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Dr. Eliezer Diamond, Rabbi Judah Nadich Associate Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, JTS, explores the ambiguity associated with Rebecca’s oracle in his commentary on Parashat Toledot.
Dr. David G. Roskies, Sol and Evelyn Henkind Professor of Yiddish Literature, JTS, discusses the importance of Jewish sacred space and the divine blueprint for its assembly in his commentary on Parashat Terumah.
Published 10/28/11
Dr. Vivian Mann, director of the Master's Program in Jewish Art and Visual Culture, The Graduate School, JTS, discusses Moses's sight of the Promised Land before his death, man's inability to see God, and the prohibition against making images for worship.
Published 10/28/11
Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies and director, Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies of JTS, explores the need for interreligious dialogue.
Published 10/28/11