Re’eh 5785: Seeing the Sacred

Posted by Pardes Faculty on August 17, 2025
Topics: Pardes from Jerusalem, Torah, Re'eh, Devarim (Deuteronomy)

What does it mean to see each moment as either a blessing or a curse?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Yiscah Smith explore Parshat Re’eh and Moshe’s call to “see” the blessing and the curse. They discuss how Torah frames life as a series of choices, not only in mitzvot but in how we perceive each moment. Drawing on Hasidic and spiritual practice, Yiscah teaches that every action—whether shopping in the shuk or giving tzedakah—can become an invitation to connect with God, if we choose to see it that way.

Featuring
Yiscah Smith – Pardes Faculty
Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem

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