Chukat 5785: Holiness and Humanity

Posted by Pardes Faculty on June 30, 2025
Topics: Tanakh, Torah, Pardes from Jerusalem, Bamidbar (Numbers), Chukat

What did Moshe get wrong—and why was the consequence so severe?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Tovah Leah Nachmani explore Parshat Chukat against the backdrop of Israel’s current war with Iran. They reflect on the mysterious sin of Moshe at Mei Merivah and what it means to sanctify God in moments of pressure and uncertainty. Through ancient stories and modern realities, they examine the balance between faith and human action, asking how we recognize divine presence in a world shaped by trauma, responsibility, and courage.

Featuring
Tovah Leah Nachmani – Pardes Faculty
Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem

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