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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.  

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.

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.

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.

“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.