Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

In this conversation with Chinese acupuncturist and herbalist Batya Prebor, we discuss the manner in which Tzara'at may or may not reflect our internal spiritual state and then explore the related principles upon which alternative healing modalities are based.

In this vibrant and candid conversation with Rabbanit Leah Sarna, we speak about peshat and midrashic readings of the birthing woman in Tazria and contrast her with Rivka's challenging experience of infertility and pregnancy. For some similar ideas in written form, see Leah's article for the Lehrhaus: https://thelehrhaus.com/commentary/catastrophic-miracles-and-miraculous-catastrophes-the-torah-of...

This episode, like its title, is an adventure. Through his amazing collection of life stories, Dr. Ari Greenspan teaches us about the role of 'tradition' in determining what birds are permissible to eat. In this conversation, Ari reminds us that Halacha is not meant to be learned from a book, but rather lived in full color. This week’s episode has been sponsored in honor of the yartzeit of Yaakov...

Episode 157 - Parshat Tzav: Remembering the Mikdash by Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

In this candid and insightful conversation with Rabbi Alex Israel, we speak about the intimate religious language the korbanot (sacrifices) used to convey and the complexity of any future reinstalment of them.

In this moving conversation with R. Michael Hattin, we explore Betzalel's personality and uniqueness as a paradigm of human creator. Along the way we discuss the meaning of 'melacha' on Shabbat and the unique ability humans possess to harness the world's gifts for their use. This podcast has been sponsored by Eli,David and Judah Seidman in honor of their sister, Dr. Bryna Levy and in memory of Eli...

In this conversation with Rabbanit Batya Hefter, we speak about the gifts Hassidic Torah has to offer the modern learner and the Mei Hashiloach's (R. Mordechai Yosef Leiner) teaching about the kind of perception we are meant to achieve in this world. Books mentioned in the episode: https://ktav.com/products/thinking-god https://www.amazon.com/All-Hands-Heaven-Teachings-Mordecai/dp/1593333374 https...

In this conversation with Dr. Michelle Levine, we discuss Aaron's role in the Golden Calf catastrophe through the interpretive lens of Ramban's commentary.

In this poignant conversation with Hassidism scholar Ora Wiskind, she brings us into the world of Rabbi Ya’akov of Izbica-Radzyn and his insightful comments on the relationship between the incense, the tabernacle lamps and the parts of ourselves we wish others couldn't see.

In this probing conversation with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni, we explore a central idea of the Sefat Emet regarding the function of Shabbat in the weekly schedule and how this concept can be translated into one's daily life.

In this conversation with Dr. Yoel Finkelman we speak about core issues and questions at the foundation of attempts to utilize Halakhic laws and principles to inform laws and legal systems in the State of Israel. Some sources mentioned in this conversation: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Derashot_HaRan?tab=contents https://thelehrhaus.com/commentary/blacklists-and-bureaucrats-resistance-and-the-rabbin...

In this episode with Rabbanit Neima Novetsky, we discuss the different perspectives on Yitro's character and his role in Moshe's life and personal development. R. David Tzvi Hoffman's Torah commentary is showcased in this conversation as well as the contribution of Alhatorah.org to the study and teaching of Torah. Our Shemot series focuses on 19th-20th century Jewish thinkers and their perspective...

In this fascinating conversation with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman, we discuss the significant parallels between Ancient Egyptian texts and the Song at the Sea and how this kind of study can be a portal into a deeper understanding of Torah. Here is the link to the Mosaic article referenced in the conversation. https://mosaicmagazine.com/essay/history-ideas/2015/03/was-there-an-exodus/ Our Shemot series...

In this conversation with Matan's Academic Director and Rashat Bet Midrash, Dr. Yael Ziegler speaks with us about the literary and theological role of Pharaoh in the exodus story. This week's episode has been dedicated by Sara Averick and Jose Rosenfeld in honor of their children. Our Shemot series focuses on 19th-20th century Jewish thinkers and their perspective on the parsha.

"As the reward for the righteous women who lived in that generation the Jewish people were redeemed from Egypt." In this conversation with psychologist and educator Dr. Michelle Sarna, we speak about the gifts and challenges of raising children on a liberal urban college campus, about women's leadership possibilities, and Jewish communal leadership abroad. This episode is another installment in th...

In this conversation with Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg we discuss Nechama Leibowitz's unique teaching style and contribution to Torah learning through her insights on the experience of enslavement. Our Shemot series focuses on 19th-20th century Jewish thinkers and their perspective on the parsha.

In this two-pronged conversation with the 18Forty Podcast host David Bashevkin and R. Yitzchak Blau, we explore the world shifts that deeply impacted Jewish life and thought in the 19th and 20th centuries. This episode opens our series on Shemot which focuses on 19th-20th century Jewish thinkers and their perspectives on the parsha.

In this conversation with Dr. Nechama Price, we discuss the moving ways in which the closing parsha of Bereshit concludes a series of plot elements left open throughout the book. This concludes our series on Bereshit focused on choseness and choices. Chazak, Chazak, V'nitchazek! Stay tuned for our conversation on Shemot!

In this conversation with Chaya Bina-Katz, CEO of Matan, and Rabbanit Oshra Koren, Rosh Beit Midrash of Matan HaSharon, Devorah Levine Katz speaks with them about their connection to Matan, their dreams for the future and Matan's active involvement in war efforts on the homefront.

This conversation with Adina Blaustein explores the climactic interaction between Yosef and Yehuda that opens this week's parsha, as well as the Haftora reading's commentary on their relationship. This episode has been sponsored in honor of Bobby Winter's birthday by her family. This episode is part of Matan’s Bereshit series titled Choseness and Choices. The book of Bereshit is propelled forward...

In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Malka Simkovich, we analyze the figure of Yosef and his complex personality through the lens of the biblical story and Second Temple literature. This episode is part of Matan's Bereshit series titled Choseness and Choices. The book of Bereshit is propelled forward by God’s chosen representatives: Adam, Noach, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, but these messengers...

In this episode with Dr. Tanya White, we add another installment to our 2021 series on suffering in Jewish sources (episodes 28-31), with a conversation about the horrors of Oct. 7th through a theological and source-based lens.

In this insightful conversation with Dr. Lisa Fredman, we discuss the different leadership styles of Reuven and Yehuda and the reasons why Yehuda, while not the firstborn, becomes a prominent leader despite difficult beginnings. This week’s episode has been dedicated in memory of Basha and Leible Guttman by their daughter Sarah Waldman. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The boo...

This conversation with Rabbanit Sally Mayer explores Yaakov's adult life, uncovering the subtle ways the Torah frames his evolution and shift from a young man on the run to a mature patriarch determined to do things differently. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The book of Bereshit is propelled forward by God’s chosen representatives: Adam, Noach, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, bu...

Through the prism of Hanan Ben Ari's hit song "Dream like Yosef," Yosefa and Rabbanit Mali Brofsky explore his poignant portrayals of the heroes of Bereshit and how they relate to each and every one of us. This episode has been sponsored by the Shiff family in memory of teacher and IDF soldier Yinon Fleishman z”l. To hear Hanan Ben Ari's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-eM3jecbDU This Beres...