News

Ecumenical Zionism: Jews, Christians, and the Land of Israel

Feb 12, 2025

Last week, Dr. Robert Harris, JTS Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, hosted a one-day conference in partnership with the Academic Engagement Network on “Ecumenical Zionism: Jews, Christians, and the Land of Israel.”

Emerging Leaders Fellowship Shabbaton

Over two days of ritual, learning, and Shabbat meals, 14 11th graders from around the country deepened their connections and gained a greater appreciation for what makes JTS a vibrant and unique hub of Jewish vitality.

New Library Exhibition: Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book

Feb 6, 2025

The JTS Library exhibit “Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book” reveals the remarkable story of the earliest Hebrew book.

Clergy Students Learn to Navigate “Toxic Polarization” at Winter Intensive

Jan 22, 2025

In a partnership program with HUC, JTS Rabbinical and Cantorial students participated in a 4-day minimester course led by One America Movement

Release of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher

Jan 19, 2025

JTS’s statement on the release of three hostages.

The Jewish Theological Seminary Appoints Randy Michaels as Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer

Jan 13, 2025

As Vice Chancellor, Mr. Michaels will play a key role in contributing to institutional strategy formation and implementation as JTS moves into the future.

What’s Next? New Ways of Engaging Jewish Sources 

Dec 23, 2024

Our Winter 2024 Learning Series explores how JTS is bringing together new modes of learning with classical sources to meet the needs of today’s world.

Chancellor Emeritus Arnold Eisen in the News

Chancellor Eisen has appeared on several podcasts and in the media over the past few weeks, discussing his book, “Seeking the Hiding God: A Personal Theological Essay,” as well as other timely topics.

Investing in the Future with One Eye on the Past

Dec 12, 2024

In an article for eJewish Philanthropy, Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz discussed JTS’s new Robert S. Rifkind Professorship of Jewish History and its significance.

JTS Receives Generous Gift to Establish the Robert S. Rifkind Professorship of Jewish History 

Robert S. Rifkind, longtime trustee and supporter of JTS, endows gift to establish the Rifkind Professorship of Jewish History.