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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Episode 25: Shoftim
Here's an unreleased episode from the summer. Take a listen, feel those warm summer vibes, and enjoy a conversation ranging from topics including the purpose of kosher food and how we might relate to…
Episode 24: Matot-Massei
We're finishing up the Book of Numbers this week. Paul and Aaron get into the story of the daughters of Tzlofchad and the resulting gender and inheritance issues.
Episode 23: Pinchas
Paul and Aaron discuss Parshat Pinchas, from what the name "Pinchas" might mean, to adventures they've shared on Shmini Atzeret.
Episode 22: Chukat-Balak
This week Paul and Aaron explore the idea of prophecy in the Bible through the story of the non-Israelite prophet Bilaam, sent by the Moabite king Balak to curse the Israelites. Listen and and learn…
Episode 21: Korach
Paul and Aaron discuss the story of Korach and his rebelion, and get into the ideas of afterlife, heavan and hell, inspired by a mention of the mysterious "sheol" in this week's portion.
Episode 20: Parshat Shlach
This week Paul and Aaron discuss Parshat Shlach and the story of the 12 spies sent out by Moses to check out the Promised Land.
Episode 19: Beha'alotcha
Paul and Aaron discuss the shortest prayer in the Torah and community building as healing as part of this week's exploration of Parshat Beha'alotcha.
Episode 18: Parshat Nasso
Paul and Aaron discuss Parshat Nasso. Aaron shares the story of his middle name and we get into the weeds of about contemporary and biblical Nazarites and modes to play with middle paths and more…
Episode 17: Parshat Bamidbar
Paul and Aaron dive into the fourth book of the Torah, The Book of Numbers, or Sefer Bamidbar. In this episode they discuss the twelve tribes, and the colour scheme of the tabernacle and which colour…
Episode 16: Parshat Emor
Paul and Aaron chat about their recent trip to shul together in Toronto, and get into the weeds (and corners of the fields) discussing Parshat Emor. Speaking vs Saying, the number 7, associative…
Episode 15: Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
Paul and Aaron discuss the double Parsha Acharei Mot-Kedoshim. They talk about atonement, Yom Kippur rituals, Jewish ethics and the brief jump into a related section of talmud.
Episode 14: Tazria Metzora
On this week's episode Paul and Aaron dive into the double portion Tazria Metzora, and discuss things being conceived of as "pure and impure" and how it might related to gender and the body.
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Al Pi Parsha Podcast has published 33 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Arts, Books.
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