Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

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 Bereshit is propelled forward by God’s chosen representatives: Adam, Kayin, Noach, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, but these messengers impact the world because of the choices they make. It is the nexus between being chosen and the human choices that actualize the divine will in the world that we will be exploring in this series.

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 Bereshit is propelled forward by God’s chosen representatives: Adam, Kayin, Noach, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, but these messengers impact the world because of the choices they make. It is the nexus between being chosen and the human choices that actualize the divine will in the world that we will be exploring in this series.

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 nexus between being chosen and the human choices that actualize the divine will in the world that we will be exploring in this series. This week’s episode has been sponsored in memory of Leah bat Harav Moshe Natan Halevi and Toibe z”l.

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 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 educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 women who themselves have learned at Matan and are now passing these educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 have learned at Matan and are now passing these educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 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 educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 Matan and are now passing these educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 learned at Matan and are now passing these educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 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 educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 week's guests are women who themselves have learned at Matan and are now passing these educational messages to next generation of Torah students.

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 during the wilderness period.

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 people and Moshe’s leadership during the wilderness period.

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 the wilderness period.

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-life-with-rabbi-dr-shlomo-brody-160/ 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 the wilderness.

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 leadership during the wilderness.

In this conversation with Rabbanit Mali Brofsky we discuss the sin of the spies and the various responses to it as a critical turning point in the nation's maturation process. 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 the wilderness.

In this conversation with Dr. Yael Ziegler, we explore the catalysts for Moshe's leadership crisis and the role this episode plays in the nation's wilderness journey. 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 the wilderness.

In this fascinating conversation with Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash we discuss several communal themes in the parsha, how the Sotah ritual can catalyze a process of marital repair and ways this might be imported into other issues of communal responsibility. 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 the wilderness.

In this conversation with Dr. Tanya White we touch upon some of Bamidbar's central themes while also discussing the significance of the census that opens the book. 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 the wilderness.

In this conversation with Tamar Weissman, a Torah personality and sustainable farmer living in Israel's Galilee region, we discuss how the positive commandment to leave the land fallow once every seven years can elevate one's broader experience of observance. Our series on Vayikra is titled ‘Kedusha is in the Details’ and explores the way these laws try to elevate each of our most basic human functions: food intake, bodily functions, relationships, spaces of worship, and our use of time. This episode is dedicated by Esther Naiberg in honor of the 22nd Yahrzeit of her brother, Nota David ben Yerachmiel.

This almost poetic episode with Dr. Tammy Jacobowitz explores the spiritual and qualitative differences between Shabbat and the holidays in our religious lives. Our series on Vayikra is titled ‘Kedusha is in the Details’ and explores the way these laws try to elevate each of our most basic human functions: food intake, bodily functions, relationships, spaces of worship, and our use of time.

In this episode with Dr. Julie Goldstein, we discuss different interpretations of the general injunction to be 'kadosh' and the import each explanation has for one's service of God. This episode was dedicated in memory of Yehuda ben Shlomo. Our series on Vayikra is titled ‘Kedusha is in the Details’ and explores the way these laws try to elevate each of our most basic human functions: food intake, bodily functions, relationships, spaces of worship, and our use of time.

In this sensitive conversation with Shayna Goldberg, we discuss bodily ritual impurities alongside the complementary list of prohibited sexual prohibitions to try and better understand the Torah's perspective on sexuality and its potential perversion. This week's episode has been dedicated in memory of Miriam Yehudit bat Basha. Our series on Vayikra is titled ‘Kedusha is in the Details’ and explores the way these laws try to elevate each of our most basic human functions: food intake, bodily functions, relationships, spaces of worship, and our use of time.

In this episode we speak with Channa Lockshin Bob about the biblical context of Kashrut laws, address how they were experienced in the post-biblical period and the meaning they can create in our contemporary religious lives. This week's episode has been dedicated in memory of Deanna Lubin. Our series on Vayikra is titled ‘Kedusha is in the Details’ and explores the way these laws try to elevate each of our most basic human functions: food intake, bodily functions, relationships, spaces of worship, and our use of time.

In this illuminating conversation with R. Yitzchak Blau, we explore thematic ideas behind the sacrificial order as well as religious meaning one can find in the details of their preparation. This week's episode has been donated in memory of Bella bat Yizchak Baruch. Our series on Vayikra is titled ‘Kedusha is in the Details’ and explores the way these laws try to elevate each of our most basic human functions: food intake, bodily functions, relationships, spaces of worship, and our use of time.

In this important conversation with Dr. Tova Ganzel, we explore the function and form of the sacrifices and the Tabernacle in their ancient Near Eastern context. Our series on Vayikra is titled 'Kedusha is in the Details’ and explores the way these laws try to elevate each of our most basic human functions: food intake, bodily functions, relationships, spaces of worship, and our use of time.

