103 episodes
Ponderings on the Parsha with Selwyn Gerber Selwyn Gerber
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- Religion & Spirituality
Did you know the renowned economist Selwyn Gerber can also delve into the inner workings and deep levels of the weekly Parsha? Intended for his children and grandchildren, each episode is a welcome companion for Shabbat for anyone interested in the depths of the weekly sedra.
This podcast was arranged by his children in honor of his 72nd birthday as a surprise gift.
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Parshat Shelach 2024
What was the real mission of the spies? What is the real difference between the spies and Caleb and Joshua? Was there anything really false about what the spies said? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
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Parshat Behaalotecha 2024
What is the meaning of the opening word of the Parsha "When you cause to light up"? Why does it repeat twice that the Levites were "given over"? And what does this "Book within a book" come to teach us? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha.
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Parshat Naso 2024
What is the connection between the seemingly disparate commandments in the Parsha? What is the true meaning of the word 'Shalom'? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
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Shavuot 2024
The holiday of Shavuot is intrinsically connected to counting, but we don't actually count the 50th day. Why? Also, the pattern and meaning of megillot and chagim. All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
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Parshat Bamidbar 2024
Why is counting so important in Judaism? Why are the Leviim counted differently? All this and more on Ponderings on the Parsha!
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Parshat Bechotai 2024
What is the meaning behind the apparent numerical mistake in the beginning of Bechukotai?
All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha