Recommend a good English translation of the Tanakh

In My Humble Opinion
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I am looking for a good translation of the Tanakh into English.

I really want a translation from Jewish perspective.

Does anyone have any experience with this version:

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I am looking for a good translation of the Tanakh into English.

I really want a translation from Jewish perspective.

Does anyone have any experience with this version:

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Yeah, that is the standard modern translation for the English-speaking Jewish community. I recommend shelling out the few extra dollars for this, though- same translation but with study notes from a variety of Jewish perspectives…

As mentioned in other SDMB Bible discussions, I’m a big fan of Everett Fox’s THE FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES, and I’m eagerly awaiting his PROPHETS and WRITINGS.