JTS Torah Commentary

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Counting as Spiritual Practice: Bemidbar/Shavuot 5785
May 27, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Bemidbar / Shavuot 5785 by Dr. Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSMusic provided b

Grappling with Slavery: Behar-Behukkotai 5785
May 21, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Behar - Behukkotai by Dr. Marjorie Lehman, Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics and Area Chair of Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

Who Belongs? Emor 5785
May 13, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Emor by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal (KGS), Director of External Affairs, Yeshivat MaharatThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

Love Beyond Grudges: Aharei Mot-Kedoshim 5785
May 06, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot - Kedoshim by Jonah Guthartz, https://www.jtsa.edu/jts-emerging-leaders-program/ JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

The Torah's Prescription for Healing: Tazria - Metzora 5785
April 30, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Tazria - Metzora by Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2013.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

Six Takes on a Leader's Attributes: Shemini 5785
April 23, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Shemini by Dr. Walter Herzberg, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible and Its Interpretation and Professional Pastoral Skills JTSThis commentary was originally broadcas

The Bones We Carry: Peash VII 5785
April 15, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Pesach VII by Dr. Abigail Uhrman, Assistant Professor of Jewish Education, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

Can We Sanctify Incivility? Tzav-Shabbat Hagadol 5785
April 08, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Tzav / Shabbat Hagadolby Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

Who is Liable? Vayikra 5785
April 01, 2025

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

The Give and Take of Strength: Pekudei 5785
March 25, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Pekudei by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Po