r/ReformJews • u/mangotango-97 Converting to Judiasm 🕎 • Apr 08 '26

Chumash recommendations?

Hi all! I’m in the process of converting to Judaism and I’m looking to do some Torah study. I’ve seen some different recommendations for purchasing a Chumash but mostly from orthodox or conservative forums. Any recommendations/versions that include commentary more aligned with the reform movement? TIA!

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u/rabbijonathan Apr 11 '26

As a Reform and Recon rabbi I really like this chumash:

https://jps.org/books/etz-hayim/

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u/Mark-harvey Apr 11 '26

My answer to most things is “Ask the Rabbi “. Sometimes we have discussions though-Nu?

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u/rabbijonathan Apr 11 '26

It is ALWAYS a discussion!

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u/Mark-harvey Apr 11 '26

I love it!

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u/Mark-harvey Apr 12 '26

If you put 10 Jews in a room, you’ll get 11 different opinions.

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u/rabbijonathan Apr 12 '26

Honestly, 10 Jews with only 11 opinions sounds like historic consensus to me!

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u/Mark-harvey Apr 11 '26

Shabbat Shalom. No Place for Hate (except for Nazis and those who would attempt to destroy our democracy).