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JTS Launches Website Celebrating the Life and Influence of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel  

Jan 16, 2024

JTS is pleased to launch an online platform dedicated to preserving and sharing the profound legacy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. 

Spring 2024 Learning Series: Timely Insights, Timeless Wisdom

Dec 18, 2023

On Monday, January 22, JTS will launch its new spring learning series with renowned faculty, entitled Timely Insights, Timeless Wisdom.

Chancellor Schwartz Shares Her Thoughts on the Passing of Rabbi David Ellenson (z”l)

Dec 8, 2023

JTS mourns the death of Rabbi David Ellenson (z”l), president and Chancellor Emeritus of HUC-JIR.

Remembering Cantor Charles Davidson (z”l)  

Nov 27, 2023

JTS mourns the passing of Cantor Charles Davidson, a revered composer, cantor, JTS alum, and H. L. Miller Cantorial School professor.

Remembering Dr. Israel Francus (z”l) and Dr. Avraham Holtz (z”l)

Nov 16, 2023

JTS mourns the passing of two beloved JTS professors, Dr. Israel Francus (z”l), the Judge Abraham Lieberman Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Talmudic Exegesis of JTS and Dr. Avraham Holtz (z”l), Simon H. Fabian Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Literature.

Reflections on the March for Israel

Chancellor Schwartz shares her thoughts with the community about the March for Israel.

Remembering Dr. Samuel Klagsbrun (z”l)

JTS mourns the death of Dr. Samuel Klagsbrun (z”l), a skilled psychiatrist, professor, and advocate.

Library Exhibition: A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity

Nov 9, 2023

The JTS Library exhibit, “A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity,” offers an exciting opportunity to view a large selection of rare prints depicting historic synagogues. The exhibit will trace the history of European synagogue styles from the 17th to the 19th century, exploring how the image of the synagogue was used by Christians and Jews to present often conflicting ideas of Jewish identity. Guided tours are available.

Chancellor Schwartz Shares Her Thoughts on Israel

Oct 9, 2023

Chancellor Schwartz shares her thoughts with the community about the war in Israel.

Fall 2023 Learning Series 

Oct 5, 2023

Join JTS scholars to explore the concept of friendship through Jewish texts, history, and thought.