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The Jewish Theological Seminary Names Rabbi Mike Uram as Next Chancellor

Apr 30, 2026

The appointment of Rabbi Uram positions JTS for continued strength and expansion following Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz’s planned transition at the end of the current academic year.

A Night of Celebration for Chancellor Schwartz

Apr 29, 2026

On Monday night, we gathered to celebrate Chancellor Schwartz and honor her legacy.

Staff Assembly Tribute to Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz

Apr 27, 2026

On March 25, 2026, JTS staff and faculty held a special JTS Community Assembly honoring Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz.

The Jewish Theological Seminary Library Launches “Jewish Books, Jewish Worlds,” An Interactive Exploration of Jewish Culture and Resilience Across Time

Apr 16, 2026

New digital experience invites a curated exploration of a thousand years of Jewish life through manuscripts, stories, and art.

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Upcoming Events

May 4

Baseball (A Jewish American Pastime)

Online | America at 250: Jewish Ideas and the American Experiment | Online Learning

Through stories of Jewish players, fans, and cultural figures—and with insights from Rabbi Robbie Harris, known as the “rabbi of the right field bleachers” for the New York Yankees—we’ll uncover how meaning is constructed both on the field and in the beit midrash.

May 11

Youth in the Making of American Jewish History

Online | America at 250: Jewish Ideas and the American Experiment | Online Learning

In this webinar, Dr. Sandra Fox makes a case for why the actions, desires, and behaviors of young Jews have mattered in the making of American Jewish culture.

May 11

Between the Lines: A Force for Good

Online | Book Talks

Author Anita Wyzanski Robboy joins JTS for a discussion of her book, a compelling biography of Gisela Warburg Wyzanski.

May 17

Singing in Jewish Time: Concert at Ansche Chesed

Ansche Chesed | Community Events

JTS faculty members Cantor Natasha J. Hirschhorn, Cantor Raphael Frieder, and Naomi Katz Cohen and Cantorial School students Toby Banks and Leo Dworsky will be appearing in this special concert, featuring Grammy-nominated tenor Barry Banks.

May 18

The Talented Dr. Finkelstein: His Initiatives, Allies, and Critics

Online | America at 250: Jewish Ideas and the American Experiment | Online Learning

Presenting reach from his forthcoming biography, Dr. Jack Wertheimer examines Rabbi Louis Finkelstein’s distinctive leadership style, the debates he provoked, and the reasons his legacy might be ripe for reconsideration.

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