Pekudei 5785: Living Torah
Why does the Torah spend so much time repeating the Mishkan’s details? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Rafael Polisuk explore Parshat Pekudei and…
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Pekudei 5784: Constructing Connection
In what way does the Mishkan (Tabernacle) serve as a metaphor for organizing one’s relationship with God, oneself, and others? This week, we’re joined by…
Vayakhel-Pekudei 5783: The Washbasin – Sanctuary and Sexuality
The Sanctuary’s washbasin came from mirrors donated by the Israelite women. Yet, Rashi’s comment raises some doubts that Moses had regarding the propriety of using…
Parashat Pekudei 5782: The Eyes Have it – The Divine as Israel’s Tour Guide
Parashat Pekudei 5782: The Eyes Have it – The Divine as Israel’s Tour Guide Description: As we bring the Book of Shemot – Exodus –…
Vayakhel Pekudei 5781 – The Altar of Sacrifice
The exterior courtyard of the Mishkan/Tabernacle was dominated by a large bronze altar, used for animal sacrifice. In this podcast, we consider some of the…
The Parsha Discussion with Alex Israel — Vayakhel-Pikudei. Together and Apart
This is a special parsha discussion on the idea of seclusion and connection when we are alone or with the ones we love. Find out…
5780 — Shabbat HaChodesh: Cultivating the spiritual practice of hitchadshut–renewal
This year, Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekudei is also Shabbat HaChodesh. In this podcast, Yiscah Smith discusses inner renewal, revival, and redemption from the place of disappointment, darkness…
5779 – Pekudei: The Return of God
In this podcast Rabbi Alex Israel discusses the historic drama in which God, estranged from Israel after the Golden Calf, returns to the center of…
An Interactive Parsha Experience – Pekudei 5779: Coming Together to Zoom Way Out
As the book of Shemot comes to an end, God instructs Bnei Yisrael on the specifications needed to build the Tabernacle (Mishkan). This is where…