Parsha in Progress

by Tablet Magazine
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Judaism #53

Parsha in Progress is the latest podcast by Tablet Magazine. Perfect for anyone interested in the Bible, every other week hosts Rabbi Dov Linzer and author Abigail Pogrebin, an Orthodox rabbi and a Reform Jew, delve into a Biblical issue and story, and discuss how this ancient text takes on modern meaning and brings modern challenges. With humor, love, and insight, these focused discussions follow the schedule of the weekly parsha readings in synagogue.

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Recent Episodes
  • Why Torah is Like the Rain (Ha'azinu): Ep. 54
    Sep 21, 2020 – 11:29
  • In Your Mouth and in Your Heart (Nitzavim): Ep. 53
    Sep 7, 2020 – 07:50
  • Wayward Sons and Kidnapped Women (Ki Tetzei): Ep. 52
    Aug 24, 2020 – 11:05
  • Is Compassion Extra Credit? (Re'eh): Ep. 51
    Aug 10, 2020 – 09:38
  • Why Did God Keep Moses From Entering Israel? (Vaetchanan): Ep. 50
    Jul 27, 2020 – 11:10
  • Did God Break a Promise? Did We? (Maatot-Maasei): Ep. 49
    Jul 13, 2020 – 09:51
  • What do we do when we see evil unpunished? (Balak), Ep: 48
    Jun 29, 2020 – 11:59
  • Is Democracy Always the Divine Plan? (Korach): Ep. 47
    Jun 22, 2020 – 10:08
  • Who deserves to be cut off? (Beha'alotcha): Ep. 46
    Jun 8, 2020 – 11:24
  • The Daily Call of Mount Sinai (Shavuot): Ep. 45
    May 25, 2020 – 12:02
  • Remembering the Individuals Among the Crowds (Bamidbar): Ep. 44
    May 18, 2020 – 09:11
  • When Productivity Got Cancelled Biblically (Behar): Ep 43
    May 11, 2020 – 10:11
  • Should Jews be Holy, or Good? (Kedoshim): Ep. 42
    Apr 20, 2020 – 10:23
  • When Biblical Demands Seem Cruel (Metzorah): Ep. 41
    Apr 13, 2020 – 08:52
  • The Miracle of Jewish Survival (Tzav): Ep. 40
    Mar 30, 2020 – 09:25
  • When Your Heart Moves You (and When It Doesn't) (Vayahel Pekudei): Ep 39
    Mar 16, 2020 – 11:38
  • Can Fashion Choices Be Holy? (Tetzaveh): Ep 38
    Mar 2, 2020 – 09:39
  • Who Doesn't Love the Stranger? (Mishpatim): Ep. 37
    Feb 17, 2020 – 12:05
  • When Children Die By God’s Command. (Bo): Ep. 36
    Jan 27, 2020 – 11:42
  • Is God a Show-Off? (Va'era): Ep. 35
    Jan 20, 2020 – 09:40
  • Take One from Tablet Magazine
    Jan 13, 2020 – 23:00
  • When Should Leaders Cry? (Vayigash): Ep. 34
    Dec 30, 2019 – 09:25
  • Do Dreams Tell Your Future? (Miketz): Ep. 33
    Dec 16, 2019 – 12:11
  • Loved and Unloved Wives (Vayetzei): Ep. 32
    Dec 2, 2019 – 11:07
  • Rebecca’s Well of Kindness (Chayei Sarah): Ep. 31
    Nov 18, 2019 – 10:20
  • We Are All Abraham (Lech Lecha): Ep. 30
    Nov 4, 2019 – 11:05
  • Wiping out Humanity — God’s Regret (Noach): Ep. 29
    Oct 28, 2019 – 11:31
  • End of the Mountain (V'zot HaBracha): Ep. 28
    Oct 14, 2019 – 11:31
  • Can God Promise Sin? (Vayelech): Ep. 27
    Sep 30, 2019 – 12:57
  • On Fruits and Plaster (Ki Tavo): Ep. 26
    Sep 16, 2019 – 10:02
  • The Kings and the Torah (Shoftim): Ep. 25
    Sep 2, 2019 – 10:15
  • Does God Require Gratitude? (Eikev): Ep. 24
    Aug 19, 2019 – 10:48
  • Why The Bible Repeats Itself (Devarim): Ep. 23
    Aug 5, 2019 – 11:49
  • When Daughters Talk Back (Pinchas): Ep. 22
    Jul 22, 2019 – 11:40
  • Water From A Rock (Chukat): Ep 21
    Jul 8, 2019 – 12:11
  • Where There Be Giants (Shlach): Ep. 20
    Jun 24, 2019 – 11:59
  • When Sacred Texts Demand Sexist Acts (Naso): Ep. 19
    Jun 10, 2019 – 11:31
  • Can Punishment Be Holy? (Bechukotai): Ep. 18
    May 27, 2019 – 08:39
  • What Does Charity Mean? (Emor): Ep. 17
    May 13, 2019 – 09:05
  • Offloading of Sins (Achrei Mot): Ep. 16
    Apr 29, 2019 – 10:53
  • Broken Tablets (Passover Reading): Ep. 15
