- Lech Lecha http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/04/5769-lech-lecha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/04/5769-lech-lecha/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:05:36 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/04/5769-lech-lecha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/11/04/5769-lech-lecha/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 13:16 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Lech Lecha. There is a handout for this podcast, see the next episode. Dr. David Bernstein in New York Pardes Dean Dr. David Bernstein will be speaking in New York City next week: "On the 70th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - A Tale of Two Communities: German and American Jewry, 1938" Congregation Ramath Orah Monday, November 10th at 8:00pm 550 West 110th St New York , NY 10025 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/27/5769-noach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/27/5769-noach/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:36:41 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/27/5769-noach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/27/5769-noach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 29:01 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Noach. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 31 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/13/5769-bereishit/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/13/5769-bereishit/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:02:00 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/13/5769-bereishit/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/13/5769-bereishit/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 20:22 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Bereishit. Upcoming Shiurim with Pardes Faculty Members Jerusalem, Thursday Oct 16th and Sun Oct 19th as part of "Gateways," The Jerusalem Sukkot Festival of Jewish Learning and Culture Details on Pardes faculty members' talks was distributed on October 4th through this podcast system. Judy Klitsner at Harvard Hillel Saturday, October 25th. 4:00pm-5:15pm 52 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138 RSVP to Lauren via lauren - at - pardesusa.org. Judy Klitsner at the Pardes Boston Alumni Beit Midrash Saturday night, October 25th, 7:30pm Newton Centre For more information, please RSVP to Fern Reiss via FernReiss - at - PublishingGame.com. Judy will be speaking on "The Wings of the Dove: Noah and Jonah in Flight from Self". Jon Kelsen at Taste of Limmud in Brooklyn Monday, October 27th. 7:30pm-9:30pm Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope 274 Garfield Place (8th Avenue & Garfield ) Brooklyn , NY Jon will be speaking on "Conceiving Abraham: Interpreting (and Rewriting) the Knight's Narrative". register and more information: http://www.limmudny.org/content/view/78/101/ Judy Klitsner at Drisha Institute for Jewish Education Wednesday, October 29th. 6:00pm - 7:30pm 37 West 65th Street , 5th floor New York, NY 10023 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/04/5769-haazinu/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/04/5769-haazinu/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:57:20 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/04/5769-haazinu/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/04/5769-haazinu/feed/ Rabbi Alex Israel no 23:43 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Alex Israel In this episode we're pleased to welcome a new commentator to the podcast series, Rabbi Alex Israel. In this podcast, Rabbi Israel discusses Parshat Ha'azinu. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Israel Rabbi Alex Israel is a member of the Pardes faculty and serves as the Director of the Herman and Sophia Taubman Continuing Education Program at Pardes. Rabbi Israel was born in the UK, holds a BSc degree in Economics and Computers from the London school of Economics and a graduate Teachers Certificate from London University. Alex studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion and received Semicha from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate. Alex has taught in top Jerusalem Yeshivot and seminaries over the past 15 years. In addition to his work at Pardes, Alex lectures in Tanach and Jewish Thought at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi. He volunteers for the Tzohar Rabbinic organization that aims to bridge tensions between religious and secular in Israeli society. Alex made Aliyah in 1991 and resides in Alon Shevut with his wife Aliza and their four lovely children. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/04/pardes-at-the-jerusalem-festival/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/04/pardes-at-the-jerusalem-festival/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:58:55 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/04/pardes-at-the-jerusalem-festival/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/10/04/pardes-at-the-jerusalem-festival/feed/ Pardes no no torah Announcement The Jerusalem festival is a free festival of learning and culture in Jerusalem on Thursday, October 16, and Sunday, October 19. Pardes faculty will be teaching a number of sessions, the attached file provides full details. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/27/5767-handout-for-hilchot-teshuva/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/27/5767-handout-for-hilchot-teshuva/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:31:12 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/27/5767-handout-for-hilchot-teshuva/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/27/5767-handout-for-hilchot-teshuva/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout Handout for podcast 5767 -- Hilchot Teshuva, The Laws of Repentance http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/27/5767-hilchot-teshuva-the-laws-of-repentance/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/27/5767-hilchot-teshuva-the-laws-of-repentance/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:29:21 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/27/5767-hilchot-teshuva-the-laws-of-repentance/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/27/5767-hilchot-teshuva-the-laws-of-repentance/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 28:15 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this reprise episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses the laws of repentance, Hilchot Teshuva. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 31 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/23/5768-nitzavim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/23/5768-nitzavim/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:07:11 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/23/5768-nitzavim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/23/5768-nitzavim/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 18:52 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Nitzavim. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/16/5768-ki-tavo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/16/5768-ki-tavo/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:39:15 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/16/5768-ki-tavo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/16/5768-ki-tavo/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 28:48 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Ki Tavo. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 31 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/09/5768-ki-teitzei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/09/5768-ki-teitzei/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:37:23 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/09/5768-ki-teitzei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/09/5768-ki-teitzei/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 15:39 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Ki Teitzei. As the High Holy days approach, please consider a donation to Pardes in honor of the podcast. Your donation, of any amount, will make a real difference. Donate anytime via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/03/5768-shoftim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/03/5768-shoftim/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:32:54 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/03/5768-shoftim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/09/03/5768-shoftim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 27:57 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Shoftim. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 31 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/26/5768-reeh-the-central-shrine/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/26/5768-reeh-the-central-shrine/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:03:08 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/26/5768-reeh-the-central-shrine/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/26/5768-reeh-the-central-shrine/feed/ Michael Hattin no 29:43 no torah Dvar Torah from Michael Hattin This week, Michael Hattin discusses the parshat Re'eh and the Temple in Jerusalem, the Central Shrine. 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/18/5768-ekev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/18/5768-ekev/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:13:17 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/18/5768-ekev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/18/5768-ekev/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 31:26 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Ekev. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/13/5768-vaetchanan-the-framework-of-the-shema/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/13/5768-vaetchanan-the-framework-of-the-shema/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:05:01 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/13/5768-vaetchanan-the-framework-of-the-shema/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/13/5768-vaetchanan-the-framework-of-the-shema/feed/ Michael Hattin no 17:49 no torah Dvar Torah from Michael Hattin This week, Michael Hattin discusses the Shema, a key passage of parshat VaEthchanan. 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/04/5768-tisha-bav/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/04/5768-tisha-bav/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:30:43 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/04/5768-tisha-bav/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/04/5768-tisha-bav/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 34:51 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses the fast day Tisha B'av. There is a handout for this podcast, please see the preceding episode. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/04/5768-tisha-bav-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/04/5768-tisha-bav-handout/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:04:53 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/04/5768-tisha-bav-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/08/04/5768-tisha-bav-handout/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout Handout for the Tisha B'av podcast. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/29/5768-masai/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/29/5768-masai/#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:51:03 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/29/5768-masai/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/29/5768-masai/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 37:05 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Masai. 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 Credits Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/21/5768-matot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/21/5768-matot/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:47:01 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/21/5768-matot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/21/5768-matot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 29:29 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Matot. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/15/5768-pinchas/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/15/5768-pinchas/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:23:26 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/15/5768-pinchas/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/15/5768-pinchas/feed/ Neima Novetsky no 23:25 no torah Dvar Torah from Neima Novetsky In this episode Neima Novetsky discusses Parshat Pinchas. 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/07/5768-balak/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/07/5768-balak/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:04:51 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/07/5768-balak/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/07/07/5768-balak/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 19:37 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Balak. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/17/5768-chukat/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/17/5768-chukat/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:47:41 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/17/5768-chukat/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/17/5768-chukat/feed/ Rabbi David Roth no 21:01 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Roth Due to vacation schedules, we're sending out three podcasts at one time. So if you're looking for Shelach or Korach, please check your iTunes podcast library where you'll be able to download them. We're delighted to welcome a new commentator to the podcast series, Rabbi David Roth, a Pardes faculty member. In this episode Rabbi Roth discusses Parshat Chukat. 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 Rabbi David Roth Rabbi David Roth is from Indianapolis, Indiana, and has since lived in, Stockholm, Jerusalem, New York, and once again Jerusalem. His greatest study and teaching interests are Tanakh and Talmud. Rabbi Roth likes all types of music, and he juggles fire. