Episode 258 - Parshat Ki Tisa (Parshat Para): The Gift and Mystery of Tahara

About this episode

This episode explores the concepts of comfort in Yechezkel 36 and the purification rite of the red heifer in relation to Parshat Para.

In this conversation with Michal Porat, we explore the unique and moving concepts of comfort expressed in Yechezkel 36, the special haftorah chosen for Parshat Para. We discuss the relationship between this prophecy and the purification rite of the red heifer which is read as the maftir reading and we also explore the power and limits of repentance. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

People in this episode

Host: Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

Guest: Michal Porat

Topics covered

• comfort
• purification rite
• haftorah
• repentance
• Parshat Ki Tisa

Keywords

• comfort
• Yechezkel 36
• haftorah
• red heifer
• repentance
• Parshat Para

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Yechezkel 36, Parshat Para, red heifer

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