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Statement on the US Announcement Regarding Jerusalem

Statement on the US Announcement Regarding Jerusalem

Dec 7, 2017

A statement on Jerusalem from The Jewish Theological Seminary.

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Partition in the Land of Israel, Then and Now

Partition in the Land of Israel, Then and Now

Nov 29, 2017

Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen on the 70th anniversary of the UN Partition Plan. 

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JTS Mourns Loss of Rabbi Neil Gillman

JTS Mourns Loss of Rabbi Neil Gillman

Nov 26, 2017

A giant presence at JTS for more than half a century, he mentored and inspired countless students.

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This Thanksgiving, Remember the Dreamers

This Thanksgiving, Remember the Dreamers

Nov 20, 2017

Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen and Union Theological Seminary President Serene Jones on DACA.

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Seven JTS Alumni Awarded Seeds of Innovation Grants

Seven JTS Alumni Awarded Seeds of Innovation Grants

Nov 16, 2017

Press release: JTS awards seven alumni Seeds of Innovation Project grants.

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The Balfour Declaration, Then and Now

The Balfour Declaration, Then and Now

Nov 2, 2017

Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen on the centennial of the Balfour Declaration and its meaning for North American Jews today. 

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Yom Kippur 2017: Atoning Before God, Together

Yom Kippur 2017: Atoning Before God, Together

Oct 2, 2017

Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen’s Kol Nidrei sermon, on the power of community as we confront our shortcomings on the Day of Atonement.

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Days of Awe, Uncertainty, and Good Deeds

Days of Awe, Uncertainty, and Good Deeds

Sep 18, 2017

Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen on the value of good deeds in averting the decree of suffering at the High Holidays. 

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Challenges, Opportunity Await Jews On Campus

Challenges, Opportunity Await Jews On Campus

Sep 14, 2017

Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen on the challenges and opportunities awaiting Jewish students on campus this fall. 

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JTS Fellows Bring Learning Opportunities to Local Jewish Communities

JTS Fellows Bring Learning Opportunities to Local Jewish Communities

Sep 11, 2017

Press release: Three outstanding Jewish Studies scholars have been selected to make up the next cohort of JTS Fellows.

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