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Living at the Frontier: Pesah 5784
April 25, 2024 01:55 - 6 minutes - 9.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Tetzavveh by Rabbi Lauren Henderson (RS '16), Congregation Or Hadash This commentary was originally broadcast in 2016. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
In Each And Every Generation: Shabbat Hagadol 5784
April 16, 2024 20:09 - 6 minutes - 9.27 MBThe JTS Commentary for Tazria by Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, Emeritus; Director, Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue; Louis Stein Director, Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Introducing: Exploring Kabbalah from JTS Podcasts
April 11, 2024 13:36 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBCheck out this new series from JTS Podcasts, Exploring Kabbalah. Dr. Eitan Fishbane shares the complext history of Jewish mystical thought from the Torah to Hasidism. Subscribe now: RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3550593/episodes/feed Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-kabbalah/id1739159484 Hosted by: Dr. Eitan Fishbane Produced by Ellie Gettinger Edited by Sarah Brown Cover art: Lee Willet Theme music: “Yah Notein Binah” from Seeds of Song Find more JTS P...
Charting a Way Back: Tazria 5784
April 10, 2024 17:39 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Tazria by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Honoring Aaron’s Tragic Sacrifice in the Laws of Mourning: Shemini/Shabbat Hahodesh 5784
April 03, 2024 14:41 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThe JTS Commentary for Shemini/Shabbat Hahodesh by Dr. Shira Billet, Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought and Ethics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Prayer as Resonance: Tzav-Shabbat Shekalim 5784
March 26, 2024 16:53 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBThe JTS Commentary for Tzav, Shabbat Shekalim by Rabbi Luciana Pajecki Lederman, Director of the Beit Midrash and Nishma Summer Program, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Amalek and the Torah of Purim: Shabbat Zakhor 5784
March 19, 2024 18:21 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBThe JTS Commentary for Shabbat Zakhor by Dr. Yitz Landes, Assistant Professor of Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Playing Hide and Seek with God: Pekudei 5784
March 12, 2024 19:13 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBThe JTS Commentary for Pekudei by Rabbi Cecelia Beyer (RS ’10), Adjunct Instructor of Liturgy, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The People Step Up: Vayak-hel 5784
March 06, 2024 19:09 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBThe JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel by Rabbi Robert Harris, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The Desperate (and Comprehensible) Project of the Golden Calf: KiTissa 5784
February 27, 2024 22:44 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBThe JTS Commentary for Ki Tissa by Ilana Sandberg, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2024) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The Jewelry of a Master Teacher: Tetzavveh 5784
February 21, 2024 21:29 - 8 minutes - 12 MBThe JTS Commentary for Tetzavveh by Rabbi Lilly Kaufman, RS ’01, CS ’98 This commentary was originally broadcast in 2018. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Terumah--The Gift That Elevates: Terumah 5784
February 13, 2024 21:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBThe JTS Commentary for Terumah by Dr. Eitan Fishbane, Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS This commentary was originally broadcast in 2014. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
How Can Humans Uphold Divine Justice?: Mishpatim 5784
February 06, 2024 18:55 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBThe JTS Commentary for Mishpatim by Caleb Brommer, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2024) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The Limitations God Shares with Us: Yitro 5784
January 31, 2024 14:12 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Beshallah by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Destiny is in the Details: Beshallah 5784
January 23, 2024 20:57 - 5 minutes - 8.21 MBThe JTS Commentary for Beshallah by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal (KGS ’19), Gemara Faculty and Director of External Affairs, Yeshivat Maharat Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5. This was originally broadcast in 2020.
