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A World in Crisis Needs a Yosef: Miketz 5784 from 2023-12-12T13:54:17
The JTS Commentary for Miketz by Avi Garelick, Principal, Rebecca and Israel Ivry Prozdor High School, JTS
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Tamar, Our Mother: Vayeshev 5784 from 2023-12-06T14:35:37
The JTS Commentary for Vayeshev by Dr. Yael Landman, Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS
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Remember Dinah: Listen to Women: Vayishlah 5784 from 2023-11-29T15:53:55
The JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, JTS
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Listening with Yaakov: Vayeitzei 5784 from 2023-11-21T21:45:48
The JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Rabbi Naomi Kalish, PhD, ACPE, BCC, Harold and Carole Wolfe Director, Center for Pastoral Education and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Education, JTS
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Isaac: Schlimazel, or Something More?: Toledot 5784 from 2023-11-14T17:46:58
The JTS Commentary for Toledot by Aiden Pink, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2025)
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Who Was Abraham's Last Wife?: Hayyei Sarah 5784 from 2023-11-06T19:25:37
The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Claire Shoyer, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2025)
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Hagar's Tears and Ours: Vayera 5784 from 2023-11-01T15:51:38
The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School of JTS
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What Should We Call Our First Foremother?: Lekh Lehka 5784 from 2023-10-24T23:01:34
The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Sass Brown, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2025)
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What Is the Rainbow Really Teaching Us?: Noah 5784 from 2023-10-18T13:22:36
The JTS Commentary for Noah by Tani Schwartz-Herman, Program Director, Community Engagement, JTS
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An Anthology of Beginnings: Bereishit 5784 from 2023-10-10T20:13:51
The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS
Originally broadcast in 2015
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Dancing with Torah: Simhat Torah 5784 from 2023-10-02T16:53:39
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
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Why We Gather: Sukkot 5784 from 2023-09-27T19:27:42
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Alisa Braun, PhD, Academic Director, Community Engagement, JTS
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Weren't We Just Forgiven: Ha'azinu 5784 from 2023-09-20T12:21:32
The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim Vayeilekh by Rabbi Joel Seltzer, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, JTS
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Returning With God: Nitzavim Vayeilekh 5783 from 2023-09-06T21:17:16
The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim Vayeilekh by Rabbi Mychal Springer, Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Pastoral Skills, JTS
Originally broadcast in 2016
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What It Means to Enjoy: Ki Tavo 5783 from 2023-08-30T16:46:44
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo by Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies, JTS
Originally broadcast in 2016
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Do Not Turn Away--Then and Now: Ki Tetzei 5783 from 2023-08-22T16:55:44
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics
Originally broadcast in 2019
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Who Are You To Judge?: Shofetim 5783 from 2023-08-15T16:09:15
The JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Ellie Gettinger, Director of Digital Learning, JTS
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To Know or Not to Know: Re'eh 5783 from 2023-08-08T20:10:09
The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Dr. Malka Strasberg-Edinger, Adjunct Lecturer in Bible, JTS
Originally broadcast in 2017
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Would Our Mother Forget Us?: Eikev 5783 from 2023-08-01T21:31:11
The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS
Originally broadcast in 2018
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The Words Upon Our Heart: Va’et-hannan 5783 from 2023-07-25T20:43:07
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Va'et-hannan by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts, JTS
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Taking Life's Journey with Torah: Devarim 5783 from 2023-07-18T21:47:37
The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emiritus and Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS
Originally broadcast in 2018
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Upgrading the Torah--And the World: Mattot-Masei 5783 from 2023-07-12T13:11:53
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Mattot-Masei by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS
Originally broadcast in 2017
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Life After Moses: Pinehas 5783 from 2023-07-05T19:10:33
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Pinehas by Dr. Alisa Braun, Academic Director, Community Engagement
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Dreaming of Being Balaam: Hukkat-Balak 5783 from 2023-06-27T21:14:20
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Hukkat-Balak by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts
Originally broadcast in 2016
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The Evolution of Torah: Season 2 Preview from 2023-06-23T14:00:02
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...
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Did Korah Get a Bum Rap?: Korah 5783 from 2023-06-21T10:28:09
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Korah by Rabbi Robert Harris, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS
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Always Something There to Remind Me: Shelah Lekha 5783 from 2023-06-13T20:54:46
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Shelah Lekha by Dr. Abigail Uhrman, Assistant Professor of Jewish Education, JTS
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At the Threshold: Beha'alotekha 5783 from 2023-06-06T15:39:11
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Beha’alotekha by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS
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The Power of a Blessing: Naso 5783 from 2023-05-30T21:55:01
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Naso by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS
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How Should We Know God?: Shavuot 5783 from 2023-05-23T17:59:18
The JTS Commentary for Shavuot by Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS
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Reliving Revelation: Bemidbar 5783 from 2023-05-17T12:00:48
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Bemidbar by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS
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Growing Into Torah: Behar-Behukkotai 5783 from 2023-05-10T13:49:21
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Behar-Behukkotai by Rabbi Megan GoldMarche (RS ’14), Executive Director, Tribe 12
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The Problem of Embodied Perfection: Emor 5783 from 2023-05-03T17:26:25
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Emor by Rabbi Lauren Tuchman (RS '18)
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Making God Holy: Aharei Mot-Kedoshim 5783 from 2023-04-26T14:27:32
The JTS Commentary for Parshat Aharei Mot-Kedoshim by Amram Altzman (LC ’17), Associate Director of Youth Programs, Keshet
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It Passes and We Stay: Tazria Metzora 5783 from 2023-04-18T20:53:41
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
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A Love That Transforms: Shemini 5783 from 2023-04-10T15:07:30
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 broa...
Leaving Egypt with Compassion and Justice: Shabbat Hol Hamoed Pesah 5783 from 2023-04-03T16:24:23
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hol Hamoed Pesah by Rabbi Ben Levy, DHL, KGS '22
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The Primacy of Questions: Tzav 5783 from 2023-03-29T15:16:56
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol, Parshat Tzav by Rabbi Joel Seltzer, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, JTS
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What Does It Mean to Be Called?: Vayikra 5783 from 2023-03-21T22:39:38
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 publish...
