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May 8, 2025

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A CALL FOR CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT
A CALL FOR CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT
Along with many other current leaders of colleges, universities, and scholarly societies, Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz signed this statement that "[opposes] undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses."
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DEDICATION OF THE CANTOR NANCY ABRAMSON GREEN ROOM
DEDICATION OF THE CANTOR NANCY ABRAMSON GREEN ROOM
In recognition of Cantor Nancy Abramson's years of dedicated leadership as the longtime director of the H. L. Miller Cantorial School, the Green Room of the JTS auditorium was dedicated in her honor.
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For Columbia University Players’ Indecent, A Change of Schedule Opened the Door to a New World of Jewish Storytelling
FOR COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PLAYERS’ INDECENT, A CHANGE OF SCHEDULE OPENED THE DOOR TO A NEW WORLD OF JEWISH STORYTELLING
Many List College students were involved in the first Shomer Shabbos-inclusive student production on campus in recent memory.
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131st Commencement Exercises and Tekes Hasmakhah: Ceremony of Rabbinic and Cantorial Ordination
131st Commencement Exercises and Tekes Hasmakhah: Ceremony of Rabbinic and Cantorial Ordination
location   ONLINE | THURSDAY, MAY 22, 10:30 A.M. ET (COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES) AND 3:30 P.M. ET (ORDINATION CEREMONY)
Tune in to our livestream ceremony as we celebrate the upcoming JTS graduates and the newly ordained rabbis and cantors.
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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.
Join The Riverside Church, JTS, UTS, The Episcopal Diocese of NY, and The Interfaith Center of NY for a film screening, immediately followed by a live conversation between Ilana Trachtman, Rev. Adriene Thorne, and Dr. Judith Willner.
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Healing Together: How Those in Trauma Provide Care for Others
HEALING TOGETHER: HOW THOSE IN TRAUMA PROVIDE CARE FOR OTHERS
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, MAY 12, 1:00–2:00 P.M. ET
How do individuals experiencing trauma find the strength to support others in crisis? Rabbi Naomi Kalish, JTS, and Rabbi Annabelle Tenzer, Hadassah Hospital-Ein Kerem, will explore how trauma survivors can also serve as caregivers.
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FROM THE MARGINS TO THE CENTER: JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM IN CONVERSATION
FROM THE MARGINS TO THE CENTER: JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM IN CONVERSATION
location   CHAPEL OF ST. JAMES, ST. JOHN THE DIVINE  |  MONDAY, MAY 12, 6:30–8:00 P.M.
In this panel discussion at St. John the Divine, Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky will discuss the intersection of tradition, contemporary challenges, and shared values in a world that increasingly calls for interfaith cooperation.
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May We Bless and Be Blessed: Music to Breathe New Life into Ancient Texts
May We Bless and Be Blessed: Music to Breathe New Life into Ancient Texts
location   JTS | MONDAY, MAY 12, 7:30 P.M.
Join List College seniors Claudia Sachs and Marc Luban for an intimate concert, featuring their original music.
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VIRTUAL MFA CREATIVE WRITING OPEN HOUSE
VIRTUAL MFA CREATIVE WRITING OPEN HOUSE
location   ONLINE  |  MONDAY, MAY 12, 7:30 P.M.
Thinking about applying to our MFA in Creative Writing? At this open house, the MFA admissions team will discuss the program structure and how to prepare a strong application.
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TANAKH 360
TANAKH 360
location   JTS  |  CLASSES BEGIN JULY 7
This summer, study the Hebrew Bible from multiple perspectives, taught by top JTS faculty and leading scholars in an intimate and engaging setting.
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Biblical Hebrew IV: Advanced Reading Seminar
BIBLICAL HEBREW IV: ADVANCED READING SEMINAR
location   ONLINE   |  NINE THURSDAYS: JUNE 12, 26; JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; AUGUST 7, 14, 2:00–3:30 P.M. ET
New class added! In nine live, online sessions, we will explore the fascinating narrative of the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to Mount Sinai.
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APPLY TO THE MA IN SPIRITUAL CARE AND COUNSELING
APPLY TO THE MA IN SPIRITUAL CARE AND COUNSELING
location   STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2025
Do you feel called upon to bring healing to a troubled world? Learn both theoretical academic knowledge and practical experiential learning and become a spiritual care professional.
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Student Look Book 2025
Student Look Book 2025
Read about some of our JTS students in this year's Student Look Book. Discover their unique paths, the focus of their studies, and the impactful work they are already doing both inside and outside JTS.
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SEGAL MEMORIAL LECTURE: LEGAL REFORM OR REGIME REVOLUTION? DEFENDING ISRAEL’S SEPARATION OF POWERS AND DEMOCRACY
SEGAL MEMORIAL LECTURE: LEGAL REFORM OR REGIME REVOLUTION? DEFENDING ISRAEL’S SEPARATION OF POWERS AND DEMOCRACY
During our recent convening Israel at a Crossroads, legal expert Avihai Mandelblit captivated both in-person and online audiences with his compelling presentation and conversation with Professor Suzanne Last Stone.
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A VISION FOR STORYTELLING
A VISION FOR STORYTELLING
Acclaimed author Jonathan Safran Foer interviewed Program Director Etgar Keret about JTS’s MFA in Creative Writing.
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ISRAELI SOCIETY: BETWEEN COHESION AND FRAGMENTATION
ISRAELI SOCIETY: BETWEEN COHESION AND FRAGMENTATION
Kekst Graduate School alum Dr. Elan Ezrachi spoke on deep divisions between different segments of society and implications for Jewish peoplehood and American Jewry.
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Torah Commentary
Living the Mitzvah of Love Your Neighbor
JTS Emerging Leaders Fellow Jonah Guthartz asks: What does it mean to love another as oneself?
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