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Library Exhibition: A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity
Nov 9, 2023
The JTS Library exhibit, “A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity,” offers an exciting opportunity to view a large selection of rare prints depicting historic synagogues. The exhibit will trace the history of European synagogue styles from the 17th to the 19th century, exploring how the image of the synagogue was used by Christians and Jews to present often conflicting ideas of Jewish identity. Guided tours are available.
Read MoreChancellor Schwartz Shares Her Thoughts on Israel
Oct 9, 2023
Chancellor Schwartz shares her thoughts with the community about the war in Israel.
Read MoreFall 2023 Learning Series
Oct 5, 2023
Join JTS scholars to explore the concept of friendship through Jewish texts, history, and thought.
Read MoreRemembering Dr. Alice Shalvi (z”l)
Oct 2, 2023
JTS mourns the death of Dr. Alice Shalvi (z”l), an innovative educator, social activist, and feminist. Dr. Shalvi received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from JTS in 1999 and later went on to win the Israel Prize in 2007. Upon receiving this great honor, the Israel Prize judges called Dr. Shalvi “revolutionary and […]
Read MoreJTS in Partnership with the Association of Jewish Libraries Awarded Grant to Launch Innovative Certificate Program in Judaica and Hebraica Librarianship
Aug 24, 2023
JTS launches a certificate program in Judaica and Hebraica Librarianship. Participants will learn from expert librarians how to develop and curate collections of Judaica and Hebraica as well as learn state-of-the-art reference, cataloging, and archival processing techniques.
Read MoreJTS Digitizes and Makes Historical Recordings Available Thanks to Federal Grant
Aug 15, 2023
JTS received a grant from The National Historical Publications and Records Commission, enabling us to digitize historic audio-visual files.
Read MoreThe Torah of the New Year
Aug 6, 2023
Join JTS faculty for a close reading of several of the biblical texts that we read during the fall holiday season.
Read MoreRemembering Dorothy Tapper Goldman
Jul 27, 2023
Dr. David Kraemer, JTS Librarian and professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, delivered a eulogy at the funeral of Dorothy Tapper Goldman, a devoted JTS trustee who served for many years as advisory board chair of its renowned library
Read MoreJTS Board of Trustees Elects New Member
Jul 12, 2023
Barry Lovell joins the Board of Trustees after 9 years as chair of the Religious Leadership Advisory Board.
Read MoreJTS Appoints Joseph Maybloom as Chief Enrollment Officer
Jul 6, 2023
Maybloom will lead the institution’s recruitment efforts and work with leadership to build a robust enrollment funnel.
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