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“Pope Francis, May His Memory be a Blessing” by Rabbi Burt Visotzky

Apr 23, 2025

Rabbi Burton Visotzky, PhD, Director, Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue, JTS, shares a reflection after the death of Pope Francis.

Low-Residency Mekhinah Spring Intensive

At the end of March, Mekhinah students from across the country gathered on the JTS campus for an immersive week of learning and community.

Israel at a Crossroads—Expanding the Conversation 

Apr 8, 2025

Our spring 2025 learning series builds on the discussions from JTS’s Israel at the Crossroads convening.

Israel at a Crossroads: Navigating Religion, Democracy, and Justice

Apr 7, 2025

Over two days, engaged audience members gathered to hear from experts in their fields, Israeli citizens, and spiritual leaders during a time of profound trauma. Watch recordings of the sessions.

Seeking an Authentic Religious Voice on Transgender People

Apr 2, 2025

Rabbi Gordon Tucker writes in the spirit of and the time following International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Gleanings: Portraits of Jewish Educational Leadership from the William Davidson School

Apr 1, 2025

The spring 2025 issue, focusing on “Training for Leadership,” spotlights four alumni from the Executive Doctoral Program.

The Jewish Theological Seminary Launches New MFA in Creative Writing 

Mar 31, 2025

JTS is thrilled to announce the launch of our new MFA in Creative Writing, a two-year, low-residency program for emerging writers.

The Seder’s Call: Moving Beyond the Table

Mar 27, 2025

Explore our collection of thought-provoking Passover essays to deepen your holiday experience.

2025 Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award Luncheon

The Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award Luncheon was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Pierre Hotel in New York City, honoring Neil Barr, Chair and Managing Partner, Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP, and Thomas J. Reid, Chief Legal Officer at Comcast Corporation.

Prof. Yemima Hadad (Leipzig University) Visits JTS to Lecture on Margarete Susman, Hannah Arendt, and Martin Buber

Mar 19, 2025

JTS welcomed Prof. Yemima Hadad for a lunchtime lecture entitled “Pregnancy as a Political Metaphor: Margarete Susman and Hannah Arendt Giving Birth to Revolution in Times of War,” which presented material from her new work in feminist philosophy.