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JTS Torah Commentary

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JTS's weekly commentary on parashat hashavua and the holidays, published for over 20 years, is enjoyed by thousands of readers every week. The commentary features select faculty, students, and staff from across JTS. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast and bring Torah from JTS wherever you go.

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Episodes

  1. A Parent's Prayer: Lekh Lekha 5787

    The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Dr. Yael Landman, Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  2. We Plant Again After the Flood: Noah 5787

    The JTS Commentary for Noah by Randy Michaels, Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  3. How Should We Translate Genesis 1:1? Bereishit 5787

    The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Rabbi David Zev Moster, PhD, Director, Biblical Hebrew Program, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  4. Dancing with Torah: Simhat Torah 5787

    The JTS Commentary for Simhat Torah by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky , Dean, List College and Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor of Bible, JTS This podcast was originally broadcast in 2023. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  5. We are the Sukkah-Dwellers: Sukkot 5787

    The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond (z"l), Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS This podcast was originally broadcast in 2020. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  6. From Whence to Where: Shabbat Shuvah | Yom Kippur 5787

    The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Shuvah and Yom KIppur by Chancellor Emeritus Ismar Schorsch, Rabbi Herman Abramovitz Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish History Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  7. A Civic Liturgy for 9/11: RoshHashanah 5787

    The JTS Commentary for Rosh Hashanah by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  8. The Choice: Nitzavim - Vayeilekh 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim - Vayeilekh by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal, Alum (KGS), Gemara Faculty and Director of External Affairs, Yeshivat Maharat This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  9. After Liberation: Ki Tavo 5786

  10. God's Love is Here to Stay: Ki Tetzei 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  11. Who Was the Levite in Deuteronomy 18:6?: Shofetim 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies Emeritus Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  12. The Power to Choose: Re'eh 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Dr. Shira Billet, Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought and Ethics, Academic Director, Hendel Center for Ethics and Justice, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  13. Full Stomachs, Forgetful Hearts: Eikev 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Benjamin Mann, EdD, Alumni (Davidson School), Head of School, Schechter School of Long Island Adjunct Assistant Professor, The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  14. The Hidden Meaning of the Shema: Va'et-hannan 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Va'et-hannan by Rabbi Mike Uram, Chancellor, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  15. Motivations for Storytelling: Devarim 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Rabbi Paula Mack Drill, Alumni (RS '04), ), Mekhinah Program Mentor, Adjunct Lecturer, Rabbi in Residence, Congregation Agudath Israel (Caldwell, NJ) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  16. The Whole Journey: Mattot-Masei 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Mattot-Masei by Dr. Abigail Uhrman, Director of The William Davidson Graduate School, Associate Professor of Jewish Education, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  17. Pinehas and the Three Weeks: Pinehas 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Dr. Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  18. Who Sees the Truth, and Who Speaks It? Hukkat-Balak 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Hukkat-Balak by Dr. Lorraine Enlow, Alumni (Kekst Graduate School), Admissions Officer (Yale Institute of Sacred Music), Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTS, Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  19. When a Question Threatens: Korah 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Korah by Dr. Sarah Wolf, Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  20. Grapes of Canann: Shelah Lekha 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Shelah Lekha by Achia Anzi, Artist and Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  21. Independence Day: Beha’alotekha 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Beha'alotekha by Emmanuel Bloch, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  22. Barefoot and Backwards Levites: Naso 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Naso by Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies Emeritus Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  23. We Were All Converts at Sinai: Shavuot 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Shavuot by Dr. David C. Kraemer, Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  24. How Do You Measure a Year? Bemidbar 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Bemidbar by Rabbi Abigail Treu, JTS Alum (Rabbinical School, Kekst Graduate School) This commentary was originally published in 2013. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  25. Remember the Land: Behar|Behukkotai 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Behar | Behukkotai by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, JTS Alum (Rabbinical School), Former Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and the Division of Religious Leadership, Adjunct Assistant Professor This commentary was originally broadcast in 2019. Music provided by JJReinhold /...

