In a written statement Wednesday, Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Arnold Eisen said that he was “alarmed” by the Knesset’s consideration of the bill, and urged Israel’s leaders to withdraw the bill in its current form.
As Conservative Jewish leaders try to figure out how to revitalize their movement, they’re trying to co-opt successful congregations and institutions that have shunned the Conservative label, such as IKAR and Hadar.
The Jewish Theological Seminary received a $2.67 million grant from the Avi Chai Foundation to implement its strategic plan at the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education.