Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

Pesach Bonus - Grafting the Spirit of Israel (Yechezkel 37) (Rebroadcast)

In honor of the Haftorah read on Shabbat parshat chol hamoed from Yechezkel 37, we are rebroadcasting episode 248 with Rabbanit Shani Taragin from earlier this year, which explored this prophecy as the Haftorah of Parshat Vayigash. Yechezkel 37 describes the grafting of two branches representing the Northern (Yosef) kingdom of Israel and the Southern (Judah) Kingdom. This prophecy of comfort still resounds deeply as the people of Israel are still trying to work out the relationship between the flesh and spirit of the revived nation.

Episode 261 - Parshat Tzav and Pesach: Eliyahu the Herald

This week's Haftorah from Malachi 3 has been chosen for its connection to Shabbat Hagadol and the upcoming Pesach holiday. In this episode with Dr. Chana Shacham Rosby, we discuss the unique features of the Haftorah and the role of Eliyahu in Malachi's prophecy and in Jewish tradition. Link to Dr. Shacham Rosby's article in Segula Magazinr: file:///C:/Users/yehod/Downloads/ShachamRosby2023Elijah%20in%20the%20Haggadah%20Segula%20ENG.pdf

Episode 260- Parshat Vayikra: When Sacrifice Is Not Enough

In this conversation with Rabbanit Anne Gordon, we explore Yeshayahu's rebuke to the people for their unworthy sacrifices and unworthy behavior. We revisit themes such as redemption without repentance and discuss their unique formulation in this Haftorah in light of the current war with Iran. To order your copy of the Matan Az-Nashir Haggadah, visit the SHVILLI website: https://www.shvillicenter.org/product-page/az-nashir-%D7%90%D7%96-%D7%A0%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8 This episode has been sponsored by Jonathan and Eve Shiff in honor of Eve’s parents, Pat and Moshe Tzabari. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

Episode 259- Parshat Vayakel-Pekudei (Parshat ha-chodesh): Yechezkel's Temple Vision

In this conversation with Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash we discuss the contradictions and changes in Yechezkel's futuristic Temple vision from the Torah's accounts of the Temple from this week's Haftorah. We explore the ways commentators throughout the generations have grappled with this issue. This episode has been sponsored in memory of David Shmuel ben Yitzchak. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

Episode 258 - Parshat Ki Tisa (Parshat Para): The Gift and Mystery of Tahara

In this conversation with Michal Porat, we explore the unique and moving concepts of comfort expressed in Yechezkel 36, the special haftorah chosen for Parshat Para. We discuss the relationship between this prophecy and the purification rite of the red heifer which is read as the maftir reading and we also explore the power and limits of repentance. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.