IKAR Podcasts

Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's class The Weekly Parashah from 3.11.2026, co-sponsored by IKAR and Hadar.

Class #14 | March 10, 2026 | Click here for source sheet. When the man entered with the boy in his arms, a change came over the place. All of us felt it. Something in the air trembled; a warmth passed through the yard, and we knew that one of the living had come among us. We assembled in small knots, whispering about our former lives. Some remembered their misdeeds, some their triumphs. We debated, we argued, we laughed when the memory allowed it, but always we were together, bound by the strange circumstance of our continued existence. - Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders

This is a recording from 3.4.2025 of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parashah class, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR. There were technical difficulties in the last 10 minutes of class and Rabbi Kasher had to join from a different device.

Moses has an encounter this week that he never speaks of again. But we can’t seem to stop quoting it. What happened, and what can we learn from Moses’ secret?

Michael Lynton and Joshua Steiner discuss their new book, From Mistakes to Meaning: Owning Your Past So It Doesn't Own You (https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...)

Gideon Maltz is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, having previously served as Executive Director from 2017 to 2021. The Charles Bronfman Prize recognizes young humanitarians whose work is grounded in their Jewish values and is of universal benefit to all people. The goal of the Prize is to recognize dynamic leaders whose innovation and impact serve as inspiration for the next generation.

This is a recording of Rabbi Sharon Brous's session of For the Love of Learning class. Every Tuesday morning, a new story from the Talmud. Taught by your rabbis in a monthly rotation, we’ll dig into the strange and compelling world of the Talmud, exploring the ways ancient dilemmas speak to modern questions. Join us in-person at the Event Space (coffee and nosh provided) or over Zoom (B.Y.O. nosh) for as many sessions as possible… your Tuesday will thank you.

Rabbi Morris Panitz's sermon from 2.21.2026

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's class, The Weekly Parashah, a collaboration between Hadar and IKAR.