A Morally Pure Judaism Without Actual Jews

May 2, 2024

In an article for The Times of Israel, Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor emeritus and professor of Jewish thought, discusses Passover, protests on college campuses, and what to make of a “seder that depicts Zionism as idol worship and ignores the suffering of Israelis.”

Chancellor Schwartz Responds to Protests on Columbia University’s Campus

Apr 22, 2024

On the eve of Passover, a festival commemorating liberation and freedom, we are both shocked and horrified by the unfolding events just blocks away on the Columbia University campus.

A Pesah Message from Chancellor Schwartz

Apr 18, 2024

On the first Passover after October 7, Chancellor Schwartz shares how we can find ourselves in each of the four children in the seder.

Antisemitism and Allyship: Assessing the Present, Imagining the Future

Apr 17, 2024

Watch recordings from our two-day convening on the timely topic of antisemitism and how best to respond to its threat.

Across the Divide: Tips for Hard Conversations at the Seder Table

Apr 10, 2024

Rabbi Jan Uhrbach, founding director of the Block / Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts, provides practical advice on how to approach the seder this year when many will face difficult conversations about Israel.