What Do Tefillin Do?: Bo 5784
January 16, 2024 21:51 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBThe JTS Commentary for Bo by Lara Rodin, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2025) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
When the Nile Gave Up Its Terrible Secret: Va'era 5784
January 09, 2024 21:02 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBThe JTS Commentary for Va'era by Rabbi Eliezer B. Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Moshe the Mindful?: Shemot 5784
January 03, 2024 17:42 - 6 minutes - 9.08 MBThe JTS Commentary for Shemot by Lilliana Shvartsmann, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of ’24) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Is it Heretical to Ask God for Protection?: Vayehi 5784
December 26, 2023 13:17 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThe JTS Commentary for Vayehi by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Henry R. and Miriam Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections and Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The Reason(s) Jacob Went Down to Egypt: Vayiggash 5784
December 19, 2023 17:39 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThe JTS Commentary for Vayiggash by Ira Tokayer, Doctoral Candidate in Bible, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
A World in Crisis Needs a Yosef: Miketz 5784
December 12, 2023 13:54 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBThe JTS Commentary for Miketz by Avi Garelick, Principal, Rebecca and Israel Ivry Prozdor High School, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Tamar, Our Mother: Vayeshev 5784
December 06, 2023 14:35 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Vayeshev by Dr. Yael Landman, Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Remember Dinah: Listen to Women: Vayishlah 5784
November 29, 2023 15:53 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBThe JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Listening with Yaakov: Vayeitzei 5784
November 21, 2023 21:45 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThe JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Rabbi Naomi Kalish, PhD, ACPE, BCC, Harold and Carole Wolfe Director, Center for Pastoral Education and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Education, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Isaac: Schlimazel, or Something More?: Toledot 5784
November 14, 2023 17:46 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Toledot by Aiden Pink, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2025) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Who Was Abraham's Last Wife?: Hayyei Sarah 5784
November 06, 2023 19:25 - 6 minutes - 9.27 MBThe JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Claire Shoyer, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2025) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Hagar's Tears and Ours: Vayera 5784
November 01, 2023 15:51 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThe JTS Commentary for Vayera by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School of JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
What Should We Call Our First Foremother?: Lekh Lehka 5784
October 24, 2023 23:01 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBThe JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Sass Brown, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2025) Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
What Is the Rainbow Really Teaching Us?: Noah 5784
October 18, 2023 13:22 - 6 minutes - 9.03 MBThe JTS Commentary for Noah by Tani Schwartz-Herman, Program Director, Community Engagement, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
An Anthology of Beginnings: Bereishit 5784
October 10, 2023 20:13 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBThe JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Originally broadcast in 2015 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Dancing with Torah: Simhat Torah 5784
October 02, 2023 16:53 - 5 minutes - 7.9 MBThe JTS Commentary for Simhat Torah by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Dean, List College and Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor of Bible, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Why We Gather: Sukkot 5784
September 27, 2023 19:27 - 6 minutes - 8.3 MBThe JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Alisa Braun, PhD, Academic Director, Community Engagement, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Weren't We Just Forgiven: Ha'azinu 5784
September 20, 2023 12:21 - 6 minutes - 9.18 MBThe JTS Commentary for Nitzavim Vayeilekh by Rabbi Joel Seltzer, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Returning With God: Nitzavim Vayeilekh 5783
September 06, 2023 21:17 - 5 minutes - 7.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Nitzavim Vayeilekh by Rabbi Mychal Springer, Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Pastoral Skills, JTS Originally broadcast in 2016 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
What It Means to Enjoy: Ki Tavo 5783
August 30, 2023 16:46 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo by Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies, JTS Originally broadcast in 2016 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Do Not Turn Away--Then and Now: Ki Tetzei 5783
August 22, 2023 16:55 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBThe JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics Originally broadcast in 2019 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Who Are You To Judge?: Shofetim 5783
August 15, 2023 16:09 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Ellie Gettinger, Director of Digital Learning, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
To Know or Not to Know: Re'eh 5783
August 08, 2023 20:10 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBThe JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Dr. Malka Strasberg-Edinger, Adjunct Lecturer in Bible, JTS Originally broadcast in 2017 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Would Our Mother Forget Us?: Eikev 5783
August 01, 2023 21:31 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Eikev by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Originally broadcast in 2018 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The Words Upon Our Heart: Va’et-hannan 5783
July 25, 2023 20:43 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThe JTS Commentary for Parshat Va'et-hannan by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Taking Life's Journey with Torah: Devarim 5783
July 18, 2023 21:47 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBThe JTS Commentary for Devarim by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emiritus and Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS Originally broadcast in 2018 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Upgrading the Torah--And the World: Mattot-Masei 5783
July 12, 2023 13:11 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBThe JTS Commentary for Parshat Mattot-Masei by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Originally broadcast in 2017 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Life After Moses: Pinehas 5783
July 05, 2023 19:10 - 6 minutes - 8.44 MBThe JTS Commentary for Parshat Pinehas by Dr. Alisa Braun, Academic Director, Community Engagement Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Dreaming of Being Balaam: Hukkat-Balak 5783
June 27, 2023 21:14 - 7 minutes - 9.91 MBThe JTS Commentary for Parshat Hukkat-Balak by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts Originally broadcast in 2016 Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The Evolution of Torah: Season 2 Preview
June 23, 2023 14:00 - 55 seconds - 854 KBA quick look into the second season of JTS's podcast, The Evolution of Torah with Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz. Listen and Subscribe to discover how Jewish scholarship changed in North Africa and Europe during the Middle Ages.
Did Korah Get a Bum Rap?: Korah 5783
June 21, 2023 10:28 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBThe JTS Commentary for Parshat Korah by Rabbi Robert Harris, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Always Something There to Remind Me: Shelah Lekha 5783
June 13, 2023 20:54 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBThe JTS Commentary for Parshat Shelah Lekha by Dr. Abigail Uhrman, Assistant Professor of Jewish Education, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
At the Threshold: Beha'alotekha 5783
June 06, 2023 15:39 - 7 minutes - 9.61 MBThe JTS Commentary for Parshat Beha’alotekha by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
The Power of a Blessing: Naso 5783
May 30, 2023 21:55 - 6 minutes - 9 MBThe JTS Commentary for Parshat Naso by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
How Should We Know God?: Shavuot 5783
May 23, 2023 17:59 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBThe JTS Commentary for Shavuot by Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.