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The Blessings of Curses: Ki Tavo

The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo 5785 by Rabbi David Hoffman (RS), Adjunct Professor of Talmud, JTS This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

09-10
06:24

Family Matters: Ki Tetzei 5785

The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei 5785 by Dr. Jonathan Milgram, Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2015.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

09-03
07:02

Appoint Judges and Officials: Shofetim 5780

The JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Dr. Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2020.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

08-27
06:21

How to Practice Faith: Re'eh 5785

The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Former Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2014.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

08-19
07:11

Adhering to God's Word: Eikev 5785

The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2010.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

08-13
07:07

Holding Fast: Va'et-hannan 5785

The JTS Commentary for Va'ethannan by Rabbi Mychal Springer, Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Pastoral SkillsThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

08-05
07:56

Black North, White West: Devarim 5785

The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond

07-28
09:59

Boundaries on the Move: Mattot - Masei 5785

The JTS Commentary for Mattot - Masei by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2019.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

07-22
09:14

The Liberator and the Zealot: Pinehas 5785

The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, PhD, Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2022.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

07-17
08:17

Fear, Truth, and a Donkey: Balak 5785

The JTS Commentary for Balak by Rabbi Joel Alter (RS), Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid (Milwaukee, WI)This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

07-08
08:08

The Humanity of Moses: Hukkat 5785

The JTS Commentary for Hukkat by Dr. Arnold Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus and Professor of Jewish Thought, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2012.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

07-01
10:15

Introducing JTS's Expanding the Conversation

Check out this new offering from JTS Podcasts: Expanding the Conversation, a podcast that brings the thought-provoking discussions and dynamic scholarship of JTS directly to you. Drawing from live events, lectures, and panel discussions, this podcast goes beyond the moment—offering not only recordings of these programs but also exclusive interviews with speakers, scholars, and thought leaders.Each episode explores the critical issues shaping the Jewish world today, from contemporary cultural moments to enduring questions of Jewish thought, practice, and identity. Whether you’re looking for intellectual engagement, spiritual insight, or a deeper connection to Jewish learning, Expanding the Conversation invites you to join the dialogue.In this promo, we share an interview with Raquel Ukeles, Director of Collections at the National Library of Israel. Listen to JTS's Expanding the Conversation whereever you get your podcasts.

06-25
30:41

Where Does Holiness Come From?: Korah 5785

The JTS Commentary for Korah by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2013.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

06-24
09:30

The Desert Dead: Shela Lekha 5785

The JTS Commentary for  Shelah Lekha by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2015.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

06-17
07:40

New Generation, Old Leaders: Beha'alotekha 5785

The JTS Commentary for Beha’alotekha by Rabbi Ute Steyer (RS), Rabbi of the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Community of StockholmThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

06-10
05:39

The Problem with Priests: Naso 5785

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 2017.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

06-04
08:17

Counting as Spiritual Practice: Bemidbar/Shavuot 5785

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 by JJReinhold / Pond5

05-27
08:22

Grappling with Slavery: Behar-Behukkotai 5785

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

05-21
06:36

Who Belongs? Emor 5785

The JTS Commentary for Emor by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal (KGS), Director of External Affairs, Yeshivat Maharat This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

05-13
05:42

Love Beyond Grudges: Aharei Mot-Kedoshim 5785

The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot - Kedoshim by Jonah Guthartz, Emerging Leaders Fellow, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5

05-06
06:41

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