What defines Jewish belonging—land, Torah, or loyalty? In this episode, Parshat Matot-Masei sparks a rich conversation between Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash about the tribes of Reuven, Gad, and Menashe who ask to settle east of the Jordan…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot
In this week’s episode, Zvi is joined by Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy for an exploration of Matot and Massei, discussing the challenging tale of the tribes who chose not to settle in the land of Israel. Meesh offers us different…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot
This podcast is dedicated to Shlomo Berlin, Shlomo Ben Rachel v’Shimon – שלמה בן רחל ושמעון, with prayers for a refuah shelaymah from Rabbi Hayim Herring and Terri Krivosha. Nechama Goldman Barash and Alex Israel discuss Parashat Matot and the…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Matot
The spiritual practice of finding safety within our internal “cities of refuge – arei miklat.” Based on a teaching of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, teaching on the spiritual ramifications today of the establishment of this radical and…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot
Parshiot Matot-Masei includes a long list of place names that trace the wanderings of the Children of Israel through the Sinai wilderness on their way to the Land of Israel. Is this simply a geographical-historical recording of the physical journey…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot
The Tribes of Reuven and Gad request to reside in Transjordan and not to enter the land of Canaan. Why? This podcast offers a novel approach that speaks of the pain of rejection and insult, misunderstandings and the failure of…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Matot
Last week we met the daughters of Zelophchad. Their father had an inheritance in the land of Canaan but he had five daughters, no sons. Since inheritance passed through the male line, the five daughters felt that his ancestral holding…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot, Educator resources
The prophetic selections of Haftarot during the summer months are not chosen to connect with the weekly Torah portion. Their messages of chastisement and consolation revolve around the historical and religious commemorations that take place this time of year. This…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot
The Pardes Parsha Discussion is a weekly series by faculty member Rabbi Alex Israel, designed to stimulate discussion around the Shabbat table, especially with teenagers. Click here to download and print this week’s Parsha Discussion on Matot- Massei — The Power…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot, Educator resources
Rabbi Mike Feuer in this week’s parsha podcast discusses how the laws of vows in Matot-Masei show us that words can bind even God, and have the power to create new realities. But what are the consequences for national unity…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot
Why is listening such an elusive but important skill? Stories in the Torah provide insight into the way that listening to others can change the course of history. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Matot
We’re at the end of Bamidbar: Rabbi David Levin-Kruss looks back and looks forward. 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 – Production Coordinator…
Tanakh, Torah, Bamidbar (Numbers), Masei, Matot
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