Podcasts about yisrael

The Love of Yisrael, Heart to Heart, Face to Face, From King to Pauper, Abundant Dedication - Learning Weekly at Shirat David Efrat, Lessons in Tanya Chapter 46...Cover

The Rebbe sends blessings to those involved in Gan Yisrael, connecting its opening to the day of the Previous Rebbe's liberation. He writes that this auspicious beginning will bring ongoing redemption from all undesirable matters and great success in all aspects of Gan Yisrael. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/010/6399

Learning Lessons in Tanya chapter 45 we focus in on arousing mercy on our soul & the souls of all Yisrael, like Yaakov Avinu and Rochel Imeinu kissing & meeting on the level of eternal souls & divine presence...KEEP

The Rebbe writes blessings to the staff and participants of Gan Yisrael summer camps, expressing joy at their opening and wishing them success in both material and spiritual matters. He emphasizes the importance of positive influence and Torah study in the camp environment. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/010/6379

Parashat Pinhas continues the story that we began reading at the end of the previous parashah , Parashat Balak. After Bilam was unsuccessful in his attempt to place a curse upon Beneh Yisrael , he suggested to the king of Moav a different tactic for destroying them – to send the women of Moav and Midyan to lure Beneh Yisrael to immorality and idol-worship. Tragically, the plan worked. Hashem delivered a plague that killed 24,000 men among Beneh Yisrael who sinned with the women of Moav and Midyan. The plague stopped only when Pinhas – the grandson of Aharon Ha'kohen – stood up and killed two public violators, a man from Beneh Yisrael and a woman from Midyan. At the beginning of our parashah , the Torah names these two people whom Pinhas killed – Zimri, a leader of the tribe of the Shimon; and Kozbi, the daughter of a leader of Midyan. When naming the man who was killed, the Torah says: ושם איש ישראל המוכה אשר הוכה את המדינית – "And the name of the slain man from Yisrael , who was slain together with the Midyanite..." (25:14). The Keli Yakar points out that the Torah here twice mentions that Zimri was killed: איש ישראל המוכה אשר הוכה . This seems unnecessarily repetitive, as though Zimri was killed twice. The explanation might be that Zimri was already "dead" even before Pinhas killed him – because, despite his position of leadership, he went along with the crowd, he followed the tide. Rather than muster the strength to oppose the scandalous behavior – like Pinhas did – Zimri decided to go along with it, to participate, to be "one of the guys." When a person lacks the courage to stand up for his values and principles, if he is just swept away by the current, he surrenders his individuality. He loses his "life" – his uniqueness, his purpose and his mission. How did Pinhas muster this strength and courage? Where did he find the inner resolve and conviction to go against the tide? The answer is found in the way the Torah introduces Pinhas: פינחס בן אלעזר בן אהרון הכהן – "Pinhas, the son of Elazar, the son of Aharon Ha'kohen." Rashi, at the beginning of our parsha , writes that the Torah here is emphasizing Pinhas' distinguished lineage. The people were questioning Pinhas' right to do such an act, since his maternal grandfather was an idol-worshipper. Hashem therefore emphasized that Pinhas was also the grandson of Aharon, the great tzadik . Pinhas felt pride in his family background, in his belonging to a family of righteous people. The rest of the nation was acting one way – but he was too proud in who he was, in what his family stood for, to participate. This pride is what gave him the strength and the courage to resist the tide. Parents need to ensure that their children take pride in their family's "brand," in what their family represents. In order to resist the social pressures that they will, undoubtedly, face, they need this sense of pride to anchor them in place, to help them set firm, inviolable boundaries, to know that there are things they don't do, places they don't go, and activities they don't get involved in. And parents engender this pride by making it clear what their "brand" is, what their family is about, what they stand for, and what values they hold dear.