Making Space for God’s Presence: Vayak-hel Pekudei 5783 from 2023-03-15T19:01:43
The JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel Pekudei by Rabbi Kara L. Tav (RS ’10), MA, BCC, Adjunct Lecturer, JTS
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When Is Humility Not a Virtue?: Ki Tissa 5783 from 2023-03-08T21:28:10
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tissa by Dr. Walter Herzberg, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible and Its Interpretation and Professional Pastoral Skills, JTS
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The Meaning of Aaron's Holy Garments: Tetzavveh 5783 from 2023-02-28T19:37:40
The JTS Commentary for Tetzavveh by Dr. Robert Harris, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS
The commentary was originally published in 2010.
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Gold and Incense--For Better or Worse: Terumah 5783 from 2023-02-21T19:22:24
The JTS Commentary for Terumah by Dr. Stephen A. Geller, Irma Cameron Milstein Professor Emeritus of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS
This podcast was originally broadcast in 201...
Why Does the Torah Care About Returning Lost Property?: Mishpatim 5783 from 2023-02-14T18:07:25
The JTS Commentary for Misphatim by Dr. Yael Landman, Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS
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How Do We Meet At Sinai?: Yitro 5783 from 2023-02-07T21:08:24
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Amelia Wolf, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)
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How Do We Keep Our Hands Up?: Beshallah 5783 from 2023-02-01T21:50:03
The JTS Commentary for Beshallah by Rabbi E. Noach Shapiro, LCSW, Adjunct Professor, Center for Pastoral Education at JTS
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How Does Moses Cope When Expectations Fall Short?: Bo 5783 from 2023-01-26T15:49:18
The JTS Commentary for Bo by Andy Weissfeld, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)
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Why Did Moses Have a Speech Disability? : Va'era 5783 from 2023-01-18T21:33:43
The JTS Commentary for Va’era by Dr. Sarah Wolf, Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS.
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God's Human Partner: Shemot 5783 from 2023-01-09T22:38:20
The JTS Commentary for Shemot by Dr. Ismar Schorsch, Chancellor Emeritus and Rabbi Herman Abramovitz Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish History, JTS.
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Parenting Lessons from the Parashah: Vayehi 5783 from 2023-01-04T19:41:01
The JTS Commentary for Vayehi by Dr. Jonathan S. Milgram, Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS
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The Gradual Journey to Forgiveness: Vayiggash 5783 from 2022-12-22T18:50:46
The JTS Commentary for Vayiggash by Rabbi Matt Berkowitz, Director of Israel Programs, JTS
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Joseph, Hanukkah, and the Dilemmas of Assimilation: Miketz 5783 from 2022-12-21T18:34:42
The JTS Commentary for Miketz by Dr. Arnold Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus; Professor of Jewish Thought
Originally broadcast in 2015
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The Power of Tamar: Vayeshev 5783 from 2022-12-14T17:24:28
The JTS Commentary for Vayeshev by Aaron Leven, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)
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Can We Be Empowered by Patriarchal Texts? Vayishlah 5783 from 2022-12-07T13:17:36
The JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Alison L. Joseph, PhD (LC ’01), Director of Digital Projects, The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization
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Was Laban Really Worse than Pharaoh? Vayetzei 5783 from 2022-11-30T18:32:48
The JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Avi Garelick, Principal, Rebecca and Israel Ivry Prozdor High School, JTS
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Two Nations in Your Belly: Toledot 5783 from 2022-11-21T18:36:46
The JTS Commentary for Toledot by Dr. Burton Visotzsky, Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor Emeritus of Midrash and Interreligious Studies
Originally broadcast in 2016
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Rebecca the Patriarch: Hayyei Sarah 5783 from 2022-11-16T15:41:02
The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Rabbi Judith Rebecca Hauptman, E. Billi Ivry Professor Emerita of Talmud and Rabbinical Culture, JTS
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Women of Faith: Vayera 5783 from 2022-11-08T14:30:12
The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Dean, List College and Kekst Graduate School and Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor of Bible, JTS
Originally broadcast in 2017
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Learning as a Lifelong Experience: Lekh Lekha 5783 from 2022-11-01T16:08:09
The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Edward L. Greenstein, Teacher’s Institute ’70, RS ’74, DHL Honoris Causa ‘22, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Bar Ilan University
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After the Flood: Noah 5783 from 2022-10-26T12:57:46
The JTS Commentary for Noah by Alisa Braun, PhD, Academic Director, Community Engagement, JTS
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The World of Creation in Each of Us: Bereishit 5783 from 2022-10-20T12:44:44
The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Israel Gordan (CS, DS ’11), Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)
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Impermanence by Design: Sukkot 5783 from 2022-10-12T18:14:50
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Grace Gleason, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)
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Making Every Word Count: Ha'azinu 5783 from 2022-10-03T21:59:56
The JTS Commentary for Ha'azinu by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus and Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS. Originally broadcast in 2016
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The Courage to Hope: Vayeilekh 5783 from 2022-09-29T12:54:44
The JTS Commentary for Vayeilekh by Rabbi Ayelet S. Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, JTS
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Confronting Our “Concealed Things”: Nitzavim 5782 from 2022-09-20T16:02:27
The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS
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Count Your Blessings: Ki Tavo 5782 from 2022-09-14T14:13:47
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo by Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor Emeritus of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, JTS
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What Does the Torah Really Say about Cross-Dressing?: Ki Tetzei 5782 from 2022-09-07T22:03:37
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei 5782 by Dr. Joy Ladin, Past Adjunct Professor, JTS; David and Ruth Gottesman Chair in English, Yeshiva University (2003-2021)
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Prophets of Faith: Shofetim 5782 from 2022-08-30T15:05:50
The JTS Commentary for Shoftim by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Dean, Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies and Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor of Bible, JTS. This episode orig...
