Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates

May 20, 2026

Yesterday, we celebrated our 2026 graduates and the many ways they have enriched the JTS community. Joined by over 500 family, friends, colleagues, and alumni, graduates received their degrees and set forth to bring their talents to the Jewish and wider world. We take great pride in their achievements. Nearly 450 people also joined us online to witness the next generation of Jewish leaders step forward into the future.

We were also honored to confer honorary degrees on Rabbi Edward Feld, Dr. Ruth Marcus, Ms. Debra Messing, and Dr. Peter Schäfer. President Isaac Herzog delivered the Commencement Address virtually, offering powerful and inspiring reflections and remarks. The day concluded with the ordination of eleven new rabbis in a meaningful ceremony followed by festive dancing.

If you missed the ceremonies or would like to revisit them, we invite you to watch the recordings below.