Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

In this conversation with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis, she passionately brings to life R. Chaim Ibn Attar, more famously known as Or ha-Chaim, who was a Rabbinic and kabbalistic luminary from Morocco.

This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer about Franz Rosenzweig's understanding of revelation as reflected in one of his greatest works, The Star of Redemption. Links Mentioned in the Show: The Star of Redemption in English: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Redemption-Franz-Rosenzweig/dp/0268017182/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+star+of+redemption&qid=1642425972&s=books&sprefix=the+star+of+redemption%2Cstripbooks%2C219&sr=1-1 In Hebrew: https://simania.co.il/bookdetails.php?item_id=23833

This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Dr. Yael Ziegler about the gems to be found in the Torah commentary of R. Moshe Shamah, Recalling the Covenant. R. Shamah is a long time rabbinic leader in the Sephardic community in Brooklyn who penned an erudite peshat commentary on the Torah. For more of R. Shamah's work see: www. judaic.org https://www.amazon.com/Recalling-Covenant-Contemporary-Commentary-Books/dp/1602801843

This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Rabbanit Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel about the Torah's emphasis and the significance of experiencing the Exodus as a nation and as individuals, then and now.

This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Dr. Ayelet Hoffman Libson about the figure of Moshe, whose contribuition as our most treasured law-giver is known to all. Ayelet highlights Moses' autonomous decision-making, sometimes in contrast to God's declared will, and what message that offers us today. Sources mentioned in the Episode: R. Yitz Greenberg, Post Holocaust Theology https://www.rabbiirvinggreenberg.com/writing/scholarly-articles/ One on One Epsiode with Dr. Yael Ziegler on Moshe's Early Life https://pod.link/1493702879/episode/a310d5f914ae5fa85efe998e4cddebae

Welcome to a new season of One on One! In the coming months, we will be releasing a 30-minute conversation on each week's parsha. Each week a new guest will converse with our host, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble about a figure--ancient, pre-modern, contemporary--who has written an idea that sheds new light on our weekly portions. In this fascinating conversation between Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and seasoned Matan tour guide Shulie Mishkin, they discuss some significant messages of the Exodus story only understandable in light of ancient Egyptian culture. R. Moshe David Cassuto is the figure showcased in the episode. Show Notes: Josh Berman's article on Mosaic, "Was There an Exodus?" https://mosaicmagazine.com/essay/history-ideas/2015/03/was-there-an-exodus/ On this page you can find a link to his book Ani Maámin and a link to a podcast episode in which he discusses this essay. For Amnon Bazak's Book on biblical academi and Torah (ad hayom hazeh): https://www.ybook.co.il/book/6141/%D7%A2%D7%93-%D7%94%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%96%D7%94-

Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss a vast array of female characters found in biblical texts. Some are mothers, wives, wise women, communal leaders, anonymous women who make a difference, and so much more. Their roles are as varied as their stories.

In this episode, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss a host of secondary biblical characters and their significance. They delve into the tool of 'anonymity' used with great meaning and intent in so many biblical narratives.

In this episode, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss how to frame themes and messages surrounding a central character. Moshe, the greatest biblical leader of all time, is used as their test case.

In this first conversation of a four-part series, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss some basic tools of biblical characterization and why they are significant for meaningful Tanakh study.