JTS Torah Commentary
JTS Torah Commentary
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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.
The Power to Choose: Re'eh 5786
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, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Aug 4
9 min
Full Stomachs, Forgetful Hearts: Eikev 5786
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, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Jul 27
6 min
The Hidden Meaning of the Shema: Va'et-hannan 5786
The JTS Commentary for Va'et-hannan by Rabbi Mike Uram, Chancellor, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Jul 22
8 min
Motivations for Storytelling: Devarim 5786
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.
Jul 14
7 min
The Whole Journey: Mattot-Masei 5786
The JTS Commentary for Mattot-Masei by Dr. Abigail Uhrman, Director of The William Davidson Graduate School, Associate Professor of Jewish Education, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Jul 7
5 min
Pinehas and the Three Weeks: Pinehas 5786
The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Dr. Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Jun 30
8 min
Who Sees the Truth, and Who Speaks It? Hukkat-Balak 5786
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat-Balak by Dr. Lorraine Enlow, Alumni (Kekst Graduate School), Admissions Officer (Yale Institute of Sacred Music), Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTS, Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Jun 22
7 min
When a Question Threatens: Korah 5786
The JTS Commentary for Korah by Dr. Sarah Wolf, Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Jun 17
6 min
Grapes of Canann: Shelah Lekha 5786
The JTS Commentary for Shelah Lekha by Achia Anzi, Artist and Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Jun 9
11 min
Independence Day: Beha’alotekha 5786
The JTS Commentary for Beha'alotekha by Emmanuel Bloch, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Jun 2
7 min
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