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The Meaning of Repetition, Repetition: Re'eh 5782 from 2022-08-23T20:28:19
The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Rabbi David Zev Moster, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS
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Raising Children in the Land of Plenty: Eikev 5782 from 2022-08-17T16:04:41
The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Gavriella Kornsgold, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)
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Never Too Late to Get Close: Va’et-hannan 5782 from 2022-08-09T13:18:34
The JTS Commentary for Va’et-hannan by Benjy Forester, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)
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Moses's Retirement Speech: Devarim 5782 from 2022-08-02T21:24:43
The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature
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Do Women's Vows Count? A 21st Century Problem: Mattot-Massei 5782 from 2022-07-26T15:51:46
The JTS Commentary for Mattot-Massei by Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay, Executive Director, Hendel Center for Ethics and Justice, and Associate Dean of The Rabbinical School, JTS
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The Liberator and the Zealot: Pinehas 5782 from 2022-07-19T21:00:03
The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, PhD, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS
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The Thrill and the Terror of the Foreign Prophet: Balak 5782 from 2022-07-13T15:28:28
The JTS Commentary for Balak by Dr. Aaron Koller, Adjunct Professor of Talmud, JTS and Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Yeshiva University
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What If Moses Was Supposed to Hit the Rock?: Hukkat 5782 from 2022-07-06T15:14:28
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat by Rabbi Ilana Zietman (LC ’11), Community Rabbi, GatherDC
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Your Authority is an Illusion: Korah 5782 from 2022-06-29T20:52:50
The JTS Commentary for Korah by Rabbi Joshua Rabin (RS, DS ’11), Senior Director of USY
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Mapping Our Love: Shelah Lekha 5782 from 2022-06-21T20:09:08
The JTS Commentary for Shelah Lekha by Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek (RS, KGS ’07), Rabbi, Beacon Hebrew Alliance
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How Should One Shine One’s Light? Beha’alotekha 5782 from 2022-06-14T16:28:21
The JTS Commentary for Beha’alotekha by Rabbi Luciana Pajecki Lederman (RS ’05, KGS ’21), Adjunct Instructor, JTS
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Does God Speak: Naso 5782 from 2022-06-08T15:31:21
The JTS Commentary for Naso by Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS
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Counting With the Full Severity of Compassion: Bemidbar 5782 from 2022-05-31T22:13:30
The JTS Commentary for Bemidbar by Beverly Bailis, (KGS ’12), Director of Academic Planning and Assistant Professor of Jewish Literature, JTS
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The Blessings of Curses: Behukkotai 5782 from 2022-05-24T13:42:12
The JTS Commentary for Behukkotai by Ellie Gettinger, Director of Digital Learning, JTS
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The Limitations of Ownership: Behar 5782 from 2022-05-17T14:50:41
The JTS Commentary for Behar by Dr. Yedida Eisenstat (KGS ’14), Editorial Associate, Posen Library of Jewish Civilization and Culture. Originally broadcast in 2017
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For What Should I Compromise on Religious Observance?: Emor 5782 from 2022-05-11T16:42:45
The JTS Commentary for Emor by Alan Imar, Student, Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies, JTS (Class of 2022)
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Fruit Trees and Foreskins: Kedoshim 5782 from 2022-05-04T15:54:10
The JTS Commentary for Kedoshim by Dr. Naama Weiss, Adjunct Instructor of Hebrew, JTS.
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Who is the Stranger: Aharei Mot 5782 from 2022-04-26T21:28
The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot by Linda S. Golding, Staff Chaplain and Coordinator, Pastoral Services Milstein Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital; Adjunct Lecturer, JTS
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Rememembering Together: Last Days of Pesah 5782 from 2022-04-20T11:30:08
The JTS Commentary for the Last Days of Pesah by William Plevan, Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTS
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Which is Wiser?: The Story of the Exodus or the Laws of Pesah?: Pesah 5782 from 2022-04-11T19:45:14
The JTS Commentary for Pesah by Jeremy Tabick, PhD Candidate in Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS
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Evergreen Lessons from the Haggadah: Shabbat Hagadol 5782 from 2022-04-05T19:25:52
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol by Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, Chancellor and Irving Lehrman Professor of American Jewish History, JTS
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Here I Am, Tzara’at and All: Tazria 5782 from 2022-03-29T14:16:24
The JTS Commentary for Tazria by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal, JTS Adjunct Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics
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Deathly Power of the Holy: Shemini 5782 from 2022-03-22T21:03:32
The JTS Commentary for Shemini by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Director, Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker Beit Midrash; Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS
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Lessons From the Ashes: Tzav 5782 from 2022-03-16T14:23:48
The JTS Commentary for Tzav by Rabbi Naomi Kalish, Harold and Carole Wolfe Director of the Center for Pastoral Education, JTS
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"Tis the Gift to Be Simple": Vayikra 5782 from 2022-03-09T18:33:46
The JTS Commentary for Vayikra by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS
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Can You Rival and Respect Your Teacher?: Pekudei 5782 from 2022-03-01T13:35:26
The JTS Commentary for Pekudei by Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz, Director of Israel Programs, JTS
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The Sanctity of the Schoolroom: Vayak-hel 5782 from 2022-02-22T13:45
The JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel by Dr. Ofra Arieli Backenroth, Associate Dean, William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education and Assistant Professor of Jewish Education, JTS
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On Needing Certainty Now: Ki Tissa 5782 from 2022-02-16T13:22:55
Yitz Landes, Adjunct Instructor in Ancient Judaism, JTS; PhD Candidate in Religions of Mediterranean Antiquity, Princeton University
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Garments of Light: Tetzavveh 5782 from 2022-02-08T22:09:53
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature, JTS
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Holding God, Our Tradition, and One Another Close: Terumah 5782 from 2022-02-03T16:04:59
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, Chief Executive, USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly, JTS Alumnus (RS ’99)
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The Torah’s Creative Team: Mishpatim 5782 from 2022-01-25T22:14:38
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by David Shmidt Chapman, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2022)
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Strangers at a Revelation: Yitro 5782 from 2022-01-19T17:15:06
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Dr. Miriam Feldmann Kaye, Adjunct Associate Professor, JTS
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Commanded to Remember: Beshallah 5782 from 2022-01-06T16:31:01
The JTS Commentary for Beshallah by Rabbi Nicole Wilson-Spiro, PhD Candidate in Rabbinic Literature, JTS
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Teach Your Children Well: Bo 5782 from 2022-01-04T19:42:55
The JTS Commentary for Bo by Dov Kahane, PhD Candidate in Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS.
