Around the Calendar with Drisha

Pesach 5774: ”Passover Haggadah: Midrashic Reflections” with Dr. David Arnow

How do midrashic sources reflect on themes raised by the Passover Haggadah and how does the Haggadah uses such sources to tell its story?

Pesach 5774: ”Thoughts on Passover” with Rabbi David Silber

David Silber shares his insights on Passover.

Purim 5774: ”On Ta’anit Esther and Purim” with Rabbi David Silber

David Silber discusses the significance of Ta'anit Esther and the ways in which we celebrate Purim.

Parashat Zachor 5774: ”Thoughts on Parashat Zachor” with Rachel Friedman

Sukkot 5774: ”Thoughts on Sukkot” with Rabbi David Silber

Sukkot 5774: ”Gog of Magog and Zechariah 14: Haftarot of Sukkot” with Rachel Friedman

The great battles described in Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah 14 came to symbolize apocalyptic war in Jewish tradition. What is the meaning of these biblical prophecies and why do we read them on Sukkot?

Yoom Kippur 5774: ”Prayers of Yom Kippur: Me’erev ad erev” with Rabbbi David Silber

Through an analysis of the five prayers of Yom Kippur, this podcast explores the concepts of Yom Kippur as they emerge from the service.

Yom Kippur 5774: ”Thoughts on Yom Kippur” with Rabbi David Silber

Yom Kippur 5774: ”Kol Nidre: An Analysis of Its True Significance” with Rabbi David Silber

Kol Nidre, a nullification of vows, is one of the prayer highlights of the year. Why? We will explore the nature of Kol Nidre and uncover the great significance of this prayer.

High Holidays 5774: ”Confronting Personal Failure Towards Teshuvah” with Rabbi Daniel Fridman

Recognizing personal failure is critical in the process of teshuvah. This podcast attempts to define the precise role confrontation with personal failure plays in the broader process of teshuvah, based on sources in Mikrah, Hazal and Rambam.