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/17/5766-korach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/17/5766-korach/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:15:49 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/17/5766-korach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/17/5766-korach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 14:05 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Due to vacation schedules, this is a reprise podcast from 5766 for Parshat Korach. Please check your iTunes library so you can be sure to also download Shelach and Chukat, both are new podcasts for this year. In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Korach. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer About Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a rabbi and the Mashgiach Ruchani (the 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/15/5768-shlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/15/5768-shlach/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:29:26 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/15/5768-shlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/15/5768-shlach/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 12:23 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Shlach. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/11/5768-behaalotcha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/11/5768-behaalotcha/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:42:33 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/11/5768-behaalotcha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/06/11/5768-behaalotcha/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 32:32 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Not too late to attend Pardes this summer in Jerusalem! One day, two and three week courses are available. Full details: www.pardes.org.il/summer This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Beha'alotcha. 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/31/5768-shavout-mysterious-priests/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/31/5768-shavout-mysterious-priests/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:59:51 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/31/5768-shavout-mysterious-priests/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/31/5768-shavout-mysterious-priests/feed/ Judy Klitsner no 25:00 no torah Dvar Torah from Judy Klitsner We're pleased to welcome a new commentator for the Pardes from Jerusalem series, Judy Klitsner. In this podcast, Judy discusses Shavout and two mysterious priests of the Torah. 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 Judy Klitsner Judy Klitsner is a senior faculty member at the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies, where she teaches courses in Bible and Biblical Exegesis. Judy has inspired students since 1990 with her love and enthusiasm for the Biblical text, and has empowered them with the skills needed to interpret the text independently. Many of her students--now teachers themselves--apply her methods in schools across the United States. Ms. Klitsner is the author of several articles on Biblical themes, and is currently working on a book based on her original insights into the Bible. Ms. Klitsner lectures to diverse and multi-denominational audiences in Israel, the U.S., and Great Britain. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/31/5768-naso-the-sotahs-ordeal/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/31/5768-naso-the-sotahs-ordeal/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:09:47 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/31/5768-naso-the-sotahs-ordeal/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/31/5768-naso-the-sotahs-ordeal/feed/ Neima Novetsky no 26:47 no torah Dvar Torah from Neima Novetsky Thank you for your donations to the podcast. Just in time for Shavout, we're completing our Spring fundraising campaign. You can donate on-line, at any time, via donate.pardesusa.org Thank you, your donation makes a real difference. This week, we're pleased to send out two podcasts, for parshat Naso, and for Shavout. Please check your podcast software to be sure that you don't miss either one. In this podcast, Neima Novetsky discusses parshat Naso and the Sotah's Ordeal. 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/27/5768-bamidbar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/27/5768-bamidbar/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 19:01:13 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/27/5768-bamidbar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/27/5768-bamidbar/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 26:20 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Please consider a donation in support of Pardes and the podcast. You can donate anytime at www.donate.pardesusa.org At Pardes, men and women of diverse backgrounds and belief systems encounter the most compelling and challenging texts of Jewish tradition. We offer our students a unique experience of intellectual openness, rigorous textual analysis and opportunities for personal spiritual growth. Pardes is a small institution. Your gift, of any amount, will make a real difference. Thank you for your donation! This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Bamidbar. 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/21/5768-bechukotai-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/21/5768-bechukotai-handout/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 11:46:12 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/21/5768-bechukotai-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/21/5768-bechukotai-handout/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout Handout for the 5768 -- Bechukotai podcast http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/21/5768-bechukotai/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/21/5768-bechukotai/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 11:43:51 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/21/5768-bechukotai/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/21/5768-bechukotai/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 19:42 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Bechukotai. There is a handout for this podcast, please see the podcast episode after this one. We're in the middle of our Spring Campaign, please consider a donation to help support Pardes and the podcast. A $1 a week would be appreciated and would make a difference. Donate on-line at www.donate.pardesusa.org 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/11/5768-behar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/11/5768-behar/#comments Sun, 11 May 2008 17:16:25 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/11/5768-behar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/11/5768-behar/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 27:57 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Please consider a donation in support of Pardes and the podcast. You can donate anytime at www.donate.pardesusa.org At Pardes, men and women of diverse backgrounds and belief systems encounter the most compelling and challenging texts of Jewish tradition. We offer our students a unique experience of intellectual openness, rigorous textual analysis and opportunities for personal spiritual growth. Pardes is a small institution. Your gift, of any amount, will make a real difference. Thank you for your donation! This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Behar. 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/06/5768-emor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/06/5768-emor/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 21:40:03 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/06/5768-emor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/05/06/5768-emor/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 23:01 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Emor. 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 Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/28/5768-%e2%80%94-kedoshim-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/28/5768-%e2%80%94-kedoshim-handout/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:59:32 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/28/5768-%e2%80%94-kedoshim-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/28/5768-%e2%80%94-kedoshim-handout/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout Handout for 5768 — Kedoshim — “Do not place an obstacle before the blind” http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/28/5768-kedoshim-do-not-place-an-obstacle-before-the-blind/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/28/5768-kedoshim-do-not-place-an-obstacle-before-the-blind/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:55:10 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/28/5768-kedoshim-do-not-place-an-obstacle-before-the-blind/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/28/5768-kedoshim-do-not-place-an-obstacle-before-the-blind/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 38:28 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger 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: 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/22/5768-pesach-the-miracle-at-the-yam-suf/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/22/5768-pesach-the-miracle-at-the-yam-suf/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:54:21 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/22/5768-pesach-the-miracle-at-the-yam-suf/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/22/5768-pesach-the-miracle-at-the-yam-suf/feed/ Michael Hattin no 16:32 no torah Dvar Torah from Michael Hattin 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/15/5768-aharei-mot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/15/5768-aharei-mot/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:10:15 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/15/5768-aharei-mot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/15/5768-aharei-mot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:36:02 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger 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, www.pardes.org.il 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/12/5768-pesach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/12/5768-pesach/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:59:41 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/12/5768-pesach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/12/5768-pesach/feed/ Neima Novetsky no 00:28:37 no torah Dvar Torah from Neima Novetsky 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/08/5768-metzora/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/08/5768-metzora/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:35:00 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/08/5768-metzora/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/08/5768-metzora/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 00:17:44 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Metzora. In his podcast, Rabbi Levin-Kruss cites the modern commentator Mary Douglas and her book "Leviticus as Literature." 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/01/5768-tazria-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/01/5768-tazria-handout/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:58:07 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/01/5768-tazria-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/04/01/5768-tazria-handout/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout This is the handout for the Tazria podcast. Please accept my apologies for the delay in sending it. Note that the handout is only in Hebrew. We regret that we were unable to provide a translation as we normally do. Regards, Larry http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/31/5768-tazria/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/31/5768-tazria/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:52:57 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/31/5768-tazria/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/31/5768-tazria/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:39:59 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Announcement: Pardes Summer Curriculum Workshop for Judaic Studies Day School Teachers Jerusalem , Tuesday, July 15- Tuesday, July 29, 2008 The Pardes Summer Curriculum Workshop in Jerusalem for Novice Day School Teachers (1-5 years experience) has opened registration for July, 2008. The program is for Judaic Studies teachers grades 4-high school (tracks for upper elementary, middle, and high school) in Community, Reform, Conservative and Orthodox day schools. The program includes individualized Beit Midrash time to prepare a curricular unit(s) for your teaching next year, Torah lishma, pedagogy workshops, collegial sharing sessions, field trips and other special programs. Participants receive a scholarship to cover the entire workshop, housing/living stipend for 15 days, lunch or dinner most days, and all educational materials. Schools generally pay most or all of the airfare, although there is money available for travel subsidies. This is largely funded by a generous grant from the Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation For more information contact Arlene Harel via arlene (at) pardes. org. il This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses parshat Tazria 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/25/5768-shmini/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/25/5768-shmini/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:43:24 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/25/5768-shmini/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/25/5768-shmini/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:26:02 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Shmini. 