Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

In this enlightening conversation with Matan lecturer and Kitvuni scholar Yael Leibowitz, we discuss several examples of the biblical 'Other'- such as Yitro- whose role it often is to contrast Israelite behavior. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives.

In this illuminating conversation with Matan Lecturer Rachel Sharansky Danziger, we discuss why Israel's crossing of the sea was in some ways more monumental for the nation than the exodus itself. This week's episode has been dedicated in memory of Cantor Jacob Rosenbaum-Yakov Tzvi Ben Dovid- by his granddaughter Dara Goldschmidt. He is remembered as being intentional about his grand parenting, instilling in his grandchildren a love for Israel as well as using his cantorial skills to teach them songs that continue to play in their mind and hearts. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives.

In this conversation with Dr. Ayelet Hoffmann Libson, we speak about the parsha's fascinating oscillation between the nation's experience of the exodus from Egypt and the laws that institutionalized it for generations. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives. This week’s episode is dedicated in memory of Lili Weil, it was around Lili’s dining room table that Rabbanit Malka Bina first taught a Talmud shiur to women, and what provided the inspiration for Matan’s creation. Lili was a woman of grace and kindness, wisdom and good deeds.

In this conversation with Dr. Yael Ziegler, we explore the Egyptian legacies God wanted the nation to leave behind and the function of the plagues as punitive punishment and as a powerful educational tool. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives. This week’s episode has been dedicated by Sharon Hirsch and Ellan Levinson and their families in memory of their mother Joyce Frank, חיה רחל בת צבי ופסיה On the occasion of her second yartzeit on the 4th of shevat. She is missed by her children, grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

In this fascinating conversation with Rav Mike Feuer, host of The Jewish Story Podcast, we dive deep into the intentionality required by the Torah to craft a version of the Exodus story that would guide us for eternity. Our podcast series on Shemot focuses on Identity and Nationality Formation. We’re going to try and address the big biblical themes of slavery, redemption, society building, and commitment to a binding code of law as well as explore together with our guests how we can anchor these big ideas in our modern lives.

In this conversation with R. Alex Israel that weaves in and out of peshat and midrashic readings, we explore Yaakov's lasting legacies and the wisdom they teach us about how to better leave this earth. Thank you for listening to our series on interpersonal dynamics in the book of Bereishit. Stay tuned for our upcoming Shemot series on identity and nationality formation. This week’s episode has been dedicated by Michelle Feiglin and Debbie Nossbaum in honor of their father’s 7th yartzeit, Natan ben Shlomo Elimelech.

In this insightful conversation with Tanakh educator and family therapist Rabbanit Mali Brofsky, we discuss the bravery and personal evolution of Yehuda and Yosef as they each make efforts to heal the intergenerational trauma that has dominated their family history.

In this probing conversation with Matan faculty member Catriella Freedman, we discuss Yosef's personal development and the tension between Egypt and his home of origin.

In this candid conversation with Rabbanit Leah Sarna, we explore how the Yehuda and Tamar episode insightfully mirrors the broader Yosef narrative.

In this insightful conversation with Matan Lecturer Rachel Sharansky Danziger, we explore the immigrant mentality of Yaakov and his family as well as the interpersonal dynamics that lead up to and impact the story of Dinah's rape.