Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy
Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy explores the Hebrew Bible through study and reflection, connecting its stories to Jewish tradition and everyday life. Hosted by Alexandra, the podcast blends structured seasons studying biblical texts with stand-alone reflections that bring ancient scripture into conversation with modern life.
Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy
Latest Episodes
The Wilderness and the Way Forward
As Season 5 comes to a close, we look back on the Book of Numbers and the lessons hidden within Israel’s wilderness journey. From fear and gratitude to leadership, chosenness, and responsibility, Numbers reveals how a former slave people became...
The Map of Memory — Numbers 33:1-36:12
As the wilderness journey comes to an end, Israel pauses to remember every step. From the stations of the Exodus to the borders of the Promised Land, from cities of refuge to women’s inheritance rights, Numbers concludes by showing that a holy ...
Bound by Our Word — Numbers 30:2-32:42
Words shape destiny in the wilderness. This episode explores vows, responsibility, and the cost of keeping one’s word. From the war against Midian to the tribes who choose land before crossing the Jordan, Numbers reveals how promises can unite ...
Those Who Will Go On — Numbers 25:10-30:1
As one generation fades, inheritance takes center stage. Pinchas receives an eternal covenant, five courageous sisters reshape the laws of inheritance, and Joshua is chosen to succeed Moses. This episode explores legacy, leadership, justice, an...
The Beauty They Couldn't See — Numbers 22:2-25:9
A pagan prophet is hired to curse Israel—but ends up blessing them instead. While outsiders see beauty and strength in the camp of Israel, the people themselves crumble from within through seduction and idolatry. This episode explores choseness...
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