Tolna Rebbe on the Parsha learning weekly at Shirat David Efrat on 17th Tamuz. In Parshat Pinchas Moshe Rabeinu gave Smicha with Both Hands to Yeshoa Ben Nun, Kavana to give Chizzuk to all Yisrael in all Generations - 60 holy letters = 60 Giborim x Experts in the Art of War = The blessings of Birkas Kohanim, bringing the letter Samech, Unity of all the Tzaddikim - ס ברכת כהניםA new light of Unity to all Am Yisrael TBA soon… Unity Inspires Projects - United Souls 64 - Claude AI, A Journey Toward Real Unification in Everyday Life — for a Divisive Generation! https://eligoldsmith.substack.com/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-7b6 #unitedsouls #claudeai #journey #divisive #unification

Learning from Rav Tzaddock HaCohen Sefer Pri Tzaddick on the Parshat Pinchas we see that true Zealousness comes from good lineage (Aharon Hakohen and Avraham Avinu our ancestors) which is rooted in Chessed aka Kindness and is for the good of all Yisrael. Just like our army service of my sons Kohanim Giborim Kedoshim L'chaim always. Seeing the deeper truth of the 3 weeks. etc... Cover

Israel at a Crossroads: Iran, Elections, and the Future of the Jewish StateYisrael Klitsner joins Rabbi Avi Taff for a timely conversation about Iran, Israel's upcoming elections, and the political and strategic questions shaping the future of the Jewish state.Yisrael Klitsner is a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, a Jerusalem-based think tank. He previously served as Diaspora Affairs Advisor to former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, helping shape policy, diplomatic engagement, speeches, and the government's diaspora affairs strategy.Before joining the Prime Minister's Office, Yisrael spent six years at AIPAC-AIEF as Director of Strategic Engagement. In that role, he organized and led visits to Israel for politically influential delegations, including members of the U.S. Congress, and provided analysis of Israel's geopolitical landscape.Raised in Jerusalem, Yisrael served in the Israel Defense Forces from 2006 to 2009 in the Duvdevan special forces unit. Following the October 7 attacks, he paused his graduate studies in public policy at Carnegie Mellon University and returned to Israel to serve with his reserve unit in Gaza.Sinai Temple

