Selwyn Gerber

Ponderings on the Parsha with Selwyn Gerber

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Did you know the renowned economist Selwyn Gerber can also delve into the inner workings and deep levels of the weekly Parsha? Intended for his children and grandchildren, each episode is a welcome companion for Shabbat for anyone interested in the depths of the weekly sedra. This podcast was arranged by his children in honor of his 72nd birthday as a surprise gift.

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Selwyn Gerber

Episodes

Parshat Vayetze 02.12.2022 12:15

What is the meaning of the famous dream of the latter? What are the recurring themes in Breishit? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha! 

Parshat Toldot 25.11.2022 16:48

What was the real difference between Yaacov and Esau? Why did Yitzchak like Esau more? What is the meaning of the name Yaacov? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha! 

Parshat Chayei Sarah 18.11.2022 17:14

Why is Sarah's age given in three different ways? Why was Avraham insistent on buying land for a burial plot? Why did Avraham decide not to send his servant to find a wife in the immediate area? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

Parshat Vayera 11.11.2022 11:36

Why did Avraham argue with G-d about Sodom? What was the route of the argument between Avraham and Lot? What do we make of the troubling story of the Akeidah? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

Parshat Lech Lecha 04.11.2022 9:36

What was the difference between Avraham and Noach? Why was Avraham chosen as the father of the Jewish people? Did Avraham make a mistake in going down to Egypt? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

Parshat Noach 28.10.2022 14:00

What do we make of Noach's character? Was he good or evil? Why did G-d choose water to destroy the world and what can be learned from Noach's experience inside the ark? 

Parshat Breishit 21.10.2022 15:04

What is the meaning of the word Breishit? Why are there two seemingly contradictory stories of the creation of man? What is the meaning of Shabbat? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha. 