Remembering Cantor Charles Davidson (z”l)
- Featured News, Jewish Theological Seminary Media
- Monday, November 27, 2023
JTS mourns the passing of Cantor Charles Davidson, a revered composer, cantor, JTS alum, and H. L. Miller Cantorial School professor. One of the earliest graduates of JTS’s Cantors Institute, he later earned his doctorate in sacred music and then went on to serve on the faculty as the Nathan Cummings Professor. Read more about […]
Union’s 2023 Impact Report – Union Theological Seminary
- Featured News, Union Theological Seminary Media
- Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Dear Friends, I am pleased to share with you the 2023 Impact Report for Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. It’s a first for us. While we are constantly communicating with our many stakeholders, we do not have a tradition of creating a single, comprehensive, public facing annual update. As a step […]
MSM Faculty Focus: Bassoonist Billy Short shares audition tips – Manhattan School of Music
- Featured News, Manhattan School of Music Media
- Wednesday, November 22, 2023
https://www.msmnyc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Square-billy-2.png Billy Short, Principal Bassoonist at the Metropolitan Opera, recently made time in his busy schedule to answer a few questions about studying bassoon at Manhattan School of Music. Learn about his audition tips, current playlist favorites, and what he sees as unique opportunities for… Source link
A Book Profiles an 18th-Century Indigenous Leader Still Revered Today
- Columbia University Media
- Wednesday, November 22, 2023
How was Occom able to rise to such a level of fame in his time? What was so singular about him? Occom was brought up in a community that valued strangers. Interacting with people from outside the community was a way of acknowledging the world’s sacredness. In my book, I discuss how this helps explain […]
Union to Launch Major Initiative to Advance Eco-Justice in Faith Communities – Union Theological Seminary
- Featured News, Union Theological Seminary Media
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023
This project is funded through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. New York – Union Theological Seminary has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish the Innovative Preaching and Eco-Justice Initiative (IPEJI). This landmark project will equip preachers and lay people with the tools to speak about climate change with creativity, enthusiasm, and insight […]
Giving Thanks and Helping Kids Express Gratitude
- Mt. Sinai Morningside Media
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, it’s that time of year when we take a moment to reflect and give thanks for the wonderful blessings in our lives. We gather with family and friends to feast and celebrate, and we express our gratitude through acts of kindness and appreciation. Children are excited for […]