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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, a...

Episodes

20 of 477 episodes

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.

10:13Oct 20, 2026

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.

7:09Oct 13, 2026

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...

9:39Oct 6, 2026

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 Profess...

5:45Sep 28, 2026

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 ori...

5:35Sep 22, 2026

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 Pr...

5:55Sep 16, 2026

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 Religiou...

10:50Sep 10, 2026

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 M...

5:55Aug 31, 2026

After Liberation: Ki Tavo 5786

JTS's weekly commentary on parashat hashavua and the holidays, published for over 20 years, is enjoyed by thousands of readers every week. T...

8:27Aug 24, 2026

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...

7:58Aug 18, 2026

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.

11:46Aug 11, 2026

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 Eth...

9:52Aug 4, 2026

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 Assist...

6:51Jul 27, 2026

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.

8:13Jul 22, 2026

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,...

7:46Jul 14, 2026

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 E...

5:25Jul 7, 2026

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...

8:22Jun 30, 2026

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 Musi...

7:28Jun 22, 2026

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.

6:39Jun 17, 2026

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.

11:16Jun 9, 2026