
Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast
Podcast by Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast
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Sep 3, 2023 • 38min
Episode 125- Parshat Nitzavim- VaYelech: A Nation of Individuals
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.

Aug 27, 2023 • 41min
Episode 124 - Parshat Ki Tavo: Experiential Beginings
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.

Aug 21, 2023 • 28min
Episode 123- Parshat Ki Tetzei: Honor and Shame
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.

Aug 13, 2023 • 27min
Episode 122- Parshat Shoftim: Accidental Judgement
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.

Aug 7, 2023 • 26min
Episode 121- Parshat Re'eh: In the Eye of the Beholder
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.

Jul 31, 2023 • 31min
Episode 120- Parshat Ekev: The Experience of Reciprocity
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.

Jul 23, 2023 • 31min
Episode 119- Parshat Va'etchanan: Plusses and Minuses
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.

Jul 20, 2023 • 49min
Episode 118 - Tisha B'Av: The Rhetoric and Relevance of Eicha
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.

Jul 16, 2023 • 30min
Episode 117 - Parshat Devarim: Opening A Message for Generations
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.

Jul 9, 2023 • 41min
Episode 116 - Parshat Matot-Masei: The Journeys Along The Way
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.