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You Say You Want a Revolution: Jewish Encounters with Radical Change

You Say You Want a Revolution: Jewish Encounters with Radical Change

Sep 17, 2025

This fall, join 91¶¶Òõ scholars for a provocative webinar series exploring transformative moments across Jewish history.

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SPOILER: The Unpredictable Storytelling Festival

SPOILER: The Unpredictable Storytelling Festival

Over three unforgettable sold-out evenings, audiences packed the room for lively conversations, unexpected turns, and the chance to hear from expert storytellers.

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Highlights from a Summer of Learning and Engagement

Highlights from a Summer of Learning and Engagement

Sep 8, 2025

91¶¶Òõ students, staff, and faculty made a meaningful impact on the wider community this past summer.

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Take a World Tour of Jewish Literary Creativity This Fall at The Grolier Club

Take a World Tour of Jewish Literary Creativity This Fall at The Grolier Club

Aug 12, 2025

“Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The 91¶¶Òõ Library” is on View September 17 – December 27, 2025 at The Grolier Club.

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91¶¶Òõ’s MFA in Creative Writing Launches “SPOILER: The Unpredictable Story Festivalâ€

91¶¶Òõ’s MFA in Creative Writing Launches “SPOILER: The Unpredictable Story Festivalâ€

Aug 7, 2025

Running September 7–10 in New York City at 91¶¶Òõ, the festival will feature storytellers from the new MFA in Creative Writing: Etgar Keret (MFA Director), Jonathan Safran Foer (Founding Creative Advisor), Jodi Kantor, Shalom Auslander, Alex Edelman and Deborah Treisman (all creative advisors).

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Standing Together: Prayer, Presence, and the Power of Community

Standing Together: Prayer, Presence, and the Power of Community

Jul 21, 2025

This three-part webinar series explores the emotional and spiritual heart of this sacred time, focusing on the themes of vulnerability, responsibility, and connection.

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Chancellor Schwartz’s Summer Visit in New England

Chancellor Schwartz’s Summer Visit in New England

Jul 15, 2025

She visited Camp Ramah in New England, led a session of “91¶¶Òõ in the Berkshires”, and joined the congregation of Knesset Israel in Pittsfield, MA.

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Paleography Workshop at University of Toronto’s Fisher Library

Paleography Workshop at University of Toronto’s Fisher Library

Professor Marjorie Lehman participates in a paleography workshop in Canada.

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91¶¶Òõ Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Rabbi Neil Danzig zâ€l

91¶¶Òõ Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Rabbi Neil Danzig zâ€l

Jul 8, 2025

Professor Danzig z”l taught Rabbinics at 91¶¶Òõ for many years. He passed away on July 3.

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Groundbreaking Agreement Between Barnard College and 91¶¶Òõ Expands Access to Jewish Studies

Groundbreaking Agreement Between Barnard College and 91¶¶Òõ Expands Access to Jewish Studies

Jul 7, 2025

Building on an existing dual degree program, Barnard College students can now take Jewish studies courses at 91¶¶Òõ for no additional cost

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