http://www.odeo.com/channels/2104563-JTS-Weekly-Commentary no Welcome to our online community of Torah. For over 15 years, JTS has distributed a weekly commentary on parashat hashavua’ to over 30,000 people. The commentary, featuring select faculty and staff from across JTS, is read by the author. <br/><br/>We invite you to subscribe to this podcast and bring Torah from JTS wherever you may go.<br/><br/> Welcome to our online community of Torah. For over 15 years, JTS has distributed a weekly commentary on parashat hashavua’ to over 30,000 people. The commentary, featuring select faculty and staff from across JTS, is read by the author. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast and bring Torah from JTS wherever you may go. Welcome to our online community of Torah. For over 15 years, JTS has distributed a weekly commentary on parashat hashavua’ to over 30,000 people. The commentary, featuring select faculty and staff from across JTS, is read by the author. W en 40 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:07:46 -0700 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:07:46 -0700 The Jewish Theological Seminary Religion http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25324698-Parashat-Noah-5770 Dr. David Kraemer, the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at JTS, discusses the Documentary Hypothesis of biblical origins as it relates to Parashat Noah in his thought-provoking commentary. Dr. David Kraemer, the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at JTS, discusses the Documentary Hypothesis of biblical origins as it relates to Parashat Noah in his thought-provoking commentary. Dr. David Kraemer, the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at JTS, discusses the Documentary Hypothesis of biblical origins as it relates to Parashat Noah in his thought-provoking commentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25324698 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:07:46 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25320045-Mishnah-Study-Program-in-Memory-of-Rafi-Lehmann This Mishanh study session was held in memory of Rafi Lehmann (z"l), a student at The Rabbinical School of The Jewish Theological Seminary. May his memory be for a blessing. This Mishanh study session was held in memory of Rafi Lehmann (z"l), a student at The Rabbinical School of The Jewish Theological Seminary. May his memory be for a blessing. This Mishanh study session was held in memory of Rafi Lehmann (z"l), a student at The Rabbinical School of The Jewish Theological Seminary. May his memory be for a blessing. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25320045 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:30:05 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25286076-Parashat-B-reishit-5770 Rabbi Robbie Harris, associate professor of Bible at The Jewish Theological Seminary, provides a commentary on Parashat B'reishit that is as informative as it is engaging and amusing. Rabbi Robbie Harris, associate professor of Bible at The Jewish Theological Seminary, provides a commentary on Parashat B'reishit that is as informative as it is engaging and amusing. Rabbi Robbie Harris, associate professor of Bible at The Jewish Theological Seminary, provides a commentary on Parashat B'reishit that is as informative as it is engaging and amusing. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25286076 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:46:18 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25249997-Parashat-Shemini-Atzeret-5770 Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS, discusses the themes of vulnerability and joy in his commentary on Parashat Shemini Atzeret. Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS, discusses the themes of vulnerability and joy in his commentary on Parashat Shemini Atzeret. Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS, discusses the themes of vulnerability and joy in his commentary on Parashat Shemini Atzeret. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25249997 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:28:27 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25172960-Parashat-Ha-azinu-5770 Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS, discusses psychotherapy as a lens for conceptualizing Teshuvah in his commentary on Parashat Ha'azinu. Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS, discusses psychotherapy as a lens for conceptualizing Teshuvah in his commentary on Parashat Ha'azinu. Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS, discusses psychotherapy as a lens for conceptualizing Teshuvah in his commentary on Parashat Ha'azinu. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25172960 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:50:38 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25102582-Rosh-Hashanah-5770 Shanah Tovah From The Jewish Theological Seminary! Please enjoy this special Parashah as Professor Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary, offers his thoughts and reflections on Rosh Hashanah, and the importance of strong relationships, in his commentary for the High Holidays. Shanah Tovah From The Jewish Theological Seminary! Please enjoy this special Parashah as Professor Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary, offers his thoughts and reflections on Rosh Hashanah, and the importance of strong relationships, in his commentary for the High Holidays. Shanah Tovah From The Jewish Theological Seminary! Please enjoy this special Parashah as Professor Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary, offers his thoughts and reflections on Rosh Hashanah, and the importance of strong relationships, in his commentary for the High Holidays. