Mishneh Torah is the term used by the rabbis to describe the last book of the Torah. What does this term mean and does it truly describe this book which, in essence, is Moshe’s parting words to the Jewish people? In answering these questions, Rabbi Meir Schweiger will explore Moshe’s legacy to a nation poised to enter the Land of Israel, but which is just as relevant today.
If you are in Jerusalem on Tisha B’Av, join Pardes for a fabulous program from 10 am-6 pm on Sunday, August 14. For more information and to book, see www.pardes.org.il/9av5776. If you are not in Jerusalem, we will be LIVE streaming for our Pardes Life podcast. Three teachers, three struggles and the interplay between the personal and the political. The panel discussion which will be held at 2:30-3:45 pm Israel time will feature Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet, Nechama Goldman Barash and Rabbi Meir Schweiger. You can login to the Live stream at the time via the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Youtube channel – www.youtube.com/user/pardesinstitute.
Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at info@pardes.org.il.
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Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant
Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator
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Meir teaches Chumash, Parshat HaShavua, Mishna, Talmud, Halakha, Siddur and Interpersonal Relations at Pardes. Meir came on aliya in 1972 from “the Bronx”, NY, immediately after graduating from City College in New York with a B.A. in Mathematics and Physics. He did his advanced Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University, Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh and Yeshivat Har Etzion, receiving ordination from Rabbi Zalman Nehemiah Goldberg of Jerusalem. He received his M.Ed in Teaching Bible from the Herzog College in Gush Etzion.Click here to read more.
