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Whether you are a seeker of knowledge and community or a young adult making a career decision to serve the Jewish people, Jewish study offers a significant opportunity for the mind and the spirit. It has the remarkable characteristic of being ancient and contemporary, wise and provocative, powerful and challenging. When we study a Jewish text, we join the great Jewish conversation that has been taking place over the millennia, and we put ourselves on the timeline of Jewish scholars and learners across the generations. As a participant in Jewish study, our life experiences and unique narratives can rejuvenate timeless texts and at the same time, the learning renews us. The great sage Hillel teaches us in Pirkei Avot: “Do not say ‘when I have leisure, I will study, for you may never have leisure.” Now is the time to begin your lifelong exploration of Judaism.—Judy Kupchan, Director of the North American Division, The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School
American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism
The ASCJ provides professional training and education leading to Rabbinical Ordination and Cantorial Investiture. Since our Seminary doors opened to students in 2004, we have prided ourselves as being different from the options previously available to those seeking to start or advance their professional and volunteer careers in the Jewish community. The ASCJ provides: A non-denominational, yet traditional and comprehensive curricula. An affordable education for working students to realize their goals and potential. A Distance Learning Program to serve those unable to study at a campus due to distance or disability. Use of available technologies means that a student is no longer restricted to studying only with those mentors who live within his community. We now have the ability to match mentors and students from various parts of the country so that each student will have the flexibility to study different topics with individuals who have specialized in their areas of interest.
The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism
15014 South 9th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85048
T: (877) 223-0375, F: (602) 595-3618
www.americanseminary.org, rabbibeck@rabbibeck.com
Bar-Ilan University in Israel
Bar-Ilan University (BIU) is fast becoming Israel’s preeminent institute of higher learning for students seeking an academic environment combining high level scientific research with a commitment to deepening their understanding of Jewish tradition and values. BIU schools and programs rated #1 in Israel are the Louis & Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, the Clinical Psychology program, Bio-medical research, Public Economics, and Advanced Materials Research-Foundation of Nanotechnology. BIU Law School students scored highest on the 2007 and 2008 Israeli Bar Exam. Bar-Ilan is the home of the internationally respected Gonda Brain Research Center. Its Begin-Sadat (BESA) Center for Strategic Studies is one of Israel’s most respected security affairs think tanks. The University’s new, state-of-the-art Jim Joseph Education Building houses the Lookstein Center, which trains Jewish educators throughout the Diaspora, and the BIU/NCSY “Israel Experience” program that strengthens the Jewish identity of American Jewish high school graduates.
Mark Medin, Executive VP and CEO
160 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022
T: (212) 906-3901, F: (212) 906-3937
www.afbiu.org, info@afbiu.org
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
A world leader in sustainable development long before it became fashionable, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has been working for a greener planet for almost 40 years. With some 19,000 students spanning campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boqer and Eilat, BGU is the most dynamic university in Israel today, leading projects in the areas of desert agriculture, water purification and management, solar energy, ecology, medicine and global health, engineering, bio- and nanotechnologies, Hebrew literature, social outreach and more. American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion’s vision, creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community and sharing the University’s expertise locally and around the globe.
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Doron Krakow, Executive Vice President
1430 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10018
T: (212) 687-7721, (800) 962-2248; F: 212-302-6443
www.aabgu.org, info@aabgu.org
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem
The Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem is Israel’s oldest institution of higher education and was established in 1906. For over a century Bezalel has produced Israel’s leading artists and impacted the development of art and culture. Today Bezalel is first and foremost a community of talented and inspired artists. Both the faculty and the student body are driven by a passion to create and by meticulous attention to detail and excellence. Bezalel is at the center of Israel’s cultural discourse and artistic scene making it instrumental in shaping the country’s artistic identity. As Israel’s leading academy of arts and design, Bezalel has developed a reputation as one of the world’s leaders in arts and design education. Bezalel offers undergraduate degree programs in Architecture, Jewelry and Fashion Design, Photography, Fine Arts, Visual Communication (graphic design), Ceramics and Glass, Industrial Design, and Screen Based Arts (film, animation, television). Bezalel’s school of Advanced Education offers master’s degree programs in Industrial Design, Fine Arts, and Urban Studies. Bezalel welcomes international students to degree programs. International students are also welcome to participate in exchange programs through any of the 140 institutions of art and design worldwide with which Bezalel has official student exchange agreements. Bezalel also offers semester and year programs for foreign students through MASA.
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem Department of International Affairs
T: 972-2-589-3214, info@bezalel.ac.il
Friends of Bezalel
T: (212) 687-0542, info@bezalelfriends.org
Drisha Institute
Drisha Institute is a foremost center for the advanced study of Jewish texts. It is dedicated to teaching Torah as a means of transforming and strengthening Jewish life, and building more knowledgeable and committed Jewish communities. In Drisha’s full-time programs women engage in rigorous study of classical Jewish texts. Graduates of our full-time programs serve as educators, scholars and leaders in the Jewish community and the world at large. Drisha has grown significantly in scope and impact offering programs for high school girls, full-time programs for women, a Bat Mitzvah class, classes for engaged couples, and continuing education classes and lectures for women and men.
Jordana Golden, Program Administrator
37 West 65th Street, 5th floor, New York, NY 10023
T: (212) 595-0307, F: (212) 595-0679
www.drisha.org, inquiry@drisha.org
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, a Project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is a global network of learning communities where adults study together to acquire a deeper knowledge of Judaism. A course of study is designed for adults at all levels of knowledge and practice. FMAMS takes an educational approach that is non-denominational, drawing upon scholarship from different Jewish movements. The curriculum includes both classical and modern Jewish texts to explore Jewish practice, history, theology and ethics. The Melton classroom experience is interactive, and encourages open discussion and dialogue.
