Parshah Partners

Aviv Matzkin
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Study the weekly Torah portion with a small group of young (elementary and middle school) scholars who come to the text with fresh eyes and a passion for meaning making.

Episodes

  1. 03/29/2020

    Parashat Ki Tissa 5780 (ep. 8)

    Parashat Ki Tissa returns us to Moshe in quarantine (from the Italian word meaning "space of 40 days") on Mount Sinai as he prepares to bring down the two tablets inscribed with the 10 commandments. As we, in California, are in quarantine as well, we were not able to conduct our usual intimate study session with three students of various ages. So we offer this class study as an alternative. Join fourth grade as they conduct a close reading of Exodus 32:1-20 and attempt to explain why Moses becomes so angry with the Israelites and destroys the two tablets, only moments after he carefully walked God down for the precipice of anger and destruction. -----------    Opening and closing song,  "Fun on the Farm"   provided by https://www.purple-planet.com    The name of this podcast was taken from Tina Dinitz, who created the Parshah Partners program at Congregation Kol Emeth.

    20 min

  2. 03/10/2020

    Parashat Tetzaveh 5780 (ep. 7)

    Parashat Tetzaveh is a fashion mavens dream of a portion. Detailed descriptions of the sacred garments to be worn by the Kohanim are followed by an ornate ordination ceremony. Join Belle (grade 2), Miriam (grade 4), and Roi (grade 6) as they conduct a close reading of Exodus 28:31-35 and focus on the golden bells and crimson-blue pomegranates at the hem of the high priests ephod. For pictures of these bells and pomegranates click here. -----------    Opening and closing song,  "Fun on the Farm"   provided by https://www.purple-planet.com    The name of this podcast was taken from Tina Dinitz, who created the Parshah Partners program at Congregation Kol Emeth.

    17 min

  3. 02/27/2020

    Parashat Terumah 5780 (ep. 6)

    Parashat Terumah includes a set of instructions for the precise construction of the Mishkah, the portable tabernacle the Israelites carried with them through their desert wanderings. Join Ivy (grade 3), Alon (grade 5), and Charlotte (grade 6) as they conduct a close reading of Exodus 25:17-22 and focus on the golden winged creatures set atop the cover of the ark of the covenant. In this episode we reveal the meaning behind the design of this podcast's cover art. -----------    Opening and closing song,  "Fun on the Farm"   provided by https://www.purple-planet.com    The name of this podcast was taken from Tina Dinitz, who created the Parshah Partners program at Congregation Kol Emeth.

    16 min

  4. 02/20/2020

    Parashat Mishpatim 5780 (ep. 5)

    Parashat Mishpatim is a carefully constructed compendium of laws intended to instruct the traveling Israelites (and the modern reader) on proper punishment for a variety of misdeeds. Join Emma (grade 4), Sam (grade 5), and Eli (grade 7) as they conduct a  close reading of Exodus 22:1-2 and discuss the curious case of an intruding thief who is killed by the homeowner. Under what circumstances does the killer owe restitution? -----------    Opening and closing song,  "Fun on the Farm"   provided by https://www.purple-planet.com    The name of this podcast was taken from Tina Dinitz, who created the Parshah Partners program at Congregation Kol Emeth.

    17 min

  5. 02/04/2020

    Parashat Beshalach 5780 (ep. 4)

    Parashat Beshalach describes the Israelite's crossing of the Reed Sea and the whining and complaining that soon follows.    Join Emma (grade 2), Benji (grade 4), and Rotem (grade 6) as they conduct a  close reading of Exodus 17:8-16 and discuss the strange episode of a surprise attack and the odd military strategy that leads to success, sort of. -----------    Opening and closing song,  "Fun on the Farm"   provided by https://www.purple-planet.com    The name of this podcast was taken from Tina Dinitz, who created the Parshah Partners program at Congregation Kol Emeth.

    17 min

  6. 01/26/2020

    Parashat Bo 5780 (ep. 3)

    Parashat Bo describes the last three plagues in Egypt and Pharaoh's final capitulation. Join Orr (grade 3), Aviv (grade 5), and Mai (grade 7) as they conduct a close reading of Exodus 10:7-15 and discuss the clever word play Moses and Pharaoh employ to cow their opponent into submission. ----------- Opening and closing song,  "Fun on the Farm"   provided by https://www.purple-planet.com The name of this podcast was taken from Tina Dinitz, who created the Parshah Partners program at Congregation Kol Emeth.

    14 min

  7. 01/19/2020

    Parashat Va'era 5780 (ep. 2)

    Parashat Va'era  begins the showdown between Moses (& Aaron) and Pharaoh, between the God of Israel and the Gods of Egypt, between a slave uprising and an intransigent ruler. Join Aner (grade 4), Ezra (grade 5), and Karen (grade 8) as they conduct a close reading of Exodus 7:8-14 and discuss the nuances of serpents, crocodiles, and heeding the call to truth and justice. For links to pictures of Egyptian scenes referenced in the study session, look here: Judgement Scene picture, Judgement scene video, Sobek. Judgement scene picture: tinyurl.com/vaerapic Judgement scene video: tinyurl.com/vaeravideo Sobek: tinyurl.com/vaerasobek ----------- We would love to hear your thoughts and interpretations. Leave a voicemail at anchor.fm/parshah-partners Opening and closing song,  "Fun on the Farm"   provided by https://www.purple-planet.com The name of this podcast was taken from Tina Dinitz, who created the Parshah Partners program at Congregation Kol Emeth.

    15 min

  8. 12/25/2019

    Parashat Shmot 5780 (ep. 1)

    Parashat Shmot begins the book of Exodus. Shortly after the Israelites are enslaved by the Egyptian Pharaoh, a baby destined to lead the slaves to freedom is born, hidden, adopted and raised all within a few verses.  Join Eva (grade 2), Sahar (grade 5), and Val (grade 8) as they conduct a close reading of Exodus 2:11-17 and discuss the actions and decisions of young Moses and the qualities of successful leadership. ----------- We would love to hear your thoughts and interpretations. Leave a voicemail at anchor.fm/parshah-partners Opening and closing song,  "Fun on the Farm"   provided by https://www.purple-planet.com The name of this podcast was taken from Tina Dinitz, who created the Parshah Partners program at Congregation Kol Emeth.

    15 min
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Study the weekly Torah portion with a small group of young (elementary and middle school) scholars who come to the text with fresh eyes and a passion for meaning making.

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  • Creator
    Aviv Matzkin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aviv Matzkin
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    Parshah Partners