A More Vibrant Jewish Tomorrow
We’re building a stronger and more vibrant Jewish tomorrow.
Dr. Bernard Lander envisioned and established Touro University to meet a need in the Jewish community—a high-quality, affordable institution where religiously observant students wouldn’t have to choose between practicing their faith and pursuing their academic and professional goals. This commitment to supporting cultural, spiritual, and educational needs simultaneously informs our approach to every faith community.
Touro does not simply accommodate Jewish traditions, it supports and sustains them. The University is one of few in this country that builds in time for students to worship and to study, to celebrate and to honor their cultures and beliefs.
Since 1970, the school has grown exponentially but our values remain. As we’ve expanded, our focus has been on serving diverse communities, as well as Orthodox populations, and catering to students who simply want an exceptional education in a warm, tolerant, and intellectually rigorous environment.
Across all of our schools and programs, we advocate for and expect all students to behave with integrity and respect. We believe in the dignity of all, and strive to contribute toward a society that does as well.
Our Jewish values are universal values.
Touro Voices
Hear from our alumni on why an education guided by Jewish tradition and values was right for them.
“Touro instills the concept of charity starts at home. I have to give back because how could I live like this and not give back. These are people who are connected and they’re not getting medical care so it’s my job to give them medical care.”
Estie Roth, TouroCOM DO ‘12
“I grew up in a Hasidic family, I went to a Hasidic school, my primary language was Yiddish. I was married at 19. It took me time to understand what a career really is, and how it shapes you as an individual. The concept of building a career really started at Touro. Touro provided me with the acceptance and assurance that I can pursue a meaningful degree without contradicting where I come from.”
Shaul Kohn, Machon L’Parnasa, SHS MS OT ‘10
"I've really been able to make friends—people who care about their professional studies, and also people who care immensely about learning and growing their yiddishkeit."
“I wanted to go into a field where I'd be able to help people and think about problems using the sciences. The education at Lander College for Men is phenomenal. I was able to learn Torah and I was able to learn the sciences that I needed to learn to become a physician.”
Josh Fox, LCM ‘11