The Built-In Energy of Time Welcome to Daily Bitachon. We're continuing with what we started yesterday: appreciating and understanding the fascinating concept of days and times. There are certain times that are more prone to specific events, and it's not a coincidence—it is built into the very fabric of time. The Ben Ish Chai, in Parshat Devarim, shares an incredible insight in the name of a Mekubal (kabbalist) named Rav Beit Ayin (or Bat Ayin ). He explains that the twelve months of the year correspond to the twelve letters of Hashem's name, Alef-Dalet-Nun-Yod ( א-ד-נ-י ), when written in what is called the miluy (the spelled-out form). Understanding Miluy (Spelling Out the Letters) What does miluy mean? Let's use English as an example. If I want to say "ABC": A is the letter A, but it is spelled A-Y . B is the letter B, but it is spelled B-E-E . When you use the miluy of a Hebrew letter, you spell out the letter itself. If you take the name א-ד-נ-י and spell out each letter, it looks like this: Alef ( א ) is spelled: Alef, Lamed, Peh ( א-ל-ף ) — 3 letters Dalet ( ד ) is spelled: Dalet, Lamed, Tav ( ד-ל-ת ) — 3 letters Nun ( נ ) is spelled: Nun, Vav, Nun ( נ-ו-ן ) — 3 letters Yod ( י ) is spelled: Yod, Vav, Dalet ( י-ו-ד ) — 3 letters Total them up, and you get exactly twelve letters . These twelve letters correspond to the twelve months of the year. Month Hebrew Root Letter Sequential Letter of the 12 Nisan Aleph Aleph Iyar Lamed Sivan Peh Tammuz Dalet Dalet Av Lamed Elul Taf Tishrei Nun Nun Cheshvan Vav Kislev Nun Tevet Yud Yud Shvat Vav Adar Dalet Tammuz and Av: The Months of the Dal (The Poor) When you map these letters to the months, it works out like this: Nissan, Iyar, Sivan connects to Alef, Lamed, Peh ( א-ל-ף ) Tammuz, Av, Elul connects to Dalet, Lamed, Tav ( ד-ל-ת ) The Ben Ish Chai points out that if you put the first two letters of this second group together— Dalet and Lamed (Tammuz and Av)—it spells the word dal ( דל ), which means someone who is poor or lowly. He uses this to brilliantly explain a verse in Tehillim (41:2): אַשְׁרֵי מַשְׂכִּיל אֶל דָּל בְּיוֹם רָעָה יְמַלְּטֵהוּ ה ' "Fortunate is the one who uses intellect toward the impoverished; on a bad day, Hashem will save him." The Ben Ish Chai explains: "Fortunate is the one who uses his intellect toward the impoverished" refers to the low, difficult months of Tammuz and Av . How do we do that? By channeling our intellect ( sechel ) into Torah and ma'asim tovim (good deeds). Through this, "on a bad day, Hashem will save him" —Hashem will save us during the challenging days of these months. What Does it Mean to be a Maskil ? Connect to Torah: Use your mind simply as a vehicle to learn Torah. Understand the Poor: Maskil el dal means to truly understand what a poor person needs. When you give tzedakah , don't just hand over money; look into their situation carefully. The Story of Reb Chaim of Brisk A man came to Reb Chaim before Pesach with a halachic question: "Can a person fulfill the obligation of the Four Cups using milk instead of wine?" Reb Chaim, who routinely distributed large sums of holiday financial aid, immediately handed this man a massive sum of money. Afterward, his gabbai (assistant) asked, "Why did you give him so much money? Wine doesn't cost that much." Reb Chaim replied, "If he is asking if he can use milk for the Four Cups, it means he doesn't have money for wine. But it also means he is planning on eating a dairy meal, because he can't afford meat for Yom Tov! We have to give him enough for the wine and for a proper meat holiday meal." That is what it means to be a maskil el dal . During these difficult months, when we keep our eyes and ears open to the needs of the poor and use our minds for Torah, we completely turn these months around. From Lowliness to Redemption Moving into the next month, Elul (which corresponds to the letter Tav ), we begin saying Selichot . We say to Hashem: כְּדַלִּים וּכְרָשִׁים דָּפַקְנוּ דְּלָתֶיךָ "Like the impoverished and destitute, we knock on Your doors." We are coming out of the negativity and challenges of Tammuz and Av—the dal —and knocking on Hashem's door in Elul. This is the month that was originally supposed to be dominated by Esav, but Yaakov Avinu grabbed it back. Yesterday, we mentioned that Tevet and Shevat are also months associated with Esav. How do they fit into this secret? Tevet corresponds to the letter Yod ( י ). Shevat corresponds to the letter Vav ( ו ). If you take the Dalet and Lamed ( ד-ל ) from Tammuz and Av, and combine them with the Yod and Vav ( י-ו ) from Tevet and Shevat, it spells the word "Dalyo" ( דליו ). This references a passuk in Parshat Balak (Bamidbar 24:7) from the blessings of Bilaam, right after Mah Tovu : יִזַּל מַיִם מִדָּלְיָו "Water shall flow from his pails..." The Bnei Yissaschar explains that Dalyo represents the impoverished hand. Even from these spiritually "impoverished" and difficult months, there will eventually flow water and beracha (blessing) in the future. Further, the Pesikta Zutrata comments on this verse: "Water will flow from his pails (midalyav)—from the impoverished among Israel (min ha-dalim she-be-Yisrael)." This matches the famous Talmudic statement, "Be careful with the children of the ignorant, for Torah will go forth from them." Rabbeinu Bachya adds that the continuation of the verse, "and his seed shall be by many waters," means we will constantly grow, just as we pray daily, Matzmiach Keren Yeshuah (Who causes the horn of salvation to flourish). Great things will grow directly out of these seemingly negative months. Finally, the Sefer Paneach Raza points out a beautiful gematria: the word midalyav ( מדליו ) has the exact same numerical value (90) as melech ( מלך - king). It is specifically from these impoverished months and difficult times that the King, Moshiach, will be produced! Conclusion It is truly a wonder of wonders how these great Rabbis uncovered these deep secrets embedded within the calendar. It should tremendously strengthen our emunah (faith) to see that absolutely nothing in time is haphazard or coincidental.

