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JTS's weekly commentary on parashat hashavua and the holidays, published for over 20 years, is enjoyed by thousands of readers every week. The commentary features select faculty, students, and staff from across JTS. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast and bring Torah from JTS wherever you go.

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The People Who Love Us Will Miss Us: Hayyei Sarah 5787

2026/11/04

The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Rabbi/Cantor Israel M. Gordan, Coordinator of JTS Rabbinical and Cantorial Programs in Israel, JTS Alum (RS , CS , WDS ) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

When Does Hagar See: Vayera 5787

2026/10/27

The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Dr. Ofra Arieli Backenroth, Associate Director of The Davidson School and Assistant Professor of Jewish Education, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

A Parent's Prayer: Lekh Lekha 5787

2026/10/20

The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Dr. Yael Landman, Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

We Plant Again After the Flood: Noah 5787

2026/10/13

The JTS Commentary for Noah by Randy Michaels, Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

How Should We Translate Genesis 1:1? Bereishit 5787

2026/10/06

The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Rabbi David Zev Moster, PhD, Director, Biblical Hebrew Program, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Dancing with Torah: Simhat Torah 5787

2026/09/28

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 This podcast was originally broadcast in 2023. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

We are the Sukkah-Dwellers: Sukkot 5787

2026/09/22

The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond (z"l), Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS This podcast was originally broadcast in 2020. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

From Whence to Where: Shabbat Shuvah | Yom Kippur 5787

2026/09/16

The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Shuvah and Yom KIppur by Chancellor Emeritus Ismar Schorsch, Rabbi Herman Abramovitz Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish History Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

A Civic Liturgy for 9/11: RoshHashanah 5787

2026/09/10

The JTS Commentary for Rosh Hashanah by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

The Choice: Nitzavim - Vayeilekh 5786

2026/08/31

The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim - Vayeilekh by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal, Alum (KGS), Gemara Faculty and Director of External Affairs, Yeshivat Maharat This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

After Liberation: Ki Tavo 5786

2026/08/24

God's Love is Here to Stay: Ki Tetzei 5786

2026/08/18

The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Who Was the Levite in Deuteronomy 18:6?: Shofetim 5786

2026/08/11

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

The Power to Choose: Re'eh 5786

2026/08/04

The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Dr. Shira Billet, Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought and Ethics, Academic Director, Hendel Center for Ethics and Justice, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Full Stomachs, Forgetful Hearts: Eikev 5786

2026/07/27

The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Benjamin Mann, EdD, Alumni (Davidson School), Head of School, Schechter School of Long Island Adjunct Assistant Professor, The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.