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The Monumental Act of Listening: Vayetzei 5786

Posted November 24, 202500:05:33

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, 202500:07:41

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, 202500:07:44

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

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Recasting Lot's Wife: Vayera 5786

Posted November 5, 202500:06:02

The JTS Commentary for Vayera by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership

Claiming Our Ancestors: Lekh Lekha 5786

Posted October 28, 202500:09:21

The JTS Commentary for Lekh Lekha by Dr. Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Professor Emeritus of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS

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