V'Shamru Bnei Yisrael - ושמרו בני ישראל by Romemu: Jewish Life, Elevated

The Rebbe writes to Reb Nissan Pinson, encouraging him to pursue peaceful and pleasant approaches in his Torah work, emphasizing that Ahavas Yisrael, love of Torah, and love of Hashem are one. He blesses him with success in both communal and personal matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/005/2018

The Rebbe responds to questions about tefillin, carrying weapons or a helmet on Shabbos during military service, and recommends acquiring the sefer Machaneh Yisrael by the Chafetz Chaim for guidance. He blesses the recipient with success and protection in all matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/007/2080

The Rebbe writes that each person must recognize their responsibility in perfecting Klal Yisrael by fulfilling their unique role in Torah and mitzvos. He explains the connection between every Jew and the letters of the Torah, emphasizing communal effort and individual contribution. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/009/2151

The Rebbe expresses great joy upon hearing that peace has been restored between the recipient and fellow Chassidim. He emphasizes that since the destruction was caused by baseless hatred, the repair must be through abundant Ahavas Yisrael, especially among Chassidim. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/011/2197

The Rebbe writes about the importance of Ahavas Yisrael, especially during the days whose cause was baseless hatred, encouraging love for fellow Jews. He blesses the recipient with good news regarding his family and that these days be transformed to joy and gladness. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/011/2189

The Rebbe writes not to let illness weigh heavily on one's heart, referencing the tzt"z's teaching that a doctor is empowered to heal but not to cause distress. He encourages Ahavas Yisrael as a remedy for baseless hatred and offers blessings for recovery. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/011/2198

The Rebbe acknowledges receipt of a letter and extends blessings for the new year. He responds to a question about the source of the saying that Eretz Yisrael will expand to all lands, providing several references for further study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/012/2225

The Rebbe thanks the author for sending the first three volumes of Naim Zemirot Yisrael and discusses the dual paths of Torah study and prayer. He explains their interdependence, emphasizing that both intellect and emotion must be united in serving G-d. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/008/001/2251

Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with Rabbi Shimon Finkelman to discuss his new biography, Rav Moshe Wolfson. Drawing on decades as a close talmid, Rabbi Finkelman shares the life story of a revered mashgiach whose warmth, wisdom, and profound understanding of the Jewish soul touched thousands of individuals across generations. In this inspiring conversation, listeners will discover how Rav Moshe Wolfson combined deep Torah scholarship with boundless ahavas Yisrael, elevating those around him through heartfelt tefillah, genuine chessed, and unwavering emunah. Through personal recollections and unforgettable stories, this episode offers a glimpse into the life of a gadol whose influence continues to guide and inspire, while revealing timeless lessons that can enrich our own avodas Hashem.

The Rebbe writes about the importance of combining Torah study with active involvement in Ahavas Yisrael, especially in the context of Chabad institutions. He emphasizes that every piece of Torah should lead to love for fellow Jews and practical engagement. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6313

Pro-Israel Influencer Emily Austin, Mateh Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz & muay thai fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon join Sid live in-studio together to discuss Israeli pride and why it's more important now than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David had a very difficult time before he was king and had to fight many who we would have expected to support him. We face difficulties in our lives, but the same God who saw David through it all will see you through your trials too! Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky shares from God's Word the joy of how God worked in David's life and will work in ours!

Episode 221: Shavout   Shavuot is one of the festivals that is a permanent regulation for Hebrew Yisrael to observe. This festival is a joyous occasion, associated with the agriculture specified the land of Yisrael, and has a spiritual reference to marriage vows between the Most-High and the Hebrew Yisrael.  Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

The Rebbe analyzes Rashi's interpretation of 'mineged' in Parshas Bamidbar, explaining its meaning as a specific distance from the Mishkan. This arrangement allowed Bnei Yisrael to approach on Shabbos without violating techum Shabbos. The Rebbe raises questions on Rashi's commentary and draws lessons for maintaining spiritu https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/013/001_001

The Rebbe explains why Ahavas Yisrael is the essential preparation for receiving the Torah. Through the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid, and the Alter Rebbe, the sicha reveals how true love for every Jew uncovers the essential unity of the Jewish people and enables the reception of Hashem's Essence invested within the Torah. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/001_004

This sicha discusses the distinction between Yaakov and Yisrael, emphasizing the spiritual significance behind their names and roles. The Rebbe explains why Bilam used the name Yaakov instead of Yisrael in his prophecy, underscoring the unique qualities of each name in their interaction with the divinity. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/018/009_001

