Touro College conferred an honorary doctorate of political science degree on Robert Goldschmidt, dean of its Lander College of Arts and Sciences and Touro’s vice president for planning and assessment, at Touro’s 39th commencement exercises on May 26 at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center. More than 2,000 guests were in attendance. more

On the itineraries of Jewish travelers, Croatia lacks the depth of Jewish experiences found in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary, but in early June, four students from Touro’s Lander College for Women traveled to the 20-year-old Balkan country to visit its Jewish community, which numbers approximately 2,500, mostly in the capital city of Zagreb. more

Dr. Bernard Lander was one of the longest-serving college administrators in the country, leading Touro College from its founding in 1971 until his death at age 94 last February. A rabbi and sociologist by training, he used his Jewish and secular careers to create and nurture a leading institution of learning in the Jewish community. more

Issue of March 12, 2010/ 26 Adar 5770 Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser is renowned as a radio personality, public speaker, adviser on eating disorders and instructor at Touro College. His most recent … more

By David Lichtenstein Issue of February 19, 2010/ 6 Adar 5770 One day in 2005 I got a call from Abe Biederman, a trustee of Touro College. He said Dr. Bernie Lander of Touro wanted to meet … more

Touro mourns its founder By Michael Orbach Issue of February 12, 2010/ 28 Shvat 5770 Even a death of a 94-year-old can come as a shock, leaving family, friends and a entire community at … more