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...
May 01, 2022•32 min
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/
Apr 26, 2022•28 min
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.
Apr 18, 2022•37 min
Enjoy this pre-Pesach episode on Shir Ha-Shirim with Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble. Chag Sameach!
Apr 10, 2022•20 min
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.
Apr 03, 2022•32 min
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.
Mar 27, 2022•28 min
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
Mar 20, 2022•34 min
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://kav...
Mar 13, 2022•34 min
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.
Mar 06, 2022•35 min
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.
Feb 28, 2022•31 min
This week's episode is dedicated in memory of Sara Litton z"l In this wonderful and whimsical conversation with world-reknowned Agnon scholar Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, he retells the Agnon short story Sign of Pisces (Mazal Dagim) and how it speaks to the fundamental spiritual struggle embodied by the Mishkan. If you would like to sponsor a podcast in honor or memory of a loved one write us at podcast@matan.org.il.
Feb 20, 2022•43 min
In this sweeping conversation with Tanya White, she speaks about seminal psychoanalyst Erich Fromm's take on the sin of the Golden Calf, and the meaningful import his concepts of 'having' and 'being' contain for our lives today. Tanya's Erich Fromm Book Recommendations 1) To Have and To Be https://www.amazon.com/Have-Be-Bloomsbury-Revelations/dp/178093680X/ref=pd_lpo_3?pd_rd_i=178093680X&psc=1 2) Psychoanalysis and Religion (a series of lectures) https://www.amazon.com/Psychoanalysis-Religio...
Feb 13, 2022•36 min
This conversation between Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Adina Sternberg-- Matan faculty member and Hilkhata student--focuses on a surprising comment of Rashi regarding the erection of the Mishkan and it's daunting theological ramifications.
Feb 09, 2022•29 min
In this candid conversation with Dr. Leore Sachs Shmuely--lecturer in Kabbalah and Hassidut at Bar-Ilan University--she discusses her personal journey into the world of the hidden and lofty. Leore then shares a kabbalistic commentary on the commandment to build a Tabernacle.
Jan 30, 2022•31 min
In this conversation with Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis, she passionately brings to life R. Chaim Ibn Attar, more famously known as Or ha-Chaim, who was a Rabbinic and kabbalistic luminary from Morocco.
Jan 24, 2022•32 min
This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Rabbanit Yafit Clymer about Franz Rosenzweig's understanding of revelation as reflected in one of his greatest works, The Star of Redemption. Links Mentioned in the Show: The Star of Redemption in English: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Redemption-Franz-Rosenzweig/dp/0268017182/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+star+of+redemption&qid=1642425972&s=books&sprefix=the+star+of+redemption%2Cstripbooks%2C219&sr=1-1 In Hebrew: https://simania.co.il/book...
Jan 18, 2022•34 min
This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Dr. Yael Ziegler about the gems to be found in the Torah commentary of R. Moshe Shamah, Recalling the Covenant. R. Shamah is a long time rabbinic leader in the Sephardic community in Brooklyn who penned an erudite peshat commentary on the Torah. For more of R. Shamah's work see: www. judaic.org https://www.amazon.com/Recalling-Covenant-Contemporary-Commentary-Books/dp/1602801843
Jan 11, 2022•34 min
This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Rabbanit Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel about the Torah's emphasis and the significance of experiencing the Exodus as a nation and as individuals, then and now.
Jan 05, 2022•30 min
This week Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble speaks with Dr. Ayelet Hoffman Libson about the figure of Moshe, whose contribuition as our most treasured law-giver is known to all. Ayelet highlights Moses' autonomous decision-making, sometimes in contrast to God's declared will, and what message that offers us today. Sources mentioned in the Episode: R. Yitz Greenberg, Post Holocaust Theology https://www.rabbiirvinggreenberg.com/writing/scholarly-articles/ One on One Epsiode with Dr. Yael Ziegler on Moshe'...
Dec 29, 2021•35 min
Welcome to a new season of One on One! In the coming months, we will be releasing a 30-minute conversation on each week's parsha. Each week a new guest will converse with our host, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble about a figure--ancient, pre-modern, contemporary--who has written an idea that sheds new light on our weekly portions. In this fascinating conversation between Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and seasoned Matan tour guide Shulie Mishkin, they discuss some significant messages of the Exodus story o...
Dec 21, 2021•33 min
Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss a vast array of female characters found in biblical texts. Some are mothers, wives, wise women, communal leaders, anonymous women who make a difference, and so much more. Their roles are as varied as their stories.
Dec 19, 2021•48 min
In this episode, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss a host of secondary biblical characters and their significance. They delve into the tool of 'anonymity' used with great meaning and intent in so many biblical narratives.
Dec 16, 2021•54 min
In this episode, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss how to frame themes and messages surrounding a central character. Moshe, the greatest biblical leader of all time, is used as their test case.
Dec 08, 2021•56 min
In this first conversation of a four-part series, Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Dr. Yael Ziegler discuss some basic tools of biblical characterization and why they are significant for meaningful Tanakh study.
Dec 02, 2021•46 min
In this final episode of the series, Yosefa and Tanya transition out of the Holocaust into the most recent event of national suffering: Covid. Through a combination of modern philosophical responses and personal reflection, this episode captures the gamut of responses experienced in the past two and half years to the pandemic. NOTE! Next week--Wednesday Nov. 24th at 8:30 pm (Israeli time) --LIVE FACEBOOK EVENT! Share your thoughts and questions with us before we air at podcast@matan.org.il Links...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Tanya White discuss suffering on a national scale. Did the Holocaust break all previous molds of evil? Can it be approached with the tools mentioned in past episodes? This episodes focuses on post-Holocaust theology and how it too can help individuals in times of struggle. Source sheets: https://www.sefaria.org.il/sheets/360724?lang=he
Nov 10, 2021•58 min
This episode explores rabbinic sources on the topic and focuses on illness as a form of suffering. This month our host Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Matan faculty member Tanya White tackle the age-old problem of evil. Together they mind traditional and modern sources for relevant responses to some of our greatest struggles. See this link for source material used in this episode: https://www.sefaria.org.il/sheets/350813?lang=bi
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This episode opens a new season of One on One and its first mini-series. This month our host Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble and Matan faculty member Tanya White tackle the age-old problem of evil. Together they mind traditional and modern sources for relevant responses to some of our greatest struggles. Links to books mentioned in this week's episode: The Second Mountain by David Brooks https://www.amazon.com/Second-Mountain-David-Brooks/dp/0812993268 See here a source sheet for episode 1: https://ww...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Enjoy the final parsha shiur in this series given by Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble on V'zot ha-beracha: How to Die Better Thank you for joining us for this series! Stay tuned for the coming season of One on One, hosted by Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble.
Sep 26, 2021•28 min
Enjoy this week's short shiur on Parshat Ha'azinu given by Rivi Frankel: Shirat Ha'azinu, a song for generations. Stay tuned for new upcoming episodes of Matan's One on One podcast!
Sep 14, 2021•39 min