This episode originally aired on June 3, 2024 but is just as relevant today. Enjoy and wishing everyone a beautiful Shavuos! Today we have a really exciting episode to gear up for Shavuot with Esteemed Educator, Speaker and Kallah Teacher Nalini Ibragimov.If you know Nalini, you already know how special she is. I had the privilege of meeting her nearly 12 years ago now when she co-founded a group called Souled, which was a weekly class for young professional women who had been on Israel trips or other programs and wanted to continue their learning while working in New York City. She is a role model to maybe thousands of women at this point through her work on college campuses, as a kallah teacher, someone who prepares brides for their upcoming wedding, Souled and other Jewish organizations.Here's some more formal info for those who aren't familiar with Nailni and her work:Nalini Ibragimov attended Barnard College and Moreshet Institute and studied Jewish history in Touro's master's program. She lived in Israel for four years where she taught in various institutions. For the following five years, she and her husband worked at Brooklyn College for JLIC, a joint program of the OU and Hillel, where she taught and ran various programs for Jewish students on campus. Nalini taught in Ateres Naava seminary in Brooklyn for 15 years until moving to Long Island a few years ago. Additionally, Nalini has taught hundreds of kallot and is a speaker for My Gift of Mikvah. She is also part of the educational staff of Core. Today, Nalini is the director of the ⁠Olami Women's House⁠, which provides a living space for young professional women who seek to live in a nurturing, Torah immersive environment. If you want to apply to live there, click ⁠here⁠!If you're a young professional woman, you can also hear Nalini speak Wednesday nights at Safra Synagogue on the Upper East Side at 7:30 p.m.Nalini resides in Woodmere, New York with her husband and takes great pride in her six children and the families they are building.Now, let's talk about our episode. In our conversation we speak about:-Nalini's Jewish journey and how she got to where she is today-How she manages and balances all of the work she does with being a wife and a mother of six children-How she decides what professional responsibilities to take on-What Shavuot really means and the perspective we can have going into it-How we can manage the heaviness all around us right now and channel that pain we're still feeling into the holiday and use it to create even more connection with Hashem-What a miracle actually looks like and how we can see more of them in our daily lives, right now-How we can use the time we have left before Shavuot to prepare for the holiday — and why the process and the preparation are key-How to connect on Shavuot when you're home with little kids and not going to learn all night-How the holiday of Shavuot is like a wedding and a beautiful lesson that we can all infuse into our marriages and our relationship to all of klal Yisrael…and SO MUCH MOREIf you have any questions for Nalini, you can reach out to her at Nalini419@gmail.com.If there's someone you want to see on The Chai on Life Podcast or a topic you want featured, send me an email at alex@chaionlifemag.com or a DM on Instagram at ⁠@chaionlifemag⁠.Thanks so much, see you next week!

Episode 220: The Voice of the Most-High: How does one hear the voice of the Most-High? How does the Most-High communicate with the people of Yisrael? How can we tell if the Most-High is speaking verses if we are speaking (Mentally). You are in the right spot. In this podcast we help define how the Most-High comminates to Yisrael as well as who the Most-High doesn't communicate with.     Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur Parshas B'Midbar - Shavu'os & Megillas Rus (May 2026 -Iyar 5786)  To Be Reborn! - Solving Antisemitism, the Libels, and Our Identity Crisis

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshas B'Midbar - Shavu'os (May 2026 -Iyar 5786)  Our Crucial Legionnaires

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshiyos B'Har - B'Chukosai  The Touchstone of Intimacy

On the way Yehoshafat stuck by Achav, even when it came to the reliability of his shechitah, despite Achav being guilty of worshipping idols. Note the relationship between the king of Yehudah and the king of Yisrael, despite the divine among the tribes. Plus, the ravens who brought Eliyahu (Elijah) the Prophet his daily bread and meat... ostensibly from Achav's slaughterhouse (so how can Eliyahu have eaten that shechitah if it weren't acceptable? But he's really in a different reality). Plus, what if these ravens were people, not ravens? Also, a return to the Kutim/Samaritans - how it was determined to reject their shechitah after all. Plus, God protects righteous people from inadvertent sinning - or, in this case, not eating meat that wasn't slaughtered properly.

