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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 RemembrancesZakhor: Jewish History and Jewish Memory by Yosef Hayim YerushalmiOntario Jewish Archives Instagram