News

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.   

“Gleanings: Portraits of Jewish Educational Leadership from the William Davidson School”

Dec 9, 2024

In the fall 2024 issue of the ejournal of the William Davidson School of Graduate School Education, educators wrote about innovative initiatives and opportunities for students to learn by moving and using their bodies.

Faculty Happenings

Dec 5, 2024

Over the last few months, our faculty have been showcasing their scholarship during conferences and symposia throughout the country, as well as on campus at JTS.

A Thank You Message from JTS Administrators, Students, Staff, and Faculty

Nov 27, 2024

JTS students, faculty, staff, and administration share their gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Allergic to ‘God-talk’? The former head of a rabbinical seminary wants a word.

Nov 26, 2024

Chancellor Emeritus Eisen discusses his book “Seeking the Hiding God: A Personal Theological Essay” in JTA.

Rabbinical School Class of 2004 Reunion

Nov 20, 2024

On Monday, November 18, JTS was thrilled to welcome alumni from The Rabbinical School Class of 2004 to celebrate their 20th anniversary since ordination.

“JTS Days”: Visiting the JTS Campus

JTS welcomes groups to explore our vibrant campus, offering visitors an intimate opportunity to connect with JTS’s rich history and learn how it aligns with our vision for the Jewish future.

Remembering Felice Gaer (z”l)

Nov 10, 2024

JTS mourns the loss of Felice Gaer Baran (z”l), director of the American Jewish Committee’s Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, who received an honorary JTS degree in 2018.

Reflections on This Week’s Presidential Election

Nov 8, 2024

Rabbi Gordon Tucker explores looking at the election and its results through the lens of Jewish tradition.