I was talking recently with a young man about his social life. He described an evening that did not sound like the stuff of romantic legend. The dinner seemed to be going well. The wine flowed, as did the conversation -- with just enough spark to suggest possibility. He leaned into the moment, sensing chemistry, feeling that quiet optimism that accompanies a promising first date. And then she leaned forward, lowered her voice, and asked a question that changed everything. “I really like you,” she said. “I feel attracted to you. "But I need to know something. Are you a Zionist?” He had expected something more intimate, something more personal. Instead, he found himself fumbling through an answer about loving Israel, supporting Israel, caring about Israel. Let's just say there would be no second date. The young woman, by the way, was also Jewish. There is an elephant in the Jewish living room, and that elephant is: Israel. That is the subject of my podcast conversation with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America and one of the most compelling interpreters of contemporary Jewish life. Yehuda writes and teaches with intellectual rigor and moral urgency. He spends his days helping Jews think more honestly about power, responsibility, and identity. He embodies the name Yisrael itself — the one who wrestles — because he refuses easy answers and insists on staying in the struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas Emor- Lag Ba'Omer  (2026- Iyar 5786)  The Pristine Nature of Intimacy  & Essentialism  

The Psychology Behind The Paraha Parshas Emor Who are MY People?

Episode 215: The Future of Hebrew Yisrael Often times we get focused on our individual communities of Hebrews. We sometime forget that Hebrew Yisrael has been scattered over the four corners of the world. We all serve the Most-High and obey the Most-high's commands. At some point in the future Hebrew Yisrael will assemble as a reunited nation. In this podcast we explore our focus on the Nation of Hebrew Yisrael and the future of its existence.   Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

Episode 216: Hebrew Yisrael as a Community How should the community of Hebrew Yisrael function as an assembled unit? How does the infrastructure of the community get administered and what protocols are tantamount to the preservation of its structure as dictated by the Most-High? In this podcast we will discover the concepts and structure the Most-High has embedded into the mitzvot's to establish a fully sustainable assembly of the Most-High's people.     Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

