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Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: Questions on Eikev 5781Moshe shifts to focus on the land of Israel
2021-07-2913 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: Question on Vaetchanan 5781Vaetchanan in 7 Parts | A question on each aliya
2021-07-2013 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Matot-Masei 5781The final parshiyot of Sefer Bamidbar
2021-07-0810 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Pinchas 5781A parsha that ties a lot of loose ends, as we begin to conclude the Israelite's journey through he desert.
2021-07-0110 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Balak 5781Balak is a wonderful story - that includes a talking animal, it raises massive theological questions, and is the only parsha that offers us a perspective on how the rest of the world perceived the Israelites.
2021-06-2312 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Chukat 5781An introduction to mortality and the Torah's response to living a meaningful, finite life
2021-06-1512 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Korach 5781A dramatic and challenging Parsha that raises massive questions about Jewish leadership and succession
2021-06-0913 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Shelach 5781Scouting the land, despairing over the future and plotting a way fwd...
2021-06-0211 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Beha’alotcha 5781“...a jam-packed parisha marking a major point of transition in the development of the Jewish people...”
2021-05-2710 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Nasso 5781The gifts of the Princes of Israel dominates this Parsha but the other features should not be overlooked including the Mitzvah of Nazir and others.
2021-05-2010 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Bamidbar 5781The beginning of the fourth book - filled with numbers
2021-05-1311 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Behar & Bechukotai 5781The end of Vayikra offers us insight into some of the foundations of Jewish society including the Shmitta/Yovel cycle and the perils of not following the Mitzvot
2021-05-0512 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Emor 5781Priests sanctity, the festivals and blasphemers - all covered in this week's parsha
2021-04-2912 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Acharei Mot - Kedoshim 5781Jam packed with laws and some of the most famous verses in the whole Torah. Well worth a listen.
2021-04-2011 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Acharei Mot - Kedoshim 5781Jam packed with laws and some of the most famous verses in the whole Torah. Well worth a listen.
2021-04-2011 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Tazria/Metzroah 5781What to do when:
A woman has a child
A person has tzaraat
A peice of clothing or home has tzaraat
and more!
2021-04-1610 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Tazria/Metzroah 5781What to do when:
A woman has a child
A person has tzaraat
A peice of clothing or home has tzaraat
& more!
2021-04-1610 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Shemini 5781Aharon brings sacrifices as the High Priest, loses his two sons and we are taught the laws of Kashrut
2021-04-0812 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Shemini 5781Aharon brings sacrifices as the High Priest, loses his two sons and we are taught the laws of Kashrut
2021-04-0812 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Tzav 5781More sacrifices and the priests are inducted
2021-03-2312 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Tzav 5781More sacrifices and the priests are inducted
2021-03-2312 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayikra 5781We start a new book filled with details of the sacrifical service to learn how we should come closer to God
2021-03-1813 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayikra 5781We start a new book filled with details of the sacrifical service to learn how we should come closer to God
2021-03-1813 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayakhel/Pekudei 5781The Mishkan gets built
2021-03-1014 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayakhel/Pekudei 5781The Mishkan gets built
2021-03-1014 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Ki Tissa 5781The half sheqel is collected - the Kiyyor is built - and the people worship an idol... no shortage of drama in this week's Torah portion
2021-03-0314 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Ki Tissa 5781The half sheqel is collected - the Kiyyor is built - and the people worship an idol... no shortage of drama in this week's Torah portion
2021-03-0314 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Tetzaveh 5781An intro to consecrating the Priests of Israel
2021-02-2512 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Tetzaveh 5781An intro to consecrating the Priests of Israel
2021-02-2512 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Terumah 5781Instructions are given to Moshe for the creation of sanctifified space
2021-02-1711 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Terumah 5781Instructions are given to Moshe for the creation of sanctifified space
2021-02-1711 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Mishpatim 5781The Torah sets up a structure for civil society and raises for us big questions about the values that define our society.
2021-02-1015 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Mishpatim 5781The Torah sets up a structure for civil society and raises for us big questions about the values that define our society.
2021-02-1015 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Yitroa 5781Moshe's Father in law changes the structure of Jewish society - and the most significant event in the history of humanity change the mission of the world, and more!
2021-02-0416 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Yitro 5781Moshe's Father in law changes the structure of Jewish society - and the most significant event in the history of humanity change the mission of the world, and more!
2021-02-0416 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Beshalach 5781A sea splits and a people struggle with their first moment free of their oppressive history
2021-01-2714 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Beshalach 5781A sea splits and a people struggle with their first moment free of their oppressive history
2021-01-2714 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Bo 5781The last three plagues - a promise 400+ years in the making - the Israelites finally go free..
2021-01-1912 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Bo 5781The last three plagues - a promise 400+ years in the making - the Israelites finally go free..
