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The Greatest Parasha Podcast

The Greatest Parasha Podcast

Written by: Sephardic Synagogue
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 Weekly Insight into Perashat Hashavua, a project of the Sephardic Synagogue Fellowship, this podcast brings thoughtful Torah conversations to life, designed to inspire Shabbat table discussion and deepen connection to the weekly Parasha.Sephardic Synagogue Judaism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Terumah: Dr. Miriam Tawil on the Purpose of the Mishkan

    Terumah: Dr. Miriam Tawil on the Purpose of the Mishkan
    Feb 20 2026

    This week, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Dr. Miriam Tawil to discuss the purpose of the mishkan and how we can continue to bring God into our midst today.


    Dr. Miriam Tawil is the founder and director of Midreshet Eshel in Jerusalem.

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    16 mins
  • Mishpatim: Rabbi Dr. Richard Hidary on Communal Responsibility

    Mishpatim: Rabbi Dr. Richard Hidary on Communal Responsibility
    Feb 12 2026

    In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi Dr. Richard Hidary to unpack a variety of topics in the parasha, including eved ivri, berit haaganot, and shabbat shekalim.


    Rabbi Dr. Raymond Hidary is an associate professor of Judaic Studies at Yeshiva University and a rabbi at Sephardic Synagogue.

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    20 mins
  • Yitro: Rabbi David Tawil on Crossing Spiritual Lines

    Yitro: Rabbi David Tawil on Crossing Spiritual Lines
    Feb 4 2026

    In this week's episode, Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma Dayan are joined by Rabbi David Tawil to delve into the significance of boundaries at Har Sinai and their role in spiritual growth. Rabbi Tawil explains how the boundaries set during the revelation were crucial for the Jewish people's spiritual survival and how crossing them could lead to disaster. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding personal limits to avoid spiritual burnout and achieve sustainable growth.
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    24 mins
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