IN MEMORIAMNina Svetlanova (1932–2024) Manhattan School of Music mourns the loss of longtime member of the College and Precollege piano faculty Nina Svetlanova, an extraordinary musician and teacher>>>
IN MEMORIAMNina Svetlanova (1932–2024) Manhattan School of Music mourns the loss of longtime member of the College and Precollege piano faculty Nina Svetlanova, an extraordinary musician and teacher>>>
Dr. Benjamin Sommer, JTS Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, was recently in Israel where he attended conferences and gave keynote lectures at Bar Ilan University and Hebrew University>>>
MSM Dean of Vocal Arts Carleen Graham has been named to the Board of Opera America’s National Opera Center, New York City’s “communal home for opera and the performing arts.” The Center’s custom>>>
JTS was deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Ruth Westheimer (z”l), a true warrior and trailblazing figure. Dr. Ruth taught a Senior Seminar for JTS Rabbinical and Cantorial School students about>>>
The Association of Jewish Libraries recently awarded the prestigious 2024 Judaica Reference Award to Dr. David E. Fishman, JTS professor of Jewish History and Director at the Jewish Archival Survey>>>
On June 24–25, JTS had the privilege of hosting the first National Black-Jewish Clergy Symposium, focused on the topic of “Building Beloved Community Through Lived Experiences.” Fourteen men and>>>
Manhattan School of Music classes are out for the summer, but our students are busy doing exciting things! Many students are participating in summer music festivals, performing, and teaching across>>>
JTS is excited to introduce our inaugural master’s degree program in Spiritual Care and Counseling this fall. This innovative program combines theoretical learning with practical clinical training>>>
A note from Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership Cantor Rabbi Shoshi Levin Goldberg will be joining the Division of>>>
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated across the country each year during June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, and nowhere is it more vibrant a celebration than in New York City itself. There>>>
Students Take First Steps Toward the Rabbinate JTS’s Low-Residency Mekhinah was first offered in January 2024 as a pilot. We’re now excited to officially launch this program, designed for students>>>
Please read the following message from Sasha Romero (in photo above), MSM trombone faculty member and Principal Trombone in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Pride. That thing which is beyond self>>>
June 6, 2024 NEW YORK, NY – The Board of Trustees of The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) has elected three new members: Rachel Gildiner, Jan Popkin, and Liz Sembler. “We are delighted to welcome>>>
JTS ALUMNI IN THE WORLD: SCHOLARSHIP AND IMPACT SUMMER 2024 LEARNING SERIES Mondays, June 17 – August 12, 2024 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET Join esteemed JTS alumni to hear about the important contributions>>>
On Wednesday evening, May 15, 2024 Manhattan School of Music presented its Annual Gala in New York City’s iconic Rainbow Room. Hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Tony Award-winning MSM alumnus Shuler>>>
JTS faculty members have been sharing their scholarship far beyond the classroom these past few weeks. Read about the different panels, awards, and workshops they’ve been participating in. On May 7>>>
JTS celebrated its 130th Commencement ceremony in its atrium on Thursday, May 16. It was a festive day as we conferred degrees on our students and esteemed honorary degree recipients. Wolf Blitzer>>>
Congratulations to the MSM alumni and faculty for winning Jazz Performance and Recording awards in the prestigious Jazz Journalists Association Awards for 2024! The annual Jazz Journalists>>>
Please enjoy the following message from MSM Collaborative Piano faculty member and alumnus Myra Huang (MM’01). Dear MSM Community, The month of May is APIDA Heritage Month — APIDA is the acronym for>>>
JTS’s new teen program offers a 10-month fellowship opportunity for high school students across North America to grow their Jewish identity, connect with other passionate teens, and explore their>>>
Two List College students were among the co-authors of a powerful letter signed by Columbia and Barnard students, including most List College students, articulating their experiences living as Jews>>>
This year’s 2024 Student Commencement Speaker is Jazz Arts senior Kellin Hanas. At MSM, Kellin was a Resident Assistant, an International Peer Advisor, and worked as the MSM Student Government>>>
Sienna George (BM ’22, MM ’24) is a second year master’s student studying double bass at MSM. She talks to us about her time at MSM, making instrument mutes, and her summer plans. ABOUT SIENNA>>>
The Jewish Theological Seminary will host a two-day convening featuring a diverse group of experts. April 3, 2024 — New York, NY — The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), one of the world’s preeminent>>>
The Columbia Employment Information Center is available for all job-seekers who would benefit from assistance in a job search. Source: Columbia Neighbors ( * Writer: Janrey Serapio * Date: March 19>>>