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 Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/16/5768-purim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/16/5768-purim/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:46:38 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/16/5768-purim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/16/5768-purim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:32:02 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses the holiday of Purim. 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/11/5768-vayikra/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/11/5768-vayikra/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:16:01 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/11/5768-vayikra/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/11/5768-vayikra/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 00:22:10 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat VaYikra. This podcast also features Yael Krieger. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. About Yael Krieger Yael holds a Masters in Education and a BA from the List College of Jewish Studies (a joint degree from JTS and Columbia). Yael is a student in the Pardes Educators Program. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/11/5768-vayikra-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/11/5768-vayikra-handout/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:58:16 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/11/5768-vayikra-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/11/5768-vayikra-handout/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout for 5768 VaYikra Handout for VaYikra http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/04/5768-shekalim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/04/5768-shekalim/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:57:20 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/04/5768-shekalim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/03/04/5768-shekalim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:30:43 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger An unusual triple play this week--in a traditional service, three sections of the Torah are read from three scrolls. Parshat Pekudai, the Shekalim reading and the reading for Rosh Hodesh, for the new month. Learn all about it in this podcast from Rabbi Meir Schweiger. 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/27/5768-vayakhel/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/27/5768-vayakhel/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:33:39 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/27/5768-vayakhel/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/27/5768-vayakhel/feed/ Michael Hattin no 00:31:33 no torah Dvar Torah from Michael Hattin This week we welcome a new commentator to the podcast series, Michael Hattin. In this podcast, Michael discusses parshat Vayakhel. 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/19/5768-kitisa/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/19/5768-kitisa/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:53:04 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/19/5768-kitisa/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/19/5768-kitisa/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:40:36 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this podcast, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat KiTisa. 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 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/13/5768-tetzaveh/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/13/5768-tetzaveh/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:12:04 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/13/5768-tetzaveh/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/13/5768-tetzaveh/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 00:23:40 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat Tetzaveh. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/13/5768-tetzaveh-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/13/5768-tetzaveh-handout/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:10:16 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/13/5768-tetzaveh-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/13/5768-tetzaveh-handout/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout Handout for Tetzaveh http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/05/5768-teruma/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/05/5768-teruma/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:34:19 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/05/5768-teruma/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/02/05/5768-teruma/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:26:22 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this podcast, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Teruma. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/21/5768-yitro-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/21/5768-yitro-handout/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:09:27 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/21/5768-yitro-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/21/5768-yitro-handout/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout Handout for the Yitro podcast http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/21/5768-yitro/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/21/5768-yitro/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:07:04 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/21/5768-yitro/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/21/5768-yitro/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:30:22 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this podcast, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Yitro. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/15/5768-bshalach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/15/5768-bshalach/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:33:31 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/15/5768-bshalach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/15/5768-bshalach/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 00:22:50 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat B'shalach. If you'll be attending Limmud NY this week, please be sure to stop by the Pardes get-together. Find out the details at the information desk. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/15/5768-bshlach-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/15/5768-bshlach-handout/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:28:26 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/15/5768-bshlach-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/15/5768-bshlach-handout/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout Handout for the B'shalach podcast. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/06/5768-bo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/06/5768-bo/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:10:22 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/06/5768-bo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/06/5768-bo/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:30:48 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Welcome to Pardes from Jerusalem! If you enjoy the podcasts, please consider a tax deductible donation to help support the series. Pardes is a small institution. Your donation, of any amount, makes a real difference for us. You can donate on-line at www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you for considering a donation to Pardes. This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Bo. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/01/5768-vaera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/01/5768-vaera/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:58:03 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/01/5768-vaera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2008/01/01/5768-vaera/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:22:53 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes Welcome to Pardes from Jerusalem! We are very pleased to announce the engagement of Josie Anne Glausiusz and Larry Kluger! In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Va'Era. 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 Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/24/5768-shemot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/24/5768-shemot/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:41:31 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/24/5768-shemot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/24/5768-shemot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:31:53 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Welcome to Pardes from Jerusalem! If you enjoy the podcasts, please consider a tax deductible donation to help support the series. Pardes is a small institution. Your donation, of any amount, makes a real difference for us. You can donate on-line at www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you for considering a donation to Pardes. This week's podcast is dedicated to the memory of Esther bat Meir z"l. In this podcast, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Shemot. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/18/5768-vayehi/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/18/5768-vayehi/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:09:28 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/18/5768-vayehi/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/18/5768-vayehi/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 00:10:22 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss It is with terrible regret that we inform you of the untimely accidental death of our alumnus, Robert (Dov) Wieckowski, z"l (’03-’04, Fellow, ’04-’05). This podcast is dedicated to his memory. More information on Dov is available from http://inmyheartblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/robert-dov-haezrachi-wieckowski-poland-israel-diving-accident-dec-14 This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat VaYehi. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/10/5768-vayigash/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/10/5768-vayigash/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:57:18 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/10/5768-vayigash/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/10/5768-vayigash/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:21:34 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Welcome to Pardes from Jerusalem! If you enjoy the podcasts, please consider a tax deductible donation to help support the series. Pardes is a small institution. Your donation, of any amount, makes a real difference for us. You can donate on-line at www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you for considering a donation to Pardes. This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayigash. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/04/5768-miketz/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/04/5768-miketz/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:55:53 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/04/5768-miketz/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/12/04/5768-miketz/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:19:50 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat MiKetz. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org And 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 Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/26/5768-vayeshevmp3/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/26/5768-vayeshevmp3/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:50:03 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/26/5768-vayeshevmp3/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/26/5768-vayeshevmp3/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:24:56 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Welcome to Pardes from Jerusalem! If you enjoy the podcasts, please consider a tax deductible donation to help support the series. Pardes is a small institution. Your donation, of any amount, makes a real difference for us. You can donate on-line at www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you for considering a donation to Pardes. An announcement for our New York listeners: Rabbi Daniel Landes, the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of Pardes, will be speaking this Friday, Nov 30th in Manhattan. His shiur is entitled: “The Zohar on Joseph’s Dreams” Rabbi Landes will be speaking immediately after Friday evening services at the Jewish Center, 131 W 86th St. Services start with Mincha at 4.15pm. All are welcome. This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayeshev. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/19/5768-vayishlach-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/19/5768-vayishlach-handout/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:32:45 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/19/5768-vayishlach-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/19/5768-vayishlach-handout/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no no torah Handout for 5768 -- VaYishlach Please see the attached handout for the podcast. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/19/5768-vayishlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/19/5768-vayishlach/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:26:08 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/19/5768-vayishlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/19/5768-vayishlach/feed/ Rabbi David Levin-Kruss no 00:20:24 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi David Levin-Kruss We're delighted to welcome a new commentator to the podcast, Rabbi David Levin-Kruss. This week Rabbi Levin-Kruss discusses Parshat VaYishlach. 