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Elijah—and Santa Claus?! Shabat Hagadol 5786

Posted March 24, 202600:10:46

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, 202600:08:45

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

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The Give and Take of Strength: Shabbat Hahodesh | Vayakel-Pekudei 5786

Posted March 10, 202600:06:08

The JTS Commentary for Vayak-hel Pekudei by Rabbi Eliezer B. Diamond (z”l), Judah Nadich Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS

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Kept By Shabbat: Shabbat Parah/Ki Tissa 5786

Posted March 3, 202600:07:49

The JTS Commentary for Ki Tissa by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky,  Dean, List College and Kekst Graduate School; Blanche and Romie Shapiro Professor, Bible

Zakhor in a Fractured Age: Tetzeveh, Shabbat Zakhor 5786

Posted February 24, 202600:05:58

The JTS Commentary for Tetzeveh and Shabbat Zakhor by Sandra Fox, Sandra Fox, Robert S. Rifkind Chair in American Jewish History

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