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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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What It Means to Enjoy: Ki Tavo 5783 30.08.2023 10:15

The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo by Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies, JTS Originally broadcast in 2016 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Do Not Turn Away--Then and Now: Ki Tetzei 5783 22.08.2023 7:47

The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics Originally broadcast in 2019 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Who Are You To Judge?: Shofetim 5783 15.08.2023 7:22

The JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Ellie Gettinger, Director of Digital Learning, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

To Know or Not to Know: Re'eh 5783 08.08.2023 6:23

The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Dr. Malka Strasberg-Edinger, Adjunct Lecturer in Bible, JTS Originally broadcast in 2017 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Would Our Mother Forget Us?: Eikev 5783 01.08.2023 9:33

The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Originally broadcast in 2018 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

The Words Upon Our Heart: Va’et-hannan 5783 25.07.2023 7:58

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Va'et-hannan by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Taking Life's Journey with Torah: Devarim 5783 18.07.2023 12:29

The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emiritus and Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS Originally broadcast in 2018 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Upgrading the Torah--And the World: Mattot-Masei 5783 12.07.2023 7:48

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Mattot-Masei by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Originally broadcast in 2017 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Life After Moses: Pinehas 5783 05.07.2023 6:09

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Pinehas by Dr. Alisa Braun, Academic Director, Community Engagement Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Dreaming of Being Balaam: Hukkat-Balak 5783 27.06.2023 7:13

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Hukkat-Balak by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts Originally broadcast in 2016 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

The Evolution of Torah: Season 2 Preview 23.06.2023 0:55

A quick look into the second season of JTS's podcast, The Evolution of Torah with Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz. Listen and Subscribe to discover how Jewish scholarship changed in North Africa and Europe during the Middle Ages.

Did Korah Get a Bum Rap?: Korah 5783 21.06.2023 16:23

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Korah by Rabbi Robert Harris, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Always Something There to Remind Me: Shelah Lekha 5783 13.06.2023 7:37

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Shelah Lekha by Dr. Abigail Uhrman, Assistant Professor of Jewish Education, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

At the Threshold: Beha'alotekha 5783 06.06.2023 7:00

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Beha’alotekha by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

The Power of a Blessing: Naso 5783 30.05.2023 6:33

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Naso by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

How Should We Know God?: Shavuot 5783 23.05.2023 11:04

The JTS Commentary for Shavuot by Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Reliving Revelation: Bemidbar 5783 17.05.2023 3:41

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Bemidbar by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Growing Into Torah: Behar-Behukkotai 5783 10.05.2023 6:44

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Behar-Behukkotai by Rabbi Megan GoldMarche (RS ’14), Executive Director, Tribe 12 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

The Problem of Embodied Perfection: Emor 5783 03.05.2023 10:45

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Emor by Rabbi Lauren Tuchman (RS '18) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Making God Holy: Aharei Mot-Kedoshim 5783 26.04.2023 6:24

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Aharei Mot-Kedoshim by Amram Altzman (LC ’17), Associate Director of Youth Programs, Keshet Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

It Passes and We Stay: Tazria Metzora 5783 18.04.2023 10:34

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Tazria Metzora by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block / Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts, JTS Originally broadcast in 2018 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

A Love That Transforms: Shemini 5783 10.04.2023 8:36

The JTS Commentary for Parshat Shemini by Dr. Leonard A. Sharzer, Associate Director for Bioethics Emeritus,The Finkelstein Institute of Religious and Social Studies, JTS Originally broadcast in 2017 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Leaving Egypt with Compassion and Justice: Shabbat Hol Hamoed Pesah 5783 03.04.2023 7:50

The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hol Hamoed Pesah by Rabbi Ben Levy, DHL, KGS '22 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

The Primacy of Questions: Tzav 5783 29.03.2023 7:21

The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol, Parshat Tzav by Rabbi Joel Seltzer, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

What Does It Mean to Be Called?: Vayikra 5783 21.03.2023 7:34

The JTS Commentary for Vayikra by Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor Emeritus of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, JTS This commentary was originally published in 2014. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.