Chancellor Uram in Times of Israel
Oct 22, 2026Chancellor Uram reflects on the journey that brought him to JTS and opportunities for a new Jewish future.
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Fall 2026 Admissions Open Houses
Oct 13, 2026Interested in applying to JTS? Join us for an open house with our Admissions team and learn about our diverse programs and degree offerings.
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Choosing Jewish Life and Joy: A Video Message from Chancellor Mike Uram
Oct 6, 2026Chancellor Mike Uram reflects on Simhat Torah, October 7, and Jewish life.
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A New Heaven and a New Earth: How the Bible Cultivates Hope for the Future
Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky considers whether the Bible can be a resource for the cultivation of hope today.
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MA in Spiritual Care and Counseling Open House
Learn about our Jewishly grounded multifaith program that combines academic study with hands-on clinical training to prepare students for chaplaincy and other forms of spiritual care.
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Rabbinic Futures, Short and Long Term
Dr. David Kraemer asks what the rabbis’ “short-term/long-term” wisdom after the destruction of the Temple offers for us today.
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Ask Us Anything: The MFA @ JTS
Join Dr. Lisa Springer, Etgar Keret, and Rachel Kadish for a discussion about the JTS MFA in Creative Writing and all it offers.
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