Behar-Behukotai 5785: Resetting Society

from Pardes from Jerusalem · host Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Can ancient agricultural laws inspire modern spiritual renewal? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explore the radical social and spiritual vision behind Parshat Behar-Behukotai. From Shemitah to Yovel, they unpack how the Torah’s sabbatical and Jubilee laws challenge us to reimagine ownership, economic inequality, and time itself. Featuring Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy – Pardes Faculty and Rosh Beit Midrash Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 18, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Behar-Behukotai 5785: Resetting Society

0:00 36:02

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

7 Arizona Cities Where You Can Live Comfortably on Social Security Alone

Mar 14, 2026 ·12m

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Pardes from Jerusalem?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this Pardes from Jerusalem episode published?

This episode was published on May 18, 2025.

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!