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25102582 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:45:56 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25100241-Rosh-Hashanah-5770 Shanah Tovah From The Jewish Theological Seminary! Please enjoy this special Parashah as Professor Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary, offers his thoughts and reflections on Rosh Hashanah, and the importance of strong relationships, in his commentary for the High Holidays. Shanah Tovah From The Jewish Theological Seminary! Please enjoy this special Parashah as Professor Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary, offers his thoughts and reflections on Rosh Hashanah, and the importance of strong relationships, in his commentary for the High Holidays. Shanah Tovah From The Jewish Theological Seminary! Please enjoy this special Parashah as Professor Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary, offers his thoughts and reflections on Rosh Hashanah, and the importance of strong relationships, in his commentary for the High Holidays. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25100241 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:45:56 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25097341-Parashat-Nitzavim-Vayelekh-5769 Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School of The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses the implications and influence of the death of Moses in his commentary on Parashat Nitzavim/Vayelekh. Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School of The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses the implications and influence of the death of Moses in his commentary on Parashat Nitzavim/Vayelekh. Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School of The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses the implications and influence of the death of Moses in his commentary on Parashat Nitzavim/Vayelekh. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25097341 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:40:33 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25063059-Parashat-Ki-Tavo-5769 Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, the Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses Maimonides and what it means to convert and be Jewish today in his insightful commentary on Parashat Ki Tavo. Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, the Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses Maimonides and what it means to convert and be Jewish today in his insightful commentary on Parashat Ki Tavo. Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, the Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at The Jewish Theological Seminary, discusses Maimonides and what it means to convert and be Jewish today in his insightful commentary on Parashat Ki Tavo. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25063059 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:33:05 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25021064-Parashat-Ki-Tetzei Rabbi Abigail Treu, Director of Gift Planning, JTS, discusses the meaning and importance of fulfilling the vows we make to God in her commentary on Parashat Ki Tetzei. This podcast is read by Joan Goodman. Rabbi Abigail Treu, Director of Gift Planning, JTS, discusses the meaning and importance of fulfilling the vows we make to God in her commentary on Parashat Ki Tetzei. This podcast is read by Joan Goodman. Rabbi Abigail Treu, Director of Gift Planning, JTS, discusses the meaning and importance of fulfilling the vows we make to God in her commentary on Parashat Ki Tetzei. This podcast is read by Joan Goodman. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25021064 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:16:00 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25063060-Parashat-Ki-Tetzei-5769 Rabbi Abigail Treu, Director of Gift Planning, JTS, discusses the meaning and importance of fulfilling the vows we make to God in her commentary on Parashat Ki Tetzei. This podcast is read by Joan Goodman. Rabbi Abigail Treu, Director of Gift Planning, JTS, discusses the meaning and importance of fulfilling the vows we make to God in her commentary on Parashat Ki Tetzei. This podcast is read by Joan Goodman. Rabbi Abigail Treu, Director of Gift Planning, JTS, discusses the meaning and importance of fulfilling the vows we make to God in her commentary on Parashat Ki Tetzei. This podcast is read by Joan Goodman. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25063060 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:16:00 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24949363-Parashat-R-eih-5769 Rabbi Andy Shugerman, Rabbinic Fellow, Development Department, JTS, discusses various themes in his commentary on Parashat R'eih. Rabbi Andy Shugerman, Rabbinic Fellow, Development Department, JTS, discusses various themes in his commentary on Parashat R'eih. Rabbi Andy Shugerman, Rabbinic Fellow, Development Department, JTS, discusses various themes in his commentary on Parashat R'eih. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24949363 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:58:27 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24955409-Parashat-Eikev-5769 Chancellor Arnold Eisen of The Jewish Theological Seminary discusses the prohibition of images and the importance of hearing, within the context of a recent journey to India, in his vivid and candid commentary on Parashat Eikev. **Please note that the recording is at a low volume and speakers/headphones may need to be turned up. Chancellor Arnold Eisen of The Jewish Theological Seminary discusses the prohibition of images and the importance of hearing, within the context of a recent journey to India, in his vivid and candid commentary on Parashat Eikev. **Please note that the recording is at a low volume and speakers/headphones may need to be turned up. Chancellor Arnold Eisen of The Jewish Theological Seminary discusses the prohibition of images and the importance of hearing, within the context of a recent journey to India, in his vivid and candid commentary on Parashat Eikev. **Please note that the recording is at a low volume and speakers/headphones may need to be turned up. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24955409 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:40:50 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24846292-Parashat-Devarim-5769 Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS discusses the switch in modality between this and other books of the Torah, as well as the importance of learning, in his thought-provoking commentary on Parashat Devarim. Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS discusses the switch in modality between this and other books of the Torah, as well as the importance of learning, in his thought-provoking commentary on Parashat Devarim. Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS discusses the switch in modality between this and other books of the Torah, as well as the importance of learning, in his thought-provoking commentary on Parashat Devarim. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24846292 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:02:36 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24809308-Parashat-Mattot-Masei-5769 Rabbi Mychal Springer discusses the issues surrounding the destruction of the Temple during the Three Weeks in her interesting commentary on Parashat Mattot-Masei. Rabbi Mychal Springer discusses the issues surrounding the destruction of the Temple during the Three Weeks in her interesting commentary on Parashat Mattot-Masei. Rabbi Mychal Springer discusses the issues surrounding the destruction of the Temple during the Three Weeks in her interesting commentary on Parashat Mattot-Masei. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24809308 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:20:31 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24766536-Parashat-Pinhas-5769 Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Pearl Resnick Dean, The Rabbinical School, JTS offers a fascinating analysis of whether the Torah is the only window into the realm of divine values and morality in his commentary on Parashat Pinhas. Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Pearl Resnick Dean, The Rabbinical School, JTS offers a fascinating analysis of whether the Torah is the only window into the realm of divine values and morality in his commentary on Parashat Pinhas. Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Pearl Resnick Dean, The Rabbinical School, JTS offers a fascinating analysis of whether the Torah is the only window into the realm of divine values and morality in his commentary on Parashat Pinhas. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24766536 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:52:46 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24738151-Parashat-Hukkat-Balak-5769 Dr. Deborah Miller, associate director of the Melton Research Center for Jewish Education, and adjunct assistant professor of Jewish Education at JTS, discusses the context behind God's decision to disallow Moses' entry into Canaan in her commentary on Parashat Hukkat/Balak. Dr. Deborah Miller, associate director of the Melton Research Center for Jewish Education, and adjunct assistant professor of Jewish Education at JTS, discusses the context behind God's decision to disallow Moses' entry into Canaan in her commentary on Parashat Hukkat/Balak. Dr. Deborah Miller, associate director of the Melton Research Center for Jewish Education, and adjunct assistant professor of Jewish Education at JTS, discusses the context behind God's decision to disallow Moses' entry into Canaan in her commentary on Parashat Hukkat/Balak. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24738151 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:19:41 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24738152-Parashat-Korah-5769 Dr. Jonathan Milgram, assistant professor, Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS, discusses the themes of encroachment on the Tabernacle and its related punishments in his commentary on Parashat Korah. Dr. Jonathan Milgram, assistant professor, Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS, discusses the themes of encroachment on the Tabernacle and its related punishments in his commentary on Parashat Korah. Dr. Jonathan Milgram, assistant professor, Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS, discusses the themes of encroachment on the Tabernacle and its related punishments in his commentary on Parashat Korah. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24738152 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:21:05 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24720154-Parashat-Sh-lah-L-kha-5769 Rabbi David Ackerman, Rabbi for National Outreach, JTS discusses purposeful journeys in his commentary for Parashat Sh'lah L'kha. Rabbi David Ackerman, Rabbi for National Outreach, JTS discusses purposeful journeys in his commentary for Parashat Sh'lah L'kha. Rabbi David Ackerman, Rabbi for National Outreach, JTS discusses purposeful journeys in his commentary for Parashat Sh'lah L'kha. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24720154 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:37:42 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24738154-Parashat-B-ha-alot-kha-5769 Chancellor Arnold Eisen discusses powerful images of authority in this compelling commentary on Parashat B'ha-alot'kha. Chancellor Arnold Eisen discusses powerful images of authority in this compelling commentary on Parashat B'ha-alot'kha. Chancellor Arnold Eisen discusses powerful images of authority in this compelling commentary on Parashat B'ha-alot'kha. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24738154 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:37:30 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24682541-Parashat-B-ha-alot-kha-5769 Chancellor Eisen discusses powerful images of authority in Parashat B'ha-alot'kha, as read by Joan Goodman. Chancellor Eisen discusses powerful images of authority in Parashat B'ha-alot'kha, as read by Joan Goodman. Chancellor Eisen discusses powerful images of authority in Parashat B'ha-alot'kha, as read by Joan Goodman. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24682541 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:40:57 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24650654-Parashat-Naso-5769 Rabbi Marc Wolf, vice chancellor and chief development officer, JTS, discusses the economy and building in this week's Torah commentary. Rabbi Marc Wolf, vice chancellor and chief development officer, JTS, discusses the economy and building in this week's Torah commentary. Rabbi Marc Wolf, vice chancellor and chief development officer, JTS, discusses the economy and building in this week's Torah commentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24650654 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:48:22 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24616626-Parashat-Shavu-ot-5769 Dr. Barry Holtz, dean of the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education and the Theodore and Florence Baumritter Professor of Jewish Education, discusses significance of Shavu'ot in this Torah Commentary read by Joan Goodman. Dr. Barry Holtz, dean of the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education and the Theodore and Florence Baumritter Professor of Jewish Education, discusses significance of Shavu'ot in this Torah Commentary read by Joan Goodman. Dr. Barry Holtz, dean of the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education and the Theodore and Florence Baumritter Professor of Jewish Education, discusses significance of Shavu'ot in this Torah Commentary read by Joan Goodman. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24616626 Wed, 27 May 2009 13:55:59 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24581999-Parashat-B-midbar-5769 Rabbi Leonard Sharzer, Senior Fellow in Bioethics, JTS, discusses the meaning of numbers in Parashat B'midbar in this compelling Torah commentary. Rabbi Leonard Sharzer, Senior Fellow in Bioethics, JTS, discusses the meaning of numbers in Parashat B'midbar in this compelling Torah commentary. Rabbi Leonard Sharzer, Senior Fellow in Bioethics, JTS, discusses the meaning of numbers in Parashat B'midbar in this compelling Torah commentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24581999 Tue, 19 May 2009 14:37:02 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545368-Parashat-B-har-B-hukkotai-5769 Dr. Walter Herzberg, assistant professor of Bible and Professional and Pastoral Skills, discusses Parashat B'har-B'hukkotai in this week's Torah commentary. Dr. Walter Herzberg, assistant professor of Bible and Professional and Pastoral Skills, discusses Parashat B'har-B'hukkotai in this week's Torah commentary. Dr. Walter Herzberg, assistant professor of Bible and Professional and Pastoral Skills, discusses Parashat B'har-B'hukkotai in this week's Torah commentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24545368 Wed, 13 May 2009 14:41:52 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545369-Parashat-Emor-5769 Rabbi Berkowitz discusses the lessons of Parashat Emor and how religious leaders, by turning a blind eye and silencing their voices, tacitly give their approval to violence thereby tarnishing their reputations as leaders and diminishing God's presence in this world. Rabbi Berkowitz discusses the lessons of Parashat Emor and how religious leaders, by turning a blind eye and silencing their voices, tacitly give their approval to violence thereby tarnishing their reputations as leaders and diminishing God's presence in this world. Rabbi Berkowitz discusses the lessons of Parashat Emor and how religious leaders, by turning a blind eye and silencing their voices, tacitly give their approval to violence thereby tarnishing their reputations as leaders and diminishing God's presence in this world. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24545369 Wed, 06 May 2009 12:35:41 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24524707-Parashat-Aharei-Mot-K-doshim-5769 Dr. Judith Hauptman, E. Billi Ivry Professor of Talmud and Rabbinic Culture at JTS, discusses honoring one's mother and father, as outlined in the Torah, in this compelling analysis of Parashat Aharei Mot-K'doshim. Dr. Judith Hauptman, E. Billi Ivry Professor of Talmud and Rabbinic Culture at JTS, discusses honoring one's mother and father, as outlined in the Torah, in this compelling analysis of Parashat Aharei Mot-K'doshim. Dr. Judith Hauptman, E. Billi Ivry Professor of Talmud and Rabbinic Culture at JTS, discusses honoring one's mother and father, as outlined in the Torah, in this compelling analysis of Parashat Aharei Mot-K'doshim. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24524707 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:28:51 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24481167-Parashat-Tazria-M-tzora-5769 Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies and provost, JTS, discusses purity laws and how they relate to understanding biblical theology and anthropology in his commentary on Parashat Tazria M’tzora. Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies and provost, JTS, discusses purity laws and how they relate to understanding biblical theology and anthropology in his commentary on Parashat Tazria M’tzora. Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies and provost, JTS, discusses purity laws and how they relate to understanding biblical theology and anthropology in his commentary on Parashat Tazria M’tzora. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24481167 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:20:57 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24478912-Parashat-Tazria-Metorza-5769 Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies and provost, JTS, discusses purity laws and how they relate to understanding biblical theology and anthropology in his commentary on Parashat Tazria Metorza. Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies and provost, JTS, discusses purity laws and how they relate to understanding biblical theology and anthropology in his commentary on Parashat Tazria Metorza. Dr. Alan Cooper, Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies and provost, JTS, discusses purity laws and how they relate to understanding biblical theology and anthropology in his commentary on Parashat Tazria Metorza. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24478912 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:20:57 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24442447-Parashat-Sh-mini-5769 Joan Goodman of JTS reads Chancellor Arnold Eisen's commentary discussing the issues of symmetry and meaning as it relates to death in Parashat Sh’mini. Joan Goodman of JTS reads Chancellor Arnold Eisen's commentary discussing the issues of symmetry and meaning as it relates to death in Parashat Sh’mini. Joan Goodman of JTS reads Chancellor Arnold Eisen's commentary discussing the issues of symmetry and meaning as it relates to death in Parashat Sh’mini. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-13,24442447 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:06:35 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24416677-Parashat-Tsav-5769 Chancellor Arnold Eisen of The Jewish Theological Seminary discusses Parashat Tsav, specifically the relation between the Passover holiday and children and what it means to be Jewish today. Chancellor Arnold Eisen of The Jewish Theological Seminary discusses Parashat Tsav, specifically the relation between the Passover holiday and children and what it means to be Jewish today. Chancellor Arnold Eisen of The Jewish Theological Seminary discusses Parashat Tsav, specifically the relation between the Passover holiday and children and what it means to be Jewish today. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24416677 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:05:26 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24324490-Parashat-Va-yakhel%E2%80%94P-kudei-5769 Dr. Eitan Fishbane, assistant professor, Department of Jewish Thought, discusses Parashat Va-yakhel—P'kudei 5769. Dr. Eitan Fishbane, assistant professor, Department of Jewish Thought, discusses Parashat Va-yakhel—P'kudei 5769. Dr. Eitan Fishbane, assistant professor, Department of Jewish Thought, discusses Parashat Va-yakhel—P'kudei 5769. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24324490 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:27:14 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24296608-Parashat-Ki-Tissa-5769 JTS vice-chancellor and chief development officer, Rabbi Marc Wolf, discusses Parashat Ki Tissa and the insecurity of the unknown as it pertains to the relationship between Moses and God. JTS vice-chancellor and chief development officer, Rabbi Marc Wolf, discusses Parashat Ki Tissa and the insecurity of the unknown as it pertains to the relationship between Moses and God. JTS vice-chancellor and chief development officer, Rabbi Marc Wolf, discusses Parashat Ki Tissa and the insecurity of the unknown as it pertains to the relationship between Moses and God. