The Columbia women’s row team competes on a placid lake at Overpeck Park in New Jersey, but they practice on the swirling waters of Spuyten Duyvil, which roughly translates as “Spinning>>>
The Columbia women’s row team competes on a placid lake at Overpeck Park in New Jersey, but they practice on the swirling waters of Spuyten Duyvil, which roughly translates as “Spinning>>>
The Interchurch Center Book Club is now “Books That Bind” Building Bonds through books and conversation. Our club reads a wide range of authors/genres. It is a great way to discover some new reads>>>
While good elementary schools, high schools and colleges are important factors for parents to consider when choosing where to settle down, the availability of quality pre-K education is just as>>>
Dogs and humans have been best friends for a long time. In fact, the phrase “Dogs are a man’s best friend” originated more than 200 years ago. And for good reason. Dogs offer great companionship>>>
Part of the series JTS Alumni in the World: Scholarship and Impact With Rabbi Pamela Barmash, PhD (Rabbinical School ’90), Chair of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, The Rabbinical>>>
A lack of teachers, misconceptions on language learning and problematic assessment practices are long-standing problems made more urgent by the arrival of new students. Inclusive education>>>
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>>>
Dear Faculty and Staff: I am heartbroken to share the news that Michael Torres, Executive Director of Institutional Research at TC, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Michael is survived>>>
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>>>
Our Corpse Plant (Amorphophallus titanum), which was named ‘Berani’ in 2020 when it first bloomed, is now about to bloom for the 3rd time at the Arthur Ross Greenhouse. We can’t>>>
Chants of “fight, fight, fight!” — though brief — peppered the final night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, with attendees pumping their fists as GOP nominee>>>
In the beginning, it seemed like Nina was just an imaginary friend.Two-year-old Aija had invented plenty of fictional characters before, but her parents — Ross, a musician, and Marie, a psychologist>>>
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>>>
Evalyn Milman (M.A. ’64), a dedicated educator and TC alum, can’t remember a time when she wasn’t inspired by art or picking up a new musical instrument. Now, her latest endeavor — the>>>
How does music play a vital role in the development of early childhood experiences? Before We Teach Music: The Resonant Legacies of Childhood and Children, authored by TC’s Lori A. Custodero>>>
Part of the Series “JTS Alumni in the World: Scholarship and Impact” With Dr. Michael Kay (Day School Leadership Training Institute ’08), Head of School, The Leffell School and Rabbi>>>
Our Corpse Plant (Amorphophallus titanum), which was named ‘Berani’ in 2020 when it first bloomed, is now about to bloom for the 3rd time at the Arthur Ross Greenhouse. We can’t>>>
Our Corpse Plant (Amorphophallus titanum), which was named ‘Berani’ in 2020 when it first bloomed, is now about to bloom for the 3rd time at the Arthur Ross Greenhouse. We can’t>>>
Dr. Ruth Westheimer — the orphan of the Holocaust, behavioral therapist, author and talk show host credited with easing conversations around sex — died on Friday, July 12, 2024 in Manhattan at>>>
Our Corpse Plant (Amorphophallus titanum), which was named ‘Berani’ in 2020 when it first bloomed, is now about to bloom for the 3rd time at the Arthur Ross Greenhouse. We can’t>>>
Kiran Nagdeo, BDS After eight years of experience in dentistry, Kiran Nagdeo, BDS, realized she could have a greater impact on patient care if she pivoted toward a career in public health. In the>>>
In gratitude for their immense impact on students, the Teachers College community has honored faculty members Jack McGourty and Zachary J. Van Rossum (Ed.D. ’13) with the Teaching Award, and>>>
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>>>
Part of the series JTS Alumni in the World: Scholarship and Impact With Dr. Leah Garrett (Kekst Graduate School ’99), Larry A. and …
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