Rabbi Michael Hattin is Senior Faculty at Pardes, where he teaches Tanakh and Halakha. He has rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Har Etzion and holds a professional degree in architecture from the University of Toronto.
Michael is the author of multiple books on Tanakh, with a special focus on Nevi’im Rishonim. He speaks English, Hebrew, and Yiddish fluently, and has served as scholar-in-residence in communities throughout North America and Europe. Michael lives in Alon Shvut with his wife Rivka and their children.
Parashat Metzora 5782: Sitting Alone Outside the Camp Description: On the 7th day of Pesach, we commemorate the people of Israel’s successful traversal of the Sea of Reeds. While the moment was exceptional, even eliciting an epic song, we must…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Acharei Mot, Jewish Calendar, Pesach
Parashat Tetzaveh 5782: The Golden Altar of Incense Description: While the Mizbach Hazahav or Golden Altar occupies a central place within the space and ritual of the Mishkan or Tabernacle, it is not mentioned at all in last week’s description…
Tanakh, Torah, Shemot (Exodus), Tetzaveh
The Book of Samuel II Episode 48: The Conclusion A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. However, the…
Tanakh, Neviim & Ketuvim
The Book of Samuel II Episode 47: The Census Podcast Overview: The book concludes with David’s ill-considered census, the ensuing plague and the building of an altar to God. (Samuel II 24:1-25) Download Source Sheet A special note to the…
Tanakh, Neviim & Ketuvim
The Book of Samuel II Episode 46: David’s Mighty Men Podcast Overview: David’s final words are followed by a list of his mighty warriors. (Samuel II 23:1-39) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are…
Tanakh, Neviim & Ketuvim
The Book of Samuel II Episode 45: The Song of Triumph Podcast Overview: An epic poem of triumph reminds us of David’s trust in God. (Samuel II 22:1-51) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners…
Tanakh, Neviim & Ketuvim
The Book of Samuel II Episode 44: David’s Legacy: Pledges Kept and Giants Defeated Podcast Overview: The final four chapters of the book provide us with a retrospect of David and his reign. (Samuel II 21:1-22) Download Source Sheet A…
Tanakh, Neviim & Ketuvim
The Book of Samuel II Episode 43: Sheva ben Bichri’s Rebellion Podcast Overview: David returns to Jerusalem but a new rebellion now breaks out. (Samuel II 20:1-26) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are…
Tanakh, Neviim & Ketuvim
The Book of Samuel II Episode 42: The Aftermath Podcast Overview: The news of Avshalom’s death reaches David. Shattered by the report, he begins to make his way back to Jerusalem. (Samuel II 18:19-19:44) Download Source Sheet A special note…
Podcast Series, Crises & Kings, Tanakh, Neviim & Ketuvim
Deftly weaving literary analysis of the biblical text with selected teachings of classical Jewish commentary, Passages is a thought-provoking study of the weekly parasha. Revealing…
In Joshua, Michael Hattin brings to life the biblical Book of Joshua, highlighting how the many complex issues faced by the people as they fought…
In Judges, Michael Hattin offers a highly readable introduction to the biblical book of Judges that combines imaginative sweep with analytic depth.