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Graduating Cantors Will Be Ordained, Not Invested

Apr 14, 2021

The change will go into effect at this year’s Commencement ceremony on April 29.

Rabbi Jan Uhrbach Appointed Interim Dean of Rabbinical School and H. L. Miller Cantorial School

Mar 22, 2021

Rabbi Uhrbach is director of JTS’s Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts. 

JTS Denounces Anti-Asian Violence

Mar 18, 2021

We must do all that is in our power to make our fellow Americans feel safe in their country.

JTS Launches New Initiative to Support Religious Leaders Affected by COVID-19

Mar 4, 2021

JTS will dramatically expand mental health support to leaders across the extended JTS community.

JTS Honors 45 Rabbis for their Dedication and Commitment at January 2021 Convocation

Feb 1, 2021

JTS awarded honorary doctorates to 45 rabbis at an online convocation ceremony.

New Partnership Between Repair the World and The Jewish Theological Seminary

Two organizations will work together to prepare the next generation of Jewish leaders.

January 20, 2021: A Prayer for Our Country

Jan 20, 2021

We offer this prayer today adapted from Siddur Lev Shalem.

JTS Statement on Events at Capitol

Jan 7, 2021

Yesterday’s events in Washington are a stain on our civilization.

Spring Learning Series

Dec 15, 2020

Join JTS faculty and scholars to explore the “other” in Jewish text and tradition. 

Hanukkah Message from Chancellor Schwartz

Dec 9, 2020

Chancellor Schwartz shares her thoughts on this year’s Hanukkah season.