  26. Holy Frustration: Emor 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Emor by Dr. Yitz Landes, Assistant Professor of Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  27. How to Be Holy-Aharei Mot | Kedoshim 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot | Kedoshim by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  28. Gender Inside and Outside the Camp: Tazria-Metzora 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Tazria-Metzora by Dr. Joy Ladin, Past Adjunct Professor, JTS; David and Ruth Gottesman Chair in English, Yeshiva University (2003-2021) This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  29. The Deathly Power of the Holy: Shemini 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Shemini by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections; Assistant Professor, Talmud and Rabbinics This commentary was originally broadcast in 2022. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  30. Freedom through Torah: Pesah 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Pesah by Rabbi David Hoffman, Adjunct Professor of Talmud, JTS Alum (Rabbinical School) This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  31. Elijah—and Santa Claus?! Shabat Hagadol 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol by Rabbi Robert Harris, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  32. A Covenant of Salt: Vayikra 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Vayikra by Rabbi Tim Bernard Daniel, Rabbinical School Alum, Former Director of Digital Learning, JTS This commentary was originally broadcast in 2020. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  33. The Give and Take of Strength: Shabbat Hahodesh | Vayakel-Pekudei 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel Pekudei by Rabbi Eliezer B. Diamond (z”l), Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  34. Kept By Shabbat: Shabbat Parah/Ki Tissa 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Ki Tissa by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Dean, List College and Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor, Bible This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  35. Zakhor in a Fractured Age: Tetzeveh, Shabbat Zakhor 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Tetzeveh and Shabbat Zakhor by Sandra Fox, Sandra Fox, Robert S. Rifkind Chair in American Jewish History Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  36. A Symbol of Peace: Terumah 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Terumah by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Former Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and the Division of Religious Leadership, Adjunct Assistant Professor This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  37. Before Them, Before Us: Misphatim | Shabbat Shekalim 5786

    JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Misphatim / Shabbat Shekalim by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  38. On Moses’ “Saying” and “Telling”: Yitro 5786

    JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Yitro by Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies Emeritus Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  39. When Prayer is Not Enough: Beshallah 5786

    JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Beshallah by Cantor Shoshi Levin Goldberg, Director, H. L. Miller Cantorial School Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  40. Where We Stand is What We Learn: Bo 5786

    JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Bo by Rabbi Luciana Lederman Pajecki, Director of the Beit Midrash and Nishma Summer Program, Assistant Professor of Talmud and Halakhah, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  41. Words Fail Me: Va'era 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Va'era by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block / Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts This commentary was originally broadcast in 2016. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  42. Hearing the Cry: Shemot 5786

    JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Shemot by Rabbi Naomi Kalish, Harold and Carole Wolfe Director of the Center for Pastoral Education; Assistant Professor of Pastoral Education Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  43. Pictures at a Benediction: Vayehi 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Vayehi by Rabbi Eliezer B. Diamond (z”l), Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  44. A Song of Hope: Vayiggash 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Vayiggash by Burton L. Visotzky, Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus This commentary was originally broadcast in 2020. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  45. A Light for One, a Light for a Hundred: Miketz | Hanukkah 5786

    JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Miketz / Shabbat Hanukkah by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, PhD, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections; Assistant Professor, Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  46. Judah and Tamar: Writing the Story: Vayeshev 5786

    The JTS Commentary forVayeshev by Dr. Judith Hauptman, E. Billi Ivry Professor Emerita of Talmud and Rabbinic Culture This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  47. Jacob's Fear: Vayishlah 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emiritus and Professor of Jewish Thought This commentary was originally broadcast in 2013. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  48. The Monumental Act of Listening: Vayetzei 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Rabbi Jessica Fischer (Alum, Rabbinical School) This commentary was originally broadcast in 2019. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  49. Finding Our Way (and God’s) in the World: Toledot 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Toledot by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Adjunct Assistant Professor and Former Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School and Division of Religious Leadership, JTS This commentary was originally broadcast in 2012. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  50. Death and Dignity: Hayyei Sarah 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

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JTS's weekly commentary on parashat hashavua and the holidays, published for over 20 years, is enjoyed by thousands of readers every week. The commentary features select faculty, students, and staff from across JTS. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast and bring Torah from JTS wherever you go.

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