Va’etchanan 5785: Second Chances

Posted by Pardes Faculty on August 4, 2025
Topics: Tanakh, Torah, Pardes from Jerusalem, VaEtchanan, Devarim (Deuteronomy)

What does Torah teach us about the possibility of starting over?

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Wapner explore Parshat Va’etchanan through the unexpected appearance of the cities of refuge. They reflect on Moshe’s personal history as someone who once fled for taking a life, and how designating refuge cities now becomes a powerful act of humility, leadership, and legacy. The episode invites us to consider how Torah makes space for repair, rehabilitation, and the possibility of returning—even after failure.

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