JTS Torah Commentary
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.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 20, 2026
A Parent's Prayer: Lekh Lekha 5787
The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Dr. Yael Landman, Assistant Professor of Bible, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Oct. 13, 2026
We Plant Again After the Flood: Noah 5787
The JTS Commentary for Noah by Randy Michaels, Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Oct. 6, 2026
How Should We Translate Genesis 1:1? Bereishit 5787
The JTS Commentary for Bereishit by Rabbi David Zev Moster, PhD, Director, Biblical Hebrew Program, JTS Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Sept. 28, 2026
Dancing with Torah: Simhat Torah 5787
The JTS Commentary for Simhat Torah by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky , Dean, List College and Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor of Bible, JTS This podcast was originally broadcast in 2023. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Sept. 22, 2026
We are the Sukkah-Dwellers: Sukkot 5787
The JTS Commentary for Sukkot by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond (z"l), Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS This podcast was originally broadcast in 2020. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
Sept. 16, 2026
From Whence to Where: Shabbat Shuvah | Yom Kippur 5787
The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Shuvah and Yom KIppur by Chancellor Emeritus Ismar Schorsch, Rabbi Herman Abramovitz Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish History Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.