The Greatest Parasha Podcast

• Vayesheb: Rav Alex Israel on Temptation and Sexuality

  In this week’s episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan and Henry Esses are joined by Rav Alex Israel to discuss the righteousness of Yosef in the face of temptation and the broader theme of sexuality and power throughout Sefer Bereshit.Rabbi Alex Israel teaches Tanakh at Midreshet Lindenbaum, Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, Matan Hasharon; and is faculty at the Rabbi Sacks Legacy. Read his Torah and listen to his podcasts at www.alexisrael.org

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• Vayishlach: Ms. Talia Harcsztark on the Concept of Chosenness

  In this week’s episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan, and Henry Esses are joined by Ms. Talia Harcsztark to reflect on the pattern of the selected and rejected son that’s featured over and over again in Sefer Bereshit. What does it mean to be chosen? What are our responsibilities as the chosen people? Ms. Harcsztark is the former Chair of the Tanakh department at the Yeshivah Flatbush, and she currently teaches at Pelech Girls High School in Jerusalem.

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• Vayetse: Rabbi Richard Hidary on Yaakov's Vow

  In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan and Henry Esses are joined by Rabbi Dr. Richard Hidary for an insightful exploration of Parashat Vayetse. Through a detailed analysis of the text, Rabbi Hidary discusses Yaakov's vow and its implications, offering a nuanced understanding of the relationship between faith and action. Rabbi Hidary is an Associate Professor of Judaic studies at Yeshiva University and Rabbi at Sephardic Synagogue. 

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• Toledot: Rabbi Joseph Dweck on Birthright and the Land of Israel

  In this episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan, and Henry Esses sit down with Rabbi Joseph Dweck for a thoughtful discussion on Parashat Toledot. Through a close reading of the text, Rabbi Dweck explains the meaning of Yitzchak’s blessings to Yaakov and Esav, how those blessings relate to the Land of Israel, and what the Torah reveals about Esav’s character that ultimately leads to the loss of both the birthright and the blessing.Rabbi Joseph Dweck is the former Rosh Yeshivah of Barkai Yeshivah and has served for the past decade as the Senior Rabbi of the Spanish and Portuguese Jewish Community of the United Kingdom. He is currently in the process of making Aliyah.Please follow and rate this show!

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• Haye Sarah: Rav Judah Dardik on Navigating Loss & Legacy

  In this episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan, and Henry Esses are joined by Rav Judah Dardik to explore the profound themes of loss and legacy in Parashat Haye Sarah. Through a thoughtful examination of the text, they discuss how Abraham's experiences offer timeless lessons on dealing with grief and the importance of passing on values to future generations.Rabbi Judah Dardik is the Sgan Rosh Yeshiva and a Gemara R"am at Yeshivat Orayta, as well as Dean of the Orayta Center for Jewish Leadership and Engagement. Before making aliyah, he led Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland, California, for thirteen years. Rabbi Dardik lives in Gush Etzion with his wife Naomi and their six children, and enjoys hiking, winemaking, and roller hockey.

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