JTS Torah Commentary

JTS Torah Commentary


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The World of Creation in Each of Us: Bereishit 5783
October 20, 2022

The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Israel Gordan (CS, DS 11), Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Impermanence by Design: Sukkot 5783
October 12, 2022

The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Grace Gleason, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Making Every Word Count: Ha'azinu 5783
October 03, 2022

The JTS Commentary for Ha'azinu by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus and Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS. Originally broadcast in 2016Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

The Courage to Hope: Vayeilekh 5783
September 29, 2022

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, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Confronting Our “Concealed Things”: Nitzavim 5782
September 20, 2022

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

Count Your Blessings: Ki Tavo 5782
September 14, 2022

The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo by Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor Emeritus of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

What Does the Torah Really Say about Cross-Dressing?: Ki Tetzei 5782
September 07, 2022

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)Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Prophets of Faith: Shofetim 5782
August 30, 2022

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 origina

The Meaning of Repetition, Repetition: Re'eh 5782
August 23, 2022

The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Rabbi David Zev Moster, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Raising Children in the Land of Plenty: Eikev 5782
August 17, 2022

The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Gavriella Kornsgold, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.