Ponderings on the Parsha with Selwyn Gerber
136 episodes Last Updated: Dec 22, 24
Did you know the renowned economist Selwyn Gerber can also delve into the inner workings and deep levels of the weekly Parsha? Intended for his children and grandchildren, each episode is a welcome companion for Shabbat for anyone interested in the depths of the weekly sedra.
This podcast was arranged by his children in honor of his 72nd birthday as a surprise gift.
Episodes
Dec 22, 2024
Hanukka 2024
Why are there 8 candles? What is the main message of the Festival of Lights? All this and more on Ponderings on the Parsha!
Dec 17, 2024
Parshat Vayeshev 2024
What really happened with the selling of Yosef? Why was Yosef able to clearly see the meaning of dreams while others were not. All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Dec 10, 2024
Parshat Vayishlach 2024
What is the meaning of the name Yisrael? What was Yaacov so afraid of? What do we make of the ways in which way he tried to appease Esau? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Dec 03, 2024
Parshat Vayetze 2024
What is the meaning of the famous dream of the latter? What are the recurring themes in Breishit? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Nov 26, 2024
Parshat Toldot 2024
What was the real difference between Yaacov and Esau? Why did Yitzchak like Esau more? What is the meaning of the name Yaacov? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Nov 25, 2024
Thanksgiving! 2024
In this special episode, Selwyn explains the very Jewish idea behind Thanksgiving!
Nov 19, 2024
Parshat Chayei Sarah 2024
Why is Sarah's age given in three different ways? Why was Avraham insistent on buying land for a burial plot? Why did Avraham decide not to send his servant to find a wife in the immediate area? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Nov 12, 2024
Parshat Vayera 2024
Why did Avraham argue with G-d about Sodom? What was the route of the argument between Avraham and Lot? What do we make of the troubling story of the Akeidah? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Nov 05, 2024
Parshat Lech Lecha 2024
What was the difference between Avraham and Noach? Why was Avraham chosen as the father of the Jewish people? Did Avraham make a mistake in going down to Egypt? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Oct 29, 2024
Parshat Noach 2024
What do we make of Noach's character? Was he good or evil? Why did G-d choose water to destroy the world and what can be learned from Noach's experience inside the ark?