Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

In this conversation with the ever-moving Dr. Erica Brown, she discusses the significance of the land as the backdrop of Korah's rebellion and of the entire wilderness experience.

In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich, we survey the role of Moshe in the spy story through the eyes of Philo, a 1st century Jewish commentator and philosopher who lived in Roman-controlled Alexandria.

In this conversation with returning guest and Matan Faculty member Tanya White, we speak about Rabbi Sacks' perspective on the parsha and what it really means to ask for help. Show Notes: A link to the R. Sacks' article discussed https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behaalotcha/from-pain-to-humility/ R. Sacks' TED Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-QFwhWmC3U

In this conversation with beloved teacher and author, Rabbi Alex Israel, we discuss what kind of person might become a Nazirite and what that can teach us about human nature and ourselves.

In this eye-opening conversation with Matan's Rosh Batei Midrash and Academic Director Dr. Yael Ziegler, we speak about the significance of the encampment order and how it creates meaningful bridges between brotherly and tribal dynamics.

In this conversation with longtime educator Ilana Goldstein Saks, we discuss the parsha through the prism of its Haftara (prophetic portion) in Jeremiah 16:19-17:14 and the role Shemita observance plays in the fate of Israel.

In this conversation with long-time educator Rabbi Alan Haber, we speak about one of his greatest Torah passions: Shemita (the sabbatical year) and its textual presentation in Parshat Behar. Show Notes: R. Haber's Website and a link to his Shemita Pamphlet https://rabbihaber.net/shemita/ R. Rimon's Shemita in English https://www.amazon.com/Shemita-Rabbi-Yosef-Tzvi-Rimon/dp/1592642578/ref=sr_1_5?ad...

In this candid conversation with venture capitalist and author Michael Eisenberg, we speak about economic perspectives on the holiday cycle detailed in this week's parsha and why this perspective is important for Torah study and for the spiritual character of the modern State of Israel. Michael's Book Recommendations: The Lonely Man of Faith, R. Joseph Soloveitchik https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Ma...

In this conversation with Morat Halakha and Matan Hasharon Faculty member Rabbanit Karen Miller Jackson, we explore Rabbi Akiva's perspective on love and Torah, inspired by the injunction to love one's fellow Jew in this week's parsha. Episode Notes: Karen's Website with her weekly writings: https://karenmillerjackson.com/

In this fascinating conversation Tamar Weissman, former Matan faculty member and Galilee tour guide, guides us through Josephus' writings and focuses on his characterization of Aaron the priest.

Enjoy this pre-Pesach episode on Shir Ha-Shirim with Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble. Chag Sameach!

In this conversation with Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Director of Faculty and a Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, we discuss the Rambam's perspective on the function of Tzara'at in a person's life.

In this candid and fun conversation with Rabbanit Rachel Weber Leshaw, we discuss the enigmatic impurity contracted at childbirth by spotlighting Rabbi Yehuda Hertzl Henkin's zt"l commentary.

In this moving conversation with Matan Eshkolot graduate Rabbanit Margot Botwinick, we speak about the Tabernacle's climactic and traumatic inauguration from Aharon's perspective using Ramban's sensitive commentary as our guide. Books Mentioned in the Episode: Ilana Pardes, Countertraditions in the Bible https://www.amazon.com/Countertraditions-Bible-Feminist-Ilana-Pardes/dp/0674175425

In this conversation with Matan Lecturer Yael Leibowitz, we discuss two distinct purity systems reflected in the book of Vayikra and their meaning and import for our lives today. This episode has been dedicated to the full recovery of Yossef Haim Serge Ben Guezala Alice. Works Mentioned in the Episode: J. Klawans on Purity in Ancient Israel https://www.amazon.com/Impurity-Ancient-Judaism-Jonathan-...

In this spiritually intimate conversation with Matan graduate and faculty member Rabbanit Shani Taragin the concept of kedusha is explored based on its various manifestations throughout the book of Vayikra.

In this conversation with Matan Faculty member Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash, we discuss Professor Leon Kass' commentary on the book of Shemot published in 2021 ('Founding God's Nation'). With a lifelong academic background in bioethics and literature, in this confusing modern age Kass has become one of America's wisest voices of virtue.

This week's episode is dedicated in memory of Sara Litton z"l In this wonderful and whimsical conversation with world-reknowned Agnon scholar Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, he retells the Agnon short story Sign of Pisces (Mazal Dagim) and how it speaks to the fundamental spiritual struggle embodied by the Mishkan. If you would like to sponsor a podcast in honor or memory of a loved one write us at podcast@ma...

In this sweeping conversation with Tanya White, she speaks about seminal psychoanalyst Erich Fromm's take on the sin of the Golden Calf, and the meaningful import his concepts of 'having' and 'being' contain for our lives today. Tanya's Erich Fromm Book Recommendations 1) To Have and To Be https://www.amazon.com/Have-Be-Bloomsbury-Revelations/dp/178093680X/ref=pd_lpo_3?pd_rd_i=178093680X&psc=1 2)...

This conversation between Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Adina Sternberg-- Matan faculty member and Hilkhata student--focuses on a surprising comment of Rashi regarding the erection of the Mishkan and it's daunting theological ramifications.

In this candid conversation with Dr. Leore Sachs Shmuely--lecturer in Kabbalah and Hassidut at Bar-Ilan University--she discusses her personal journey into the world of the hidden and lofty. Leore then shares a kabbalistic commentary on the commandment to build a Tabernacle.

In this conversation with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis, she passionately brings to life R. Chaim Ibn Attar, more famously known as Or ha-Chaim, who was a Rabbinic and kabbalistic luminary from Morocco.

This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer about Franz Rosenzweig's understanding of revelation as reflected in one of his greatest works, The Star of Redemption. Links Mentioned in the Show: The Star of Redemption in English: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Redemption-Franz-Rosenzweig/dp/0268017182/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+star+of+redemption&qid=1642425972&s=books&sprefix=th...

This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Dr. Yael Ziegler about the gems to be found in the Torah commentary of R. Moshe Shamah, Recalling the Covenant. R. Shamah is a long time rabbinic leader in the Sephardic community in Brooklyn who penned an erudite peshat commentary on the Torah. For more of R. Shamah's work see: www. judaic.org https://www.amazon.com/Recalling-Covenant-Contemporary-C...

This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Rabbanit Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel about the Torah's emphasis and the significance of experiencing the Exodus as a nation and as individuals, then and now.