Episode 260- Parshat Vayikra: When Sacrifice Is Not Enough

About this episode

The episode discusses the themes of unworthy sacrifices and redemption without repentance in the context of the Haftorah and current events.

In this conversation with Rabbanit Anne Gordon, we explore Yeshayahu's rebuke to the people for their unworthy sacrifices and unworthy behavior. We revisit themes such as redemption without repentance and discuss their unique formulation in this Haftorah in light of the current war with Iran. To order your copy of the Matan Az-Nashir Haggadah, visit the SHVILLI website: https://www.shvillicenter.org/product-page/az-nashir-%D7%90%D7%96-%D7%A0%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8 This episode has been sponsored by Jonathan and Eve Shiff in honor of Eve’s parents, Pat and Moshe Tzabari. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

People in this episode

Host: Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast

Guest: Rabbanit Anne Gordon

Topics covered

• sacrifice
• redemption
• repentance
• Haftorah
• current events
• war

Keywords

• Vayikra
• sacrifice
• redemption
• repentance
• Haftorah
• Iran
• war
• Matan Podcast
• Rabbanit Anne Gordon

Sponsors

Jonathan and Eve Shiff

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Matan Podcast, SHVILLI, Matan Az-Nashir Haggadah

Places: Iran

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