JTS Torah Commentary

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The Desert Dead: Shela Lekha 5785
June 17, 2025

The JTS Commentary for  Shelah Lekha by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature, JTS This commentary was originally broadcast in 2015. Music provided by JJReinhold /

New Generation, Old Leaders: Beha'alotekha 5785
June 10, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Behaalotekha by This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

The Problem with Priests: Naso 5785
June 04, 2025

The JTS Commentary for Naso by Rabbi Daniel Nevins (RS), Former Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School and the Division of Religious Leadership, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2

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