The Greatest Parasha Podcast

Epizodes

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  Vaetchanan: Ms. Yael Leibowitz on National Nevuah 22.07.2026 20min

  In this week's episode, we are joined by Ms. Yael Leibowitz to discuss the institution of prophecy. Together, we examine whether having designated neviim was the ideal way to transmit God's word to the nation or whether all of Bnei Yisrael was meant to receive prophecy.
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  Devarim & Shabbat Chazon: Rabbi Naftali Besser on Seeing the Truth 15.07.2026 23min

  In this week's episode, we are joined by Rabbi Naftali Besser to understand how our blind spots—shaped by ego, biases, and misjudgments—are the root causes of tragedy and misunderstanding.
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  Matot-Masei: Avi Garson on Tribalism and Nationhood 07.07.2026 21min

  Most forms of tribalism threaten national unity, but what does the Torah teach about balancing difference and collective responsibility? How do tribal distinctions help a community flourish? This episode explores Jewish tribal identity, Torah, and modern nationhood in the context of Matot-Masei and America’s 250th birthday.
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  Pinehas: Rabbi Shmuel Phillips on the Berit Shalom 02.07.2026 25min

  This week we are joined by Rabbi Shmuel Phillips to discuss zealotry and what true peace means in the Torah. To learn more about Rabbi Phillips and his two incredible books: https://www.talmudreclaimed.com
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  Hukat Balak: Rabbi Joey Soffer on Mei Meriva 26.06.2026 23min

  This week, we are joined by Rabbi Soffer to discuss the kiddush Hashem that was supposed to happen at Mei Meriva and what we can learn from it today.
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  Korach: Rabbi Joey Faur on the Truth About Leadership 18.06.2026 22min

  We are joined by Rabbi Joey Faur to discuss why the story hinges on the concept of kedusha as divine rather than magical, and what that means for leadership today.Horizontal Society by Chacham Faur: https://korenpub.com/products/the-collected-works-of-hakham-dr-jose-faur?srsltid=AfmBOooONELCVQCRyFIS-jbxi1kd5b0S29heOIrK62XY7mFMAx1K3373
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  Shelah: Mrs. Esther Hidary on the Betrayal of the Covenant 12.06.2026 26min

  In this week's episode, we are joined by Mrs. Esther Hidary to unpack the deeper ideological issue underpinning the refusal of Bnei Yisrael and the spies to enter the land of Israel.
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  Beha’alotekha: Binyamin Fox on the Inversion of Jewish History 04.06.2026 20min

  This week, we’re joined by Binyamin Fox, who picked one of the Rav’s best-known derashot on Beha’alotekha. Together, we trace how a scattered-feeling parsha turns into a single story about a redemption that was almost ours.
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  Naso: Rabbi Nathan Zaboulani on Shimshon and Nezirut 28.05.2026 21min

  In this week's episode, Rabbi Zaboulani joins to discuss the purpose of nezirut and how being a nazir was fundamental to Shimshon's style of leadership.
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  Shavout & Naso: Why We Learn on Shavuot 20.05.2026 16min

  Thoughts based on a shiur given by Rabbi David Aaron. We explore why the chag has no physical mitzvah, what really happened at Sinai, and how Naso shows us how to live inside it. Sorry for the different episode format this week, back to normal next week!
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  Bemidbar: Rav Binny Freedman on Counting in the Desert and Receiving Torah 15.05.2026 23min

  We are joined by Rav Binny Freedman, who discusses the insights of counting the Omer, the hidden significance of the desert, and the journey to achieve Torah.
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  Behar Behukotai: Rabbi Richard Tobias on the Underlying Lessons of Shemita 06.05.2026 22min

  In this week's episode, Rabbi Tobias joins to discuss the deeper lessons behind shemita, and how those lessons relate to the larger themes of Sefer Vayikra as a whole.
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  Emor: Emma Dayan on the Lechem HaPanim 01.05.2026 9min

  This week, we dive into the deeper purpose of the shulchan and the lechem hapanim.
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  Aharei Mot-Kedoshim: Michael Franco on Our People and Our Purpose 24.04.2026 26min

  This week, Dr. Michael Franco joins us to explore the central themes of Aharei Mot-Kedoshim. Follow along using the charts below:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MrxTG_TfmwEX0C7yoe9DrlZAECJkJ-wT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115602880636174608461&rtpof=true&sd=trueTo hear more from Dr. Franco, check out his podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/3v3NH9LEJZIJCuxfHYSHF1?si=64UxNzu_Q2GiiwdAz9J-Jw
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  Tazria Tahor (Metzora): Rabbi Joseph Beyda on "Understanding" Tzaraat 16.04.2026 13min

  This week, we are joined by Rabbi Jospeh Beyda to try and derive meaning from a seriously technical parasha.
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  Pesach: Yaakov Wolff on Freedom, Money, and Dignity 30.03.2026 22min

  We are joined by Yaakov Wolff, podcast host of Shtark Tank (https://open.spotify.com/show/34xll8GhTfu1BiRdhb8AyR?si=85ae84dadad2470f) to discuss Pesach and Yetziat Mitzrayim.Chag Sameach and Shabbat Shalom!
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  Tzav: Rabbanit Sally Mayer on Understanding the Korban Todah 25.03.2026 20min

  This week, we are joined by Rabbanit Sally Mayer to delve into the deeper meaning behind the Korban Todah!
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  Vaykira: Roundtable on the Purpose of Korbanot 17.03.2026 30min

  This week we switch things up with a roundtable format. Benny Attar, Nava Gelb, and Adin Halbfinger join to discuss the real purpose of korbanot, working through four classic positions: obedience to divine command, moral repentance and confronting mortality, the Rambam's cultural accommodation theory, and the kabbalistic view of spiritual repair.
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  Vayekhel-Pekude: David Tawil on Materialism, Spirituality and Intention 11.03.2026 23min

  This week, we are joined by David Tawil to understand our contemporary understanding of materialism, purpose and spiritual connection. David offers deep insights into the symbolism of the Mishkan and the Egel, emphasizing how these lessons can inspire us to infuse daily life with higher purpose and intentionality.Please join us in continuing to pray and learn Torah for the strength and success of Medinat Yisrael.
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  Ki Tisa: Rabbi Dani Ritholtz on Aharon's Leadership 05.03.2026 19min

  In this weeks episode, Rabbi Dani Ritholtz joins us to explore Aharon's role in the golden calf crisis, examining his motives and transformation into Kohen Gadol.