Welcome to the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators podcast series: Hanukah, Pesach and Purim Walk into a Bar. Each episode Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield hosts guest educators who share one text that reveals the deeper meaning of that year cycle event. In this podcast “Shavuot: The Ways of Receiving Torah” Zvi is joined by PCJE Assistant Director Rachel Friedrichs, and PCJE Faculty Rabbi Zvi Grumet, who share texts, insights and the occasional joke, as they explore the deeper meaning of Shavuot. This podcast episode is sponsored by Pardes Seminar alumna Winter 2015 Dr. Julie and Glen Kohl in memory of her beloved parents, Roy and Joan Abrahamson z"l. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: [email protected] and please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il. Production Credits Reuven Margrett – Executive Producer Adam Titcher – Podcast Channel Administrator Show Host Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield - Faculty, Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Show Guests Rachel Friedrichs - Assistant Director, Pardes Center for Jewish Educators Rabbi Zvi Grumet - Faculty, Pardes Center for Jewish Educators