Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

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.

In this fascinating conversation with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman, we discuss the significant parallels between Ancient Egyptian texts and the Song at the Sea and how this kind of study can be a portal into a deeper understanding of Torah. Here is the link to the Mosaic article referenced in the conversation. https://mosaicmagazine.com/essay/history-ideas/2015/03/was-there-an-exodus/ Our Shemot series focuses on 19th-20th century Jewish thinkers and their perspective on the parsha.

In this conversation with Matan's Academic Director and Rashat Bet Midrash, Dr. Yael Ziegler speaks with us about the literary and theological role of Pharaoh in the exodus story. This week's episode has been dedicated by Sara Averick and Jose Rosenfeld in honor of their children. Our Shemot series focuses on 19th-20th century Jewish thinkers and their perspective on the parsha.

"As the reward for the righteous women who lived in that generation the Jewish people were redeemed from Egypt." In this conversation with psychologist and educator Dr. Michelle Sarna, we speak about the gifts and challenges of raising children on a liberal urban college campus, about women's leadership possibilities, and Jewish communal leadership abroad. This episode is another installment in the 'Eshet Chayil: Awesome Jewish Women' series. The first was a conversation with Sari Kopitnikoff (episode 134). Dr. Michelle Sarna is a licensed psychologist, in private practice and currently serves as a psychologist at SAR Academy and Camp Stone. Michelle co-founded and co-directs the Orthodox Leadership Project and has been living in the NYU vicinity for over 20 years where her husband Yehuda serves as Executive Director of the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life and as the campus Rabbi.

Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg, a lecturer at Bar Ilan's Midrasha and head of the Torah Shabal Pet Department at Ephrata College, dives into Nechama Leibowitz's transformative impact on Torah education. She highlights Leibowitz's unique approach to textual analysis and her ability to blend literary criticism with traditional teachings. The conversation also delves into the educational insights gleaned from the Israelites' enslavement, emphasizing personal growth and the essential role of educators in understanding sacred texts.

In this two-pronged conversation with the 18Forty Podcast host David Bashevkin and R. Yitzchak Blau, we explore the world shifts that deeply impacted Jewish life and thought in the 19th and 20th centuries. This episode opens our series on Shemot which focuses on 19th-20th century Jewish thinkers and their perspectives on the parsha.