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The Jewish Theological Seminary Presented President Isaac Herzog with Honorary Degree in Jerusalem

Aug 12, 2026

JTS formally presented President Isaac Herzog of Israel with the honorary degree conferred upon him during JTS’s May 2026 Commencement ceremony.

Chancellor Uram Visits the West Coast

Aug 11, 2026

Chancellor Uram recently spent several days on the West Coast meeting with JTS alumni, longtime friends and colleagues, current and prospective partners, and leaders across the Jewish community.

Chancellor Uram Speaks at Women’s League Convention

Jul 30, 2026

At the recent national Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) Convention in Alexandria, Virginia, attendees gathered for four days of learning, leadership, and community.

Past and Presence: Encountering the High Holidays

Jul 28, 2026

This three-part online webinar series explores how Jewish tradition has preserved, interpreted, and renewed the themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur through sacred objects, timeless texts, and personal prayer.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 17

Objects of Awe: The Meaning of the High Holidays Through Treasures from the JTS Library

Online | Online Learning | Past and Presence: Encountering the High Holidays

Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz will explore how objects from The JTS Library preserve memory, shape religious imagination, and offer fresh perspectives on the spiritual work of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Aug 24

Fear, Trauma, and the High Holidays: Reading Ancient Texts with Compassion

Online | Online Learning | Past and Presence: Encountering the High Holidays

Rabbi Naomi Kalish will explore how the themes of fear and trauma surface throughout the High Holidays.

Aug 31

From Nothing to Nothing: Finding Your Own Voice in Prayer

Online | Online Learning | Past and Presence: Encountering the High Holidays

Cantor Rabbi Shoshi Levin Goldberg will explore the quiet prayer recited at the conclusion of the Amidah.

Sep 8

SPOILER: The Unpredictable Story Festival

JTS | MFA in Creative Writing | Public Lectures & Events

JTS’s MFA in Creative Writing invites you to its second storytelling festival, featuring the program’s director, Etgar Keret, Ira Glass, Françoise Mouly, and David Remnick.

Sep 15

Opening Event for “And the Bush Was Not Consumed”—The JTS Library Fire of 1966: Loss, Recovery & Renewal

JTS | Library Events | Visit Library Exhibits

Join us for an opening event of our new Library exhibit, documenting the historic 1966 fire of The Library of JTS and the heroic and inspiring responses

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