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After implementing four previous versions of the Jewish Court of All Time (JCAT), a 10-week online simulation for Jewish middle school students, the organizers knew it was time to put race and racism on the pedagogic table. According to William Davidson School faculty member Dr. Meredith Katz, JCAT’s project director, “we really wanted to ask, how do students in Jewish day schools engage in>>>

Read Chancellor Schwartz’s article that appeared on EJewish Philanthropy in which she reflects on her recent trip to Israel on a Masorti Movement mission. In addition to meeting with devoted leaders of the Zionist movement and Masorti institutions, she met with several Israeli government officials, including the new president of the State of Israel, Yitzhak Herzog. Mission participants also>>>

It is hard to separate Rabbi Isaac Saposnik from the summer camp where he has worked for the past 19 years. Camp Havaya is an overnight camp where “everyone is celebrated for all the parts of who they are.” Multiculturalism and diversity are at the core of the experience for approximately 400 campers from all over. Read about the “Diversity Around the Campfire” and Rabbi Saposnik in>>>

When it comes to multicultural education, “it’s easy to throw around buzzwords,” says Dr. Shira D. Epstein. But to do it right demands both deep understanding and the ability to turn lofty statements into clear, actionable goals. Read “Making Multiculturalsim Happen” by Professor Epstein, dean of the William Davidson School. #linkinbio #JTSFacultySpotlightby jtsvoice

When Yanira Quinones was growing up in one of the few Puerto Rican families in Riverdale, she used to spy on her next-door neighbors’ Shabbat dinners on warm Friday nights. The melody of “Shalom Aleichem” called to her, and when she heard the same tune decades later at a Kabbalat Shabbat service with her Jewish husband, she took it as a sign. Read “Jewish Identity: Discovering>>>

Dr. Jonathan Milgram was among 22 international experts who came together to share insights into the Mishnah at an extraordinary seven-day conference convened by Harvard University via Zoom. Read about it now. #linkinbio #JTSFacultySpotlightby jtsvoice

What happens when you are offered an alumni relations job at a school that is beloved by generations of graduates just after it decides to change its name? “You make sure to open up lines of communication,” said Orlea Miller, a 2019 William Davidson School MA graduate with a concentration in educational leadership. Read Orlea’s article about this topic in our latest issue of>>>

Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz met today with Israel’s new president, Isaac Herzog, as part of a delegation of Conservative/Masorti leaders. The group discussed issues such as strengthening religious pluralism in Israel and hopes of a stronger Israeli Masorti movement.by jtsvoice

We’re so proud of the five JTS alums—and an incoming student—named to the Jewish Week’s “36 Under 36” and of the work they do across the Jewish world. Mazal tov to Rachel L. Figurasmith (DS), Benjamin Goldberg (RS, KGS), Malachi Kanfer (CS), Gabriel Kretzmer Seed (LC, DS, KGS), Ariel Scheer Stein (DS), and Dvir Cahana, an incoming student at the William Davidson School>>>

JTS rabbinical student Kendell Pinkney sat down with William DeMeritt, an accomplished actor and voiceover artist, to discuss his involvement in the play, “The Catastrophist” and the experience of being a Jew of Color cast in an explicitly Jewish role. On July 14, JTS will host the team behind the “The Catastrophist” for a theatre talkback. Read the interview now>>>

What does Leah Schechter-Bennett’s “Nola Dreamin'” artwork make you dream about? Leah was a participant in this year’s Artist-in-Residence program.by jtsvoice

Another piece to highlight from “Expanse,” the online exhibition featuring artwork from our Artist-in-Residence program. This piece is called “A Tale of 2020” by Gregory A. Gilbert.by jtsvoice

Did you miss @bensplatt @jonahplatt @henryjplatt in discussion with author @abbypog
the other night? Watch now! #linkinbioby jtsvoice

Fifteen months after the COVID-19 pandemic began, we applaud and thank our JTS alumni for their leadership and guidance across the Jewish world. A heartfelt thank you to you all.by jtsvoice

Rabbinical School student, Gavriella Kornsgold, created “And the Sea Parted” out of embroidery and glass beads for “Expanse,” our online exhibition curated by artist Tobi Kahn.by jtsvoice

“Blessings Sand 5778” was created by Yehoshua Hooper and is featured in “Expanse,” our online exhibit. Yehoshua received his MA in Jewish Education, Nonprofit Development, and a certification in Art Education at JTS. For the last two years, he served as the art director for the Ramah in the Rockies Omanut (Arts) program and trains Jewish art educators in his style and>>>

Join a conversation with the team behind the acclaimed virtual drama “The Catastrophist,” a stirring meditation on scientific discovery, Judaism, family, life, and loss. This special online theatre talkback is on July 14 at 8:00 P.M. ET #linkinbioby jtsvoice

“We have met tremendous short-term challenges, but we have kept our eyes on the long term.” Read Chancellor Schwartz’s note to the community and watch a video as she reflects on the past year and looks ahead to the future of JTS. #linkinbioby jtsvoice

“Rainbow Banner” by Nina Gordon.
One of the many fascinating pieces from “Expanse,” our online exhibition featuring artwork from our Artist-in-Residence program.by jtsvoice

Have you signed up yet? The Platt brothers (@bensplatt @jonahplatt @henryjplatt) will join author @abbypog for an online discussion on June 29 at 7:30 P.M. ET They’ll talk about their achievements, challenges, ambitions, and much more! Don’t miss it. #linkinbioby jtsvoice

Last night we held the opening reception for “Expanse,” an online exhibition curated by Tobi Kahn, featuring artwork by JTS’s Artist-in-Residence participants. Read more about this program and virtually “walk” through the exhibition. #linkinbioby jtsvoice

“I want our school to be a place where people with a range of ways of connecting to God can grow: through study and intellect; piety and prayer; pastoral work and being present one-on-one; and social action. We all need to push ourselves to grow in each area while acknowledging no one person can serve God in all ways at all times. We do it together as a community” – Rabbi Jan Uhrbach in>>>

We are thrilled to welcome our 7th cohort of Executive Doctoral students to the William Davidson School! These students will be pursuing advanced training in research that will engage them as thought leaders in pedagogy, curriculum design, and communal engagement. We’re so happy to learn with you!by jtsvoice

Learn with JTS at the Limmud eFestival! Join Dr. Rachel Rosenthal to explore stories in which the Rabbis encounter prostitutes to better understand how they think about sexuality, desire, and forbidden fruits. Takes place online on June 13. #linkinbioby jtsvoice

Save the date! The Platt brothers (Ben, Jonah, and Henry) will join author Abigail Pogrebin for a virtual discussion about the brothers’ achievements, challenges, ambitions, and the role Judaism plays in their lives and art. Will take place on June 29 at 7:30 P.M. #linkinbioby jtsvoice