News

Statement on Voting in the 2020 Election

Oct 13, 2020

Why we urge all Jewish citizens of the U.S. to exercise their right to vote.

Rabbi Daniel Nevins to Step Down at End of Academic Year

Read the announcement from Chancellor Schwartz and a letter from Rabbi Nevins.

JTS Appoints Skilled Organizational Strategist as Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance

Oct 6, 2020

Clare Peeters joins the JTS executive leadership team.

Fall Series: “Living a Life of Meaning”

Sep 24, 2020

Explore the role of Jewish values, ethics, and Torah in the quest for a well-lived life. 

The Jewish Theological Seminary Appoints Prominent Rabbi to Serve in New Leadership Role

Sep 10, 2020

Rabbi Gordon Tucker will be the new Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement.

JTS Appoints New Library Advisory Board Chair

Sep 3, 2020

The Library Advisory Board of JTS has selected Joseph Rubin as its new Board Chair.

Longitudinal Study Tracking Jewish Connections Over Two Decades Is Published

Jul 21, 2020

The study followed a group of b’nei mitzvah students from 1995 until 2019.

Inspirational Words from Civil Rights Icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis at 2013 JTS Commencement

Jul 14, 2020

U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis spoke at JTS’s 119th Commencement Exercises.

“We Are Horrified and Saddened”

Jun 2, 2020

JTS statement on George Floyd and racial injustice.

JTS Appoints Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz as Institution’s Eighth Chancellor

Jun 1, 2020

Dr. Schwartz will be the first woman to lead as chancellor of JTS.