About The Rabbinical School

The Rabbinical School of The Jewish Theological Seminary offers a five-year course of intensive study, led by a world-class faculty of esteemed scholars, for rabbinic ordination in the Conservative Movement.

In our tradition of more than 100 years, 2009 stands as a landmark as we prepare to graduate the largest class in recent history. The challenge of meeting the spiritual and personal needs of an expanding Jewish world is one that can only be met by strong academics, motivated students, and committed professors.

This year we also debut our new curriculum that reflects the ongoing changes in the Jewish community. Courses in pastoral counseling and professional skills, combined with experience in supervised small-group seminars and fieldwork, will help meet the demands of those you will serve.

The program is known for its textual concentration, emphasizing deep engagement with Torah, Midrash, Talmud, codes, liturgy, and literature. At JTS, students study Jewish social and intellectual history to enhance their understanding of the role of tradition and change in Jewish life.

Students spend their second year in Jerusalem at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, JTS's Israel affiliate, where they are immersed in Israeli society and strengthen Hebrew language skills, study Torah with Israeli scholars, and forge relationships with other Jewish students.

Upon graduation, our students are fully prepared to become Jewish leaders—as so many have before—as the result of their studies and experiences at The Rabbinical School.

Learn more about some of the people in The Rabbinical School.

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Rabbi Joel Roth