Founded in 1886, the Jewish Theological Seminary is a forward-thinking institution that “articulates a vision of Judaism that is learned and passionate, pluralist and authentic, traditional and egalitarian; one that is thoroughly grounded in Jewish texts, history, and practices, and fully engaged with the societies and cultures of the present.” By joining faith with inquiry, JTS is today the leading institution of Jewish learning and spiritual center of Conservative Judaism in the United States. To support its core educational goal, JTS has the largest collection of Judaica in the diaspora, allowing students to access thousands of years of artistry and information about Judaism and its history.