Halav Yisrael (3) by Rabbi Avi Harari

Halav Yisrael (2) by Rabbi Avi Harari

Halav Yisrael (1) by Rabbi Avi Harari

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Proposal Amidst Pesach: Love & Traditions Reimagined Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-04-22-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש הקיץ בעדינות מעל שדות תפוחי האדמה בצפון ישראל.En: The sun rose gently over the tapuchei ha'adama fields in northern Yisrael.He: האביב הביא איתו פריחות ססגוניות, והאווירה כולה הייתה מלאת חיים וחן.En: Spring brought with it colorful blossoms, and the entire atmosphere was full of life and charm.He: אליאנה עמדה בחצר ביתה, מתבוננת על השולחן הערוך תחת חופה של אורות קטנים מלמעלה, מנסה להבטיח שהכל ייראה מושלם לערב הסדר.En: Eliana stood in her yard, looking at the table set under a canopy of small lights from above, trying to ensure everything would look perfect for the Seder evening.He: אליאנה אהבה את המסורות של פֶּסַח, במיוחד את המתכונים שבסבתא שלה הייתה מכינה עם אהבה, והיום היא רצתה לשחזר אותם.En: Eliana loved the traditions of Pesach, especially the recipes her grandmother used to make with love, and today she wanted to recreate them.He: מהצד, נועם ומאיה עזרו בהכנות.En: On the side, Noam and Maya helped with the preparations.He: נועם, פרקטי באופיו, רצה לשמור על השקט והשלווה, והוא היה מוטרד כיצד ימצא את הזמן המושלם להציע למאיה.En: Noam, practical by nature, wanted to maintain peace and tranquility, and he was worried about finding the perfect time to propose to Maya.He: מאיה, יצירתית ונועזת, הציעה לשלב קערת סדר מודרנית יותר והצגות אינטראקטיביות של הסיפור המפורסם.En: Maya, creative and bold, suggested integrating a more modern ke'arat Seder and interactive performances of the famous story.He: אליאנה נאנחה, אבל תחושת אחריות בערה בה.En: Eliana sighed, but a sense of responsibility burned within her.He: ״אני חושבת שנוכל לעשות את זה, להוסיף קצת חדש בתוך הישן,״ אמרה אליאנה כשהיא פונה לשולחן.En: "I think we can do it, add a bit of new into the old," Eliana said as she turned to the table.He: מחזה של איזון התהווה בין המסורות של היידי, ההגדה, והדברים שמאיה רצתה להוסיף.En: A spectacle of balance emerged between the traditions of the Yidi, the Haggadah, and the things Maya wanted to add.He: בבסיס, היא נאחזה במצה ובקערת הסדר, אך השולחן דיבר גם במילים של אומץ ושינוי.En: At its core, she clung to the matzah and the ke'arat Seder, but the table also spoke in words of courage and change.He: כשהערב ירד, האורחים החלו להגיע.En: As evening fell, guests began to arrive.He: האווירה הייתה קרובה ומזמינה.En: The atmosphere was warm and inviting.He: מול השדה המוריק, כולם סביב השולחן התחילו בקריאת ההגדה.En: In front of the verdant field, everyone around the table began the reading of the Haggadah.He: הנריות האירו את העלווה והרגשות גאו.En: The candles illuminated the foliage, and emotions swelled.He: רגע של שלווה ושייכות אפף את הערב.En: A moment of peace and belonging enveloped the evening.He: בדיוק כאשר אליאנה החליטה שהגיע הזמן לשירים המסורתיים, נועם התיישב על ברך אחת.En: Just as Eliana decided it was time for the traditional songs, Noam knelt on one knee.He: כל המבטים הופנו אליו, ומאיה הביטה בו בהפתעה.En: All eyes turned to him, and Maya looked at him in surprise.He: ״מאיה,״ הוא אמר, ״האם תינשאי לי?En: "Maya," he said, "will you marry me?"He: ״מאיה, מופתעת אך מאושרת, אמרה: ״כן, בהחלט כן!En: Maya, surprised but happy, said, "Yes, absolutely yes!"He: ״ הקרודים הציפו את השולחן, והערב הפך לחגיגה כפולה - של אהבה ושל מסורת שזורה בחידוש.En: Cheers filled the table, and the evening turned into a double celebration - of love and tradition intertwined with renewal.He: כך אליאנה למדה שאל לדאוג לשנות את המסורת במעט כאשר נשאר הלב של הדברים.En: Thus, Eliana learned that it's alright to change tradition a bit as long as the heart of things remains.He: וכך, תחת כוכבי הלילה, עם פריחת האביב, התכנסו חברים לעצור את הזמן ולחגוג את פֶּסַח בצורה מיוחדת משלהם.En: And so, under the stars of the night, with the spring bloom, friends gathered to pause time and celebrate Pesach in their own special way. Vocabulary Words:gently: בעדינותblossoms: פריחותatmosphere: אווירהcanopy: חופהensure: להבטיחtraditions: מסורותrecreate: לשחזרpractical: פרקטיtranquility: שלווהpropose: להציעcreative: יצירתיתintegrating: לשלבinteractive: אינטראקטיביותspectacle: מחזהbalance: איזוןcourage: אומץfoliage: עלווהemotions: רגשותbelonging: שייכותenveloped: אפףtraditional: מסורתייםknelt: התיישבsurprise: הפתעהintertwined: שזורהrenewal: חידושalright: בסדרchange: לשנותheart: לבbloom: פריחהgathered: התכנסוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Mentioned in the Bible and discussed in numerous traditional texts, cannabis has long been a part of Jewish life. For millennia, Jews have been buying, selling, and using cannabis for religious and medicinal purposes and as an intoxicant. The opening of YIVO's latest exhibit, Am Yisrael High: The Story of Jews and Cannabis, will feature a panel discussion moderated by Eddy Portnoy, who will provide a brief overview of the relationship between Jews and cannabis. He'll then moderate a discussion with Ed Rosenthal, Adriana Kertzer, Rabbi/Dr. Yosef Glassman, and Madison Margolin. Their discussion will consider the many connections of the Jews to cannabis – religious and spiritual, historical, scientific, and more. Find more information about the exhibit here: https://yivo.org/Cannabis This panel discussion originally took place on May 5, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mentioned in the Bible and discussed in numerous traditional texts, cannabis has long been a part of Jewish life. For millennia, Jews have been buying, selling, and using cannabis for religious and medicinal purposes and as an intoxicant. The opening of YIVO's latest exhibit, Am Yisrael High: The Story of Jews and Cannabis, will feature a panel discussion moderated by Eddy Portnoy, who will provide a brief overview of the relationship between Jews and cannabis. He'll then moderate a discussion with Ed Rosenthal, Adriana Kertzer, Rabbi/Dr. Yosef Glassman, and Madison Margolin. Their discussion will consider the many connections of the Jews to cannabis – religious and spiritual, historical, scientific, and more. Find more information about the exhibit here: https://yivo.org/Cannabis This panel discussion originally took place on May 5, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

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