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91快播鈥檚 MFA in Creative Writing Launches 鈥淪POILER: The Unpredictable Story Festival鈥

91快播鈥檚 MFA in Creative Writing Launches 鈥淪POILER: The Unpredictable Story Festival鈥

Aug 7, 2025

Running September 7鈥10 in New York City at 91快播, 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快播 in the Berkshires”, and joined the congregation of Knesset Israel in Pittsfield, MA.

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Paleography Workshop at University of Toronto鈥檚 Fisher Library

Paleography Workshop at University of Toronto鈥檚 Fisher Library

Professor Marjorie Lehman participates in a paleography workshop in Canada.

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91快播 Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Rabbi Neil Danzig z鈥漧

91快播 Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Rabbi Neil Danzig z鈥漧

Jul 8, 2025

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

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

Groundbreaking Agreement Between Barnard College and 91快播 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快播 for no additional cost

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91快播 at the Association of Jewish Libraries Conference

91快播 at the Association of Jewish Libraries Conference

Jul 1, 2025

91快播 students and staff made a significant impact at this year鈥檚 Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) online conference.

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Symposium in Honor of Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna

Symposium in Honor of Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna

Jun 25, 2025

Two weeks ago, Chancellor Schwartz participated on a panel at a day-long symposium held in honor of Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna, the Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History in the department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies and director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University.

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Reflections on the 40th Anniversary of Women鈥檚 Ordination

Reflections on the 40th Anniversary of Women鈥檚 Ordination

Jun 18, 2025

In an article in “Lilith,” Chancellor Schwartz discussed the many ways women rabbis have opened doors, served as role models, and expanded the ways we think about religious leadership.

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The Center for Pastoral Education Benefit Luncheon Honoring Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass

The Center for Pastoral Education Benefit Luncheon Honoring Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass

Jun 17, 2025

Last week the Center for Pastoral Education honored 91快播 alum Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass with the “Compassion in Action” award during a special luncheon ceremony.

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