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Gender Inside and Outside the Camp: Tazria-Metzora 5786

Posted April 14, 2026 • 00:09:33

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)

The Deathly Power of the Holy: Shemini 5786

Posted April 6, 2026 • 00:09:34

The JTS Commentary for Shemini by Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, Ripps Schnitzer Librarian for Special Collections; Assistant Professor, Talmud and...

Freedom through Torah: Pesah 5786

Posted March 30, 2026 • 00:06:26

The JTS Commentary for Pesah by Rabbi David Hoffman, Adjunct Professor of Talmud, JTS Alum (Rabbinical School)

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Elijah—and Santa Claus?! Shabat Hagadol 5786

Posted March 24, 2026 • 00:10:46

The JTS Commentary for Shabbat Hagadol by Rabbi Robert Harris, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages

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A Covenant of Salt: Vayikra 5786

Posted March 17, 2026 • 00:08:45

The JTS Commentary for Vayikra by Rabbi Tim Bernard Daniel, Rabbinical School Alum, Former Director of Digital Learning, JTS

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