Ki Teitzei 5784: Compassion and Limits

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast Network

In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Michael Hattin explore the mitzvah of Shiluach HaKen (sending away the mother bird) in Parshat Ki Teitzei. They discuss how this seemingly small commandment reflects deeper values of compassion and limits on consumption. Through classical commentaries, they examine how this mitzvah helps cultivate sensitivity, balancing kindness towards animals and ethical behavior towards others, and how these values intersect with our current moral struggles. Featuring: Rabbi Michael Hattin – Pardes Faculty Zvi Hirschfield – Pardes Faculty and Host of Pardes from Jerusalem