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JTS Torah Commentary

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.

  1. 461

    When a Question Threatens: Korah 5786

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

  2. 460

    Grapes of Canann: Shelah Lekha 5786

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

  3. 459

    Independence Day: Beha’alotekha 5786

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

  4. 458

    Barefoot and Backwards Levites: Naso 5786

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

  5. 457

    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 RabbinicsMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  6. 456

    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.

  7. 455

    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 ProfessorThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2019.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  8. 454

    Holy Frustration: Emor 5786

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

  9. 453

    How to Be Holy-Aharei Mot | Kedoshim 5786

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

  10. 452

    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.

  11. 451

    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 RabbinicsThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2022.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

  12. 450

    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

  13. 449

    Elijah—and Santa Claus?! Shabat Hagadol 5786

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

  14. 448

    A Covenant of Salt: Vayikra 5786

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

  15. 447

    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, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  16. 446

    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, BibleThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  17. 445

    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 HistoryMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  18. 444

    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 ProfessorThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  19. 443

    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 EngagementMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  20. 442

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

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

  21. 441

    When Prayer is Not Enough: Beshallah 5786

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

  22. 440

    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, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  23. 439

    Words Fail Me: Va'era 5786

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

  24. 438

    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 EducationMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  25. 437

    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 RabbinicsThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  26. 436

    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 EmeritusThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2020.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  27. 435

    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, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  28. 434

    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 CultureThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  29. 433

    Jacob's Fear: Vayishlah 5786

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

  30. 432

    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

  31. 431

    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, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2012.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  32. 430

    Death and Dignity: Hayyei Sarah 5786

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

  33. 429

    Recasting Lot's Wife: Vayera 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious LeadershipMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  34. 428

    Claiming Our Ancestors: Lekh Lekha 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Dr. Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor Emeritus of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2014.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  35. 427

    Species Purity and the Great Flood

    The JTS Commentary for Noah by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Former Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2014.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  36. 426

    Making Meaning from Chaos: Beresheit 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Bereshit by Rabbi Mychal Springer, Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Pastoral Skills, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2007.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  37. 425

    Impermanence, Empathy, and the Shadow of Faith: Sukkot 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Sukkot 5786 by Dr. Yitz Landes, Assistant Professor of Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  38. 424

    Our Very Life: Ha'azinu 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Ha'azinu by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman (RS, CS)This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  39. 423

    The Meaning of Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur 5786

    The JTS Commentary for Yom Kippur 5786 by Dr. Shira Billet, Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought and EthicsMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  40. 422

    When Teshuvah Feels Impossible: Nitzavim 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim 5785 by Noam Blauer, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  41. 421

    The Blessings of Curses: Ki Tavo

    The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo 5785 by Rabbi David Hoffman (RS), Adjunct Professor of Talmud, JTS This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  42. 420

    Family Matters: Ki Tetzei 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei 5785 by Dr. Jonathan Milgram, Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2015.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  43. 419

    Appoint Judges and Officials: Shofetim 5780

    The JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Dr. Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2020.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  44. 418

    How to Practice Faith: Re'eh 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Former Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2014.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  45. 417

    Adhering to God's Word: Eikev 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2010.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  46. 416

    Holding Fast: Va'et-hannan 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Va'ethannan by Rabbi Mychal Springer, Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Pastoral SkillsThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  47. 415

    Black North, White West: Devarim 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  48. 414

    Boundaries on the Move: Mattot - Masei 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Mattot - Masei by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2019.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  49. 413

    The Liberator and the Zealot: Pinehas 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, PhD, Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2022.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

  50. 412

    Fear, Truth, and a Donkey: Balak 5785

    The JTS Commentary for Balak by Rabbi Joel Alter (RS), Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid (Milwaukee, WI)This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.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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