    Apr 15, 2019 – 09:52
  • Banishing the Sick (Tazria): Ep. 14
    Apr 1, 2019 – 10:24
  • Nadav and Abihu (Shemini): Ep. 13
    Mar 18, 2019 – 10:01
  • Animal Sacrifices (Vayikra): Ep. 12
    Mar 4, 2019 – 11:44
  • The Golden Calf (Ki Tisa): Ep. 11
    Feb 18, 2019 – 10:14
  • Does God Need a House? (Terumah): Ep. 10
    Feb 4, 2019 – 12:03
  • The Ten Commandments (Yitro): Ep. 9
    Jan 24, 2019 – 14:46
  • The Crossing of the Red Sea (Beshalach): Ep. 8
    Jan 10, 2019 – 11:01
  • The Early Life of Moses (Shemot): Ep. 7
    Dec 27, 2018 – 12:26
  • Good, Evil, and the Riddle of Free Will (Vayechi): Ep 6
    Dec 13, 2018 – 10:43
Recent Reviews
  • Mwána Comète
    Love it!
    I go back to the episodes often to help unpack parashot. Very enjoyable. It is a part of my journey to embracing the textual aspect of my Yiddishkeit. It is comforting.
  • DrXtract
    Fascinating
    This podcast is a blend of religious interpretation, poetry and debate
  • jonn_msft
    Worth a listen, no new content
    Parsha in Progress is another Tablet production (like Unorthodox and Take One), this one a 10-minute discussion of the week’s Parsha between one Reform and one Orthodox rabbi. Production stopped in September 2020 but content is timeless.
  • ez does it.
    ** Snorkel & Scuba **
    Great show that both scratches the surface (snorkel) and takes a deep dive (scuba) of the weekly Parsha. If you dig Judaism, you’ll dig this podcast!
  • Brurot
    Just the thing
    Just the thing you need to get back into learning about Judaism, and discovering what meaning being Jewish has for you.
  • kellbell456!
    Great
    Love this! Wish it was longer 😊
  • hildapel
    Parsha of the week
    Excellent!!!!
  • upatree63
    Fascinating conversation
    These short Torah discussions have been an integral part of my conversion process. Accessible, fun, occasionally life-altering.
  • jonwbass
    An excellent podcast
    These short but informative discussions are first-rate and a pleasure to hear.
  • Andrea101323
    I enjoy this podcast
    I actually wish it was a little longer, 15-20 mins. But I love this bite sized bit of torah and their analyses and contributions. We aren't such different Jews after all. Kol hakavod.
  • stevele at hp
    Fantastic discussion of the Torah portion of the week!
    Love the five and take between Abigail and the Rabbi!
  • Hamakosan
    Traditional and modern
    I love the discussions on this podcast because Rabbi Dov and Abigail have a genial, respectful rapport and dialogue despite having viewpoints from traditional to liberal. The traditional viewpoints are never presented in a matter-of-fact or condescending manner. The only downside is that the podcast doesn’t cover every weekly parsha so there are gaps, which hopefully they cover next year. Otherwise, I love the dual perspectives without feeling like listening to mom and dad arguing.
  • olenovo
    Always interesting
    Though they may not always agree, they provide a fascinating discussion about the parsha
  • #%\.*+#%
    Interesting conversation
    Very interesting and respectful discussion be two Jews coming with different points of view. Abby challenges Dov and Doc challenges back. Wish it was longer.
  • aiméeP
    Fast, Deep, Inspiring & Fun
    Fast, deep, inspiring and fun. Dov and Abby are wonderful.
  • Arthur Kurzweil
    Brilliant!
    A brilliant idea for a podcast by two delightful, perfect participants.
  • Ruth364
    Look forward to this podcast each week
    Very open, very real, very meaningful. I like the respect and honesty these two show to each other and their Jewish practice.
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