Bereishit | Elmad Online Learning Torah Podcasts, Online Jewish Learning

This week’s podcast is sponsored by Simonne Abadee in celebration of the beginning of our creation, the new year, and a new reading of our Torah, offering the chance to engage anew in our learning. Ten years ago, Simonne came to Pardes and immersed herself in Torah learning. Through this, a whole new world of life opened up to her. She has chosen to sponsor this episode in recognition of Pardes for providing her—and many others—with the opportunity to connect with our history, laws, and customs. How does the story of Cain and Abel set the stage for human relationships throughout the Torah? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Judy Klitsner delve into Parashat Bereshit, exploring the complex relationship between Cain and Abel. They examine how this foundational story of siblings sheds light on deeper human conflicts and struggles, both personal and communal. Through classical commentaries and modern insights, they unpack the Torah’s teachings on rivalry, responsibility, and reconciliation, with lessons that resonate profoundly today. Additionally, they introduce the newly launched Sefaria source sheet collection Ta'amei HaPardes, a valuable resource for further learning and exploration. Explore the collection.   Featuring: Judy Klitsner – Pardes Faculty Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem

Dedicated to the healing of those who were injured, to the memory of those who lost their lives, and with hopes and prayers for the rescue of all those who are being held hostage. Including an opening message from Pardes President Rabbi Leon Morris. In this week's episode of Pardes from Jerusalem, we begin the cycle anew with a return visit from Director of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, Aviva Lauer. Starting with the end of Deuteronomy and moving their way to Bereishit, Aviva and Zvi discuss the importance of rain in the Torah as a symbol of our relationship with God. Join Zvi and Aviva as they explore the Torah and the prayers of Shemini Atzeret in search of the symbolic meaning behind rain.

Bereishit takes us from Creation to God's decision to destroy the world. From "Tov" - a world filled with good - to "Ra" - a world in which evil prevails. How do we get there? In this podcast, Alex Israel and Zvi Hirschfield discuss the process of sin, and the tricks our minds play with us in succumbing to our desires. They discuss choices, human autonomy, and the human potential for great good, and evil. Credits: Rabbi Alex Israel and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield– Pardes Faculty

In this podcast, we will look at a series of midrashim that reflect on the irrationality of God's desire to create human beings and the enormous potential for connection and engagement with the Divine that exists inside of this very flawed creature known as Adam. Download the Source Sheet Source Sheet features Genesis 1:26-27 | Genesis 6:5-6. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at [email protected]. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts. For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il. Credits Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator test

There are many points of connection between the story of creation and the story of the flood, and at least one significant difference. The permission given to Noach and his descendants to eat meat is the opening of a new… Read the rest The post 5781 — Noach: To Meat or Not To Meat first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading 5781 — Noach: To Meat or Not To Meat at Elmad Online Learning.