JTS
First Jewish university in South America to open in Buenos Aires next year
The seminary is named after American rabbi Marshall Meyer, a New York native who worked to revitalize the Conservative movement in Buenos Aires from 1958 to 1984.
Conservative Judaism’s flagship in mourning after death of 3 influential scholars
Israeli play spotlights Rabbi A.J. Heschel 50 years after his passing
David Weiss Halivni, pioneering and sometimes controversial Talmudist, dies at 94
Shuly Rubin Schwartz inaugurated as first woman chancellor of JTS
“My goal is to offer a nuanced educational approach that prepares future leaders to share Judaism’s riches," said Shuly Rubin Schwartz in a speech.
One of 2 Conservative rabbinical schools in US is slashing tuition — by 80%
Ziegler’s new tuition is $7,000 a year, down from $31,342 this year. The change makes the school just 20% the price of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City.
Incoming JTS chancellor to enhance institution’s ‘moral voice’
JTS chancellor-elect Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz decried the slaying of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and said racism was ‘endemic’ to the US and part of the fabric of the republic.
Shuly Rubin Schwartz tapped as first woman chancellor at JTS
Schwartz, who served as provost — also the first woman in that position — will be eighth chancellor in the Jewish Theological Seminary’s history.
The Honey Foundation appoints Rabbi David Hoffman as president
"Rabbi Hoffman’s passion for furthering the connections between all Jews makes him a perfect addition," said Sarah Lipsey Brokman, the foundation's vice chairwoman and CEO.
