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.

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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.

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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.

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Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS, discusses the themes of vulnerability and joy in his commentary on Parashat Shemini Atzeret.

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Rabbi David Hoffman, scholar-in-residence, Development Department, JTS, discusses psychotherapy as a lens for conceptualizing Teshuvah in his commentary on Parashat Ha'azinu.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rabbi Andy Shugerman, Rabbinic Fellow, Development Department, JTS, discusses various themes in his commentary on Parashat R'eih.

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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.

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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.

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Rabbi Mychal Springer discusses the issues surrounding the destruction of the Temple during the Three Weeks in her interesting commentary on Parashat Mattot-Masei.

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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.

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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.

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