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Cover Crop for a Hardened Heart: Va'era 5782 from 2021-12-23T20:45:42
The JTS Commentary for Shemot by Dave Yedid, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2022).
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Who is “Us?”: Shemot 5782 from 2021-12-21T16:45:59
The JTS Commentary for Shemot by Jessica Dell'Era, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2022).
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Fear and Forgiveness: Vayehi 5782 from 2021-12-15T16:37:10
The JTS Commentary for Vayehi by Dr. Sarah Wolf.
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Faith by Numbers: Vayiggash 5782 from 2021-12-07T16:07:43
The JTS Commentary for Vayiggash by Rabbi Joel Seltzer.
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Joseph's Brothers and the Naked Truth: Miketz 5782 from 2021-11-30T20:51:10
The JTS Commentary for Miketz by Rabbi Howard Markose, PhD.
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From Podcast to Parashah: Vayeshev 5782 from 2021-11-23T20:40:38
The JTS Commentary for Vayeshev by Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
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Facing Our Fears: Vayishlah 5782 from 2021-11-17T21:21:32
The JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Dr. Walter Herzberg.
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The Give and Take of Biblical Vows: Vayetzei 5782 from 2021-11-11T14:21:08
The JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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May We Be Known by the Work of Our Hands: Toledot 5782 from 2021-11-03T20:14:16
The JTS Commentary for Toledot by Rabbi Ariella Rosen.
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What Was Isaac Doing in the Field?: Hayyei Sarah 5782 from 2021-10-26T17:02:28
The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Dr. Jason Rogoff.
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Lessons from Lot’s Daughters: Vayera 5782 from 2021-10-19T22:01:35
The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Abby Eisenberg.
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Was Avram a Second Language Learner?: Lekh Lekha 5782 from 2021-10-13T16:29:59
The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Avi Garelick.
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Who Do You Think You Are?: Noah 5782 from 2021-10-07T01:59:12
The JTS Commentary for Noah by Kendell Pinkney.
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Is the World a Mirror?: Bereishit 5782 from 2021-09-30T18:39:08
The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses .
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What Exactly Is A Sukkah: Sukkot 5782 from 2021-09-20T19:10:32
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Rabbi David Zev Moster, PhD.
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In God's Image: Ha'azinu | Sukkot 5782 from 2021-09-15T11:50:46
The JTS Commentary for Ha'azinu by Dr. Alisa Braun.
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Moses's Journey, and Ours: Vayeilekh | Shabbat Shuvah 5782 from 2021-09-09T18:40:02
The JTS Commentary for Vayeilekh by Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
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Choosing to Choose: Nitzavim 5781 from 2021-08-27T17:55:30
The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach.
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Reliving Sinai Every Day: Ki Tavo 5781 from 2021-08-25T21:45:32
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo by Alisa Tzipi Zilbershtein.
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Before Going Out to Fight, Look Inside: Ki Teztei 5781 from 2021-08-18T20:45:07
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Dr. Jeffrey Kress.
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Making Space for Community: Shofetim 5781 from 2021-08-11T18:21:38
The JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Rabbi Rafi Cohen.
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Can We Mourn Too Much?: Re'eh 5781 from 2021-08-04T18:30:05
The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Dr. Katja Vehlow.
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A Legacy of Peace: Eikev 5781 from 2021-07-28T21:05:09
The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz.
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The Commandments We Need: Va’et-hannan 5781 from 2021-07-20T23:05:31
The JTS Commentary for Va’et-hannan by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal.
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Rebuilding the Temple Within: Devarim 5781 from 2021-07-14T19:30:36
The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Dr. Eitan Fishbane.
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Who Gets the Last Word?: Mattot-Masei 5781 from 2021-06-24T19:56:09
The JTS Commentary for Mattot-Masei by Dr. Judith Hauptman.
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In the Face of Violence, a Covenant of Peace: Pinehas 5781 from 2021-06-24T19:54:07
The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Marc Gary.
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Greater than Moses?: Balak 5781 from 2021-06-23T18:40:40
The JTS Commentary for Balak by Rabbi Burton Visotsky.
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Heroes and Humans: Hukkat 5781 from 2021-06-16T14:14:23
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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Korah Had Options and So Do We: Korah 5781 from 2021-06-09T04:15:57
The JTS Commentary for Korah by Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay.
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Contempt for God’s Word?: Shelah Lekha 5781 from 2021-06-02T19:00:11
The JTS Commentary for Shelah Lekha by Rabbi Gordon Tucker.
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Help Wanted: Beha'alotekha 5781 from 2021-05-26T03:25:37
The JTS Commentary for Beha'alotekha by Dr. Shira Epstein.
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Parenting Lessons from the Priests: Naso 5781 from 2021-05-19T20:09:10
The JTS Commentary for Naso by Dr. Abigail Uhrman.
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Counting the Moments: Shavuot 5781 from 2021-05-12T02:41:51
The JTS Commentary for Shavuot by Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
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Why Do Jews Still Adhere to the Torah’s Covenant?: Behar-Behukkotai 5781 from 2021-05-06T02:05:05
The JTS Commentary for Behar-Behukkotai by Jeremy Tabick.
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Struggling to Celebrate: Emor 5781 from 2021-04-27T20:09:54
The JTS Commentary for Emor by Rabbi Naomi Kalish.
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The Palace of Torah Expanded: Aharei Mot - Kedoshim 5781 from 2021-04-19T13:05:15
The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot - Kedoshim by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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The Values of a Jewish Home: Tazria-Metzora 5781 from 2021-04-13T21:52:54
The JTS Commentary for the Tazria-Metzora by Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz.
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The Seed of the Rabbinic Revolution: Shemini 5781 from 2021-04-05T19:10:15
The JTS Commentary for the Last Days of Passover by Dr. Jason Rogoff.
