Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

This conversation with educator and podcast host Rabbanit Anne Gordon, explores Yaakov's foundational motivations for stealing Esav's blessing and whether he even needed to at all. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The book of Bereshit is propelled forward by God’s chosen representatives: Adam, Kayin, Noach, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, but these messengers impact the world becau...

Through a sensitive reading of Yitzchak and Rivka's betrothal and marriage, Rachel Sharansky Danziger paints a poignant portrait of the strengths and challenges inherent in their union. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The book of Bereshit is propelled forward by God’s chosen representatives: Adam, Kayin, Noach, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, but these messengers impact the world...

In this conversation with Sari Kopitnikoff, creator of That Jewish Moment, we discuss her innovative and educational Jewish content and how it intersects with the current reality in Israel and abroad.

In this conversation with Dr. Avital Levi, we explore the traits God tries to cultivate in his messenger Avraham and what it means to be a loyal servant of God. This episode is sponsored in memory of Olga Issenberg by her family. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The book of Bereshit is propelled forward by God’s chosen representatives: Adam, Kayin, Noach, Avraham, Yitzchak, Ya...

In this special episode brought to you by Matan and Tradition, Tradition's associate editor, R. Yitzchak Blau, interviews Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble about her recently published article on Psalms 139. To read the article on Tradition's website: https://traditiononline.org/%f0%9f%94%93sources-resources-psalm-139-when-gods-presence-both-overwhelms-and-eludes/

This conversation with R. Alan Haber explores the universal implications of Avraham and the Jewish people's role in the world. For more of R. Haber's ideas on this topic see his website and unique video series: https://rabbihaber.net/am-levadad/ This week's episode has been sponsored by an anonymous member of our listening audience. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The book of...

This week's episode is a little different. Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble shares some thoughts on the relationship between Noah's leadership before and after the flood story and the current war in Israel. This week's episode has been dedicated In loving memory of Sara Benin z"l by her daughter Nomi whose 17th yartzeit is on Tishrei 29th. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The book of...

In this conversation with beloved Matan lecturer Dr. Tanya White, we discuss the fateful choices made by Adam and Kayin and how they differ. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The book of Bereshit is propelled forward by God’s chosen representatives: Adam, Kayin, Noah, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, but these messengers impact the world because of the choices they make. It is the ne...

In this panel conversation with Gabi Gellman, Annie Nagel, and Rachel Blumenthal, graduates of the Eshkolot Professional Development Fellowship, we look back at some of the most poignant and powerful moments of Sefer Devarim and discuss ways we can use them as motivation as we begin another cycle of reading the Torah. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each epi...

In this special episode for Sukkot we speak with David Curwin, who recently published Kohelet: A Map to Eden, about some of the ideas he explores in his new book. Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble returns in one week as our weekly podcast host where she and her guests will explore the theme of Chosenness and Choices in the book of Breishit.

In this conversation with Dr. Ariella Agatstein we examine Moshe's multifaceted role as leader and see his love for the Jewish people expressed through his poem in this beautiful chapter. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each episode explores Moshe's educational message for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the land of Israel. Our week's guests are w...

In this conversation with Rabbanit Shani Taragin we explore Teshuva and its role for the nation and the individual. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each episode explores Moshe's educational message for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the land of Israel. Our week's guests are women who themselves have learned at Matan and are now passing these educ...

In this conversation with Rabbanit Margot Botwinick we delve into the text and process of Bikurim and use them as a model for creating experiential educational moments. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each episode explores Moshe's educational message for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the land of Israel. Our week's guests are women who themselves...

This episode is dedicated by Aviva Aspler Drazin in memory of her father, יוסף יהושע בן אברהם שלום ורבקה on his first yarzheit, In this conversation with Yael Leibowitz we give context and meaning to commandments that are challenging to a modern reader, through the discussion of ancient codes of shame and honor. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each episode e...

In this conversation with Rabbanit Rachel Weinstein we delve into the commandment of Ir Miklat and look at Moshe's role as a leader who models rebuke. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each episode explores Moshe's educational message for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the land of Israel. Our week's guests are women who themselves have learned at M...

In this conversation with Adina Ellis we explore the sense of sight and how seeing can be the key to unlocking blessing- if we choose to act on what we see. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each episode explores Moshe's educational message for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the land of Israel. Our week's guests are women who themselves have learne...

Episode 120- Parshat Ekev: The Experience of Reciprocity In this conversation with Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman we discuss lessons from the manna and how different translations of Biblical words can unlock new understandings of Moshe's message to the Jewish people. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each episode explores Moshe's educational message for the Jewish...

In this conversation with Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg we explore the prohibitions of adding to and subtracting from the Torah and how these commandments have far-reaching impact on our lives as Jews today. Our series on Devarim is titled, Dor Hemshech: Messages for a lifetime. Each episode explores Moshe's educational message for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the land of Israel. Our...

In this bonus episode for Tisha B'Av, we speak with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman about his newly released commentary on the book of Eicha (Lamentations). We discuss his perspective on the writing style of the book and the ideologies it responds to, both then and now.

This conversation between Rivi Frankel and Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble explores the idiosyncrasies of the opening passages of Moshe's speech to the nation. This series on Devarim explores Moshe's educational message for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the land of Israel. Each week's guest will be a Matan graduate herself now passing on these messages to a new generation of Torah students.

In this conversation with Channa Lockshin Bob, we explore the parsha's list of wilderness stops and the tense request of some of the tribes to remain in the Transjordan. This marks the closing of our series on Bamidbar titled,Growing Pains: The Journey Towards Responsibility. Each episode explored the manner in which the parsha’s events reflected the maturation of the people and Moshe’s leadership...

In this conversation with beloved Tanakh teacher Judy Klitsner, she uncovers the biblical roots of Zelophehad's daughters' request and highlights the incident's connection with several previous narratives in the Torah. Our series on Bamidbar is titled,Growing Pains: The Journey Towards Responsibility. Each episode explores the manner in which the parsha’s events reflect the maturation of the peopl...

In this conversation with Rachel Sharansky Danziger, we explore the literary, theological, and spiritual import of the parsha's sudden shift to a non-Israelite narrative point of view. Our series on Bamidbar is titled,Growing Pains: The Journey Towards Responsibility and each episode explores the manner in which the parsha’s events reflect the maturation of the people and Moshe’s leadership during...

In this candid conversation with Rabbanit Rachel Weber Leshaw, we speak about the parsha's central themes of death and loss refracted through the passing of the nation's wilderness leaders. We mention this conversation with R. Dr. Shlomo Brody on the Orthodox Conundrum Podcast: https://jewishcoffeehouse.com/organ-donation-living-wills-dnr-dementia-and-more-confronting-end-of-life-before-the-end-of...

In this conversation with Professor Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, we discuss the emotional and psychological foundations of the rebellions in Parshat Korah and the various tactics of resolution utilized. Our series on Bamidbar is titled,Growing Pains: The Journey Towards Responsibility and each episode explores the manner in which the parsha’s events reflect the maturation of the people and Moshe’s l...