JTS Mourns the Passing of Rabbinical School Alum and Past CPE Honoree Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass z”l

Oct 29, 2025

With deep sadness, we mourn the passing of Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass z”l, a beloved graduate of Seminary College (1957) and the Rabbinical School (1962).

Honoring Chancellor Emeritus Ismar Schorsch

Oct 27, 2025

Last week, we honored Chancellor Emeritus Ismar Schorsch during a special luncheon for faculty members and a mezuzah dedication.

Neighborhood Interreligious Open House in the Sukkah

Oct 23, 2025

For the second consecutive year, JTS hosted an interreligious neighborhood gathering in our Sukkah, welcoming staff, faculty, and administrators from local institutions to share food, learn, and connect.

Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz Receives “Award for Achievement in Elevating Higher Education”

Oct 16, 2025

Last week, Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz received the “Award for Achievement in Elevating Higher Education” at the Forum on Faith in New York City.

A Prayer of Thanks on the Return of the Hostages

Oct 13, 2025

“Give thanks to the Lord, who is good, whose mercy endures forever.”

Can Etgar Keret Turn a Rabbinical Seminary Into a Laboratory for Jewish Storytelling?

Oct 6, 2025

Haaretz reported on JTS’s MFA in Creative Writing, led by award-winning Israeli author Etgar Keret.

Approaching the Anniversary of October 7

Oct 1, 2025

The anniversary of October 7 comes at the time of the year in which our tradition says, “Call out to God when God is near.”

No Shade for Jonah: Engaging the Other in Challenging Times

Sep 17, 2025

In this piece for Times of Israel, Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz discussed the prophet Jonah and what we can learn from his story this Yom Kippur.

You Say You Want a Revolution: Jewish Encounters with Radical Change

This fall, join JTS scholars for a provocative webinar series exploring transformative moments across Jewish history.

SPOILER: The Unpredictable Storytelling Festival

Over three unforgettable sold-out evenings, audiences packed the room for lively conversations, unexpected turns, and the chance to hear from expert storytellers.

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