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Learning from God to Anticipate the Reactions of Others: Last Days of Passover 5781 from 2021-03-29T19:05:11
The JTS Commentary for the Last Days of Passover by Dr. Walter Herzberg.
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A Holiday of Contradictory Emotions: Passover 5781 from 2021-03-23T15:35:14
The JTS Commentary for Passover / Shabbat Hagadol by Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
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Standing at the Gates: Vayikra 5781 from 2021-03-16T20:47:11
The JTS Commentary for Vayikra by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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Holy Bling: Vayak-hel - Pekudei 5781 from 2021-03-10T16:09:40
The JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel - Pekudei by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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The Path to Justice: Ki Tissa 5781 from 2021-03-02T16:46:07
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tissa by Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster.
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The Masks that We Wear: Tetzavveh 5781 from 2021-02-22T21:40:15
The JTS Commentary for Tetzavveh by Dr. Ofra Arieli Backenroth.
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Remembering Our Sacred Spaces: Terumah 5781 from 2021-02-18T23:30:30
The JTS Commentary for Terumah by Rabbi Julia Andelman.
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God's Currency: Shabbat Shekalim 5781 from 2021-02-08T18:10:23
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Shekalim by Rabbi Gordon Tucker.
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Can God Prohibit an Emotion?: Yitro 5781 from 2021-02-01T20:18:14
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Dr. Sarah Wolf.
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Speaking of Exodus: Beshallah 5781 from 2021-01-25T19:39:18
The JTS Commentary for Beshallah by Dr. David G. Roskies.
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Sworn to Sacred Service: Bo 5781 from 2021-01-20T22:30:07
The JTS Commentary for Bo by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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To Destroy and to Overthrow, to Build and to Plant: Va'era 5781 from 2021-01-11T21:54:11
The JTS Commentary for Va'era by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz.
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Guided by the Covenant: Shemot 5781 from 2021-01-04T21:34:01
The JTS Commentary for Shemot by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen. This commentary was first published in 5767.
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In Every Place: Vayehi 5871 from 2020-12-28T14:15:15
The JTS Commentary for Vayehi by Rabbi Rafi Cohen.
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A Song of Hope: Vayiggash 5781 from 2020-12-21T14:25:11
The JTS Commentary for Vayiggash by Rabbi Burton Visotzky.
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Strangers to Ourselves: Miketz 5781 from 2020-12-15T18:20:30
The JTS Commentary for Miketz by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach.
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Miracles of Today: Hanukkah 5781 from 2020-12-08T14:49:51
The JTS Commentary for Hanukkah by Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
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Having It All: Vayishlah 5781 from 2020-12-01T19:58:55
The JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz.
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The World in God: Vayetzei 5781 from 2020-11-24T02:04:12
The JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Rabbi Gordon Tucker.
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Esau's Primal Scream: Toledot 5781 from 2020-11-16T21:01:43
The JTS Commentary for Toledot by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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Lessons on Leadership from Abraham and Sarah: Hayyei Sarah 5781 from 2020-11-10T14:42:51
The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Dr. Jonathan Milgram.
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Running Far, Drawing Near: Vayera 5781 from 2020-11-04T15:45:37
The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Rabbi Naomi Kalish.
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A Single Star: Lekh-Lekha 5781 from 2020-10-27T19:38:01
The JTS Commentary for Lekh-Lekha by Maya Zinkow.
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Looking Beyond Our Arks: Noah 5781 from 2020-10-19T19:18:34
The JTS Commentary for Noah by Yitz Landes.
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Beginning, Rebuilding: Bereishit 5781 from 2020-10-13T13:40:45
The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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One Day More: Shemini Atzeret 5781 from 2020-10-06T19:31:14
The JTS Commentary for Shemini Atzeret by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal.
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We are All Sukkah-Dwellers: Sukkot 5781 from 2020-09-30T16:13:58
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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The Poetics of Loss: Ha'azinu 5781 from 2020-09-21T18:50:24
The JTS Commentary for Ha'azinu by Dr. Ofra Backenroth.
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Tip the Balance: Rosh Hashanah 5781 from 2020-09-14T21:05:13
The JTS Commentary for Rosh Hashanah by Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
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Democratizing Education: Nitzavim-Vayelekh 5780 from 2020-09-08T19:41:33
The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim-Vayelekh by Dr. Michal Raucher.
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Joy Is a Radical Act: Ki Tavo 5780 from 2020-08-31T11:00:19
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo by Benjamin Freed.
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Who Are We?: Ki Tetzei 5780 from 2020-08-24T19:03:18
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay.
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Appoint Judges and Officials: Shofetim 5780 from 2020-08-18T00:54:11
The JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz.
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Gratitude During Challenging Times: Re'eh 5780 from 2020-08-10T13:00:18
The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Malka Strasberg Edinger.
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A Moment That Is Always Present: Eikev 5780 from 2020-08-04T18:14:36
The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer.
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The Wholeness of a Broken Tablet: Va'et-hannan / Shabbat Nahamu 5780 from 2020-07-27T17:54:13
The JTS Commentary for Va'et-hannan / Shabbat Nahamu by Rabbi Naomi Kalish.
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Retelling the Past: Devarim 5780 from 2020-07-21T18:32:49
The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Dr. Sarah Wolf.
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Restorative Justice from Numbers to Now: Mattot-Masei 5780 from 2020-07-13T15:37:25
The JTS Commentary for Mattot-Masei by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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The Courage to Not Know: Pinehas 5780 from 2020-07-07T14:23:31
The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz.
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Taking the Long View: Hukkat-Balak 5780 from 2020-06-30T20:25:03
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat-Balak by Dr. Shira Epstein.
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When Push Comes to Shove: Korah 5780 from 2020-06-23T15:17:14
The JTS Commentary for Korah by Marc Gary.
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What True Leadership Demands: Shelah Lekha 5780 from 2020-06-15T19:33:07
The JTS Commentary for Shelah Lekha by Dr. Barry Holtz.
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The Journey: Beha'alotekha 5780 from 2020-06-09T19:27:48
The JTS Commentary for Beha'alotekha by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach.
