Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies

Since 1938, the Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies of The Jewish Theological Seminary has maintained an innovative interfaith and intergroup relations program that emphasizes conversation among diverse communities.

The program's ability to unite voices from different academic, social, and religious communities has resulted in unique conferences and interfaith cooperation and brought the relevance of Judaism and other religions to prominence on a myriad of issues.

Upcoming Programs

Date/Time

Event Information

May 30, June 6, and June 13

"Our Better Angels: New Yorkers Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11"

JTS and Union Theological Seminary cosponsor these three evenings at St. Paul's Chapel (209 Broadway at Fulton Street). Each evening will explore Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions on Tragedy, Mourning, and Healing, respectively. Each event will also be concluded by a live musical performance.

Tickets are limited. For information write OurBetterAngels911@gmail.com.

To RSVP:

Unless otherwise noted above, all of the programs take place at JTS, 3080 Broadway (at 122nd Street), in New York City. Find directions to JTS.

Admission is free, but reservations are required (unless otherwise indicated above). We request that you arrive at least fifteen minutes early to allow sufficient time for registration, and have photo ID available.

View videos and transcripts from past programs.

View a photo gallery of interreligious dialogue with world leaders.

Explore other public programs at JTS.

Leadership

 

 

 

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky is the director of the Louis Finkelstein Institute. He serves as the Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies at JTS, where he joined the faculty upon his ordination as rabbi in 1977. Rabbi Visotzky is active as a lecturer and scholar-in-residence throughout North America, Europe, and Israel.

Rabbi Leonard Sharzer, MD is the associate director of the Louis Finkelstein Institute of Bioethics. His current research is in the field of bioethics, especially as it pertains to Jewish law.

 

Contact Us

For questions about the Louis Finkelstein Institute, please email Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky or call (212) 678-8989.

Historical Faculty

Louis Finkelstein, august chancellor of JTS for many years, after whom the Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies was named.