Ponderings on the Parsha with Selwyn Gerber
129 episodes Last Updated: Nov 12, 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
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?
Oct 22, 2024
Parshat Breishit 2024
What is the meaning of the word Breishit? Why are there two seemingly contradictory stories of the creation of man? What is the meaning of Shabbat? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha.
Oct 20, 2024
Shemini Atzeret - Simchat Torah 2024
A look back at the period of Chagim and the significance of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah.
Oct 13, 2024
Succoth 2024
A special episode about the meaning of Succoth!
Oct 07, 2024
Yom Kippur 2024
In this special episode, we discuss the ideas behind Yom Kippur!
Oct 01, 2024
Parshat Ha'Azinu 2024
What is the meaning of the word Haazinu? Why is the Torah called a song? What does all of this tell us about Moshe? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Sep 26, 2024
Rosh Hashana 2024
This week's special episode focuses on the meaning behind Rosh Hashana!
Sep 24, 2024
Parshat Nitzavim/Vayelech 2024
What is the real meaning of the word Netzavim? What can say of Moshe's character from the word "Vayelech - and he went"? Where was he going to? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!