This week, we talk about endings in the Torah, as we celebrate ending the second book of the Torah, the Book of Exodus, with Parashat Pekudei. Chazak, Chazak, v’Nitchazeik!

Yitro 5782

Jan 21st, 2022

This week, we are taking a special look at one prominent element that is in this week’s Haftarah (Sephardic tradition - Isaiah 6:1-13; Ashkenazic tradition - Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6). Find the text here. The Tor

Bo 5782

Jan 7th, 2022

Once again, this week, we take a look at how the trope delineates the interrogative. A question and then an answer.

Vaera 5782

Dec 29th, 2021

It is the last Torah portion of 2021 or the first of 2022 … you decide! The focus this week is on the trope’s connection to Moses’ questioning of his abilities and his self-consciousness. (And I’m glad to be reviving the podcast!)

Emor 5780

May 8th, 2020

Tropeful is back (again)! This time, I am starting fresh with a Taste of Tropeful (about 5 mins of insights per episode). We can do this! Be Tropeful.

Noach 5779

Oct 12th, 2018 12m 49s

What’s in a name? How does trope connect to names to empower our understanding? The answer lies within. Find the texts discussed at these links: The end of Parashat Bereisheet discussed begins here (move to the 7th aliyah to reach the end of t

Bereisheet 5777 (a throwback to Tropeful's first episode)

Oct 1st, 2018 9m 15s

As we begin the Torah anew this year, I present a flashback to my very first episode of Tropeful on this week’s parashah. I went back and relistened to this episode and found it a refreshing and insightful throwback! :) In this new year, may

Bereisheet 5779

Oct 1st, 2018 9m 15s

The Book of Jonah (Yom Kippur 5779)

Sep 18th, 2018 10m 29s

Insight into the process of chanting the entire Book of Jonah … in English.

Terumah 5778

Feb 15th, 2018 6m 23s

We explore how simple and deliberate trope can make an important statement in this week's Haftarah. Find the text discussed here.

Beshalach 5778

Jan 27th, 2018 8m 20s

We focus on parallels found in this week's Haftarah portion, found in the Song of Deborah.

Ki Teitzei 5777

Aug 31st, 2017 8m 44s

We take a look at the Haftarah this week -- for our very first time actually here on Tropeful. How is the poetic nature of the Haftarah reflected through the rhythm of the phrasing of the trope? This week's portion is a perfect example. And .

Shoftim 5777

Aug 25th, 2017 6m 43s

Can you translate not only the text to English but the trope as well? Listen on, and I'll explain how you can and maybe even demonstrate it -- then the challenge becomes your own! Trope, Trope, shall you pursue. It's Parashat Shoftim.

Va'etchanan 5777

Aug 5th, 2017 8m 25s

A week that I have been patiently waiting for -- the portion that includes the Shema and V'ahavta. Let's look at tradition and how it has carried us forward musically to this very day.

Matot-Massei 5777

Jul 20th, 2017 10m 28s

It's the end of the Book of Numbers. It's a Double Portion! It's the final appearance of our rare tropes, including the rarest of the rare ones!

Pinchas 5777

Jul 13th, 2017 5m 38s

We explore how trope facilitates connecting two separate portions and the art of flashback.

Korach 5777

Jun 23rd, 2017 4m 23s

In the most controversial portion in the Book of Numbers, how does trope define one single moment? -- three words alone, where the trope is elemental in telling us much more. Or, the trope at least leaves us with more essential questions.

Shelach L'cha 5777

Jun 16th, 2017 5m 21s

It's the fourth of five of our rare Mercha K'fulah (Double Mercha) tropes in the Torah. What does it do here and what does it mean? Listen on to find out!

Naso 5777

May 28th, 2017 4m 41s

I offer you a taste of Tropeful Torah this week as we center in on just three verses of Torah comprising the Priestly Benediction. As each verse grows in the amount of words it offers, what is happening with the trope and how does it literally

Bemidbar 5777

May 26th, 2017 12m 50s

Patterns abound in this number laden opening of the census in the first portion of the appropriately titled Book of Numbers. This was the portion that began my journey into Tropeful Torah study and I think this is the most interesting week yet.

Behar-Bechukotai 5777

May 19th, 2017 5m 58s

It's my bar mitzvah portion (Bechukotai, to be specific)! This is also one of the portions that initially sparked Tropeful ideas in my mind. Come and be enlightened as we end the third book of the Torah. Chazak, Chazak, v'nitchazeik!

Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5777

May 5th, 2017

As we arrive at the very center -- the heart of the Torah, we find ourselves at yet another double portion. One thing I have learned from my half year of my podcast journey is that as rewarding as making a podcast is, this singular journey is a

Tazria-Metzora 5777

Apr 28th, 2017

In lieu of a podcast this week, I encourage you to explore this challenging double portion and while studying it, think about what may be one example of tzara'at in your own life. Make your focus modern and find something that plagues you today

Shemini 5777

Apr 21st, 2017 6m 21s

Another rare trope. The most dramatic and tragic story in the Book of Leviticus. Do they intersect? Come and study Parashat Shemini Tropefully with us. www.tropeful.net