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 Rabbi Levin-Kruss Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a faculty member and the Director of Special Programs for the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Levin-Kruss holds a BA and Teachers' Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, attended Pardes, and has rabbinic ordination from the Joseph Strauss Rabbinical Seminary. Previously, he served as the director of the overseas department at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and as the community director of Stanmore Synagogue, in northwest London. Rabbi Levin-Kruss teaches Mishna and Jewish Thought at Pardes, and sees himself as a bridge between Jewish heritage and those seeking to connect or reconnect to that tradition. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/13/5768-vayetze/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/13/5768-vayetze/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:12:34 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/13/5768-vayetze/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/13/5768-vayetze/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:33:43 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayetze in a new podcast. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/07/5768-toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/07/5768-toldot/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:31:01 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/07/5768-toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/11/07/5768-toldot/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:36:03 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Toldot. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org And 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 Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/10/31/5766-chai-sarah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/10/31/5766-chai-sarah/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:15:11 +0000 LarryKluger Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/10/31/5766-chai-sarah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/10/31/5766-chai-sarah/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:17:08 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger This week, a reprise podcast from our vaults, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Chai Sarah. Starting next week, new podcasts will resume with a shiur by Rabbi Daniel Landes. Rabbi Schweiger and Rabbi David Levin-Kruss will also be podcasting this year. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/10/25/announcement/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/10/25/announcement/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:50:28 +0000 LarryKluger Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/10/25/announcement/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/10/25/announcement/feed/ Pardes no no torah Podcasts will resume next week. See announcement for details. October 25, 2007 New Pardes from Jerusalem podcasts starting in November The Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies is pleased to announce that new episodes of its popular podcast, “Pardes from Jerusalem,” will resume in November. The first new podcast, for Parshat Toldot, will be a shiur by Rabbi Daniel Landes, Pardes Director and Rosh HaYeshiva. Rabbi Meir Schweiger will podcast a shiur on Parshat Vayetze the following week. Starting next week, reprise podcasts will be sent when a new podcast is not available. Our thanks to the entire podcast team: Rabbi Daniel Landes, Pardes Director and Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Meir Schweiger, Pardes Senior faculty member and Mashgiach Ruchani Dr. David Bernstein, Pardes Dean and Executive Producer for Pardes from Jerusalem Larry Kluger, Board member and Announcer for Pardes from Jerusalem Please let us know if you have any questions or comments about the podcast, write us via podcasts -at- pardesusa.org http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/18/5768-yom-kippur-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/18/5768-yom-kippur-handout/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:29:44 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/18/5768-yom-kippur-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/18/5768-yom-kippur-handout/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no no torah Handout for 5768 -- Yom Kippur podcast PDF handout for the previous podcast. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_97_RDL_Yom_Kippur.pdf http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/18/5768-yom-kippur/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/18/5768-yom-kippur/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:26:44 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/18/5768-yom-kippur/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/18/5768-yom-kippur/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:25:56 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Rav Kook's teachings on t'shuvah. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org And 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 Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/11/5768-rosh-hashanah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/11/5768-rosh-hashanah/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:10:39 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/11/5768-rosh-hashanah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/09/11/5768-rosh-hashanah/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Danny Landes From everyone at Pardes, we wish you a Shanah Tovah U'mitukah - a year of great achievements and of noble living. The attached pdf includes a D’var Torah by Rabbi Danny Landes, the Director and Rosh Ha’yeshiva of Pardes. Happy New Year! http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/29/5766-ki-tavo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/29/5766-ki-tavo/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:40:44 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/29/5766-ki-tavo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/29/5766-ki-tavo/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:34:16 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is continuing to deal with the Israeli construction industry while he moves homes in Israel. As a result, he was unable to record a new podcast for this week. The enclosed podcast is a reprise of his podcast on Ki Tavo from last summer. 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/23/5766-ki-teze/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/23/5766-ki-teze/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:28:03 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/23/5766-ki-teze/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/23/5766-ki-teze/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:26:44 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is continuing to deal with the Israeli construction industry while he moves homes in Israel. As a result, he was unable to record a new podcast for this week. The enclosed podcast is a reprise of his podcast on Ki Teze from last summer. I apologize for the delay in getting this podcast out. 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/15/5766-shoftim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/15/5766-shoftim/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:00:55 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/15/5766-shoftim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/15/5766-shoftim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:28:37 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Rabbi Meir Schweiger is continuing to deal with the Israeli construction industry while he moves homes in Israel. As a result, he was unable to record a new podcast for this week. The enclosed podcast is a reprise of his podcast on Shoftim from last summer. Sorry for the delay in getting this podcast out, we've had server problems much of this afternoon. 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/02/5766-ekev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/02/5766-ekev/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:38:32 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/02/5766-ekev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/08/02/5766-ekev/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:25:40 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Two announcements this week: Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy, a member of the Pardes Talmud Faculty, will be speaking on Use or Abuse? Divine Law in Human Hands Rabbis of the Talmud at times seem to take great liberties with Torah law, sometimes legislating Torah law out of existence, other times apparently inventing new rules all together. One of the clearest cases of this bold innovation is in the criminal punishment system as it is developed in the Talmudic period. Using this examples as a model, we will explore the rights and responsibilities of the rabbis then and now. Location and time: New York City, Wednesday, August 8th at 6:30 pm The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education 37 West 65th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10023 To RSVP, please see http://talks.pardesusa.org There is no charge for the talk, but you must register in advance. The second announcement is that Rabbi Meir Schweiger is continuing to deal with the Israeli construction industry while he moves homes in Israel. As a result, he was unable to record a new podcast for this week. The enclosed podcast is a reprise of his podcast on Ekev from last summer. 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/26/5766-vaetchanan/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/26/5766-vaetchanan/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:26:55 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/26/5766-vaetchanan/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/26/5766-vaetchanan/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:33:54 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger Two announcements this week: Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy, a member of the Pardes Talmud Faculty, will be speaking on Use or Abuse? Divine Law in Human Hands Rabbis of the Talmud at times seem to take great liberties with Torah law, sometimes legislating Torah law out of existence, other times apparently inventing new rules all together. One of the clearest cases of this bold innovation is in the criminal punishment system as it is developed in the Talmudic period. Using this examples as a model, we will explore the rights and responsibilities of the rabbis then and now. Location and time: New York City, Wednesday, August 8th at 6:30 pm The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education 37 West 65th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10023 To RSVP, please see http://talks.pardesusa.org There is no charge for the talk, but you must register in advance. The second announcement is that Rabbi Meir Schweiger is continuing to deal with the Israeli construction industry while he moves homes in Israel. As a result, he was unable to record a new podcast for this week. The enclosed podcast is a reprise of his podcast on Va'etchanan from last summer. 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/18/no-podcast-this-week-2/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/18/no-podcast-this-week-2/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:44:07 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/18/no-podcast-this-week-2/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/18/no-podcast-this-week-2/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Announcement July 18, 2007 Hello, The good news is that Rabbi Schweiger is moving house in Israel. The bad news is that as a result of construction delays, the workload is preventing him from preparing the podcast for the next several weeks. I will hopefully be able to find someone else to substitute, so please check back. Thank you for your continued support of the Pardes from Jerusalem podcast. Your emails are always welcome via podcasts (at) pardesusa (dot) org Regards, Larry Kluger http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/11/5767-matot-masei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/11/5767-matot-masei/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:00:48 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/11/5767-matot-masei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/11/5767-matot-masei/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:29:22 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshiot Matot-Masei. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/05/5767-pinchas/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/05/5767-pinchas/#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:49:33 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/05/5767-pinchas/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/07/05/5767-pinchas/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:31:17 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Pinchas. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/29/5767-balak/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/29/5767-balak/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:53:09 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/29/5767-balak/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/29/5767-balak/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:29:02 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Balak. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/21/5767-chukat/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/21/5767-chukat/#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:20:10 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/21/5767-chukat/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/21/5767-chukat/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:36:37 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Chukat. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/13/5767-korach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/13/5767-korach/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:43:31 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/13/5767-korach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/13/5767-korach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:27:35 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Korach. