Vayikra 5786: The Call Within
From Pardes from Jerusalem by Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
March 15, 2026 · 37 min
About this episode
The episode explores the personal spiritual calling each individual may experience, as reflected in the Torah's opening call and the concept of korbanot.
What might it mean if the Torah’s opening “call” is meant for each of us? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Yiscah Smith open the Book of Vayikra by exploring the meaning of God’s “calling” to Moses. Rather than seeing korbanot merely as ancient sacrifices, they reflect on them as a path toward closeness with God. The conversation explores the idea that each person may hear a personal spiritual calling—an inner voice guiding them toward deeper purpose, service, and connection with the Divine.
People in this episode
Host: Zvi Hirschfield
Guest: Yiscah Smith
Topics covered
- spiritual calling
- korbanot
- closeness with God
- inner voice
- deeper purpose
- connection with the Divine
Keywords
- Vayikra
- spirituality
- Torah
- sacrifices
- God's calling
- Moses
- inner voice
- purpose
- connection
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Book of Vayikra
Places: God, Moses
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