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Chancellor Schwartz’s Visit to Israel

Chancellor Schwartz’s Visit to Israel

Feb 28, 2024

Chancellor Schwartz shares her emotionally stirring and memorable two-week trip to Israel.

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Reflections from Chancellor Schwartz on the Passing of Rabbi Jules Harlow (z”l)

Reflections from Chancellor Schwartz on the Passing of Rabbi Jules Harlow (z”l)

Feb 14, 2024

JTS mourns the death of Rabbi Jules Harlow (z”l), beloved leader in the Conservative Movement and premier liturgist.

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JTS Launches Website Celebrating the Life and Influence of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel  

JTS Launches Website Celebrating the Life and Influence of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel  

Jan 16, 2024

JTS is pleased to launch an online platform dedicated to preserving and sharing the profound legacy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. 

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Spring 2024 Learning Series: <i>Timely Insights, Timeless Wisdom</i>

Spring 2024 Learning Series: Timely Insights, Timeless Wisdom

Dec 18, 2023

On Monday, January 22, JTS will launch its new spring learning series with renowned faculty, entitled Timely Insights, Timeless Wisdom.

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Chancellor Schwartz Shares Her Thoughts on the Passing of Rabbi David Ellenson (z”l)

Chancellor Schwartz Shares Her Thoughts on the Passing of Rabbi David Ellenson (z”l)

Dec 8, 2023

JTS mourns the death of Rabbi David Ellenson (z”l), president and Chancellor Emeritus of HUC-JIR.

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Remembering Cantor Charles Davidson (z”l)  

Remembering Cantor Charles Davidson (z”l)  

Nov 27, 2023

JTS mourns the passing of Cantor Charles Davidson, a revered composer, cantor, JTS alum, and H. L. Miller Cantorial School professor.

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Remembering Dr. Israel Francus (z”l) and Dr. Avraham Holtz (z”l)

Remembering Dr. Israel Francus (z”l) and Dr. Avraham Holtz (z”l)

Nov 16, 2023

JTS mourns the passing of two beloved JTS professors, Dr. Israel Francus (z”l), the Judge Abraham Lieberman Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Talmudic Exegesis of JTS and Dr. Avraham Holtz (z”l), Simon H. Fabian Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Literature.

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Reflections on the March for Israel

Reflections on the March for Israel

Chancellor Schwartz shares her thoughts with the community about the March for Israel.

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Remembering Dr. Samuel Klagsbrun (z”l)

Remembering Dr. Samuel Klagsbrun (z”l)

JTS mourns the death of Dr. Samuel Klagsbrun (z”l), a skilled psychiatrist, professor, and advocate.

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Library Exhibition: A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity

Library Exhibition: A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity

Nov 9, 2023

The JTS Library exhibit, “A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity,” offers an exciting opportunity to view a large selection of rare prints depicting historic synagogues. The exhibit will trace the history of European synagogue styles from the 17th to the 19th century, exploring how the image of the synagogue was used by Christians and Jews to present often conflicting ideas of Jewish identity. Guided tours are available.

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