Administration

Welcome to the Dean's Office at List College

Shuly Rubin Schwartz

Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz is the Irving Lehrman Research Associate Professor of American Jewish History and dean of the Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies of The Jewish Theological Seminary. Since 1993, under her leadership, enrollment has more than doubled.

Dr. Schwartz’s latest book, The Rabbi's Wife: The Rebbetzin in American Jewish Life, won the 2006 National Jewish Book Award in the area of modern Jewish thought.

Dr. Schwartz lectures widely on American Jewish life, the Jewish family, and Jewish women's studies. Sample lecture topics include:

"Goodbye, Columbus, Hello Christopher: The Evolution of American Jewry"
"Beyond Fiddler: How Jews Became Part of Mainstream America"
"Baskin-Robbins Has 31 Flavors—How About American Judaism?"

A third-generation JTS graduate, Dr. Schwartz received her BA from Barnard College and her MA and PhD from JTS. Read a more detailed bio on Dr. Schwartz.

Shuly Rubin Schwartz
Dean
(212) 678-8826

Rebecca Grabiner

Rebecca Grabiner, associate dean of List College, is also an academic adviser for most List College students. Dean Grabiner is always happy to help with everything from choosing classes, planning ahead for study abroad and commencement, answering questions about List College academics, and much more. List College students benefit daily from her dedication, empathy, and expertise on curricular, administrative, and interpersonal issues.

Originally from Claremont, California, Dean Grabiner earned a bachelor’s degree in Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago. A graduate of the JTS / Columbia MA / MSW program, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring her experience in higher education and in the Jewish community to JTS. Dean Grabiner has worked at Duke and Long Island universities; Swarthmore, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr colleges; and at UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Outreach Institute.

Rebecca Grabiner
Rebecca Grabiner
Associate Dean
(212) 678-8826

Rebecca Hammerman recently joined the List College office as assistant dean, working closely with students as an academic adviser. In addition, Dean Hammerman serves as the program director for the Aymatai Fellowship in Social Entrepreneurship.

Dean Hammerman is a 2000 graduate of the Joint Program between List College and Columbia University; she received a master's degree in Elementary Education from Bank Street College. She worked as a third-grade teacher in New York City and in the Washington DC area for five years. In 2005, Dean Hammerman was awarded a Klingenstein Fellowship from Teachers College at Columbia University. This fellowship is granted to aspiring leaders in education.

No matter her role, Dean Hammerman remains closely connected to List College, participating in alumni events, dinners, and retreats. She is thrilled to be back at List College in this new role, and looks forward to working with students who are passionate about pursuing a wide variety of Jewish and secular interests during and after their college careers.

Rebecca Hammerman
Assistant Dean
(212) 678-8826

The List College Board

In 1995, List College established a Board of Overseers to provide support for the college. Under the leadership of founding chairperson Rabbi Harold Kushner, a noted author, the board raised awareness of List College in the broader community, spearheaded the Career Development initiative, and assisted with mentoring and recruitment.

Our current board chairperson, Rachelle Kaiserman, has established a Board Scholarship Fund and works with board members to enhance the mentoring program for graduating seniors and recent graduates.

In 1996, the College and Board of Overseers launched the Links to Leadership program. Through leadership workshops, mentoring opportunities, and an annual retreat, Links to Leadership trains List College students to assume roles as the next generation of lay leaders in the Jewish community.