At the beginning of the nineteenth century, as Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) fought his way across Europe, a group of Hasidic masters dedicated intense spiritual efforts to usher in the messianic era. One Hasidic account of this episode appeared in the…
Podcast Series, The Maggid of Melbourne, Jewish Calendar, Tisha B’av
What does Pesach teach us about freedom, growth, and responsibility? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Dr. Irving (Yitz) Greenberg for a special conversation on Parshat Tzav, the sacrificial system, and the deeper messages of Pesach. They…
Jewish Calendar, Pesach, Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Tzav
What does the Torah actually mean by ‘wiping out Amalek’? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Elisha Anscelovits explore the Torah’s commandment to wipe out Amalek, examining its historical, practical, and ethical dimensions. As Purim approaches, they discuss…
Jewish Calendar, Purim
The Hebrew month of Shevat is when nature in the Land of Israel awakens from its winter slumber. It may still be cold and wet outside, but the trees sense the lengthening daylight hours that herald the oncoming seasonal change. …
Podcast Series, The Maggid of Melbourne, Hasidic Lore Series, Jewish Calendar, Tu Bishvat
The focus and message of some Jewish holidays is crystal clear. On Pesach, for example, we highlight the dichotomy of slavery and freedom. And so, at my seders growing up we remembered not only that our forefathers were slaves in…
Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, Holidays, Jewish Calendar, Tu Bishvat
Jewish Calendar, Chanukah, Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, Holidays, Podcast Series, Pardes Holiday Companions
How can embracing vulnerability lead to a deeper sense of joy during Sukkot? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy delve into the paradox of Sukkot, exploring how vulnerability and joy are deeply intertwined in the festival.…
Jewish Calendar, Sukkot
In 1933, Rabbi Yisrael Bekmeister (1877-1954) published a twenty-page collection of hasidic tales. The collection included a fascinating tale that speaks to assessing the past year, as we approach the High Holy Days. **** Bekmeister’s slender booklet included fifteen tales…
Self & Spirituality, Reflection, Spirituality, Podcast Series, The Maggid of Melbourne, Jewish Calendar
What role does vulnerability play in the Yom Kippur process of teshuvah? In this Yom Kippur-focused episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Elisha Ancselovits explore how to approach this sacred day following a year marked by deep pain and loss.…
Jewish Calendar, Yom Kippur
This Rosh Hashana podcast is sponsored by Ricki and Dr. David I. Bernstein in memory of Ricki’s parents, Beatrice and Murray Kirschblat z”l, survivors of Auschwitz and Buchenwald, respectively. Beatrice and Murray were each the sole survivors of large families…
Jewish Calendar, Rosh Hashana
Jewish Calendar, Elul, High Holidays, Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, Holidays, Podcast Series
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