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The Torah of Large-Scale Projects: Naso 5780 from 2020-06-02T13:27:50
The JTS Commentary for Naso by Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg.
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Ruth's Torah Matters Now: Shavuot 5780 from 2020-05-26T16:37:30
The JTS Commentary for Shavuot by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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Our Sacred Partnerships: Bemidbar 5780 from 2020-05-18T18:56:52
The JTS Commentary for Bemidbar by Rabbi Mychal Springer.
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The Nature of Peace: Behar-Behukkotai 5780 from 2020-05-12T13:41:50
The JTS Commentary for Behar-Behukkotai by Dr. Walter Herzberg and Aron Wander.
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Opportunities in Jewish Time: Emor 5780 from 2020-05-05T16:26:31
The JTS Commentary for Emor by Dr. Abigail Uhrman.
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Holiness Through Restraint: Aharei Mot-Kedoshim 5780 from 2020-04-28T15:58:47
The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot-Kedoshim by Rabbi Joshua Rabin.
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Living Outside the Camp: Tazria-Metzora 5780 from 2020-04-21T17:05:30
The JTS Commentary for Tazria-Metzora by Dr. Jason Rogoff.
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How Do We Mourn?: Shemini 5780 from 2020-04-13T16:47:49
The JTS Commentary for Shemini by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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Matzah's Majestic Meaning: Passover 5780 from 2020-04-07T17:20:24
The JTS Commentary for Pesah by Rabbi Judith Hauptman.
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Passover in the Time of Coronavirus: Shabbat Hagadol 5780 from 2020-04-01T17:18:33
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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A Covenant of Salt: Vayikra 5780 from 2020-03-23T11:00:06
The JTS Commentary for Vayikra by Rabbi Tim Daniel Bernard.
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Those Whose Hearts Lift Them: Vayak-hel Pekudei 5780 from 2020-03-16T11:15:05
The JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel Pekudei by Rabbi Nicole Wilson-Spiro.
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Does God Get Carried Away?: Ki Tissa 5780 from 2020-03-09T11:10:14
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tissa by Jeremy Tabick.
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The Sound of the Bells: Tetzavveh 5780 from 2020-03-03T20:07:45
The JTS Commentary for Tetzavveh by Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz.
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The Golden Crown of Parenting: Terumah 5780 from 2020-02-24T14:55:04
The JTS Commentary for Terumah by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman.
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Mother's Milk: Mishpatim 5780 from 2020-02-17T15:00:12
The JTS Commentary for Mishpatim by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz.
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Expanding the Circle of Revelation: Yitro 5780 from 2020-02-10T18:46:26
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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Destiny in the Details: Beshallah 5780 from 2020-02-04T15:51:04
The JTS Commentary for Beshallah by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal.
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The Liberating Power of the Calendar: Bo 5780 from 2020-01-28T19:08:43
The JTS Commentary for Va'era by Dr. Hillel Gruenberg.
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Finding Freedom: Va'era 5780 from 2020-01-20T17:30:18
The JTS Commentary for Va'era by Rabbi Joel Pitkowsky.
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Spiritual Poetry Makes the Good Book Great: Shemot 5780 from 2020-01-13T12:05:13
The JTS Commentary for Shemot by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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Difficult Blessings and the Love Within: Vayehi 5780 from 2020-01-07T21:23:04
The JTS Commentary for Vayehi by Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal.
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Why Everyone Should Cry In Public: Vayiggash 5780 from 2019-12-30T14:00:02
The JTS Commentary for Vayiggash by Dr. Sarah Wolf.
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Letters Unopened: Miketz 5780 from 2019-12-23T14:00:03
The JTS Commentary for Miketz by Dr. Shira D. Epstein.
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To Fulfill a Mitzvah: Vayeshev 5780 from 2019-12-16T14:00:20
The JTS Commentary for Vayeshev by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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Wrestling for Blessing: Vayishlah 5780 from 2019-12-09T14:30:21
The JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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The Monumental Act of Listening: Vayetzei 5780 from 2019-12-02T20:51:20
The JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Jessica Fisher.
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Introducing The Evolution of Torah: a history of rabbinic literature from 2019-11-27T22:20:59
Episode 1: Who Were the Rabbis?
What led to the emergence of the group of scholars and teachers we call the Rabbis? What motivated them and what did they value? The Rabbis looked to thei...
Stumping Rashi: Toledot 5780 from 2019-11-25T21:28:50
The JTS Commentary for Toledot by Marc Gary.
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A Family Reconciles: Hayyei Sarah 5780 from 2019-11-19T22:07:51
The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Rabbi Naomi Kalish.
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The Gravity of Laughter: Vayera 5780 from 2019-11-11T22:58:27
The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Rabbi Ariella Rosen.
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Go Forth: The Grammar of Remembrance: Lekh Lekha 5780 from 2019-11-05T21:27:58
The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Dr. David Roskies.
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Feeling the Flood: Noah 5780 from 2019-10-29T15:30:04
The JTS Commentary for Noah by Mary Brett Koplen.
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Don't Wait Until Next Week: Bereishit 5780 from 2019-10-23T14:48:11
The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Rabbi Burton Visotzky and Karenna Gore.
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Human Lives and the Natural World: Sukkot 5780 from 2019-10-13T11:50:14
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
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This is My Decree: Ha'azinu 5780 from 2019-10-10T11:00:15
The JTS Torah Commentary for Ha'azinu by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin.
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The Value of Doubt: Shabbat Shuvah 5780 from 2019-10-02T11:05:06
The JTS Holiday Commentary for Shabbat Shuvah and Yom Kippur by Rabbi Julia Andelman.
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We Need Each Other: Nitzavim 5779 from 2019-09-23T19:22:38
The JTS Torah Commentary for Nitzavim by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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Speaking God, Speaking Humanity: Ki Tavo5779 from 2019-09-17T15:26:47
The JTS Torah Commentary for Ki Tavo by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman.
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Do Not Turn Away—Then and Now: Ki Tetzei 5779 from 2019-09-10T15:31
The JTS Torah Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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Prophets of Faith: Shofetim 5779 from 2019-09-02T14:15:04
The JTS Torah Commentary for Shofetim by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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Blood, Water, and Desire: Re'eh 5779 from 2019-08-26T15:55:07
The JTS Torah Commentary for Re'eh by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz.
