Bechukotai 5784: Between Philosophy and Spirituality

from Pardes from Jerusalem · host Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Can we approach the Torah as a rational guide for living wisely while allowing space for genuine emotional and spiritual experiences? In this week's episode, Rabbi Dr. Elisha Ancselovits and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield delve into the concept of reward and punishment. Elisha offers an intriguing interpretation - rather than God actively intervening, the Torah provides wisdom about how our behaviors yield consequences in the natural order of things. They'll take us on an exploration of the balance between the rational understanding of cause-and-effect with the emotional yearning for divine involvement and control. Credits: Rabbi Dr. Elisha Ancselovits - Pardes Faculty Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield - Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 26, 2024

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Bechukotai 5784: Between Philosophy and Spirituality

0:00 39:10

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

#204 Am I my things? When possessions define us: the psychological connection between identity, self-concept and hoarding with Dr Jan Eppingstall

Nov 14, 2025 ·81m

Similar Podcasts

The Course Mentors Podcast The Course Mentors Hey there, future course creator!Ever feel like turning your know-how into an online course is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded? Well, grab your headphones because "The Course Mentors Podcast" is here to be your secret weapon!Meet Aimee and Odette (that's us!), your new best friends in the course creation world. We've been in the trenches for over a decade, and for the last five years, we've been rocking the online course space. Now we're here to spill all our secrets in bite-sized, 15-20 minute episodes that'll fit perfectly in your coffee breaks.No fluff, no filler - just real, actionable advice that'll take you from "um, what's a landing page?" to "holy moly, I just hit six figures!". We're talking everything from crafting your course to marketing it like a pro and building a business that'll have you pinching yourself.Whether you're dreaming of ditching the 9-to-5 grind, adding a sweet extra income str

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Pardes from Jerusalem?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this Pardes from Jerusalem episode published?

This episode was published on May 26, 2024.

Can I download this Pardes from Jerusalem episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!