# 84. The Mesorah & the Masoretes | Dr. David Moster

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Podcast: [The Podcast of Jewish Ideas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-podcast-of-jewish-ideas-6220623)
Published: 2026-01-15T19:07:20+00:00
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J.J. and Dr. David Moster take a trip deep down into the tradition of our tradition in search of the true text of the Bible. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring an episode or mini-series, please reach out at podcasts@torahinmotion.org Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights! Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice. We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts Dr. David Z. Moster is the Director of the Biblical Hebrew Program at JTS. He is the Director of the Institute of Biblical Culture (BiblicalCulture.org) and the author of Etrog: How a Chinese Fruit Became a Jewish Symbol (Palgrave Pivot, 2018). He received his Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Bar-Ilan University, writing on the biblical tribe of Manasseh. He also holds an M.A. in Ancient Israel and Near Eastern History from New York University and a number of degrees (B.A., M.A., M.S., Semikhah) in Hebrew Bible, Jewish Philosophy, Jewish Education, and Rabbinics from Yeshiva University.

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