EPISODE · Jun 8, 2025 · 37 MIN
Beha’alotecha 5785: The Traveling Ark
from Pardes from Jerusalem · host Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
What does it mean to carry holiness with us? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Leon Morris explore Parshat Behaalotcha and the two cryptic verses about the Ark of the Covenant’s journey. They dive into why these verses are set apart in the Torah, how they became the definition of what makes a sacred book, and what it means to “save Torah from the fire.” The conversation reveals a vision of Torah as a living, moving force that journeys with us and invites constant re-engagement. Featuring Rabbi Leon Morris – President of Pardes Institute Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem
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What does it mean to carry holiness with us? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Leon Morris explore Parshat Behaalotcha and the two cryptic verses about the Ark of the Covenant’s journey. They dive into why these verses are set apart in the Torah, how they became the definition of what makes a sacred book, and what it means to “save Torah from the fire.” The conversation reveals a vision of Torah as a living, moving force that journeys with us and invites constant re-engagement. Featuring Rabbi Leon Morris – President of Pardes Institute Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem
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