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/07/5767-shelach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/07/5767-shelach/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:43:05 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/07/5767-shelach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/06/07/5767-shelach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:36:08 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Shelach'lecha. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/31/5767-behaalotcha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/31/5767-behaalotcha/#comments Thu, 31 May 2007 23:01:07 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/31/5767-behaalotcha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/31/5767-behaalotcha/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:28:31 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Beha'alotcha. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/18/5767-shavout-handout-letter-from-r-schweiger/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/18/5767-shavout-handout-letter-from-r-schweiger/#comments Fri, 18 May 2007 21:48:19 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/18/5767-shavout-handout-letter-from-r-schweiger/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/18/5767-shavout-handout-letter-from-r-schweiger/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Please see the attached letter and handout for the Shavout podcast. The pdf is also available here. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/18/5767-shavuot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/18/5767-shavuot/#comments Fri, 18 May 2007 21:46:22 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/18/5767-shavuot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/18/5767-shavuot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:34:05 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses the holiday of Shavuot. Please see the next podcast file for the handout for this episode. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/16/5767-bamidbar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/16/5767-bamidbar/#comments Thu, 17 May 2007 00:34:08 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/16/5767-bamidbar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/16/5767-bamidbar/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:22:08 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Bamidbar. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/09/5767-behar-bechukotai/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/09/5767-behar-bechukotai/#comments Thu, 10 May 2007 02:08:35 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/09/5767-behar-bechukotai/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/09/5767-behar-bechukotai/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:26:04 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshiot Behar-Bechukotai. We're very proud that iTunes rates Pardes from Jerusalem as the most popular Torah podcast on the 'net. We're pleased that you've joined us and please continue to tell your friends about the podcast. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/03/5767-emor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/03/5767-emor/#comments Thu, 03 May 2007 19:40:46 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/03/5767-emor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/05/03/5767-emor/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:34:45 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Emor. As mentioned in the podcast's introduction, Pardes faculty member Rabbi David Levin-Kruss will be speaking this week and next across the US. His schedule includes: San Francisco, CA, Shabbat, May 5th Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, May 6th Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC, Monday, May 7th New York, NY, Tuesday, May 8th Details on the programs are available in the announcement flyer: see the prior podcast or http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_76_2007.04.Pardes_talks.pdf 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/23/pardes-announcement/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/23/pardes-announcement/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:55:07 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/23/pardes-announcement/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/23/pardes-announcement/feed/ Pardes no no torah Announcement Please review the attached announcement about upcoming opportunities to hear talks by Pardes faculty members across the US. The announcement is also available here: podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_76_2007.04.Pardes_talks.pdf http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/23/5767-achrei-mot-kedoshim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/23/5767-achrei-mot-kedoshim/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:49:39 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/23/5767-achrei-mot-kedoshim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/23/5767-achrei-mot-kedoshim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:30:40 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshiot Achrei Mot-Kedoshim. As mentioned in the podcast's introduction, Pardes faculty members will be speaking during the next several weeks across the US. The schedule includes: San Diego, CA, Friday April 27th - Sunday April 29th: Rabbi Daniel Landes Chicago, IL, Sunday, April 29th: Rabbi David Levin-Kruss Boston, MA, Monday, April 30th: Rabbi Zvi Grumet Columbus, OH, Wednesday, May 2nd - Thursday, May 3rd: Rabbi David Levin-Kruss San Francisco, CA, Shabbat, May 5th: Rabbi David Levin-Kruss in San Francisco, CA Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, May 6th: Rabbi David Levin-Kruss Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC, Monday, May 7th: Rabbi David Levin-Kruss New York, NY, Tuesday, May 8th: Rabbi David Levin-Kruss Details on the programs are available in the announcement flyer: see the next podcast or http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_76_2007.04.Pardes_talks.pdf 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/18/5767-tazria-metzora/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/18/5767-tazria-metzora/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:57:58 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/18/5767-tazria-metzora/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/18/5767-tazria-metzora/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:27:29 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshiot Tazria-Metzora. As mentioned in the podcast's introduction, we urge you to consider attending Pardes this summer. The programs include: 3-week summer sessions: Monday, June 4 - Monday, June 25, 2007, Monday, July 2 - Wednesday, July 25, 2007, and Thursday, July 26 - Thursday, August 16, 2007 The Executive Learning Seminar: Sunday, July 1 to Thursday, July 5, 2007 The Summer Spiritual Retreat: Tuesday June 26 to Thursday June 28 Full details on the programs are available from the Pardes web site: www.pardes.org.il/programs/summer 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/11/5767-shemini/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/11/5767-shemini/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:15:25 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/11/5767-shemini/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/04/11/5767-shemini/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:30:53 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Shemini. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/31/5767-pesach-the-maggid/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/31/5767-pesach-the-maggid/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:13:16 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/31/5767-pesach-the-maggid/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/31/5767-pesach-the-maggid/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:35:06 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this special episode for Pesach, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses the Maggid section of the Haggadah. We're taking a break for Pesach and will resume after the holiday. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/29/5767-tzav/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/29/5767-tzav/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:16:33 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/29/5767-tzav/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/29/5767-tzav/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:29:31 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Tzav. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/19/5767-vayikra/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/19/5767-vayikra/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:07:26 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/19/5767-vayikra/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/19/5767-vayikra/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:27:32 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat VaYikra. A special announcement for our Los Angeles listeners: Rabbi Daniel Landes, the Rosh HaYeshiva of Pardes, will be speaking this Thursday, March 22nd, at 7.45pm at Temple Beth Am, 1039 South La Cienga Boulevard in Los Angeles. If you're able to attend the talk, please be sure to introduce yourself to Rabbi Landes and mention that you heard about it through the podcast. The cost for the talk is $18. More information is available from the synagogue, telephone 310-652-7354. This information is also available on the podcast's web site, www.podcasts.pardesusa.org Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/15/5767-vayakhel-pekudei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/15/5767-vayakhel-pekudei/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:07:28 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/15/5767-vayakhel-pekudei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/15/5767-vayakhel-pekudei/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:29:14 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshiot VaYakhel-Pekudei. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/08/5767-ki-tisa/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/08/5767-ki-tisa/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:38:14 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/08/5767-ki-tisa/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/03/08/5767-ki-tisa/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:39:44 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Ki Tisa. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 Rabbi Schweiger Meir Schweiger is a senior faculty member and the Mashgiach Ruchani (spiritual guide) of the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. He has been a full-time teacher there for the last 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/27/5767-tzaveh/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/27/5767-tzaveh/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:08:58 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/27/5767-tzaveh/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/27/5767-tzaveh/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:28:19 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Tzaveh. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/22/5767-teruma-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/22/5767-teruma-handout/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:09:32 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/22/5767-teruma-handout/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/22/5767-teruma-handout/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout for 5767--Tirumah podcast This is the handout for the prior podcast, which is titled "5767 -- Teruma" You can also download the handout manually from here For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org.il http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/21/5767-teruma/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/21/5767-teruma/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:01:59 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/21/5767-teruma/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/21/5767-teruma/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:39:12 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Teruma. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/14/5767-mishpatim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/14/5767-mishpatim/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:10:30 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/14/5767-mishpatim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/14/5767-mishpatim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:42:26 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Mishpatim. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/06/5767-yitro-honoring-parents/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/06/5767-yitro-honoring-parents/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:40:04 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/06/5767-yitro-honoring-parents/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/06/5767-yitro-honoring-parents/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:34:01 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Yitro. A handout is available for this podcast, see the prior podcast episode for the handout. Or download it from here Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. Thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/06/handout-for-5767-yitro-honoring-parents/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/06/handout-for-5767-yitro-honoring-parents/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:11:07 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/06/handout-for-5767-yitro-honoring-parents/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/02/06/handout-for-5767-yitro-honoring-parents/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout for 5767--Yitro podcast This is the handout for the next podcast, which is titled "5767 -- Yitro / Honoring Parents" You can also download the handout manually from here For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org.il http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/30/5767-beshalach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/30/5767-beshalach/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:07:34 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/30/5767-beshalach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/30/5767-beshalach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:26:23 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Beshalach. