Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

This episode, like its title, is an adventure. Through his amazing collection of life stories, Dr. Ari Greenspan teaches us about the role of 'tradition' in determining what birds are permissible to eat. In this conversation, Ari reminds us that Halacha is not meant to be learned from a book, but rather lived in full color. This week’s episode has been sponsored in honor of the yartzeit of Yaakov ben Avraham and Minnie.

Episode 157 - Parshat Tzav: Remembering the Mikdash by Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

In this candid and insightful conversation with Rabbi Alex Israel, we speak about the intimate religious language the korbanot (sacrifices) used to convey and the complexity of any future reinstalment of them.

In this thought-provoking discussion, Rabbi Michael Hattin, an esteemed teacher and author, dives into the character of Betzalel, the divine artisan behind the Mishkan. He highlights Betzalel's unique creativity, emphasizing the synergy between human craftsmanship and divine inspiration. The conversation also navigates the significance of 'melacha' on Shabbat, illustrating humanity's transformative abilities. Additionally, themes of creation versus destruction are explored, alongside the moral responsibilities tied to our creative potential.

In this conversation with Rabbanit Batya Hefter, we speak about the gifts Hassidic Torah has to offer the modern learner and the Mei Hashiloach's (R. Mordechai Yosef Leiner) teaching about the kind of perception we are meant to achieve in this world. Books mentioned in the episode: https://ktav.com/products/thinking-god https://www.amazon.com/All-Hands-Heaven-Teachings-Mordecai/dp/1593333374 https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Heart-Teachings-Yaakov-Izbica-Radzyn/dp/0827608942

In this conversation with Dr. Michelle Levine, we discuss Aaron's role in the Golden Calf catastrophe through the interpretive lens of Ramban's commentary.

In this poignant conversation with Hassidism scholar Ora Wiskind, she brings us into the world of Rabbi Ya’akov of Izbica-Radzyn and his insightful comments on the relationship between the incense, the tabernacle lamps and the parts of ourselves we wish others couldn't see.

In this probing conversation with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni, we explore a central idea of the Sefat Emet regarding the function of Shabbat in the weekly schedule and how this concept can be translated into one's daily life.

In this conversation with Dr. Yoel Finkelman we speak about core issues and questions at the foundation of attempts to utilize Halakhic laws and principles to inform laws and legal systems in the State of Israel. Some sources mentioned in this conversation: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Derashot_HaRan?tab=contents https://thelehrhaus.com/commentary/blacklists-and-bureaucrats-resistance-and-the-rabbinate/

In this episode with Rabbanit Neima Novetsky, we discuss the different perspectives on Yitro's character and his role in Moshe's life and personal development. R. David Tzvi Hoffman's Torah commentary is showcased in this conversation as well as the contribution of Alhatorah.org to the study and teaching of Torah. Our Shemot series focuses on 19th-20th century Jewish thinkers and their perspective on the parsha.