A New Heaven and a New Earth:  How the Bible Cultivates Hope for the Future 

Nov 2, 2026 By Amy Kalmanofsky | Public Event video | Video Lecture

It is difficult to have hope in today’s present-focused and crisis-driven society.  Yet, hope is essential to envisioning a future.  This session examines several passages in the Bible designed to cultivate hope and considers whether the Bible can be a resource for the cultivation of hope today.

The Future of Torah: Jewish Learning in the Age of AI

Oct 26, 2026 By Zohar Atkins | Public Event video | Video Lecture

With Rabbi Dr. Zohar Atkins, JTS alum, scholar, writer, and founder of Lightning, a lifelong learning AI platform

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we find, organize, and create knowledge. What could this mean for a Jewish tradition built on centuries of interpretation, debate, and discovery?

Back to the Future: Jewish Perspectives on What Comes Next

Preoccupation with what comes next, especially in periods of uncertainty, is hardly a new phenomenon. Looking ahead—to what might change, what might endure, and what might be possible—runs throughout Jewish text and tradition.