Rabbi Mike Uram to Lead Jewish Theological Seminary Amidst Challenges in Conservative Judaism
Rabbi Mike Uram has been appointed as the Chancellor-elect of the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), a key institution in Conservative Judaism, located in New York City. Uram, a 2005 graduate of JTS, will take over from Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz on July 1. He steps into this role during a period marked by significant challenges, including rising antisemitism, internal divisions over Israel, and declining institutional affiliation among young Jews. Uram's vision for JTS involves fostering a 'muscular middle' that offers a middle ground for Jews of various backgrounds. He aims to strengthen the pipeline of future rabbis by leveraging relationship-based engagement and integrating JTS into the broader Jewish ecosystem. Uram's background includes leadership roles in Jewish organizations, notably as the chief Jewish learning officer for the Jewish Federations of North America and as the executive director of the University of Pennsylvania Hillel. 