In honor of reaching our 100th episode, Dr. Yael Ziegler and podcast host Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble sat down in front of a live audience to speak about their love for Tanakh and the challenges they face teaching timeless texts in the modern classroom. Show Notes: The story behind the podcast 0:53 Teaching Tanakh Today 9:49 Audience question 1:03:58

In this conversation with Joanne Greenaway, LSJS's chief executive, we discuss the communal function of the Mishkan's construction and its significance as Shemot's concluding section. This episode has been sponsored in memory of David Shmuel Ben Yitzchak whose yartzeit is the 20th of Adar.

In this conversation with R. Dr. Shlomo Brody, we discuss the epic mistake of the Golden Calf and Moshe's handling of the situation against the backdrop of Israel's national development throughout the book of Shemot.

In this illuminating conversation with Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg, we discuss different theological aspects of the priestly garb as well as the symbolism inherent in their elevated status above the people of Israel.

In this illuminating conversation with Malka Hubscher, we touch upon the central function of the Mishkan as well as the particulars of its construction. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives.

In this invaluable conversation with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman, we discuss the way covenants were created in ancient societies and how this knowledge sheds light on related concepts in the Torah and on one's relationship with God. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives.

In this enlightening conversation with Matan lecturer and Kitvuni scholar Yael Leibowitz, we discuss several examples of the biblical 'Other'- such as Yitro- whose role it often is to contrast Israelite behavior. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives.

In this illuminating conversation with Matan Lecturer Rachel Sharansky Danziger, we discuss why Israel's crossing of the sea was in some ways more monumental for the nation than the exodus itself. This week's episode has been dedicated in memory of Cantor Jacob Rosenbaum-Yakov Tzvi Ben Dovid- by his granddaughter Dara Goldschmidt. He is remembered as being intentional about his grand parenting, instilling in his grandchildren a love for Israel as well as using his cantorial skills to teach them songs that continue to play in their mind and hearts. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives.

In this conversation with Dr. Ayelet Hoffmann Libson, we speak about the parsha's fascinating oscillation between the nation's experience of the exodus from Egypt and the laws that institutionalized it for generations. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives. This week’s episode is dedicated in memory of Lili Weil, it was around Lili’s dining room table that Rabbanit Malka Bina first taught a Talmud shiur to women, and what provided the inspiration for Matan’s creation. Lili was a woman of grace and kindness, wisdom and good deeds.

In this conversation with Dr. Yael Ziegler, we explore the Egyptian legacies God wanted the nation to leave behind and the function of the plagues as punitive punishment and as a powerful educational tool. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives. This week’s episode has been dedicated by Sharon Hirsch and Ellan Levinson and their families in memory of their mother Joyce Frank, חיה רחל בת צבי ופסיה On the occasion of her second yartzeit on the 4th of shevat. She is missed by her children, grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

In this fascinating conversation with Rav Mike Feuer, host of The Jewish Story Podcast, we dive deep into the intentionality required by the Torah to craft a version of the Exodus story that would guide us for eternity. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives.

In this conversation with R. Alex Israel that weaves in and out of peshat and midrashic readings, we explore Yaakov's lasting legacies and the wisdom they teach us about how to better leave this earth. Thank you for listening to our series on interpersonal dynamics in the book of Bereishit. Stay tuned for our upcoming Shemot series on identity and nationality formation. This week’s episode has been dedicated by Michelle Feiglin and Debbie Nossbaum in honor of their father’s 7th yartzeit, Natan ben Shlomo Elimelech.

In this insightful conversation with Tanakh educator and family therapist Rabbanit Mali Brofsky, we discuss the bravery and personal evolution of Yehuda and Yosef as they each make efforts to heal the intergenerational trauma that has dominated their family history.

In this probing conversation with Matan faculty member Catriella Freedman, we discuss Yosef's personal development and the tension between Egypt and his home of origin.

In this candid conversation with Rabbanit Leah Sarna, we explore how the Yehuda and Tamar episode insightfully mirrors the broader Yosef narrative.

In this insightful conversation with Matan Lecturer Rachel Sharansky Danziger, we explore the immigrant mentality of Yaakov and his family as well as the interpersonal dynamics that lead up to and impact the story of Dinah's rape.

In this probing conversation with Matan's Rosh Batei Midrash and Academic Director Dr. Yael Ziegler, we speak about the fraught relationship between the matriarchs Rachel and Leah and what the tumultuous beginnings of the twelve tribes has to teach us about human diversity.

In this conversation with Rabbi Shmuel Klitsner, author of Wrestling Jacob: Deception, Identity, and Freudian Slips in Genesis, we unpack some of the underlying complexities inherent in Yaakov's relationship with his parents and the behavior patterns that develop after he steals Esav's blessing. This week’s episode is dedicated in honour of Rabbi Zev Lewis by his family on occasion of his 87th birthday. Mazal tov! Our episodes on the book of Breishit focus on family and interpersonal dynamics. These conversations are candid, insightful, and respectful. We aim not to psychoanalyze the biblical figures, but to learn from them as we stumble through our own beautifully messy lives.