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March 21, 2024

ANTISEMITISM AND ALLYSHIP: ASSESSING THE PRESENT, IMAGINING THE FUTURE
ANTISEMITISM AND ALLYSHIP: ASSESSING THE PRESENT, IMAGINING THE FUTURE
location   JTS  |  APRIL 8 AND 9
View the full schedule for this two-day convening. Ted Deutch, AJC CEO and former Congressman, will be delivering the keynote address. Other sessions include "The Impact of Antisemitism on American Jews" and "Case Studies in the History of Antisemitism," in addition to many others.
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SEEING THE UNSEEABLE: KABBALISTIC IMAGERY FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
SEEING THE UNSEEABLE: KABBALISTIC IMAGERY FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
location   JTS  |  TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 5:30–7:30 P.M.
The emergence of the Kabbalah in southern France and Spain in the twelfth century amounted to a revolution in Judaism whose effects can still be felt to this day. Join us to learn more at the opening event of our new exhibit.
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Antisemitism and Free Speech on Campus
Antisemitism and Free Speech on Campus
location   JTS | MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024, 7:00 P.M.
Issues of antisemitism and free speech have roiled college campuses, with tremendous significance for the Jewish community, the nature of higher education, and democracy. How can universities foster both free speech and a sense of inclusion for all, including Jewish students? With Dr. Sigal Ben-Porath of U Penn and David Schizer, J.D., of Columbia Law.
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Online Learning

IMAGES OF THE DIVINE IN KABBALISTIC TEXTS
IMAGES OF THE DIVINE IN KABBALISTIC TEXTS
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1:00–2:30 P.M. ET
Join us for a preview of the new JTS Library exhibit, co-curated by Dr. Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, and learn about a new JTS podcast on Jewish mysticism featuring Dr. Eitan Fishbane.
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The Blood Libel, the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and Other Lies about Jews
LIES ABOUT THE JEWS: THE BLOOD LIBEL, THEN AND NOW
location   ONLINE  |  FOUR WEDNESDAYS: MARCH 27, APRIL 3, 10, 17, 7:00 P.M. ET
What social, economic, and political contexts have given rise to anti-Jewish conspiracy theories from medieval to modern times? What are their legacies and consequences? An online course with National Jewish Book Award winner and KS alum, Dr. Elissa Bemporad.
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HOW DOES PRAYER IMPACT OUR WELLBEING?
HOW DOES PRAYER IMPACT OUR WELLBEING?
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1:00–2:30 P.M. ET
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with its focus on beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, is a powerful modality for helping people in distress. Join Rabbi Mychal Springer to explore the connections between different types of prayers and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to wellbeing.
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Learn with JTS at the 2024 Jewish University for a Day
Learn with JTS at the 2024 Jewish University for a Day
location   STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY | SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 9:30 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
Join Dr. Sarit Kattan Gribetz, a JTS fellow, for her presentation on Helena of Adiabene at this annual event sponsored by Stony Brook Hillel.
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For Teens

FOR TEENS: A CURRICULUM IN JEWISH ETHICS
FOR TEENS: A CURRICULUM IN JEWISH ETHICS
The Ethical Life: A JTS Curriculum for Teens is a comprehensive toolkit for educators, designed to bring teen learners into conversation about compelling social and interpersonal issues through a Jewish lens.
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PROZDOR TEEN LEARNING OPEN HOUSE
PROZDOR TEEN LEARNING OPEN HOUSE
location   JTS  |  SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 10:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
8th to 12th graders and their parents are invited to learn more about JTS’s Ivry Prozdor High School, the premier supplementary Jewish learning program for teens across the New York metropolitan area.
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LIST COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE 2024
LIST COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE 2024
location   JTS  |  SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 11:00 A.M.–2:30 P.M.
Explore life as a List College student by visiting campus. Learn more about our dual-degree programs with Columbia and Barnard and meet with prospective and current List College students and faculty.
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In the News

   RABBI JASON B. RUBENSTEIN, RS ALUM, APPOINTED THE NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY HILLEL
RABBI JASON B. RUBENSTEIN, RS ALUM, APPOINTED THE NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY HILLEL
“The resurgence of antisemitism at Harvard and beyond since Oct. 7 has made the work of sustaining Harvard’s vibrant Jewish life that much more urgent,” Rubenstein said.
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HOW YIDDISH SLOGANS CAPTURED A CONTROVERSIAL COVER STORY—AND THE PRECARIOUS STATE OF AMERICAN JEWS
HOW YIDDISH SLOGANS CAPTURED A CONTROVERSIAL COVER STORY—AND THE PRECARIOUS STATE OF AMERICAN JEWS
Professor David Roskies is quoted in the Forward about his involvement in the Atlantic's new issue covering American antisemitism.
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Torah Commentary
Accepting the Torah in Shushan
What is the relationship between the Oral Torah and Purim?
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