Plagues & Miracles
Texts Shevi’i Shel Pesah: Living at the Frontier (Lauren Henderson): Understanding the crossing of the Sea of Reeds God of Wrath? (Daniel Nevins): Pharaoh’s awe at the plague of hail Redeeming the Plagues (Miriam Liebman): Empathy for the suffering of our enemies Videos Freedom and Responsibilitywith Dr. Rachel Rosenthal
Read MoreDangerous Ideas: Censorship Through a Jewish Lens
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Public Event video | Video Lecture
Throughout Jewish history, certain texts and ideas have been deemed too dangerous to circulate—whether by outsiders who banned Jewish writings, or Jewish leaders who suppressed ideas considered heretical or beyond the pale. In this series, JTS scholars will examine efforts to control knowledge from ancient to contemporary times, exploring the ways in which censorship both reflects and shapes broader ideological struggles. They will discuss the varying motivations for controlling or revising narratives, and consider whether and under what circumstances it might make sense to suppress certain ideas. These discussions will illuminate past struggles and help us understand the battles over censorship and free expression playing out today.
Read MoreEvolution of Torah: Journeys in Torah Study
By Marcus Mordecai Schwartz | Podcast or Radio Program
Establishing Torah Culture (Season 2, Episode 1) How did geographic diversity and separation impact rabbinic culture? In the season opener, we begin with the story of the four captives, the story that ended season one. This narrative offers an example of how rabbinic learning spread. We introduce the challenges and opportunities that faced Jewish communities […]
Read MoreThe Power of Emotion: Judaism and the Inner Life
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Public Event video | Video Lecture
Joy. Grief. Anger. Shame. Love. Emotional experience is often at the center of our lives. JTS scholars explore perceptions of emotions in Jewish texts and offer surprising and useful insights for understanding the feelings that make up our inner worlds.
Read MoreJTS Library Treasures
From the Collection The JTS Library has over 400 Megillat Esther in its collection. Enjoy these three megillot from Austria, Italy, and Iraq. Viennese Megillah (circa 1850-1925) Baghdadi Megillah (c. 1850) Italian Megillah (ca 1700s) Postcards
Read MoreEvolution of Torah
By Marcus Mordecai Schwartz | Podcast or Radio Program
This JTS Podcast explores the ways in which Jewish legal culture changed after the destruction of the Second Temple with Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz. A History of Rabbinic Literature Season 1 An introduction to the first 1000 years of rabbinic literature in five episodes Establishing Rabbinic Culture Season 2 A six-episode series focused on the distinct […]
Read MoreSukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simhat Torah
Explore these sources from scholars and students at the Jewish Theological Seminary to enrich your fall holiday experience.
Read MorePreparing for Pesah
Preparing for Pesach can feel like a marathon leading to the Seders. As former JTS Chancellor Ismar Schorsch writes, “It took God but six days to create the world; it took my mother at least twice that long to prepare for Passover.” These resources offer ways to help with this preparation, both in terms of […]
Read MoreHigh Holiday Webinars
Join JTS in preparing for the High Holiday season with meaningful and enriching sessions led by faculty.
Read MoreSenior Sermons: Class of 2023
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Short Video
Presentations by senior Rabbinical School students in 5783 Alex Hamilton – Noah Israel Gordan – Lekh Lekha Aaron Leven – Hayyei Sarah Gavriella Kornsgold – Toledot Andy Weissfeld – Vayetzei Benjy Forester – Vayishlach Amelia Wolf – Vayeshev Adam Gillman – Va’era Stefanie Gedan – Yitro Grace Gleason – Ki Tissa Rishe Groner – Tazria-Metzora
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