Torah Commentary 5770

Professor Arnold Eisen, Chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses the meaning of Passover and the value of choosing a life that is serious versus a life that is not.

Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz, director of Israel Programs for JTS, dicusses communal responsibility in his commentary on Parashat Va-yikra.

Dr. Barry Holtz, dean of the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education and the Theodore and Florence Baumritter Professor of Jewish Education at The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses the completion of the Mishkan as well as the importance

Dr. Benjamin Sommer, professor of Bible, JTS, discusses the Tent of Meeting in his compelling commentary on Parashat Ki Tissa.

Rabbi Robert A. Harris, associate professor of Bible, JTS, discusses the vestements of Aaron that he wore in his capacity as kohen gadol (High Priest) in this commentary on Parashat T'tzavveh.

Dr. Stephen Geller, Irma Cameron Milstein Chair of Bible, JTS discusses the juxtaposition of offerings and idols in his commentary on Parashat T'rumah.

Arnold Eisen, Chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary, offers a compelling analysis of the divine-human partnership in his commentary on Parashat B'shallah.

Dr. Eitan Fishbane, assistant professor in the Department of Jewish Thought of The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses the Ten Commandments in his commentary on Parashat Yitro.

Chancellor Arnold Eisen of The Jewish Theological Seminary, compares archetypal biblical narrative and contemporary Jewish issues in his fascinating commentary on Parashat Va-yeishev.

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, the Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies at JTS, draws a comparison between historic and current legislative policy and the lessons in this week's Torah portion in his commentary on Parashat Bo.