During Kabbalat Shabbat, Governor Kathy Hochul praised the strength and resilience of New York’s Jewish community and remarked on the steps she’s taking to keep us safe in the face of rising antisemitism and violence, including her proposal to establish buffer zones around houses of worship.

Upending the centuries-long misinterpretation that Christianity is the religion of love and Judaism the religion of law, Rabbi Shai Held offers the radical and moving argument that love belongs just as much to Judaism. Blending intellectual rigor, a respect for tradition and the practices of a li...

As a major center of protests over the past year, the University of Michigan has made headlines in the wake of the October 7 attacks and the Israel-Hamas war. University President Santa J. Ono and Rabbi Cosgrove will discuss the challenges of the past year and how the university leadership works ...

In the wake of the October 7 attacks and many universities’ lack of strong response to rising antisemitism on campus, Marc Rowan, a major funder and chair of the board of advisors of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, encouraged donors to “close their checkbooks” until major ch...

After a screening of the short documentary Under G-d, a panel
of experts will discuss the legal, political, and Jewish halachic angles of
how rabbis, Jewish organizations, and interfaith leaders are challenging
the overturning of Roe v. Wade on the grounds of protecting religious
freedom. "To wat...

After nearly half a century of studying and teaching major works of modern Jewish religious thought, Arnold Eisen – one of the world’s leading scholars on American Judaism – shares his search for the “hiding God.” Reflecting on the meaning of fleeting encounters with the Creator, and our role in ...

iversity of opinion is a key feature of our ancient tradition. Dating back to the Talmud, we have taken pride in our capacity to transcend difference through dialogue. And yet, should there be limits around what constitutes acceptable discourse within Jewish communities? How are those boundaries ...

Dr. Cary Gunther, MD, PhD, a board-certified in neurology, psychiatry, and brain-injury medicine, gave a presentation on the connection between dementia and mental health.

If you're interested in scheduling a meeting with Dr. Cary Gunther, you may find additional information about her and her pr...

Join Rabbi Zuckerman and Mitchell Darrow Silber, the executive director of the Community Security Initiative (CSI) as they address the agency's response and work in light of the growing threats on the Jewish community.

Dr. Richard Haass will discuss the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, what it means for Israeli and global Jewry, and its implications on the world stage.

Rabbi Cosgrove and Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz join Rabbi Angela Buchdahl to discuss her new book and reflect on breaking barriers, building bridges, and creating cross-synagogue community.

Dr. Sarna, our Shabbaton scholar, discussed key Jewish figures during the American Revolution and the role that Jews played in the founding of America.