The Greatest Parasha Podcast

In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi David Tawil to delve into the significance of boundaries at Har Sinai and their role in spiritual growth. Rabbi Tawil explains how the boundaries set during the revelation were crucial for the Jewish people's spiritual survival and how crossing them could lead to disaster. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding personal limits to avoid spiritual burnout and achieve sustainable growth.

In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Yoetzet Halacha Yaffa Setton to explore the significance of song in our relationship with God and the natural leadership of Miriam.

In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi Uri Pilichowski to explore the miracles around us. Rabbi Pilichowski shares insights on recognizing modern-day miracles and the importance of strengthening our relationship with God. Tune in to discover how ancient lessons can inspire us today.

Rabbi Uri Pilichowski is a senior educator at Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Zionist Education Initiative, where he inspires thousands of visitors each year through dialogue on Zionism, Israel, and Jewish identity. He is an author, columnist for The Jewish Press and The Jerusalem Post, a sought after speaker, and lives in Mitzpe Yericho with his wife Aliza and their six children.

In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie, Emma Dayan, and Henry Esses are joined by Rav Menachem Leibtag to better understand the purpose of yetziat mitzrayim, discussing why God needed Paroh to kick the Jews out of Egypt and how that collective memory shapes us as a people.

Rav Menachem Leibtag is a teacher at Yeshivat Gush Etzion, Midreshet Lindenbaum, Shaalvim, and Matan. Read more of his essays on Parashat HaShavua on his website, tanach.org

In this week’s episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi Moish Kornblum to delve into the complexities of parental blessings in the Torah, focusing on the blessings given by Yaakov Avinu to his sons. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the nature of blessings and their impact on personal growth.

Rav Moish is the Assistant Dean at Yeshiva Orayta and former congregational rabbi in Cape Town.