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24296608 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:23:06 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24478913-Parashat-Ki-Tissa-5769 JTS vice-chancellor and chief development officer, Rabbi Marc Wolf, discusses Parashat Ki Tissa and the insecurity of the unknown as it pertains to the relationship between Moses and God. JTS vice-chancellor and chief development officer, Rabbi Marc Wolf, discusses Parashat Ki Tissa and the insecurity of the unknown as it pertains to the relationship between Moses and God. JTS vice-chancellor and chief development officer, Rabbi Marc Wolf, discusses Parashat Ki Tissa and the insecurity of the unknown as it pertains to the relationship between Moses and God. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-11,24478913 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:23:06 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24251332-Parashat-T-tzavveh-5769 Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer discusses the meaning of the book of Exodus as it relates to the Torah and the Tabernacle. Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer discusses the meaning of the book of Exodus as it relates to the Torah and the Tabernacle. Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer discusses the meaning of the book of Exodus as it relates to the Torah and the Tabernacle. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24251332 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:32:18 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24211246-Parashat-Terumah-5769 Dr. Vivian B. Mann discusses Parashat Terumah from an art historian's perspective. Dr. Vivian B. Mann discusses Parashat Terumah from an art historian's perspective. Dr. Vivian B. Mann discusses Parashat Terumah from an art historian's perspective. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24211246 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:32:01 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24127535-Parashat-Mishpatim-5769 Dr. David Marcus discusses the covenant between God and Israel and the law stating that one shall not oppress a stranger. Dr. David Marcus discusses the covenant between God and Israel and the law stating that one shall not oppress a stranger. Dr. David Marcus discusses the covenant between God and Israel and the law stating that one shall not oppress a stranger. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24127535 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:08:24 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24060259-Parashat-Yitro-5769 Rabbi Daniel Nevins discusses Parashat Yitro, a three-part story in which Yitro teaches Moses how to bless G-d, offer sacrifice, and administer justice among his restive and distressed people. Rabbi Daniel Nevins discusses Parashat Yitro, a three-part story in which Yitro teaches Moses how to bless G-d, offer sacrifice, and administer justice among his restive and distressed people. Rabbi Daniel Nevins discusses Parashat Yitro, a three-part story in which Yitro teaches Moses how to bless G-d, offer sacrifice, and administer justice among his restive and distressed people. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-10,24060259 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:02:33 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24037174-Parashat-B-shallah-5769 Rabbi David Ackerman reads this week's Torah commentary, Parashat B'shallah. Rabbi David Ackerman reads this week's Torah commentary, Parashat B'shallah. Rabbi David Ackerman reads this week's Torah commentary, Parashat B'shallah. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-04,24037174 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:09:55 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24018943-Parashat-Bo-5769 JTS Chancellor Arnold Eisen discusses Pharaoh and his motivations in this week's torah commentary, Parashat Bo. JTS Chancellor Arnold Eisen discusses Pharaoh and his motivations in this week's torah commentary, Parashat Bo. JTS Chancellor Arnold Eisen discusses Pharaoh and his motivations in this week's torah commentary, Parashat Bo. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-28,24018943 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:12:29 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24018944-Parashat-Va-era-5769 Dr. Stephen Garfinkel looks at the plagues of Parashat Va-era. Dr. Stephen Garfinkel looks at the plagues of Parashat Va-era. Dr. Stephen Garfinkel looks at the plagues of Parashat Va-era. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-21,24018944 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:31:38 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23730811-Parashat-Va-yishlah-5769 Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses Aliza Lavie's new book on Women's prayer as it relates to the spontaneous prayer of Jacob and the current recession in this week's commentary on Parashat Va-yishlah. Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses Aliza Lavie's new book on Women's prayer as it relates to the spontaneous prayer of Jacob and the current recession in this week's commentary on Parashat Va-yishlah. Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses Aliza Lavie's new book on Women's prayer as it relates to the spontaneous prayer of Jacob and the current recession in this week's commentary on Parashat Va-yishlah. