Seminary

Rabbinical school turf war brews in Ohio over Hebrew Union College’s assets

Hebrew Union College “is responding to the Ohio attorney general’s unwarranted lawsuit and will respond appropriately to any additional filings," said a representative of the school.

The campus of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 21, 2019.
YOUNG WOMEN study at Jerusalem’s Midreshet Lindenbaum

Staying put: Realizing a modern Exodus amid times of challenge - opinion

Alumni of Midreshet Lindenbaum’s Amlat program visit the Kotel.

AMLAT: Guiding young Spanish-speaking women in Israel

A female IDF soldier paints a comrade with mud.

IDF to launch gender-specific combat unit for religious women


Hebrew Union College to admit and ordain rabbinical students in interfaith relationships

"It is possible to have a deeply committed Jewish family with only one partner who is formally Jewish.”

The Hebrew Union College

American Jewish University says investigation found no systemic sexism or homophobia at seminary

A spokesperson for AJU told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that the school has no plans to release the report.

 An aerial view of American Jewish University's Sunny & Isadore Familian Campus in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.

2 investigations underway following complaints of sexism at Ziegler rabbinical seminary

The investigations were launched after a group of former rabbinical students complained of shared experience of male favoritism and disrespectful treatment.

Shayna Dollinger, photographed on campus before the relocation of American Jewish University and its Ziegler rabbinical school.

Umbrella for gap-year programs in Israel says more than 5,000 participants are safe

A spokesperson for Masa Israel Journey to the JTA that all of its 5,700 participants had been relocated away from areas "under direct danger."

Rockets are seen being fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip, on May 12, 2021.

Run for Amudim: Nine teams run for Amudim in upcoming Miami marathon

As with most marathons, some participants will be running as individuals and others as members of teams formed to benefit various charities and foundations.

 THAT AMAZING feeling when the runners cross the finish line

Israel opens first-ever mixed-observance seminary for Jewish girls

The year-long, post-high school program aims to bring together girls from diverse backgrounds for a meaningful learning experience. 

Hamidrasha Yisraelit

Beloved Jerusalem post-high school seminary shuts its doors for good

Saying goodbye to Midreshet Emunah v’Omanut, a beloved Jerusalem seminary also known as EVO.

 THE EVO building entrance with its artistic mosaic.

New children's book depicts Jewish Theological Seminary's devastating 1966 library fire

The 56-page book detailed a historical event she had never heard of before: the 1966 library fire at the Jewish Theological Seminary, in Morningside Heights.

 Kids book shelf

These Israeli women are breaking barriers in the Orthodox community

Historically, rabbis were always men. The Reform movement has been ordaining female rabbis since 1972.  

 WIHL 2023 graduates.

Remembering Adira Koffsky: Seminary student, writer and poet

May the light that Adira brought to the world continue to shine, and may her family, friends and teachers find the strength to continue and be comforted with beautiful memories

 ADIRA ROSE KOFFSKY.