2021-01-1912 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vaeira 5781Lions, tigers and bears oh my! A Torah portion filled with drama, and Moshe's growth into his new leadership position
2021-01-1511 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vaeira 5781Lions, tigers and bears oh my! A Torah portion filled with drama, and Moshe's growth into his new leadership position
2021-01-1511 min
RZ חדשיShuls in a Post-COVID WorldWhat will shul be like in the post-COVID era? Reflecting on articles published by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Judah Kerbel and Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer, we consider the role of a shul as a place of prayer, gathering, learning and spirituality, and whether things will return back to how they previously were.
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2021-01-1353 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Shemot 5781We meet Moshe, Moshe meets God, and begins his fight for Jewish freedom
2021-01-0812 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Shemot 5781We meet Moshe, Moshe meets God, and begins his fight for Jewish freedom
2021-01-0712 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayechi 5781Both Yaakov & Yosef's lives come a conclusion - Vayechi captures their last messages, and breaths - leaving us to reflect on their insight into the destiny of the Jewish people
2020-12-3014 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayechi 5781Both Yaakov and Yosef's lives come a conclusion - Vayechi captures their last messages, and breaths - leaving us to reflect on their insight into the destiny of the Jewish people
2020-12-3014 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayigash 5781Yosef reveals his true identity, his dreams come true, and we learn of a major turning point in Jewish history
2020-12-2314 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayigash 5781Yosef reveals his true identity, his dreams come true, and we learn of a major turning point in Jewish history
2020-12-2314 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Miketz 5781Yosef becomes the leader of the civilized world, and tries to bring his younger, beloved brother to his side.
2020-12-1714 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Miketz 5781Yosef becomes the leader of the civilized world, and tries to bring his younger, beloved brother to his side.
2020-12-1714 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of VayeshevYosef transforms from a young, disruptive kid, into a like-able, and trustworthy employee while experiencing a few significant hiccups a long the way
2020-12-0814 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of VayeshevYosef transforms from a young, disruptive kid, into a like-able, and trustworthy employee while experiencing a few significant hiccups a long the way
2020-12-0814 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayishlach 5781Yaakov becomes Yisrael. This parsha is all about Yaakov's transformation from a timid, and passive character, to one of the Forefathers, who shapes history.
2020-12-0313 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayishlach 5781Yaakov becomes Yisrael. This parsha is all about Yaakov's transformation from a timid, and passive character, to one of the Forefathers, who shapes history.
2020-12-0313 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayetze 5781Yaakov flees for his life, builds his family and business, and begins to experience considerable success - all while he is dreaming of angels...
2020-11-2413 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Vayetze 5781Yaakov flees for his life, builds his family and business, and begins to experience considerable success - all while he is dreaming of angels...
2020-11-2413 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Toldot 5781Yitzchak & Rivka find their voices, try to find a space to live, and look to find their future.
2020-11-1713 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Toldot 5781Yitzchak and Rivka find their voices, try to find a space to live, and look to find their future.
2020-11-1713 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Chayei Sara 5781Sarah passes and Avraham negotiates for a gravesight. Eleizer seeks out a wife for Yitzchok (66 verse narrative!) and returns succesfully. Avrham remarries, dies as does Yishmael.
2020-11-1013 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: A review of Chayei Sara 5781Sarah passes and Avraham negotiates for a gravesight. Eleizer seeks out a wife for Yitzchok (66 verse narrative!) and returns succesfully. Avrham remarries, dies as does Yishmael.
2020-11-1013 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionParsha on a Pod: Vayera 5781Avraham & Sarah host special guests that bring good tidings, their tidings are not so good for Sedom. Lot is saved. Avraham makes peace with Avimelech, and finds himself in a bind.
2020-11-0612 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionVayera 5781: Summary and insightsRabbi Shaffer of PJC (pikesvillejewish.com) offers a brief summary of the Parsha, aliya by aliya, peppered with insights.
2020-11-0612 min
Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionPOP: Episode 1.3 - Rabbi Zev GoldbergRabbi Zev Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Young Israel of Ft. Lee, in northern New Jersey, is the VP of the now famous RCBC, who set the tone for rabbinic response to the COVID crisis.
2020-05-1332 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionPOP: Episode 1.2 - Rabbi Gershon AlbertRabbi Gershon Albert is the Senior Rabbi of Beth Jacob, in Oakland, California, beloved by his congregants and colleagues, and deeply insightfu
2020-05-0640 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionPOP: Episode 1.1 - Rabbi Dovid Zirkind of Riverdale - 'What Avot Means to Us'Perek on a Pod is a space for us, along with a guest scholar, to study together the teachings of Rabbinic wisdom, recorded in the book of Pirkei Avot, and to explore how the wisdom of Rabbis living two millennia ago continues to shape Jewish life and ideas until today..
2020-04-2935 minParsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah PortionPerek on a Pod Coming Soon! A Teaser...Each week Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer, accompanied by a guest scholar, will be exploring the ancient lessons of Rabbinic Sages, taught through the Jewish text of Pirkei Avot. Though these Rabbis lived millennia ago, we will discover together that their teachings, and insights are profoundly relevant to today.
2020-04-2300 min