Watch Recordings of President Isaac Herzog Receiving Honorary JTS Degree
Aug 19, 2026The gathering took place at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.
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Dr. Natan M. Meir Appointed the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian
Aug 18, 2026Dr. Meir joins JTS from Portland State University, where he served as the Lorry I. Lokey Professor of Judaic Studies and the academic director of the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies.
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The Jewish Theological Seminary Presented President Isaac Herzog with Honorary Degree in Jerusalem
Aug 12, 2026JTS formally presented President Isaac Herzog of Israel with the honorary degree conferred upon him during JTS’s May 2026 Commencement ceremony.
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Chancellor Uram Visits the West Coast
Aug 11, 2026Chancellor Uram recently spent several days on the West Coast meeting with JTS alumni, longtime friends and colleagues, current and prospective partners, and leaders across the Jewish community.
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Sep
8
SPOILER: The Unpredictable Story Festival
JTS’s MFA in Creative Writing invites you to its second storytelling festival, featuring the program’s director, Etgar Keret, Ira Glass, Françoise Mouly, and David Remnick.
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Sep
15
Join us for an opening event of our new Library exhibit, documenting the historic 1966 fire of The Library of JTS and the heroic and inspiring responses
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Aug
24
Fear, Trauma, and the High Holidays: Reading Ancient Texts with Compassion
Rabbi Naomi Kalish will explore how the themes of fear and trauma surface throughout the High Holidays.
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Aug
31
From Nothing to Nothing: Finding Your Own Voice in Prayer
Cantor Rabbi Shoshi Levin Goldberg will explore the quiet prayer recited at the conclusion of the Amidah.
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