Staff Assembly Tribute to Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz

On March 25, 2026, JTS staff and faculty held a special JTS Community Assembly honoring Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz. People from across the institution spoke about the ways Chancellor Schwartz transformed their lives and the deep and enduring impact she has made across every facet of JTS.

You can watch recordings from the day below.

Full Recording: JTS Community Assembly Honoring Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz

Sara Horowitz,
Dean of Campus Life

James Esposito,
Director of Operations, Facilities Management

Diana Torres-Petrilli,
Chief Human Resources Officer

Dr. Steven P. Garfinkel,
Faculty Emeritus of Hebrew Bible and Its Interpretation and Former Dean of The Graduate School of JTS

Dr. Yael Landman,
Assistant Professor of Bible

Dr. Yitz Landes,
Assistant Professor of Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures

Brian Smollett,
Associate Provost & Dean Academic Affairs

Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz,
Chancellor and Irving Lehrman Research Professor of American Jewish History