Welcome to the Pardes Library

Book Dedication: Subversive Sequels in the Bible

by Judy Klitsner

Jewish history, Biblical Times, Jewish calendar, High Holidays, Rosh Hashana

Book Dedication: II Kings – in a Whirlwind

by Rabbi Alex Israel

Jewish history, Biblical Times, Tanakh, Nevi’im (Prophets), Kings

Resource for Rabbis: Me Too says the Bible — Some Thoughts in the Wake of Harvey Weinstein

The Tanakh is not immune to stories of sexual violence and sexual objectification. Many stories in Tanakh deal with the beauty (or simply the body) of a woman leading to objectification and violence. Obvious examples include: Sarah who is forcefully…

by Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash

Jewish history, Biblical Times, Critical issues, Social justice, Jewish living, Women’s issues

5774–Tzav: The Minha, or Meal, Offering

Rabbi Michael Hattin discusses parsha Tzav. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: info@pardes.org.il Credits Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant Arlene Harel, David Bogomolny – Production Coordinators Dr. David Bernstein – Executive Producer

by Rabbi Michael Hattin

Jewish history, Biblical Times, Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Tzav

The Meaning of the Mishkan

Introduction Parashat Pekudei constitutes the final reading of the book of Shemot. It opens with a tally of the various materials contributed by the people of Israel towards the construction of the Mishkan, placing emphasis upon the precious metals. Of…

by Rabbi Michael Hattin

Jewish history, Biblical Times, Tanakh, Torah, Shemot (Exodus), Pekudei

Dramatic Intervention in the Course of Human History

More than six chapters of Exodus are devoted to a lengthy and detailed description of the ten plagues. Many have wondered why the plagues were necessary, and why these plagues. I would like to explore a different question altogether. Assuming…

by Rabbi Dr. Zvi Grumet

Personalities, Biblical personalities, Jewish history, Biblical Times, Tanakh, Torah