Hebrew Union College

As we welcome the High Holy Days, we reflect on the blessings of community, tradition, and purpose.

We pray, Avinu Malkeinu, renew us for a year of goodness.

Hebrew Union College Announces Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners as Architects for New Upper West Side Campus - HUC

We can’t wait to see this iconic space reimagined for Hebrew Union College’s future. Read more about the renovation here: huc.edu/news/hebrew-...

Another photo of the First Battery Armory in Manhattan, taken from the opposite angle.

Highlights include high-tech classrooms, hybrid learning environments, a beit midrash for Torah and Talmud study, a new library, and even art exhibitions—all in one stunning landmark building.

We’ve tapped the renowned firm Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners to transform the space into a cutting-edge campus for learning, leadership, and community.

Photo of the First Battery Armory in Manhattan, a symmetrical brick-and-granite structure that stands three stories tall.

📢 Exciting news: Hebrew Union College is breathing new life into the historic First Battery Armory Building on West 66th Street!

Happy birthday Rabbi Sally Priesand '72! The first woman ordained as a rabbi in the U.S.! A trailblazer among trailblazers, Rabbi Priesand broke barriers and opened doors for generations of women in Jewish leadership. Today, we celebrate her courage, legacy, & the leaders she continues to inspire.

Even in uncertain times, our Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem proudly flies the Pride flag as a symbol of hope, resilience, and inclusivity. Wishing a meaningful Pride Month to our LGBTQ+ community and allies.

In our new Faculty Composer Spotlight, we feature Elana Arian, whose music is a practice of sacred connection. Through teaching, composing, & performing, Arian invites Jewish communities to lead with empathy, build bridges across difference, & connect in times of uncertainty: huc.edu/news/faculty...

Check it out, our latest Impact newsletter just hit your inbox! From ordinations to family legacies, our latest newsletter is packed with joy, purpose, and powerful stories.

Take a look at these stories and more: mailchi.mp/huc/hebrew-u...

Mazal tov to our newest rabbis, ordained in Cincinnati! May you continue to lead with wisdom, character, and creativity. On this day, we got to hear from Dr. Ed Septimus, Board of Governors and Rabbi Dvora Weisberg ’11, Ph.D. Stay tuned for more highlights, read more here: huc.edu/news/cincinn...

Our Year-In-Israel students came together on the Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem campus to welcome Shabbat one last time as a cohort before heading home to the States, and then on to the second year of their Hebrew Union College journey. What a great first year, we look forward to seeing them next!

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Today marks the anniversary of Cantor Barbara Ostfeld's '75 historic ordination; which not only broke barriers but opened doors for generations to come. We’re proud to share this video from Founders’ Day, celebrating Cantor Ostfeld and the lasting impact of her voice and vision: vimeo.com/1062069100

Today in history, Rabbi Alysa Stanton '09 was ordained at Hebrew Union College, becoming the first African American woman rabbi in North America. Her trailblazing journey, rooted in spiritual leadership, healing, and interfaith dialogue, continues to inspire future generations across the world.

Recently, we celebrated graduation in Cincinnati with a day of learning, resilience, and purpose. Our graduates were honored not just for what they’ve achieved, but for how they’ve grown: committed to truth, shaped by tradition, and prepared to lead.

Read more here: huc.edu/news/cincinn...

A beloved Hebrew Union College tradition: the family photo at Hava Nashira! We were proud to see such a terrific turnout of students, faculty, and alumni from across our programs.

Grateful to Sing Unto God for making #hava25 so joyful and inspiring! 🙏🎶

Mazal tov to our newest rabbis who were ordained yesterday on our Los Angeles campus! We're so proud of them and all they represent for the future of Jewish leadership. It was an honor to witness their journey, and we can’t wait to see the impact they will make in their communities.

Graduation and ordination season is underway! From honoring new rabbis and cantors to recognizing alumni for 25 years of service, we’re marking milestones with joy, reflection, and music. The celebrations continue in Los Angeles and Cincinnati this month: mailchi.mp/huc/hebrew-u...

What an honor to welcome Women of Reform Judaism leaders Jane Karlin, Karen Sim, and Shoshana Dweck to Hebrew Union College in NY! Joined by President Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D. and Board Chair David B. Edelson, they celebrated the ordination class of 2025/5785 — the future leaders of Reform Judaism.

Rabbi Lisa D. Grant, Ph.D., delivered today’s Ordination Address in New York, celebrating the vision and dedication of our newest rabbis and cantors. Mazel tov to them all—your leadership is already shaping a brighter Jewish future!

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As we get ready to celebrate our Class of 2000 alumni, we’re looking back at some of the joyful moments, like our 25-Year Alumni kickoff call. The energy, excitement, and connection were palpable—and we can’t wait to continue the celebration! Join us in wishing them all the best on this milestone.

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The countdown is on 🎓! Our ordination rehearsal this morning was filled with joy, pride, and a few happy nerves. We can't wait for the big day, how about you?

Find out more about our ceremonies: huc.edu/news/hebrew-...

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This year, we're raising funds in honor of Rabbi Dvora Weisberg, Ph.D. ’11 to celebrate her leadership and enduring impact on Jewish learning.

Support the Summer Beit Midrash, and ensure that her vision continues to thrive so that more students can benefit from this opportunity: huc.edu/dweisberg

This Yom HaShoah, after the two-minute-long siren that echoed across Israel this morning, the Hebrew Union College Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem held a ceremony commemorating the six million Jewish victims of the holocaust. In the silence, stories, and light of each candle, we remember.

As Yom HaShoah begins, we remember the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust and honor the resilience of those who survived. May we carry their stories forward with compassion, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice. #YomHashoah #WeRemember

Join “The Moral Dilemma Created by a Religious Canon: Reflections on How to Read, How to Teach, How to Live” with David Aaron, as he explores these questions through the lens of "Pirke Avot," a central compilation of Jewish ethical teachings: huc.edu/event/the-mo...

During Passover break, Year-In-Israel students traveled through Lithuania and Poland, exploring the deep roots and legacy of Jewish life in Vilna, Warsaw, and other key sites. From historic synagogues and cemeteries to vibrant contemporary communities, they engaged with the past and present.

Attend the Hebrew Union College Soup Kitchen gala! Enjoy student & alumni performances, dinner/drinks, raffles to continue feeding and caring for our neighbors in need.
🛍️ Bid in an online auction to support the mission: givebutter.com/c/t8o5RZ/auc...
🎟️ Gala registration: huc.edu/event/hebrew...

We give our sacred stories and traditions renewed meaning when we connect them to today’s crises and moral challenges.

As we celebrate our freedom story this Passover, may we resolve to bring the hostages in Gaza and all who are vulnerable, threatened, or oppressed to freedom.

Chag Pesach sameach!

Watch this year’s Dr. Fritz Bamberger Memorial Lecture, “Advancing Critical Study: Free Expression, Academic Freedom, and the Mission of Liberal Jewish Higher Learning,” presented by Frederick M. Lawrence: vimeo.com/1073731603