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The Jewish Theological Seminary Names Rabbi Mike Uram as Next Chancellor

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.

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A Night of Celebration for Chancellor Schwartz

A Night of Celebration for Chancellor Schwartz

Apr 29, 2026

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

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Staff Assembly Tribute to Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz

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.

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

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 19

2026 Commencement Exercises and Ordination

JTS| Online | Livestream

Join us for the livestream of our 132nd Commencement Exercises and Tekes Hasmahah (Ordination).

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Jun 1

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

Online | Biblical Hebrew | Online Learning

Afternoon. In ten live online sessions, discover the “big ideas” and fundamentals in Biblical Hebrew.

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Jun 1

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

Online | Biblical Hebrew

Morning. In ten live online sessions, discover the “big ideas” and fundamentals in Biblical Hebrew.

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Jun 1

Hard Cases: Facing Law’s Challenges in American Legal Theory and Rabbinic Literature 

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

Dr. Sarah Wolf illuminates different approaches to the challenges of legal decision-making.

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Jun 2

Biblical Hebrew III: Binyanim Boot Camp 

Online | Biblical Hebrew

Master Biblical Hebrew verbs in eight live online sessions.

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