Jewish Theological Seminary

Talmud expert Neil Danzig is seen at his computer in an undated photo.

Rabbi Neil Danzig, scholar who unlocked mysteries of the Talmud, dies at 74

The longtime Jewish Theological Seminary professor was an expert on the Babylonian rabbis and leaders known as Geonim.

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Conservative flagship’s first woman chancellor, Shuly Rubin Schwartz, to step down in 2026

Schwartz, who has headed the Jewish Theological Seminary since 2020, says she never intended a “lengthy tenure.”

Jewish Theological Seminary, Conservative Judaism’s flagship, launches an MFA for writers

Israeli writer Etgar Keret will serve as director of the two-year, low-residency program.

Obituaries

Conservative Judaism’s flagship in mourning after death of 3 influential scholars

Religion

After 2-year delay, Shuly Rubin Schwartz inaugurated as JTS’ first woman chancellor

United States

The first female chancellor of JTS shares her plans for the seminary – and getting through the pandemic

United States

Shuly Rubin Schwartz tapped as first woman chancellor at Jewish Theological Seminary

United States

Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Arnold Eisen to step down

Obituaries

Rabbi Morton Leifman, longtime dean of JTS cantors’ school, dies at 89

Ideas

Op-Ed: Conservative Judaism — many options, unlimited possibilities

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