Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

In this candid conversation with venture capitalist and author Michael Eisenberg, we speak about economic perspectives on the holiday cycle detailed in this week's parsha and why this perspective is important for Torah study and for the spiritual character of the modern State of Israel. Michael's Book Recommendations: The Lonely Man of Faith, R. Joseph Soloveitchik https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Man-Faith-Joseph-Soloveitchik/dp/0385514085/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lonely+man+of+faith&qid=1648110660&s=books&sprefix=lonely+man+of+%2Cstripbooks%2C283&sr=1-1 Halakhic Man, R. Joseph Soloveitchik https://www.amazon.com/Halakhic-Man-Rabbi-Joseph-Soloveitchik/dp/0827603975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ML9YHGBV7DGC&keywords=halachik+man&qid=1648110690&s=books&sprefix=halachik+man%2Cstripbooks%2C324&sr=1-1 Range, by David Epstein https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484 Rational Optimist, by Matt Ridley https://www.rationaloptimist.com/

In this conversation with Morat Halakha and Matan Hasharon Faculty member Rabbanit Karen Miller Jackson, we explore Rabbi Akiva's perspective on love and Torah, inspired by the injunction to love one's fellow Jew in this week's parsha. Episode Notes: Karen's Website with her weekly writings: https://karenmillerjackson.com/

In this fascinating conversation Tamar Weissman, former Matan faculty member and Galilee tour guide, guides us through Josephus' writings and focuses on his characterization of Aaron the priest.

Enjoy this pre-Pesach episode on Shir Ha-Shirim with Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble. Chag Sameach!

In this conversation with Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Director of Faculty and a Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, we discuss the Rambam's perspective on the function of Tzara'at in a person's life.

In this candid and fun conversation with Rabbanit Rachel Weber Leshaw, we discuss the enigmatic impurity contracted at childbirth by spotlighting Rabbi Yehuda Hertzl Henkin's zt"l commentary.

In this moving conversation with Matan Eshkolot graduate Rabbanit Margot Botwinick, we speak about the Tabernacle's climactic and traumatic inauguration from Aharon's perspective using Ramban's sensitive commentary as our guide. Books Mentioned in the Episode: Ilana Pardes, Countertraditions in the Bible https://www.amazon.com/Countertraditions-Bible-Feminist-Ilana-Pardes/dp/0674175425

In this conversation with Matan Lecturer Yael Leibowitz, we discuss two distinct purity systems reflected in the book of Vayikra and their meaning and import for our lives today. This episode has been dedicated to the full recovery of Yossef Haim Serge Ben Guezala Alice. Works Mentioned in the Episode: J. Klawans on Purity in Ancient Israel https://www.amazon.com/Impurity-Ancient-Judaism-Jonathan-Klawans/dp/0195177657 R. Menachem Froman, My Followers (tzaddikim) Will Laught From This https://kavvanah.blog/2016/08/17/rabbi-menachem-froman-my-followers-will-laugh-from-this/ Christine Hayes on Impurity and Intermariage https://www.amazon.com/Gentile-Impurities-Jewish-Identities-Intermarriage/dp/0195151208/ref=sr_1_4?crid=X2BIM3JVAND7&keywords=christine+hayes+bible&qid=1645958565&s=books&sprefix=christin+hayes+bible%2Cstripbooks%2C215&sr=1-4

In this spiritually intimate conversation with Matan graduate and faculty member Rabbanit Shani Taragin the concept of kedusha is explored based on its various manifestations throughout the book of Vayikra.

In this conversation with Matan Faculty member Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash, we discuss Professor Leon Kass' commentary on the book of Shemot published in 2021 ('Founding God's Nation'). With a lifelong academic background in bioethics and literature, in this confusing modern age Kass has become one of America's wisest voices of virtue.