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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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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.

The Hidden Meaning of the Shema: Va'et-hannan 5786

2026/07/22

The JTS Commentary for Va'et-hannan by Rabbi Mike Uram, Chancellor, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Motivations for Storytelling: Devarim 5786

2026/07/14

The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Rabbi Paula Mack Drill, Alumni (RS '04), ), Mekhinah Program Mentor, Adjunct Lecturer, Rabbi in Residence, Congregation Agudath Israel (Caldwell, NJ) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

The Whole Journey: Mattot-Masei 5786

2026/07/07

The JTS Commentary for Mattot-Masei by Dr. Abigail Uhrman, Director of The William Davidson Graduate School, Associate Professor of Jewish Education, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

Pinehas and the Three Weeks: Pinehas 5786

2026/06/30

The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Dr. Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.

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4.4 out of 5

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I’m on to you 2025/01/29

Left leaning drivel

This is Marxist propaganda masquerading as religious teachings. Don’t waste your time.

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PhillyDrummer 2024/03/08

Israel 10/7

I listen to this podcast each week and it’s always insightful. However, the speaker for Vayakhel, which I heard this morning, found a need towards the...

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joey bag of dounuts 2021/11/05

Ugh

You know I really liked these , until it became a platform for liberal rantings on climate …… just blindly regurgitating nonsensical popular narrative...

★★★★☆

Moshe b Abraham 2020/11/18

Not Perfect but Close

Insight isn’t always forthcoming, but sometimes the short commentary is right-on! Example: Toledot during the pandemic.

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