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Is Modesty Still Relevant in the Twenty-First Century?: Ki Tetzei 578410 Sep 202400:07:45
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei by Emmanuel Bloch, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTS

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The King's Torah and the Torah's King: Shofetim 578404 Sep 202400:11:49
The JTS Commentary for Shofetim by Dr. Barry Holtz, Theodore and Florence Baumritter Professor of Jewish Education in the William Davidson School of Education, JTS

This episode originally aired in 2017.

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Not for the Sake of Heaven: Korah 578401 Jul 202400:08:29
The JTS Commentary for Korah by Rabbi Menachem Creditor (’RS), Pearl and Ira Meyer Scholar in Residence, UJA Federation of New York


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The World of Creation in Each of Us: Bereishit 578320 Oct 202200:06:35
The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Israel Gordan (CS, DS ’11), Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)

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Impermanence by Design: Sukkot 578312 Oct 202200:05:41
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Grace Gleason, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)

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Making Every Word Count: Ha'azinu 578303 Oct 202200:09:12
The JTS Commentary for Ha'azinu by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus and Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS. Originally broadcast in 2016

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The Courage to Hope: Vayeilekh 578329 Sep 202200:08:55
The JTS Commentary for Vayeilekh by Rabbi Ayelet S. Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, JTS

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Confronting Our “Concealed Things”: Nitzavim 578220 Sep 202200:09:38
The JTS Commentary for Nitzavim by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS

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Count Your Blessings: Ki Tavo 578214 Sep 202200:07:30
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tavo by Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Nathan and Janet Appleman Professor Emeritus of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, JTS

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What Does the Torah Really Say about Cross-Dressing?: Ki Tetzei 578207 Sep 202200:08:20
The JTS Commentary for Ki Tetzei 5782 by Dr. Joy Ladin, Past Adjunct Professor, JTS; David and Ruth Gottesman Chair in English, Yeshiva University (2003-2021)

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Prophets of Faith: Shofetim 578230 Aug 202200:07:32
The JTS Commentary for Shoftim by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Dean, Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies and Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor of Bible, JTS. This episode originally aired in 2019.

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The Meaning of Repetition, Repetition: Re'eh 578223 Aug 202200:06:35
The JTS Commentary for Re'eh by Rabbi David Zev Moster, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS

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Raising Children in the Land of Plenty: Eikev 578217 Aug 202200:07:31
The JTS Commentary for Eikev by Gavriella Kornsgold, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)

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The Large Significance of the Littlest Letter: Shelah Lekha 578425 Jun 202400:07:10
The JTS Commentary for Shelah Lekha by Dr. Malka Strasberg Edinger (Kekst Graduate School ’24)

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Never Too Late to Get Close: Va’et-hannan 578209 Aug 202200:09:49
The JTS Commentary for Va’et-hannan by Benjy Forester, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2023)

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Moses's Retirement Speech: Devarim 578202 Aug 202200:09:26
The JTS Commentary for Devarim by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature

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Do Women's Vows Count? A 21st Century Problem: Mattot-Massei 578226 Jul 202200:07:38
The JTS Commentary for Mattot-Massei by Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay, Executive Director, Hendel Center for Ethics and Justice, and Associate Dean of The Rabbinical School, JTS

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The Liberator and the Zealot: Pinehas 578219 Jul 202200:08:17
The JTS Commentary for Pinehas by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, PhD, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS

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The Thrill and the Terror of the Foreign Prophet: Balak 578213 Jul 202200:06:52
The JTS Commentary for Balak by Dr. Aaron Koller, Adjunct Professor of Talmud, JTS and Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Yeshiva University

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What If Moses Was Supposed to Hit the Rock?: Hukkat 578206 Jul 202200:08:30
The JTS Commentary for Hukkat by Rabbi Ilana Zietman (LC ’11), Community Rabbi, GatherDC

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Your Authority is an Illusion: Korah 578229 Jun 202200:06:42
The JTS Commentary for Korah by Rabbi Joshua Rabin (RS, DS ’11), Senior Director of USY

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Mapping Our Love: Shelah Lekha 578221 Jun 202200:08:31
The JTS Commentary for Shelah Lekha by Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek (RS, KGS ’07), Rabbi, Beacon Hebrew Alliance

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How Should One Shine One’s Light? Beha’alotekha 578214 Jun 202200:09:04
The JTS Commentary for Beha’alotekha by Rabbi Luciana Pajecki Lederman (RS ’05, KGS ’21), Adjunct Instructor, JTS



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Does God Speak: Naso 578208 Jun 202200:09:25
The JTS Commentary for Naso by Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, JTS

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The Journey: Beha'alotekha 578420 Jun 202400:09:48
The JTS Commentary for Beha'alotekha by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, Director of the Block / Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts, JTS