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. Thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/22/5767-bo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/22/5767-bo/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:41:30 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/22/5767-bo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/22/5767-bo/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:26:42 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Bo and the ten plagues. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. Thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/18/5767-vaera-ii/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/18/5767-vaera-ii/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:14:47 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/18/5767-vaera-ii/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/18/5767-vaera-ii/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:26:44 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vaera. The prior podcast, by Rabbi Daniel Landes, was also on Parshat Vaera. Check it out if you haven't heard it yet. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. Thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/16/5767-vaera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/16/5767-vaera/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:11:13 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/16/5767-vaera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/16/5767-vaera/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:24:42 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses Parshat Vaera. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/08/5767-shmot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/08/5767-shmot/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:14:39 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/08/5767-shmot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/08/5767-shmot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:34:22 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Shmot. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. Thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/07/5767-vayehi/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/07/5767-vayehi/#comments Sun, 07 Jan 2007 05:43:25 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/07/5767-vayehi/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2007/01/07/5767-vayehi/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:36:26 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayehi. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. Thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/25/5767-vayigash/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/25/5767-vayigash/#comments Tue, 26 Dec 2006 01:38:14 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/25/5767-vayigash/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/25/5767-vayigash/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:47:53 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayigash. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. Thanks for telling your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/20/the-mother-and-her-seven-sons/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/20/the-mother-and-her-seven-sons/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:30:44 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/20/the-mother-and-her-seven-sons/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/20/the-mother-and-her-seven-sons/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:38:19 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Daniel Landes In this episode Rabbi Daniel Landes discusses the story "The Mother and Her Seven Sons" from II Maccabees 7:1-42. There is a handout available for this podcast. To download the pdf file, please see the prior podcast episode. Please consider a donation in support of the podcast series. Your generous gift, of any amount, is very much appreciated. Donate on-line, at any time, via www.donate.pardesusa.org Thank you. And 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 Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies. Rabbi Landes has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." Rabbi Landes heads the Pardes team of outstanding scholars who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology that combine independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Rabbi Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of Educational Projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and a professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School, and was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation, and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute and CLAL. Rabbi Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Foundation and serves on the educational advisory committee of Taglit-birthright Israel. Rabbi Landes has lectured at the rabbinic seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity. In America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bane-David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusiveness, feminism, social action, and Halakhic observance. Rabbi Landes has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism, and is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, "My People's Prayerbook," a multi-denominational effort. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/20/handout-for-the-mother-and-her-seven-sons/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/20/handout-for-the-mother-and-her-seven-sons/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:21:42 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/20/handout-for-the-mother-and-her-seven-sons/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/20/handout-for-the-mother-and-her-seven-sons/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no no torah Handout for The Mother and Her Seven Sons podcast. Double-click to view. This is the handout for the next podcast, which is titled "The Mother and Her Seven Sons" You can also download the handout manually from here For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org.il http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/17/5767-miketz/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/17/5767-miketz/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2006 01:06:33 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/17/5767-miketz/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/17/5767-miketz/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:43:05 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Miketz. Please check back later this week, we're hoping to bring you an additional podcast about Chanuka. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/12/5767-vayeshev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/12/5767-vayeshev/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:38:50 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/12/5767-vayeshev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/12/5767-vayeshev/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:37:41 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat VaYeshev. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/06/5767-vayishlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/06/5767-vayishlach/#comments Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:19:29 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/06/5767-vayishlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/12/06/5767-vayishlach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:40:24 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat VaYishlach. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/28/5767-vayetze/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/28/5767-vayetze/#comments Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:15:53 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/28/5767-vayetze/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/28/5767-vayetze/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:30:03 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayetze. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/21/5767-toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/21/5767-toldot/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:53:24 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/21/5767-toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/21/5767-toldot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:39:29 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Toldot. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/14/5767-chaye-sarah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/14/5767-chaye-sarah/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:17:28 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/14/5767-chaye-sarah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/14/5767-chaye-sarah/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:35:19 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Chaye Sarah. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/07/5767-vayera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/07/5767-vayera/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2006 04:46:04 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/07/5767-vayera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/11/07/5767-vayera/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:34:36 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayera. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/30/5767-lech-lecha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/30/5767-lech-lecha/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:56:45 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/30/5767-lech-lecha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/30/5767-lech-lecha/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:24:56 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Lech Lecha. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/22/5767-noah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/22/5767-noah/#comments Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:31:51 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/22/5767-noah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/22/5767-noah/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:38:13 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Noah. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/15/5767-bereshit/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/15/5767-bereshit/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:17:29 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/15/5767-bereshit/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/15/5767-bereshit/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:38:00 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Bereshit. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 28 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/12/no-podcast-this-week/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/12/no-podcast-this-week/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:46:18 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/12/no-podcast-this-week/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/12/no-podcast-this-week/feed/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/03/the-four-species-sukkot-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/03/the-four-species-sukkot-5767/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2006 22:30:53 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/03/the-four-species-sukkot-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/03/the-four-species-sukkot-5767/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:42:57 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this special shiur for Sukkot, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses the Four Species. This podcast has a handout, which was sent as the prior podcast. You can also download the handout manually via podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_45_Four_Species.pdf Please let us know if this method for distributing the handout was useful to you, write us at: podcast -at- pardesusa.org And please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org.il 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/03/handout-for-the-four-species-sukkot-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/03/handout-for-the-four-species-sukkot-5767/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:27:52 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/03/handout-for-the-four-species-sukkot-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/10/03/handout-for-the-four-species-sukkot-5767/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout for The Four Species podcast. Double-click to view. This is the handout for the next podcast, which is titled "The Four Species - Sukkot 5767" You can also download the handout manually from the url The handout is in Hebrew, translations are included in the podcast itself. Please let us know your comments on this. As time permits, we always intend to include English translations of Hebrew source material. Please let us know if this method for distributing the handout was useful to you, write us at: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org.il http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/26/hilchot-teshuva-yom-kippur-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/26/hilchot-teshuva-yom-kippur-5767/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:24:39 