Devarim: Moshe Rabbeinu – The Educator Par Excellence

Introduction

Mishneh Torah is the term used by the rabbis to describe the last book of the Torah. What does this term mean and does it truly describe this book which, in essence, is Moshe’s parting words to the Jewish people? In answering these questions, Rabbi Meir Schweiger will explore Moshe’s legacy to a nation poised to enter the Land of Israel, but which is just as relevant today.

If you are in Jerusalem on Tisha B’Av, join Pardes for a fabulous program from 10 am-6 pm on Sunday, August 14. For more information and to book, see www.pardes.org.il/9av5776. If you are not in Jerusalem, we will be LIVE streaming for our Pardes Life podcast. Three teachers, three struggles and the interplay between the personal and the political. The panel discussion which will be held at 2:30-3:45 pm Israel time will feature Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet, Nechama Goldman Barash and Rabbi Meir Schweiger. You can login to the Live stream at the time via the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Youtube channel –  www.youtube.com/user/pardesinstitute.

Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at info@pardes.org.il.

Credits
Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant
Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Meir Schweiger

Rabbi Meir Schweiger taught at Pardes for more than four decades before retiring in 2020. Originally from the Bronx, New York, he made aliyah in 1972. He studied at Yeshiva University, Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh and Yeshivat Har Etzion, received rabbinic ordination in Jerusalem, and later earned an M.Ed. in Teaching Bible from Herzog College.

At Pardes, Meir taught a wide range of subjects including Chumash, Talmud, Halakha and Siddur. He served as Mashgiach Ruhani, guiding the school’s spiritual life through coordinating and supervising tefillot, tiyulim, shabbatonim, and pre-holiday yemei iyun. For more than 10 years, Meir was also the Director of the Pardes Fellows’ Program for returning 2nd year students and the Educational Director of the Pardes Learning Seminar.