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Name: Willie Roth School: Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) Hometown: Teaneck, NJ Passion: Halakha and law What is unique about semikha studies at RIETS? RIETS is the only place where a rabbinical student can learn from first-rate talmidei chachamim [Torah scholars], poskim […

Name: Shira Weiss School: Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies Hometown: Southfield, Michigan Passion: Jewish philosophy At Revel, you earned both a master’s and doctoral degree. What fascinates you about Judaic studies? An Orthodox upbringing and education had given me a firm religious…

Revel’s fourth annual Shabbaton, held on April 26-27th, Shabbat Parashat Emor, in Washington Heights, proved to be a wonderful enhancement for the Revel student community, bringing together Revel students of all majors in an informal setting with Professors Mordechai Cohen and Daniel Rynhold. The…

A team of young scholars that seek to place textual analysis at the forefront of academic halakhah scholarship came to Revel to participate in a symposium on Tuesday evening, April 16 th 2013. Around 65 Revel students, alumni, and faculty, as well as other guests, gathered to hear from members of…

This year, the holiday of Shavuot falls adjacent to Mother’s Day, a fitting tribute to Naomi and Ruth, matriarchs of the lineage of King David. A century ago, in the United States, Jewish educators emphasized the connection of mothers and children in the cycle of Jewish continuity. The Bureau of ...

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has an exceptionally high legacy rate – estimated at around 60% -- and that statistic is always apparent at class reunions. This year, among the classes of 1963, 1973, and 1988, there are several legacies celebrating their 25th, 40th, and 50th reunions. The various relationships…

Join us for camaraderie and socializing with Revel faculty, administration and students. This is a great opportunity to welcome incoming students, celebrate our graduates and learn about exciting Revel news and developments. Parking available upon request. Food and refreshments will be served. RSVP…

On March 26 th, 2013, at New York City’s Lincoln Medical Center, leadership joined the social work staff in a luncheon held in their honor. Dr. Rozetta Wilmore-Schaeffer, Professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work, delivered an inspiring discussion on resiliency and advocacy that spoke to the ...

There are so many wonderful ways to connect to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in the New York metro area, but graduates in cities across the country and in Israel, don’t want to miss out! With a focus on networking and building their bond with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, alumni are coming together in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Jerusalem this…

The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Center for Israel Studies and the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies invite graduate students and advanced undergraduate students to join us for a day of learning, community building and professional growth. This conference will explore Israel from a variety of…