Al Pi Parsha Podcast

Paul Sileika and Aaron Rotenberg
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Join Paul and Aaron for a discussion of the Torah portion, exploring themes and personal reflections on the weekly parsha.

  1. 01/09/2025

    Bamidbar, Nasso, Beha'alotcha, Shlach

    Paul and Aaron discuss the first few parshas of the Book of Number, including a chat about the mitzvah/commandment of Tzitzit. We've also decided to take a pause from podcasting at the moment. (This episode is from last year, that we didn't get to releasing) We've loved being on this Torah learning journey with you. Thanks for being along for the conversations over the years! May you keep returning to Torah and lifting up your own 'al pi' conversations, keeping the Torah on your mind on on your tongue (pi).

    35 min
  2. Shmini, Tazriah and Metzorah

    03/13/2024

    Shmini, Tazriah and Metzorah

    Paul and Aaron discuss Aaron's morning prayer practice, with mention of a techina/vernacular women's prayer. Paul reports on kasherut-related conversations from the Mandarin buffet and opens a conversation about how we know which fish are kosher and mysterious speculations on the source of Jewish dietary laws.

    33 min
  3. Ki Tisa, Vayakhel, Pekudei, Vayikra and Tzav

    03/13/2024

    Ki Tisa, Vayakhel, Pekudei, Vayikra and Tzav

    Paul and Aaron finish off the book of Exodus and begin the book of Leviticus. Aaron discusses what it is like being a Spiritual Leader in Toronto and the discussion continues with details of the building of Tabernacle and how Jewish tradition transforms and holds steady over time.

    36 min
  4. Parshat Yitro, Mishpatim, Terumah and Tetzaveh

    02/11/2024

    Parshat Yitro, Mishpatim, Terumah and Tetzaveh

    Paul and Aaron discuss the Torah portions of Yitro, Misphatim, Terumah and Tetzaveh and have a conversation about the story of revelation at Mount Sinai, the power of narrative and fiction, and the specificity of the details in the Torah, specifically getting into the placement of the Jasper stone in the High Priest's breastplate.

    28 min
  5. Parshat Shemot, Vaera, Bo Beshalach

    02/08/2024

    Parshat Shemot, Vaera, Bo Beshalach

    Paul and Aaron discuss the first four portions of the Book of Exodus detailing the central narrative of the Israelite exodus from Egypt. They get into a discussion about memory, identity formation Resources mentioned: Liturgical Six Remembrances Zakhor: Jewish History and Jewish Memory by Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi Ontario Jewish Archives Instagram

    31 min
  6. Closing out Genesis - Vayishlach, Veyeshev, Miketz, Vayigash, Veyechi

    12/28/2023

    Closing out Genesis - Vayishlach, Veyeshev, Miketz, Vayigash, Veyechi

    Demons, curses and blessings, oh me! Paul and Aaron discuss the story of Jacob wrestling with a mysterious figure and the Joseph saga, with an emphasis on Jacob's final blessings to his 12 sons (why not his daughter?) rounding out this year's go-around of the Book of Genesis. Themes of inter-generational trauma, demons, curses, patriarchy and the divine feminine all come up in this wide-ranging conversation.

    42 min
  7. Vayera, Chayei Sarah, Toldot and Vayetzei

    11/21/2023

    Vayera, Chayei Sarah, Toldot and Vayetzei

    Paul and Aaron discuss parshat Vayera, Chayei Sarah, Toldot and Vayetzei tracking the trends of the familial stories of Genesis, and chat about ancestors, prayer and listening.

    35 min
  8. Season 2: Bereshit, Noach, Lech Lecha

    11/13/2023

    Season 2: Bereshit, Noach, Lech Lecha

    Paul and Aaron begin the cycle again! This time we're taking bigger chunks for each episode. For this first one of the new Torah cycle we'll be exploring the first three Torah portions and explaining overarching themes of the Book of Gensis

    32 min
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Join Paul and Aaron for a discussion of the Torah portion, exploring themes and personal reflections on the weekly parsha.

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  • Creator
    Paul Sileika and Aaron Rotenberg
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Al Pi Parsha Podcast