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Judah and Tamar: Writing the Story: Vayeshev 5786

Posted December 9, 2025 • 00:09:07

The JTS Commentary forVayeshev by Dr. Judith Hauptman, E. Billi Ivry Professor Emerita of Talmud and Rabbinic Culture

This commentary was...

Jacob's Fear: Vayishlah 5786

Posted December 1, 2025 • 00:10:36

The JTS Commentary for Vayishlah by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor Emiritus and Professor of Jewish Thought

This commentary was originally...

The Monumental Act of Listening: Vayetzei 5786

Posted November 24, 2025 • 00:05:33

The JTS Commentary for Vayetzei by Rabbi Jessica Fischer (Alum, Rabbinical School)

This commentary was originally broadcast in 2019.

Finding Our Way (and God’s) in the World: Toledot 5786

Posted November 18, 2025 • 00:07:41

The JTS Commentary for Toledot by Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Adjunct Assistant Professor and Former Pearl Resnick Dean of the Rabbinical School and Division...

Death and Dignity: Hayyei Sarah 5786

Posted November 11, 2025 • 00:07:44

The JTS Commentary for Hayyei Sarah by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement

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