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Holy Frustration: Emor 5786

Posted April 28, 2026 • 00:06:13

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How to Be Holy-Aharei Mot | Kedoshim 5786

Posted April 21, 2026 • 00:09:49

The JTS Commentary for Aharei Mot | Kedoshim by Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor Emeritus of Medieval Hebrew Literature

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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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