Jewish Theological Seminary of America. General Files.

Dates:
Active 1902
Active 1972
German, French, Hebrew, Yiddish,

Biographical notes:

The Jewish Theological Seminary was founded in New York in 1886 then reorganized in 1902 under the leadership of Solomon Schechter. Considered the fountainhead of the Conservative Movement in Judaism, the Seminary consists of a rabbinical school and graduate and undergraduate programs in Jewish studies. During the first half of the century it also included a Jewish teachers training institute. The Seminary's heads have been: Sabato Morais (1886-1897), Solomon Schechter (1902-1915), Cyrus Adler (1915-1940), Louis Finkelstein (1940-1972), Gerson Cohen (1972-1986), and Ismar Schorsch (1986-present).

From the description of Records, 1902-1972. 1940-1972 (bulk). (Jewish Theological Seminary of America). WorldCat record id: 122309942

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Subjects:

  • Jews, American
  • Universities and colleges
  • Conservative Judaism
  • Intergroup activities
  • Jewish learning and scholarship
  • Jewish libraries
  • Jewish museums
  • Jewish religious education
  • Jews
  • Museum buildings
  • Rabbinical seminaries
  • Radio broadcasting

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Places:

  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)

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