Chaim Potok attended Yeshiva University and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
Chaim Potok pursued his higher education at two notable institutions in New York City. He graduated from Yeshiva University in 1950. Following this, he continued his studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, completing his education there in 1954. After graduating from these institutions, he was ordained as a Conservative rabbi, reflecting his commitment to the less restrictive Conservative doctrine that he was drawn to as a young man.
His educational journey can be summarized as follows:
Institution | Location | Graduation Year | Focus/Outcome |
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Yeshiva University | New York City | 1950 | General graduation |
Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York City | 1954 | Ordained as a Rabbi |
These academic pursuits laid the foundation for his future career as a distinguished American rabbi and renowned author.