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-09,23730811 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:15:54 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23674996-Parashat-Toledot-5769 Rabbi Daniel Nevins addresses the interpretation of prophecy, specifically with regards to the role of Rebecca in Parashat Toledot. Rabbi Daniel Nevins addresses the interpretation of prophecy, specifically with regards to the role of Rebecca in Parashat Toledot. Rabbi Daniel Nevins addresses the interpretation of prophecy, specifically with regards to the role of Rebecca in Parashat Toledot. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-26,23674996 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:23:00 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23642489-Parashat-Hayyei-Sarah-5769 Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses the textual clues that signal an historical moment in the transfer of generations of the patriarchs in this week's commentary on Hayyei Sarah. Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses the textual clues that signal an historical moment in the transfer of generations of the patriarchs in this week's commentary on Hayyei Sarah. Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses the textual clues that signal an historical moment in the transfer of generations of the patriarchs in this week's commentary on Hayyei Sarah. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-19,23642489 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:21:52 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23641339-Parashat-Hayyei-Sarah-5769 Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses the textual clues that signal an historical moment in the transfer of generations of the patriarchs in this week's commentary on Hayyei Sarah. Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses the textual clues that signal an historical moment in the transfer of generations of the patriarchs in this week's commentary on Hayyei Sarah. Rabbi Marc Wolf discusses the textual clues that signal an historical moment in the transfer of generations of the patriarchs in this week's commentary on Hayyei Sarah. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-19,23641339 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:49:22 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23634942-Parashat-Va-yera-5769 Rabbi David Ackerman explores the motif of walking, and its spiritual implications, in Parashat Va-yera. Rabbi David Ackerman explores the motif of walking, and its spiritual implications, in Parashat Va-yera. Rabbi David Ackerman explores the motif of walking, and its spiritual implications, in Parashat Va-yera. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-18,23634942 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:01:18 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23636297-Parashat-Va-yera-5769 Rabbi David Ackerman explores the motif of walking, and its spiritual implications, in Parashat Va-yera. Rabbi David Ackerman explores the motif of walking, and its spiritual implications, in Parashat Va-yera. Rabbi David Ackerman explores the motif of walking, and its spiritual implications, in Parashat Va-yera. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-11,23636297 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:01:18 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23580593-Parashat-Lekh-L-kha-5769 Chancellor Arnold Eisen reads the journey of Abraham that begins in Parashat Lekh L'kha as the paradigm of the Jewish journey we each take building "communities of justice and compassion with God in their midst." Chancellor Arnold Eisen reads the journey of Abraham that begins in Parashat Lekh L'kha as the paradigm of the Jewish journey we each take building "communities of justice and compassion with God in their midst." Chancellor Arnold Eisen reads the journey of Abraham that begins in Parashat Lekh L'kha as the paradigm of the Jewish journey we each take building "communities of justice and compassion with God in their midst." tag:odeo.com,2008-11-04,23580593 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:18:16 -0800 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23549688-Parashat-Noah-5769 Dr. Sharon Keller, assistant professor of Bible at JTS reads the differences between the Biblical account of Noah and other ancient near eastern flood narratives as a key to understanding Judaism's unique take on the story. Dr. Sharon Keller, assistant professor of Bible at JTS reads the differences between the Biblical account of Noah and other ancient near eastern flood narratives as a key to understanding Judaism's unique take on the story. Dr. Sharon Keller, assistant professor of Bible at JTS reads the differences between the Biblical account of Noah and other ancient near eastern flood narratives as a key to understanding Judaism's unique take on the story. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-29,23549688 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:28:44 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23526598-Parashat-B-reishit-5769 Rabbi David Hoffman reads the first mitzvah given during Parashat B'reishit through the lens of Soloveitchik. Rabbi David Hoffman reads the first mitzvah given during Parashat B'reishit through the lens of Soloveitchik. Rabbi David Hoffman reads the first mitzvah given during Parashat B'reishit through the lens of Soloveitchik. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-24,23526598 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:02:43 -0700 no JTS Weekly Commentary