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JTS - EVENTS AND LEARNING

August 15, 2024

JTS in the Berkshires: What if the Torah is Forgotten?
JTS IN THE BERKSHIRES: WHAT IF THE TORAH IS FORGOTTEN?
location   LENOX, MA  |  FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 11:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
In our final Berkshires session, Dr. Yitz Landes will explore how the rabbis of antiquity defined Torah and attended to its preservation.
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Fall Learning

BETWEEN THE LINES: TORAH AND TECHNOLOGY
BETWEEN THE LINES: TORAH AND TECHNOLOGY
location   ONLINE  |  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1:00–2:30 P.M. ET
How can ancient religious norms address the radically transformed reality of a technocentric society? In this online book talk, Rabbi Daniel Nevins draws on 3,000 years of biblical and rabbinic texts to respond to pressing questions of contemporary life.
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JTS HIGH HOLIDAY WEBINARS 2024
JTS HIGH HOLIDAY WEBINARS 2024
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, 23, AND 30, 1:00–2:00 P.M. ET
Prepare for this year’s High Holiday season with JTS scholars on topics such as repentance and the divine-human relationship, and Shemini Atzeret and the first anniversary of October 7. With Dr. Shira Billet, Rabbi Mychal Springer, and Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Arnold Eisen.
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Opening Event for Illuminating Sacred Text: Contemporary Jewish Book Artists and Their Work
Opening Event for Illuminating Sacred Text: Contemporary Jewish Book Artists and Their Work
location   JTS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 5:30–7:30 P.M.
Join us for the opening event of our new Library exhibit showcasing the work of five outstanding contemporary Jewish book artists.
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MAKING MIDRASH
MAKING MIDRASH
location   JTS  |  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 7:00–9:30 P.M.
An evening of study, poetry, and art-making in preparation for the High Holidays.
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For Teens

RUCHOT: COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
RUCHOT: COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
location   WASHINGTON, D.C.  |  FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7–MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Have you heard about Ruchot, a new seminar for high school students who want to change the world? Learn how to start organizing your community through Zoom workshops and an immersive weekend in Washington, DC.
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Prozdor Teen Learning: New Sessions in Washington Heights and Brooklyn
Prozdor Teen Learning in Washington Heights and Brooklyn
CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 24 AND SEPTEMBER 30
Prozdor Teen Learning is coming to your neighborhood! This school year, 8th–12th graders are invited to join us for dinner, discussion, and vibrant text study in Washington Heights or Brooklyn.
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JTS EMERGING LEADERS
JTS EMERGING LEADERS FELLOWSHIP
location   ONLINE  |  COHORT BEGINS NOVEMBER 5
Attention 11th graders! Tackle challenging questions, learn from leading scholars, and develop personalized projects in this new online learning program for teens across North America.
Learn more and apply  →

News

JTS Alum Rabbi Miriam Liebman Interviewed in Washington Jewish Week
JTS ALUM RABBI MIRIAM LIEBMAN INTERVIEWED IN WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK
"When I think about my religious identity, it inherently needs to be connected with a fight for justice and a better world and community for everybody around me."
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In this online lecture, Dr. Ora Horn Prouser shared her insightful and thoughtful approach to reading the Bible through the lens of Disability Studies.
Watch now  →
Torah Commentary
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