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...
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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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English
Episodes
Gender Inside and Outside the Camp: Tazria-Metzora 5786
4/14/2026
The JTS Commentary for Tazria-Metzora by Dr. Joy Ladin, Past Adjunct Professor, JTS; David and Ruth Gottesman Chair in English, Yeshiva University (2003-2021)
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Duration:00:09:33
The Deathly Power of the Holy: Shemini 5786
4/6/2026
The JTS Commentary for Shemini by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections; Assistant Professor, Talmud and Rabbinics
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2022.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Duration:00:09:34
Freedom through Torah: Pesah 5786
3/30/2026
The JTS Commentary for Pesah by Rabbi David Hoffman, Adjunct Professor of Talmud, JTS Alum (Rabbinical School)
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:06:26
Elijah—and Santa Claus?! Shabat Hagadol 5786
3/24/2026
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol by Rabbi Robert Harris, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:10:46
A Covenant of Salt: Vayikra 5786
3/17/2026
The JTS Commentary for Vayikra by Rabbi Tim Bernard Daniel, Rabbinical School Alum, Former Director of Digital Learning, JTS
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2020.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:08:45
The Give and Take of Strength: Shabbat Hahodesh | Vayakel-Pekudei 5786
3/10/2026
The JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel Pekudei by Rabbi Eliezer B. Diamond (z”l), Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:06:08
Kept By Shabbat: Shabbat Parah/Ki Tissa 5786
3/3/2026
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tissa by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Dean, List College and Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor, Bible
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:07:49
Zakhor in a Fractured Age: Tetzeveh, Shabbat Zakhor 5786
2/24/2026
The JTS Commentary for Tetzeveh and Shabbat Zakhor by Sandra Fox, Sandra Fox, Robert S. Rifkind Chair in American Jewish History
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:05:58
A Symbol of Peace: Terumah 5786
2/17/2026
The JTS Commentary for Terumah by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Former Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and the Division of Religious Leadership, Adjunct Assistant Professor
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:06:41
Before Them, Before Us: Misphatim | Shabbat Shekalim 5786
2/11/2026
JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Misphatim / Shabbat Shekalim by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:08:34
On Moses’ “Saying” and “Telling”: Yitro 5786
2/3/2026
JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Yitro by Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies Emeritus
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:11:56
When Prayer is Not Enough: Beshallah 5786
1/27/2026
JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Beshallah by Cantor Shoshi Levin Goldberg, Director, H. L. Miller Cantorial School
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:10:42
Where We Stand is What We Learn: Bo 5786
1/20/2026
JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Bo by Rabbi Luciana Lederman Pajecki, Director of the Beit Midrash and Nishma Summer Program, Assistant Professor of Talmud and Halakhah, JTS
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:10:20
Words Fail Me: Va'era 5786
1/14/2026
The JTS Commentary for Va'era by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block / Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2016.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:10:58
Hearing the Cry: Shemot 5786
1/6/2026
JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Shemot by Rabbi Naomi Kalish, Harold and Carole Wolfe Director of the Center for Pastoral Education; Assistant Professor of Pastoral Education
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:10:18
Pictures at a Benediction: Vayehi 5786
12/29/2025
The JTS Commentary for Vayehi by Rabbi Eliezer B. Diamond (z”l), Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2017.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:07:05
A Song of Hope: Vayiggash 5786
12/22/2025
The JTS Commentary for Vayiggash by Burton L. Visotzky, Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2020.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:06:23
A Light for One, a Light for a Hundred: Miketz | Hanukkah 5786
12/17/2025
JTS Torah Commentary for Parashat Miketz / Shabbat Hanukkah by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, PhD, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections; Assistant Professor, Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:08:59
Judah and Tamar: Writing the Story: Vayeshev 5786
12/9/2025
The JTS Commentary forVayeshev by Dr. Judith Hauptman, E. Billi Ivry Professor Emerita of Talmud and Rabbinic Culture
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:09:07
Jacob's Fear: Vayishlah 5786
12/1/2025
The JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emiritus and Professor of Jewish Thought
This commentary was originally broadcast in 2013.
Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond
Duration:00:10:36