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 f... more

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How many episodes does JTS Torah Commentary have?

The podcast currently has 433 episodes available.

JTS Torah Commentary episodes:

November 18, 2025 Finding Our Way (and God’s) in the World: Toledot 5786
The JTS Commentary for Toledot by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Adjunct Assistant Professor and Former Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School and Division of Religious Leadership, JTS

This commentary was originally broadcast in 2012.

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8min
November 11, 2025 Death and Dignity: Hayyei Sarah 5786
The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement

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8min
November 06, 2025 Recasting Lot's Wife: Vayera 5786
The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership

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7min
October 28, 2025 Claiming Our Ancestors: Lekh Lekha 5786
The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Dr. Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor Emeritus of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS

This commentary was originally broadcast in 2014.

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10min
October 22, 2025 Species Purity and the Great Flood
The JTS Commentary for Noah by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Former Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School, JTS

This commentary was originally broadcast in 2014.

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8min
October 16, 2025 Making Meaning from Chaos: Beresheit 5786
The JTS Commentary for Bereshit by Rabbi Mychal Springer, Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Pastoral Skills, JTS

This commentary was originally broadcast in 2007.

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7min
October 09, 2025 Impermanence, Empathy, and the Shadow of Faith: Sukkot 5786
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot 5786 by Dr. Yitz Landes, Assistant Professor of Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures, JTS

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7min
September 30, 2025 Our Very Life: Ha'azinu 5786
The JTS Commentary for Ha'azinu by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman (RS, CS)

This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.

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7min
September 25, 2025 The Meaning of Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur 5786
The JTS Commentary for Yom Kippur 5786 by Dr. Shira Billet, Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought and Ethics

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11min
September 17, 2025 When Teshuvah Feels Impossible: Nitzavim 5785
The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim 5785 by Noam Blauer, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS

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6min

FAQs about JTS Torah Commentary:

How many episodes does JTS Torah Commentary have?

The podcast currently has 433 episodes available.

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