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/26/hilchot-teshuva-yom-kippur-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/26/hilchot-teshuva-yom-kippur-5767/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:47:15 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this special shiur for Yom Kippur, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Hilchot Teshuva, the laws of Teshuva. This podcast has a handout, which was sent as the prior podcast. You can also download the handout manually via podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_44_Hilchot_teshuva.pdf Please let us know if this method for distributing the handout was useful to you, write us at: podcast -at- pardesusa.org And please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org.il 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/26/handout-for-hilchot-teshuva-yom-kipppur-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/26/handout-for-hilchot-teshuva-yom-kipppur-5767/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:30:38 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/26/handout-for-hilchot-teshuva-yom-kipppur-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/26/handout-for-hilchot-teshuva-yom-kipppur-5767/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no no torah Handout for the Hilchot Teshuva podcast. Double-click to view. This is the handout for the next podcast, which is titled "Hilchot Teshuva - Yom Kippur 5767" You can also download the handout manually from the url Please let us know if this method for distributing the handout was useful to you, write us at: podcast -at- pardesusa.org For more information about Pardes, visit our website, www.pardes.org.il http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/21/the-shofar-rosh-hashana-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/21/the-shofar-rosh-hashana-5767/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:21:35 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/21/the-shofar-rosh-hashana-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/21/the-shofar-rosh-hashana-5767/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:41:57 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this special shiur for Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses the meanings and symbolism of the Shofar. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/18/akedat-yitzhak-rosh-hashana-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/18/akedat-yitzhak-rosh-hashana-5767/#comments Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:29:05 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/18/akedat-yitzhak-rosh-hashana-5767/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/18/akedat-yitzhak-rosh-hashana-5767/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:47:07 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this special shiur for Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Akedat Yitzhak, the Binding of Isaac. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/12/nitzavim-vayelech/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/12/nitzavim-vayelech/#comments Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:06:44 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/12/nitzavim-vayelech/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/12/nitzavim-vayelech/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:33:10 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshaot Nitzavim and Vayelech. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/04/ki-tavo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/04/ki-tavo/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:14:11 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/04/ki-tavo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/09/04/ki-tavo/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:40:33 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Ki Tavo. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/27/ki-teze/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/27/ki-teze/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:25:25 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/27/ki-teze/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/27/ki-teze/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:36:20 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Ki Teze. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/22/shoftim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/22/shoftim/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:55:05 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/22/shoftim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/22/shoftim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:37:42 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Shoftim. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/15/reeh/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/15/reeh/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:58:35 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/15/reeh/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/15/reeh/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:37:57 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Re'eh. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/06/ekev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/06/ekev/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2006 03:30:48 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/06/ekev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/06/ekev/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:35:15 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Ekev. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/01/vaetchanan/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/01/vaetchanan/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:46:46 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/01/vaetchanan/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/08/01/vaetchanan/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:42:24 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Va'etchanan. Please tell your friends about this podcast series; remember that they do not need an ipod to enjoy it. -- Any computer with speakers can be used. And 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/25/devarim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/25/devarim/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:00:04 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/25/devarim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/25/devarim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:38:29 no torah Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Devarim. 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/19/matot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/19/matot/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:19:22 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/19/matot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/19/matot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:34:59 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Matot. 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/17/balak/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/17/balak/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:22:08 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/17/balak/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/07/17/balak/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:33:59 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Balak. 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 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/27/hukat/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/27/hukat/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:36:48 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/27/hukat/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/27/hukat/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:28:53 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Hukat. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/27/korach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/27/korach/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:35:20 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/27/korach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/27/korach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:27:31 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Korach. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/11/shelach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/11/shelach/#comments Sun, 11 Jun 2006 19:57:25 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/11/shelach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/11/shelach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:39:59 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Shelach. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/11/behaalotecha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/11/behaalotecha/#comments Sun, 11 Jun 2006 19:02:24 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/11/behaalotecha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/06/11/behaalotecha/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:38:07 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Beha'alotecha. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/25/bamidbar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/25/bamidbar/#comments Fri, 26 May 2006 01:41:57 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/25/bamidbar/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/25/bamidbar/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:23:01 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Bamidbar. 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 - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/11/behar-sinai/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/11/behar-sinai/#comments Thu, 11 May 2006 22:28:48 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/11/behar-sinai/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/11/behar-sinai/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:33:46 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Behar Sinai. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/08/real-students-talk-about-pardes/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/08/real-students-talk-about-pardes/#comments Mon, 08 May 2006 08:47:44 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/08/real-students-talk-about-pardes/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/08/real-students-talk-about-pardes/feed/ Pardes Students no 00:15:22 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Interested in Pardes? Hear the Reflections of Real Students Interested in attending the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies? Hear real students discuss why they came to Pardes, their experiences, and their reflections on this unique institution. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/08/emor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/08/emor/#comments Mon, 08 May 2006 07:54:11 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/08/emor/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/05/08/emor/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:20:11 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Emor. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/04/30/aharemot-kidushim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/04/30/aharemot-kidushim/#comments Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:49:37 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/04/30/aharemot-kidushim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/04/30/aharemot-kidushim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:36:13 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Aharemot-Kidushim. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/04/26/tazriah-matzorah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/04/26/tazriah-matzorah/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:53:29 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/04/26/tazriah-matzorah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/04/26/tazriah-matzorah/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:31:23 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Tazriah Matzorah. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/27/vayikra/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/27/vayikra/#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:50:12 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/27/vayikra/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/27/vayikra/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:34:02 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayikra. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/22/veyeqel-pikudei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/22/veyeqel-pikudei/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:59:02 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/22/veyeqel-pikudei/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/22/veyeqel-pikudei/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:35:33 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayaqel Pikudei. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/06/purim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/06/purim/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2006 14:31:59 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/06/purim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/06/purim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:32:05 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Rabbi Schweiger discusses Purim, See i button for handout ==> In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses "Transforming Purim into a Meaningful Jewish Experience." A handout is available: http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_19_purim_handout.pdf 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/05/titzaveh/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/05/titzaveh/#comments Sun, 05 Mar 2006 19:12:41 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/05/titzaveh/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/05/titzaveh/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:33:36 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Titzaveh. