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April 24, 2025

THE 39TH WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTION: VOTE THROUGH MAY 4
THE 39TH WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTION: VOTE THROUGH MAY 4
You have less than 2 weeks to vote for Slate 17 Mercaz in this year's election. It's never been more important than it is now to ensure that our beliefs in democracy and religious pluralism are represented in the World Zionist Congress.
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RABBINIC PIPELINE SURVEY
RABBINIC PIPELINE SURVEY
Join us in participating in an important study about the rabbinic pipeline. This study aims to better understand the US pipeline and individuals’ motivations for pursuing the rabbinate (or not). Help us contribute to this research by completing this survey by May 2.
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Learn with JTS

ISRAEL'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE LIVE FROM THE EGALITARIAN KOTEL
ISRAEL'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE LIVE FROM THE EGALITARIAN KOTEL
location   JERUSALEM, ISRAEL AND ONLINE  |  SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 11:30 A.M. ET
Every year between Yom Hasho’ah and Yom Ha'atzmaut, the World Zionist Organization holds a festive event of reading Megillat Ha'atzmaut at the Egalitarian Kotel. JTS is a proud co-sponsor of this event.
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THE ART OF ZIONIST THOUGHT AND ISRAELI IDENTITY
THE "ART" OF ZIONIST THOUGHT AND ISRAELI IDENTITY
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1:00–2:00 P.M. ET
In the first lecture in our new online learning series, examine how Israel’s material and artistic expressions reflect the country’s founding ideals and evolving identity.
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20TH ISRAELI PALESTINIAN JOINT MEMORIAL CEREMONY
20TH ISRAELI PALESTINIAN JOINT MEMORIAL CEREMONY
location   ONLINE  |  TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1:30 P.M. ET
Since the first Joint Memorial Ceremony in 2006, this ceremony has become one of the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace events in history. Come together in solidarity, remember the sanctity of all life, and take a step toward reconciliation and collective healing. JTS is a co-sponsor of this powerful event.
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MFA in Creative Writing: A Vision for Storytelling
MFA in Creative Writing: A Vision for Storytelling
location   ONLINE | SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2:30 P.M. ET
Join MFA in Creative Writing Program Director Etgar Keret and Founding Creative Advisor Jonathan Safran Foer for a discussion about JTS’s groundbreaking new MFA in Creative Writing.
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Israeli Society: Between Cohesion and Fragmentation
ISRAELI SOCIETY: BETWEEN COHESION AND FRAGMENTATION
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, MAY 5, 1:00–2:00 P.M. ET
Examine divisions between different segments of Israeli society with Kekst Graduate School alum Elan Ezrachi.
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AIN’T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND SCREENING
AIN’T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND SCREENING
location   THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH  |  SUNDAY, MAY 11, 4:00–6:00 P.M.
The Riverside Church, JTS, UTS, The Episcopal Diocese of NY, and The Interfaith Center of NY will jointly host a film screening, immediately followed by a live conversation between Ilana Trachtman, Rev. Adriene Thorne, and Dr. Judith Willner.
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SUMMER BIBLICAL HEBREW CLASSES ENROLLING NOW
SUMMER BIBLICAL HEBREW CLASSES ENROLLING NOW
location   ONLINE
Spaces are still available in our new "Fundamentals" class. Learn to read consonants and vowels with confidence and work your way up to reading entire passages.
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In Case You Missed It

COLLECTIVE TRAUMA AS DRIVERS OF CONFLICT AMONG ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS
COLLECTIVE TRAUMA AS DRIVERS OF CONFLICT AMONG ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS
In this deeply moving session from our recent convening Israel at a Crossroads, David Myers, Rivka Tuval-Mashiach, and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib spoke with moderator Rabbi Naomi Kalish on the impact of collective trauma on conflict.
Watch now  →
NUSAH PRESENTATION: CAITLYN SHANNON
NUSAH PRESENTATION: CAITLYN SHANNON
"Kabbalat Shabbat is a time of transition where we move from our hectic everyday lives into the calm and peace of Shabbat."
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News

“Pope Francis, May His Memory be a Blessing” by Rabbi Burt Visotzky
“Pope Francis, May His Memory be a Blessing” by Rabbi Burt Visotzky
Read a reflection piece from Rabbi Burt Visotzky, PhD, Director, Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue, about the recent death of Pope Francis.
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Low-Residency Mekhinah Spring 2025 Intensive
LOW-RESIDENCY MEKHINAH SPRING 2025 INTENSIVE
Mekhinah participants came to JTS recently for the in-residence portion of their program. During their time here, they learned, prayed, and explored Jewish life in New York together.
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FROM SEMINARY TO SECRETARY: HOW LIST COLLEGE ALUM URI MONSON BALANCES PENNSYLVANIA’S BUDGET AND KEEPS SHABBAT
FROM SEMINARY TO SECRETARY: HOW LIST COLLEGE ALUM URI MONSON BALANCES PENNSYLVANIA’S BUDGET AND KEEPS SHABBAT
"Monson attended the joint program at List College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and another, in midrash, from JTS. The intellectual curiosity and creativity that comes from his expertise in interpreting the Torah colors the way he approaches everything."
Read more in Jewish Insider  →
RABBINICAL SCHOOL STUDENT APPEARS ON KINDER PEOPLE, KINDEST PEOPLE PODCAST
RABBINICAL SCHOOL STUDENT APPEARS ON KINDER PEOPLE, KINDEST PEOPLE PODCAST
Rabbinical student Arielle Rivera Korman shared the extraordinary story of inheriting a cherished violin that survived the Blitz during World War II.
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Torah Commentary
Torah: Six Takes on a Leader’s Attributes
What can Parashat Shemini teach us about leadership?
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