Rabbi David Kasher

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Every week, Rabbi David Kasher takes us on a 15-minute dive into the Parsha (the weekly Torah portion), to see some of its layers and complexity. We'll try to get a feeling for why this text has captured the human imagination for millennia, and why the Torah truly is the greatest story ever told.

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Rabbi David Kasher

Episodes

The Jewish Art of Resolving Contradictions / Parshat Naso 28.05.2026 59:18

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's weekly parsha study class from 5.27.2026, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Don't Forget the Poor on Shavuot! / Parshat Shavuot 21.05.2026 58:01

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parsha Study class from 5.20.2026, co-sponsored by IKAR and Hadar

Firstborn All Over Again / Parshat Bamidbar 19.05.2026 58:28

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's weekly parsha study class from 5.16.2026, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

The Curse of Exile: ‘If’ or ‘When’? / Parshat Behar-Behukotai 19.05.2026 59:03

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's weekly parsha study class from 5.6.2026, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Shabbat and Holidays: Two Timelines / Parshat Emor 30.04.2026 1:01:50

On Monday May 4, join Hadar West and Rising Song's R. Deborah Sacks Mintz for a festive Hilula - uplifting gathering of song and story - to mark this evening. ⁠https://hadar.org/learn/classes-events/hadar-west-lag-baomer-rising-song⁠ This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's weekly parsha study class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

The Difference Between Justice and Holiness / Parshat Aharei Mot-Kedoshim 24.04.2026 1:01:10

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parsha Study Class from April 22, 2026 co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Sickness in the Torah: Two Models / Parshat Tazria-Metzorah 24.04.2026 1:03:06

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's class The Weekly Parashah from 4.15.2026, co-sponsored by IKAR and Hadar.

The Kli Yakar’s Psychology of Wealth and Poverty / Parashat Vayikra 19.03.2026 1:00:17

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's class The Weekly Parashah from 3.18.2026, co-sponsored by IKAR and Hadar.

The End of Exodus / Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei 12.03.2026 58:33

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's class The Weekly Parashah from 3.11.2026, co-sponsored by IKAR and Hadar.

Taking Responsibility in Public Office / Parashat Ki Tisa 10.03.2026 54:54

This is a recording from 3.4.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR. There were technical difficulties in the last 10 minutes of class and Rabbi Kasher had to join from a different device.

Wisdom of the Heart / Parashat Tetzeveh 10.03.2026 59:56

This is a recording from 2.25.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

A Crimson Thread / Parashat Terumah 10.03.2026 59:24

This is a recording from 2.18.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Lost on Mount Sinai / Parshat Mishpatim 10.03.2026 57:29

This is a recording from 2.11.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Lost on Mount Sinai / Parshat Mishpatim 10.03.2026 57:29

This is a recording from 2.11.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Midrashic Origin Stories / Parshat Yitro 11.02.2026 1:02:18

This is a recording from 2.4.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Pharaoh Never Died - Parshat Beshalah 30.01.2026 59:57

This is a recording from 1.28.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Hard-Heartedness - Parshat Bo 23.01.2026 59:30

This is a recording from 1.21.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Leadership: Character or Destiny? - Parshat Shemot 13.01.2026 59:29

This is a recording from 1.7.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Two Messiahs, Three Opinions - Parshat Vayehi 05.01.2026 58:55

This is a recording from 12.23.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

Joseph Builds the Administrative State - Parshat Vayigash 26.12.2025 1:00:17

This is a recording from 12.23.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

The Trappings of Power - Parshat Mikeitz 19.12.2025 58:15

This is a recording from 12.18.2025 of the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi David Kasher, a class co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

The Captain of the World - Parshat Hayyei Sarah 14.11.2025 57:47

Two Kidnappings - Parshat Vayeira 07.11.2025 1:02:37

This is a recording from 11.5.2025 of the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi David Kasher, a class co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.

The Rise of Kings - Parshat Lekh Lekha 31.10.2025 1:00:30

This is a recording from 10.29.2025 of the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi David Kasher, a class co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR. You can watch the full class here: https://youtu.be/xCIiAkZDSGQ and read the source sheet here: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/568347?lang=bi

Psychedelic Imagery in the Torah 28.04.2025 1:06:20

On today’s episode, Rabbi David Kasher is joined by Madison Margolin to talk about psychedelic experiences in the Torah. Madison is the author of Exile & Ecstasy: Growing Up with Ram Dass and Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground. She’s also Co-founder of the Jewish Psychedelic Summit and DoubleBlind, a print magazine and digital media startup covering psychedelics and where they int...