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Rabbi Ayelet Cohen Attends NY Governor Kathy Hochul’s Annual Hanukkah Party

Dec 3, 2025

Rabbi Ayelet Cohen attended and provided remarks at this year’s Annual Chanukah Party

Upholding Human Dignity in Turbulent Times: An Interreligous Convening

Nov 20, 2025

If you weren’t able to join us in-person, you can now watch these must-see conversations.

Fall 2025 Faculty News

Nov 19, 2025

This past semester, faculty members demonstrated their expertise through exceptional teaching, groundbreaking research, public engagement, and influential scholarly work, making a profound impact in their fields.

Jewish Traditions in the Age of Catholic Humanism: The Making of the Antwerp Polyglot Bible (1568–1572): A Conversation with Professor Theodor Dunkelgrün

Nov 18, 2025

On Wednesday, November 12, Theodor Dunkelgrün, Assistant Professor of Jewish History at the University of Antwerp, presented his engaging new monograph, “The Multiplicity of Scripture: The Making of the Antwerp Polyglot Bible.”

“Upholding Human Dignity in Turbulent Times: An Interreligious Convening”

Nov 13, 2025

The Jewish Theological Seminary will host a two-day convening featuring a diverse group of speakers.

Semester at List

Nov 11, 2025

Meet Aria Levitt, a junior from Vancouver, British Columbia, who is participating in the Semester at List College Program for students seeking a strong Jewish educational opportunity.

Chancellor Schwartz Reflects on the World Zionist Congress

Nov 6, 2025

Throughout the Congress, Chancellor Schwartz experienced an overpowering sense of hope.

Chancellor Schwartz’s Trip to Israel: A Meaningful Week

Nov 5, 2025

Chancellor Schwartz spent a meaningful week in Israel as the lead delegate of the MERCAZ slate at the World Zionist Congress. This year’s gathering featured the largest MERCAZ/Masorti delegation in history, representing Conservative/Masorti communities from more than 15 countries.

Jewish Theology Is a Dialogue, Not a Conclusion

Oct 29, 2025

Professor Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages at JTS, is featured in the “At the Threshold” short documentary series, which explores contemporary Christian, Jewish, and Muslim thinkers and thought leaders.

JTS Mourns the Passing of Rabbinical School Alum and Past CPE Honoree Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass z”l

With deep sadness, we mourn the passing of Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass z”l, a beloved graduate of Seminary College (1957) and the Rabbinical School (1962).