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JTS - EVENTS AND LEARNING

October 20, 2023

Love in Dark Times:  Friendship and Eros in Jewish Theology, Literature, and Ethics
LOVE IN DARK TIMES: FRIENDSHIP AND EROS IN JEWISH THEOLOGY, LITERATURE, AND ETHICS
location   JTS  |  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7:00 P.M.
These are dark times indeed. It seems more important than ever to think about love, longing, and friendship in Jewish philosophical and literary traditions, and to bring these ideas into the public square. Join our panel discussion with scholars from Israel and North America.
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A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity
A SACRED SPACE: SYNAGOGUE ARCHITECTURE AND IDENTITY
location   JTS  |  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 5:30 P.M.
The new Library exhibit offers an exciting opportunity to view a large selection of rare prints depicting historic synagogues. Join us for the opening event.
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NEXT WEEK: New Fall Learning Series on Friendship
NEXT WEEK: New Fall Learning Series on Friendship
location   ONLINE | EIGHT MONDAYS, OCTOBER 23 TO DECEMBER 11, 1:00-2:30 P.M. ET
Join JTS scholars for "Two Are Better than One," an exploration of friendship through Jewish text, thought, and life. We will examine a range of friendship paradigms, reflect on the values that emerge, and consider the significance of friendship with both our inner circles and our broader communities and fellow citizens.
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FRIENDSHIP IN THE GHETTO, THE FOREST, AND BEYOND: A STORY OF TWO YIDDISH POETS
FRIENDSHIP IN THE GHETTO, THE FOREST, AND BEYOND: A STORY OF TWO YIDDISH POETS
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1:00-2:30 P.M. ET
Join Dr. David Fishman to learn about the deep friendship between Yiddish poets Abraham Sutzkever and Shmerke Kaczerginski during the Holocaust and how they inspired each other to creativity and acts of heroism.
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ACROSS THE ATLANTIC: LIFESAVING FRIENDSHIPS DURING THE HOLOCAUST
ACROSS THE ATLANTIC: LIFESAVING FRIENDSHIPS DURING THE HOLOCAUST
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1:00-2:30 P.M. ET
Dr. Edna Friedberg will discuss the ways in which friendship ties actually saved lives during the 1930s and 40s, when Americans went to great lengths to help European Jews in need of escape.
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Online Courses Starting Soon

Diaspora  in Jewish Thought
DIASPORA IN JEWISH THOUGHT
location   ONLINE  |  SIX WEDNESDAYS STARTING OCTOBER 25, 7:00–8:30 P.M. ET
From the time of the Babylonian Exile until recent modernity, the majority of Jews have lived outside the Land of Israel. Dr. David Kraemer will explore some of the most compelling Jewish arguments in favor of Diaspora, from the Talmud to Hasidic masters, and ask how we, as Diaspora Jews, might relate to them.
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Midwives, Exorcists, and Shamanesses: Female Ritual Leaders of the Shtetl
MIDWIVES, EXORCISTS, AND SHAMANESSES: FEMALE RITUAL LEADERS OF THE SHTETL
location   ONLINE  |  SIX TUESDAYS STARTING OCTOBER 24, 1:00–2:15 P.M. ET
Discover the forgotten Ashkenazi female ritualists of Eastern Europe and explore how the roles they played challenge dominant narratives of Jewish history and tradition. With Annabel Cohen.
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TZOHAR: A WINDOW INTO THE RABBINICAL AND H. L. MILLER CANTORIAL SCHOOLS OF JTS
Tzohar: A Window into the Rabbinical and H. L. Miller Cantorial Schools of JTS
location   JTS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 8:00 A.M.
Prospective students: Join us for a day of instruction and introspection.
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Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair
DWELL TIME: A MEMOIR OF ART, EXILE, AND REPAIR
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7:30 P.M. ET
Author Rosa Lowinger discusses the story of her Jewish Cuban family and their state of double exile during this Between the Lines book talk.
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Conservative Movement Shabbaton and Convening
CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT SHABBATON AND CONVENING
location   BALTIMORE, MD  |  DECEMBER 1-5
Join hundreds of committed Conservative/Masorti Jews for this special opportunity to gather in community, learn from scholars and experts, and foster a renewed sense of enthusiasm for the future of our movement. JTS is proud to co-sponsor this event where several sessions will feature JTS scholars and leaders.
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JTS Stands with Israel

Chancellor Schwartz speaks to Jewish Insider about JTS's support for Israel
CHANCELLOR SCHWARTZ SPEAKS TO JEWISH INSIDER ABOUT JTS'S SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
Jewish leaders share how their institutions are rallying behind Israel and condemning anti-Zionist rhetoric.
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Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue fundraises in support of Israel
I'm a rabbi. This is how I talked to my kids about the war in Israel
"I'M A RABBI. THIS IS HOW I TALKED TO MY KIDS ABOUT THE WAR IN ISRAEL"
Rabbi Yael Buechler (RS alum) describes the conversations she had with her young children about the situation in Israel.
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Torah Commentary
Torah: A Rainbow of Meaning
Why is God's establishment of the rainbow as a covenant after the flood so extraordinary?
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