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A Land That's Too Good?: Eikev 5779 from 2019-08-19T14:05:02
The JTS Torah Commentary for Eikev by Rabbi Nicole Wilson-Spiro.
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A Leader's Limits: Va'et-hannan 5779 from 2019-08-13T21:07:51
The JTS Torah Commentary for Va'et-hannan by Dr. Hillel Gruenberg.
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Hope Amid Destruction: Shabbat Hazon 5779 from 2019-08-06T14:02:09
The JTS commentary for Shabbat Hazon and Tishah Be'av by Sara J. Bloomfield.
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Boundaries on the Move: Mattot-Masei 5779 from 2019-07-30T19:27:34
The JTS Torah commentary for Mattot-Masei by Professor Benjamin D. Sommer.
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In the Face of Violence, a Covenant of Peace: Pinehas 5779 from 2019-07-22T14:10:14
The JTS Torah Commentary for Pinehas by Marc Gary.
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The Sorcery in Our Midst: Balak 5779 from 2019-07-15T14:55:06
The JTS Torah Commentary for Balak by Professor Jonathan Milgram.
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Handling Our Anger: Hukkat 5779 from 2019-07-09T21:27:04
The JTS Torah Commentary for Hukkat by Dr. Abigail Uhrman.
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How to Challenge Authority: Korah 5779 from 2019-07-01T14:00:10
The JTS Torah commentary for Korah by Dr. Rachel Rosethal.
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The Power of One: Shelah Lekha 5779 from 2019-06-24T14:45:04
The JTS Torah Commentary for Shelah Lekha by Rabbi Judith Hauptman.
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Modeling Behavior for the Sake of Humankind: Beha'alotekha 5779 from 2019-06-19T17:00:24
The JTS Torah commentary for Beha'alotekha by Dr. Walter Herzberg.
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How We Build Character: Naso 5779 from 2019-06-11T19:44:04
The JTS Torah Commentary for Naso by Dr. Marjorie Lehman.
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Counting Ourselves as Israel: Bemidbar 5779 from 2019-06-05T16:15:13
The JTS Torah commentary for Bemidbar by Rabbi Leonard Sharzer.
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Introducing What Now? A JTS Podcast from 2019-06-02T17:25:14
In this opening episode of JTS’s new podcast, What Now?, host Sara Beth Berman tells her story and speaks with Professor Alan Mittleman. Dr. Mittleman shares his own experiences with loss, framing ...
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Remember the Land: Behukkotai 5779 from 2019-05-28T15:12:24
The JTS Torah Commentary for Behukkotai by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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Leveling the Field: Behar 5779 from 2019-05-22T15:29:57
The JTS Torah commentary for Behar by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Counting Whole Jews: Emor 5779 from 2019-05-13T21:20:50
The JTS Torah commentary for Emor by Dr. Arielle Levites.
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To Whom is Honor Due?: Kedoshim 5779 from 2019-05-07T15:13:10
The JTS Torah commentary for Kedoshim by Jeremy Tabick.
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The Great Escape: Aharei Mot 5779 from 2019-05-01T15:15:25
The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot 5779 by Marc Gary.
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Fear and Faith at the Exodus: Last Days of Passover 5779 from 2019-04-22T13:50:19
The JTS Torah Commentary for the Last Days of Passover by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman.
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A Spiritual Caution For This Season: Passover 5779 from 2019-04-17T18:06:06
The JTS Commentary for Passover 5779 by Rabbi David Hoffman.
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Passover after Pittsburgh: Shabbat Hagadol 5779 from 2019-04-11T12:47:02
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol 5779 by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen
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Tazria 5779 from 2019-04-02T19:46:54
The JTS Torah commentary for Tazria by Professor Benjamin Sommer.
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Shabbat Parah 5779 from 2019-03-26T13:41:38
The JTS Torah commentary for Shabbat Parah by Rabbi Mychal Springer.
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Vayikra 5779 from 2019-03-11T11:05:11
The JTS Torah commentary for Vayikra by Dr. Jason Rogoff.
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Pekudei 5779 from 2019-03-04T12:00:21
The JTS Torah commentary for Pekudei by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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Vayak-hel 5779 from 2019-02-25T19:45:07
The JTS Torah commentary for Vayak-hel by Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz.
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Ki Tissa 5779 from 2019-02-20T16:53:19
The JTS Torah commentary for Ki Tissa by Dr. Eitan Fishbane.
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Tetzavveh 5779 from 2019-02-13T17:05:07
The JTS Torah commentary for Tetzavveh by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Terumah 5779 from 2019-02-06T20:00:06
The JTS Torah commentary for Terumah by Rabbi Robert Harris.
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Mishpatim 5779 from 2019-01-28T14:00:16
The JTS Torah commentary for Mishpatim by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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Beshallah 5779 from 2019-01-17T17:57:06
The JTS Torah Commentary for Beshallah by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Va'era 5779 from 2018-12-31T12:00:21
The JTS Torah commentary for Va'era by Rabbi Jack Moline.
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Shemot 5779 from 2018-12-24T12:00:21
The JTS Torah commentary for Shemot by Rabbi Ariella Rosen.
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Vayehi 5779 from 2018-12-18T17:50:18
The JTS Torah commentary for Vayehi by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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Vayiggash 5779 from 2018-12-10T12:20:12
The JTS Torah commentary for Vayiggash by Shayna Golkow.
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Miketz 5779 from 2018-12-03T19:15:18
The JTS Torah commentary for Miketz by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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Vayeshev 5779 from 2018-11-26T13:40:16
The JTS Torah commentary for Vayeshev by Rabbi Judith Hauptman.
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Vayishlah 5779 from 2018-11-20T14:57:04
The JTS Torah commentary for Vayishlah by Dr. Anne Lapiduc Lerner.
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Vayetzei 5779 from 2018-11-12T15:00:13
The JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Rabbi David Hoffman.
