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Watch Recordings of President Isaac Herzog Receiving Honorary JTS Degree

Watch Recordings of President Isaac Herzog Receiving Honorary JTS Degree

Aug 19, 2026

The gathering took place at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

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Dr. Natan M. Meir Appointed the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian

Dr. Natan M. Meir Appointed the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian

Aug 18, 2026

Dr. Meir joins JTS from Portland State University, where he served as the Lorry I. Lokey Professor of Judaic Studies and the academic director of the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies.

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

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.

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Chancellor Uram Visits the West Coast

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. 

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Upcoming Events

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 on September 8–9. Tickets are still available for the second night featuring Françoise Mouly and David Remnick of “The New Yorker.” 

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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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Oct 6

Biblical Hebrew I: Jumpstart Your Biblical Hebrew (fall afternoon)

Online | Biblical Hebrew | Online Learning

In ten live online sessions, learn the “big ideas” in Biblical Hebrew.

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Oct 6

Biblical Hebrew I: Jumpstart Your Biblical Hebrew (fall morning)

Online | Biblical Hebrew | Online Learning

In ten live online sessions, learn the “big ideas” in Biblical Hebrew.

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Oct 6

Biblical Hebrew IV: Advanced Reading Seminar—The Miracles of Elisha (evening)

Online | Biblical Hebrew | Online Learning

Join us for nine sessions as we examine the narratives of 2 Kings 4–6.

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