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/02/tiruma/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/02/tiruma/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2006 06:37:46 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/02/tiruma/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/03/02/tiruma/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:36:15 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Tiruma. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/23/mishpatim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/23/mishpatim/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:30:48 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/23/mishpatim/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/23/mishpatim/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:39:23 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger, See i button for handout ==> In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Mishpatim. A handout is available: http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_16_mishpatim_handout.pdf 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/13/yitro/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/13/yitro/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:13:24 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/13/yitro/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/13/yitro/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:30:20 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Yitro. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/08/bishalach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/08/bishalach/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2006 19:00:38 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/08/bishalach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/08/bishalach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:41:23 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat BiShalach. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/02/bo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/02/bo/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2006 15:04:25 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/02/bo/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/02/02/bo/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:30:55 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Bo. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/01/26/vayera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/01/26/vayera/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:18:09 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/01/26/vayera/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/01/26/vayera/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:32:52 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayera 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/01/10/va-yechi/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/01/10/va-yechi/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:29:34 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/01/10/va-yechi/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2006/01/10/va-yechi/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Roth no 00:27:22 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Shir from Rabbi Daniel Roth In this episode Rabbi Daniel Roth discusses Parshat Va-Yechi. Rabbi Daniel Roth holds a B.Ed in Jewish Philosophy and Talmud from Herzog Teachers' College, and is currently pursuing an MA in Talmud at Hebrew University. Daniel studied for eight years at Yeshivat Har Etzion, where he received Smicha. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/21/vayashev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/21/vayashev/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:16:55 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/21/vayashev/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/21/vayashev/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:37:27 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayashev-- The Development of Joseph 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/12/viyishlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/12/viyishlach/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2005 22:03:01 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/12/viyishlach/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/12/viyishlach/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:28:36 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Vayishlach-- From Ya'acov to Israel 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/06/va-yetse/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/06/va-yetse/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2005 12:09:03 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/06/va-yetse/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/12/06/va-yetse/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:29:58 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Jacob genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Va-Yetse'-- Ya'acov: Surviving in a Hostile Environment 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/29/toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/29/toldot/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:46:03 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/29/toldot/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/29/toldot/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:26:00 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Isaac Yitzhak genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Toldot -- Yitzhak: Low Key, but Spectacular. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/22/hayyei-sarah-the-servant-of-abraham/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/22/hayyei-sarah-the-servant-of-abraham/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2005 11:47:01 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/22/hayyei-sarah-the-servant-of-abraham/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/22/hayyei-sarah-the-servant-of-abraham/feed/ Rabbi Meir Schweiger no 00:18:54 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Abraham Sarah genesis Dvar Torah from Rabbi Meir Schweiger In this episode Rabbi Meir Schweiger discusses Parshat Hayyei Sarah -- The Servant of Abraham. 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer 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 27 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. http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/lech-lecha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/lech-lecha/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:04:41 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/lech-lecha/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/lech-lecha/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:30:58 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Abraham genesis With Rabbi Daniel Landes. Handout available, see the i button ==>> In this episode Rabbi Landes discusses Parshat Lech Lecha, the famed beginning of Avraham Avinu's journey. A handout is available: http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-contentp/pfj5_Lechlicha_handout.pdf 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Robby Grossman - Executive Producer Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/noah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/noah/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:50:01 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/noah/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/noah/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:24:41 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism noah genesis With Rabbi Daniel Landes. Handout available, see the i button ==>> In this episode Rabbi Landes discusses Parshat Noah, analyzing the Flood and Tower of Babel stories. A handout is available: http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_4_Noah_handout.pdf 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 Rachel Isaacs - Producer and Recording Engineer Larry Kluger - Creative Consultant Robby Grossman - Executive Producer Dr. David Bernstein - Executive Producer http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/bereshit/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/bereshit/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:37:58 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/bereshit/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/11/10/bereshit/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:24:55 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism bereshit genesis With Rabbi Daniel Landes. Handout available, see the i button ==>> In this episode Rabbi Landes discusses Bereshit, the first Torah portion. A handout is available: http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj3_Bereishit_handout.pdf 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 http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/09/21/teshuva-the-great-turning-its-moral-and-mystical-promise/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/09/21/teshuva-the-great-turning-its-moral-and-mystical-promise/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2005 14:29:11 +0000 Rachel Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/09/21/teshuva-the-great-turning-its-moral-and-mystical-promise/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/09/21/teshuva-the-great-turning-its-moral-and-mystical-promise/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:25:32 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism Kook With Rabbi Daniel Landes. Handout available, see the i button ==>> This episode features "Teshuva -- The Great Turning: The Moral and Mystical Promise," a presentation by Rabbi Daniel Landes which discusses different approaches to Teshuva based on the writings of Rav Kook. A three-page handout is available: http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/pfj_2_Teshuva.pdf 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 About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh Yeshiva of the Pardes Institute He has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." As Director and Rosh Yeshiva, he heads a team of outstanding scholars at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology which combines independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of educational projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School. For a number of years, he was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis Bardin Institute and CLAL. Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Heritage Foundation. Landes has lectured at the Rabbinic Seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity: in America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bnai David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusivity, feminism, social action and Halakhic observance. He now serves on the Educational Advisory Committee of Birthright-Israel. He has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism. Landes is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, My People's Prayerbook, a multi-denominational effort. "By setting a standard of religious sensitivity and textual study, the impact of Pardes will be felt way beyond its walls." http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/09/08/the-rabbi-and-the-prostitute-2/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/09/08/the-rabbi-and-the-prostitute-2/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2005 04:13:15 +0000 Administrator Podcasts http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/09/08/the-rabbi-and-the-prostitute-2/ http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/2005/09/08/the-rabbi-and-the-prostitute-2/feed/ Rabbi Daniel Landes no 00:29:21 no pardes jewish torah talmud mishna Judaism With Rabbi Daniel Landes. Handout available, see the i button ==>> Welcome to the first episode of «Pardes from Jerusalem,» our new podcast series. This episode features "The Rabbi and the Prostitute," a presentation by Rabbi Daniel Landes which discusses the famous Talmudic story found in tractate Menahot, page 44a. A handout of the Talmudic source and English translation is available: http://podcasts.pardesusa.org/wp-content/The_Rabbi_and_the_Prostitute.pdf 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 About Rabbi Landes Rabbi Daniel Landes is the Director and Rosh Yeshiva of the Pardes Institute He has been described as a "remarkable teacher who weaves the insights of his students together through a group process, in order to discover fascinating new meanings in age-old texts." As Director and Rosh Yeshiva, he heads a team of outstanding scholars at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, who are well-known for their use of unique educational methodology which combines independent thinking and deep understanding with sensitivity to contemporary relevance. Landes was a founding faculty member and Director of educational projects at the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Professor of Ethics and Values at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles. He taught Jewish Law at Loyola Law School. For a number of years, he was a faculty member at prominent think tanks such as The RAND Corporation and major Jewish educational institutions such as the Brandeis Bardin Institute and CLAL. Landes remains a long-term faculty member of the Wexner Heritage Foundation. Landes has lectured at the Rabbinic Seminaries of all major denominations. He is well-known for his struggle to create Jewish unity: in America his synagogue in Los Angeles, Bnai David Judaea, was known for Jewish inclusivity, feminism, social action and Halakhic observance. He now serves on the Educational Advisory Committee of Birthright-Israel. He has written widely in the area of social ethics, theology and mysticism. Landes is the Jewish law commentator for the recent series, My People's Prayerbook, a multi-denominational effort. "By setting a standard of religious sensitivity and textual study, the impact of Pardes will be felt way beyond its walls."