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Toledot 5779 from 2018-11-07T22:28:49
The JTS commentary for Toledot by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Hayyei Sarah 5779 from 2018-10-30T20:43:06
The JTS Parashah Commentary for Hayyei Sarah 5779 by Dr. Sarah Wolf.
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Vayera 5779 from 2018-10-23T19:55:22
The JTS Commentary for Parashat Vayera by JTS Rabbinical School Student Steven Philp.
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Lekh Lekha 5779 from 2018-10-15T21:33:11
The JTS Commentary for Parashat Lekh Lekha by Professor Jonathan D. Sarna of Brandeis University.
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Bereishit 5779 from 2018-10-03T11:20:02
The JTS Torah commentary for Shabbat Bereishit 5779 by Dr. Stephen Garfinkel.
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Sukkot 5779 from 2018-09-23T16:55:05
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot 5779 by Rabbi Julia Andelman.
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Ha'azinu 5779 from 2018-09-20T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Ha'azinu 5779 by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman.
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Shabbat Shuvah (Vayelekh) 5779 from 2018-09-12T11:00:05
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Shabbat Shuvah 5779 by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky
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Nitzavim 5778 from 2018-09-04T20:27
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Nitzavim 5778 by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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Ki Tavo 5778 from 2018-08-28T19:58
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Ki Tavo 5778 by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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Ki Tetzei 5778 from 2018-08-21T21:00:06
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Ki Tetzei 5778 by Dr. Hillel Ben Sasson.
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Shofetim 5778 from 2018-08-14T21:01:01
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Shofetim 5778 by Malka Strasberg Edinger
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Re'eh 5778 from 2018-08-07T18:22:19
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Re'eh 5778 by Dr. Yitzhak Lewis.
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Eikev 5778 from 2018-07-31T21:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Eikev 5778 by Dr. Benjamin Sommer.
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Va'et-hannan 5778 from 2018-07-23T22:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Va'et-hannan 5778 by Rabbi Mychal Springer.
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Devarim 5778 from 2018-07-17T16:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Devarim 5778 by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Mattot-Masei 5778 from 2018-07-10T14:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Mattot-Masei 5778 by Rabbi Joel Alter.
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Pinehas 5778 from 2018-07-02T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Pinehas 5778 by Dr. Hillel Ben Sasson.
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Balak 5778 from 2018-06-25T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Balak 5778 by Marc Gary.
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Hukkat 5778 from 2018-06-21T15:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Hukkat 5778 by Dr. David Roskies.
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Korah 5778 from 2018-06-12T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Korah 5778 by Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
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Shelah Lekha 5778 from 2018-06-05T19:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Shelah Lekha 5778 by Dr. Alex Sinclair.
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Beha'alotekha 5778 from 2018-05-30T19:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Beha'alotekha 5778 by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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Bemidbar 5778 from 2018-05-16T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Bemidbar 5778 by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Behar-Behukkotai 5778 from 2018-05-09T12:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Behar-Behukkotai 5778 by Rachel Rosenthal.
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Tazria-Metzora 5778 from 2018-04-18T15:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Tazria-Metzora 5778 by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach.
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Shemini 5778 from 2018-04-11T15:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Shemini 5778 by Dr. Waltzer Herzberg.
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Hol Hamoed Pesah 5778 from 2018-03-29T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Pesah 5778 by Rabbi David Hoffman.
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Pesah 5778 from 2018-03-27T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Pesah 5778 by Mona Fishbane, PhD.
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Shabbat Hagadol 5778 from 2018-03-20T20:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Shabbat Hagadol 5778 by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Vayikra 5778 from 2018-03-13T20:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Vayikra 5778 by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Vayak-hel Pekudei 5778 from 2018-03-06T20:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Vayak-hel Pekudei 5778 by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond.
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Tetzavveh 5778 from 2018-02-20T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Tetzavveh 5778 by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman.
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Terumah 5778 from 2018-02-13T20:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Terumah 5778 by Marc Gary.
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Mishpatim 5778 from 2018-02-07T16:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Mishpatim 5778 by Rabbi Julia Andelman.
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Yitro 5778 from 2018-01-31T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Yitro 5778 by Adam Berman and Dr. Benjamin Sommer.
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Beshallah 5778 from 2018-01-24T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Beshallah 5778 by Dr. Hillel Gruenberg.
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Va'era 5778 from 2018-01-10T15:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Va'era 5778 by Miriam Liebman.
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Shemot 5778 from 2018-01-02T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Shemot 5778 by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen.
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Vayeyhi 5778 from 2017-12-26T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Vayehi 5778 by Dr. Deborah Miller.
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Vayiggash 5778 from 2017-12-19T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Vayiggash 5778 by Dr. Zohar Atkins.
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Hanukkah 5778 from 2017-12-12T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Hanukkah 5778 by Rabbi David Hoffman.
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Vayeshev 5778 from 2017-12-06T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Vayeshev 5778 by Dr. Eitan Fishbane.
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Vayishlah 5778 from 2017-11-29T12:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Vayishlah 5778 by Dr. Jonathan Milgram.
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Vayetzei 5778 from 2017-11-20T17:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Vayetzei 5778 by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman.
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Toledot 5778 from 2017-11-13T12:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Toledot 5778 by Rabbi Daniel Nevins.
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Hayyei Sarah 5778 from 2017-11-07T20:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Hayyei Sarah 5778 by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond..
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Vayera 5778 from 2017-10-30T15:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Vayera 5778 by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky.
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Lekh Lekha 5778 from 2017-10-23T18:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Lekh Lekha 5778 by Dr. Hillel Gruenberg.
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Bereishit 5778 from 2017-10-10T20:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Parashat Bereishit 5778 by Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen
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Sukkot 5778 from 2017-10-02T13:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Sukkot 5778 by Dr. Jason Rogoff
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Yom Kippur 5778 from 2017-09-27T13:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Yom Kippur 5778 by Rabbi Mychal Springer
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Rosh Hashanah 5778 from 2017-09-19T18:05:17
The JTS Torah Commentary Podcast for Rosh Hashanah 5778 by Rabbi David Hoffman
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