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The JTS was founded
Rabbi Sabato Morais founds the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in New York City as a rabbinical school to train Orthodox rabbis who could serve American Jewry. -
Solomon Schechter becomes president of JTS
Solomon Schechter becomes president of JTS and begins to advocate for a more moderate approach to Jewish law and tradition. -
The development of halakhic
The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards is established to develop a body of halakhic (Jewish legal) rulings that reflect a more flexible approach to Jewish tradition. -
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism was founded
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism is founded as an umbrella organization for Conservative congregations in the United States. -
Major Growth
Conservative Judaism experiences a period of growth and expansion, with the number of Conservative synagogues in the US surpassing the number of Reform synagogues. -
Disagreement
Conservative Judaism faces challenges as some members seek greater openness and innovation in religious practice, while others call for a return to traditionalism. -
Struggles in the movement
Conservative Judaism continues to struggle with issues of modernity and tradition, with debates over the role of women in Jewish ritual and the acceptance of LGBTQ individuals as members and leaders of Conservative synagogues. -
Women become rabbis and cantors
The Conservative movement adopts the practice of ordaining women as rabbis and cantors. -
Allowing openly gay and lesbian rabbis
JTS issues a teshuva (legal opinion) allowing the ordination of openly gay and lesbian rabbis and cantors. -
The permission of same sex marriages
The Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative rabbis, issues a resolution permitting its members to officiate at same-sex weddings.