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JTS Appoints Inaugural Rifkind Chair in Jewish History
May 1, 2025
Dr. Sandra Fox will be the new Rifkind Chair in Jewish History.
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Dedication of the Cantor Nancy Abramson Green Room
Apr 29, 2025
In recognition of Cantor Abramson’s years of dedicated leadership, the JTS Green Room was named in her honor.
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Benjamin D. Sommer Selected for Prestigious National Humanities Center Fellowship
Professor Benjamin D. Sommer, one of 32 fellows selected, will spend the 2025–26 academic year working at the Center on his research project.
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The Jewish Archival Survey in Ukraine Receives Additional Funding
Apr 28, 2025
Led by JTS Professor, Dr. David Fishman and Senior Editor Alexander Ivanov, the Jewish Archival Survey (JAS) is dedicated to locating, preserving, describing, and making accessible thousands of archival collections in Ukraine that contain valuable materials on Jewish history and culture.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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