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This episode previously aired in 2020.
Counting With the Full Severity of Compassion: Bemidbar 578231 May 202200:09:30
The JTS Commentary for Bemidbar by Beverly Bailis, (KGS ’12), Director of Academic Planning and Assistant Professor of Jewish Literature, JTS

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The Blessings of Curses: Behukkotai 578224 May 202200:06:43
The JTS Commentary for Behukkotai by Ellie Gettinger, Director of Digital Learning, JTS

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The Limitations of Ownership: Behar 578217 May 202200:07:55
The JTS Commentary for Behar by Dr. Yedida Eisenstat (KGS ’14), Editorial Associate, Posen Library of Jewish Civilization and Culture. Originally broadcast in 2017

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For What Should I Compromise on Religious Observance?: Emor 578211 May 202200:06:59
The JTS Commentary for Emor by Alan Imar, Student, Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies, JTS (Class of 2022)

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Fruit Trees and Foreskins: Kedoshim 578204 May 202200:09:38
The JTS Commentary for Kedoshim by Dr. Naama Weiss, Adjunct Instructor of Hebrew, JTS.

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Who is the Stranger: Aharei Mot 578226 Apr 202200:08:18
The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot by Linda S. Golding, Staff Chaplain and Coordinator, Pastoral Services Milstein Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital; Adjunct Lecturer, JTS

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Rememembering Together: Last Days of Pesah 578220 Apr 202200:07:40
The JTS Commentary for the Last Days of Pesah by William Plevan, Adjunct Assistant Professor, JTS

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Which is Wiser?: The Story of the Exodus or the Laws of Pesah?: Pesah 578211 Apr 202200:06:58
The JTS Commentary for Pesah by Jeremy Tabick, PhD Candidate in Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS

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Evergreen Lessons from the Haggadah: Shabbat Hagadol 578205 Apr 202200:09:13
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol by Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, Chancellor and Irving Lehrman Professor of American Jewish History, JTS

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Here I Am, Tzara’at and All: Tazria 578229 Mar 202200:07:18
The JTS Commentary for Tazria by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal, JTS Adjunct Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics

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What Blessings Do You Need Now?: Naso 578410 Jun 202400:08:17
The JTS Commentary for Bemidbar by Rabbi Andrea Merow (List College ’92, Rabbinical School ’97), The Jewish Center (Princeton, NJ)

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Deathly Power of the Holy: Shemini 578222 Mar 202200:09:34
The JTS Commentary for Shemini by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Director, Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker Beit Midrash; Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS

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Lessons From the Ashes: Tzav 578216 Mar 202200:08:58
The JTS Commentary for Tzav by Rabbi Naomi Kalish, Harold and Carole Wolfe Director of the Center for Pastoral Education, JTS

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"Tis the Gift to Be Simple": Vayikra 578209 Mar 202200:10:56
The JTS Commentary for Vayikra by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, JTS

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Can You Rival and Respect Your Teacher?: Pekudei 578201 Mar 202200:05:29
The JTS Commentary for Pekudei by Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz, Director of Israel Programs, JTS

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The Sanctity of the Schoolroom: Vayak-hel 578222 Feb 202200:07:41
The JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel by Dr. Ofra Arieli Backenroth, Associate Dean, William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education and Assistant Professor of Jewish Education, JTS

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On Needing Certainty Now: Ki Tissa 578216 Feb 202200:07:26
Yitz Landes, Adjunct Instructor in Ancient Judaism, JTS; PhD Candidate in Religions of Mediterranean Antiquity, Princeton University

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Garments of Light: Tetzavveh 578208 Feb 202200:07:42
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature, JTS

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Holding God, Our Tradition, and One Another Close: Terumah 578203 Feb 202200:07:22
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, Chief Executive, USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly, JTS Alumnus (RS ’99)

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The Torah’s Creative Team: Mishpatim 578225 Jan 202200:07:18
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by David Shmidt Chapman, Student, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2022)

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Strangers at a Revelation: Yitro 578219 Jan 202200:08:00
The JTS Commentary for Yitro by Dr. Miriam Feldmann Kaye, Adjunct Associate Professor, JTS

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Becoming Like the Wilderness: Bemidbar 578404 Jun 202400:11:25
The JTS Commentary for Bemidbar by Dr Eitan Fishbane, Professor of Jewish Thought, JTS

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This episode previously aired in 2017.
Commanded to Remember: Beshallah 578206 Jan 202200:05:58
The JTS Commentary for Beshallah by Rabbi Nicole Wilson-Spiro, PhD Candidate in Rabbinic Literature, JTS

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Teach Your Children Well: Bo 578204 Jan 202200:07:37
The JTS Commentary for Bo by Dov Kahane, PhD Candidate in Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS.

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Cover Crop for a Hardened Heart: Va'era 578223 Dec 202100:07:41
The JTS Commentary for Shemot by Dave Yedid, The Rabbinical School of JTS (Class of 2022).

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