JTS Torah Commentary

JTS Torah Commentary


Latest Episodes

Hearing the Cry: Shemot 5786
January 06, 2026

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 JJRe

Pictures at a Benediction: Vayehi 5786
December 28, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Vayehi by Rabbi Eliezer B. Diamond (zl), Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and RabbinicsThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold /

A Song of Hope: Vayiggash 5786
December 22, 2025

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 pro

A Light for One, a Light for a Hundred: Miketz | Hanukkah 5786
December 17, 2025

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, JTSM

Judah and Tamar: Writing the Story: Vayeshev 5786
December 09, 2025

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 /

Jacob's Fear: Vayishlah 5786
December 01, 2025

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

The Monumental Act of Listening: Vayetzei 5786
November 24, 2025

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

Finding Our Way (and God’s) in the World: Toledot 5786
November 18, 2025

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

Death and Dignity: Hayyei Sarah 5786
November 11, 2025

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

Recasting Lot's Wife: Vayera 5786
November 05, 2025

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