Mini-School students are invited to become continuing learners through our Israel Seminars and graduate study. The International Alumni Association, open to all graduates, supports the growth of the Mini-School and offers member additional learning opportunities. There are over 27,000 adults who have studied at The Florence Melton Adult Mini-Schools around the world.
Dr. Jonathan Mirvis, International Director
Judy Mars Kupchan, Director,
North American Division
601 Skokie Blvd, Suite 1A, Northbrook, IL 60062
T: (847) 714-9843, F: (847) 714-9855
fmams.org, info@fmams.org.il
Gratz College
Gratz College, a non-denominational academic institution in suburban Philadelphia, is a vibrant center for Jewish studies and professional education. Gratz College’s campus-based and online programs confer graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates in various disciplines, including Jewish studies, Jewish education, Jewish music, Holocaust studies, Jewish early childhood, Jewish communal service and Jewish non-profit management. A part-time doctoral program in Jewish Education is offered at its suburban Philadelphia campus with some courses offered online. In addition to the certificate programs, Gratz College’s online program features several degrees that can be earned completely online: a BA in Jewish studies, an MA in Jewish studies, and an MA in Jewish Education. The Leadership certificate in Jewish Early Childhood Education is primarily online, with week-long summer courses on campus available. It is an attractive option for those at a distance who would like to combine online learning with an on-campus experience. The Jewish Community High School of Gratz College, one of the largest Jewish community high schools in the United States, recently launched the Kenneth I. Rothbart Distance Learning program for teens. Jewish high school students in English-speaking countries around the globe have access to the highest quality Jewish education. Juniors and seniors may qualify for a unique opportunity to take courses for college credit.
Bruce Holberg, Interim President
7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027
(800) 475-4635 x 140 (College)
(800)-475-4635 x 113 (High School)
www.gratzcollege.edu
enroll@gratz.edu, online@gratz.edu, Rothbart@gratz.edu
Hazak
Hazak is the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism’s organization for mature Jews. It provides programming for people 55 and older who are members of affiliated congregations. Seniors are the most rapidly growing segment of the Jewish population. Hazak compliments congregational adult education programs with specially designed social, spiritual and educational components Hazak members not only have the opportunity to meet on a regular basis with peers from their own congregations but with fellow Jews from other affiliated Conservative congregations in their community, region and nation. These opportunities help develop a sense of community through a variety of creative programs that include study, prayer, entertainment and socializing. Hazak affirms the traditional Jewish view that mature adults should have the opportunity to continue to learn and be active in their congregations, their communities and among themselves.
Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak, USCJ
121 Congressional Ln #210, Rockville, MD 20852
T: (301) 230-0801, F: (301) 816-2931
www.uscj.org/Hazak, zemlak@uscj.org
Hebrew College
Located in Greater Boston since 1921, Hebrew College prepares Jewish educators and communal professionals who value diversity to lead and inspire today’s Jewish communities. A 47-credit online Master of Jewish Education (MJEd) can be completed in two years, full-time, and in three years, part-time. MJEd specializations include Early Childhood Jewish Education and Jewish Special Education. The pluralistic Rabbinical School of Hebrew College offers a rigorous five-year, full-time course of study leading to rabbinic ordination within a model inclusive community. The Cantor-Educator Program combines a Master of Jewish Education with cantorial ordination in a pluralistic setting. Hebrew College graduates build successful careers as educators or administrators in Jewish day schools, congregational Hebrew schools, Jewish preschools, community centers, synagogues, Jewish camps and youth groups; find excellent placements as rabbis and cantors; and earn advanced degrees in Jewish scholarship. All degree and certificate programs place a strong emphasis on text study and Hebrew literacy. The Hebrew College Fellows Program provides merit fellowships for outstanding degree candidates. Financial aid is available.
Kristen Card, Director of Enrollment Management
160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459
T: (617) 559-8610, F: (617) 559- 8601
www.hebrewcollege.edu, admissions@hebrewcollege.edu
School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (New York)
Established in 1948 as the Reform Movement’s institution for the training of cantors and the sustaining of Jewish musical heritage after the Holocaust, the School of Sacred Music is a flourishing center dedicated to educating men and women to serve as cantors who inspire worship, innovate new modes of liturgy, teach, counsel, and sustain Judaism. The SSM offers a five-year program of full-time graduate study leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Sacred Music, culminating in investiture as cantor. Students are required to spend their first academic year at HUC-JIR/Jerusalem and continue their next four years of study at HUC-JIR/New York. The Cantorial Music Program in Los Angeles offers classes intended for students who want to become cantors and need additional training or seek to explore whether the cantorate is the appropriate career choice.
HUC-JIR School of Sacred Music
1 W. 4th St, NY, NY 10012
800-424-1336 ext. 2207
www.huc.edu, admissions@huc.edu
Graduate Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
The School of Graduate Studies, Cincinnati, Ohio, is a center for study, training, research, and publication in Judaic, Hebraic, and Cognate Studies. The School awards Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy degrees to men and women who are preparing for careers in teaching and scholarship. Major areas of study include: Bible, History of Biblical Interpretation, Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, Ancient History, Rabbinical Literature from the Hellenistic to Modern Periods, Jewish Religious Thought and Philosophy, and Modern European and American Jewish History. The School welcomes students of all faiths and nationalities who meet the high standards of scholarship for which Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion is known, and who are devoted to the exploration of the Judaic heritage.
The Pre-Doctoral M.A. in Jewish Studies and the regular M.A. degree is offered on all campuses of HUC-JIR in North America: Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New York.
The Doctor of Hebrew Letters (D.H.L.) is available to ordained rabbinical graduates of HUC-JIR and may be pursued under the supervision of faculty advisors who teach on all campuses of HUC-JIR in North America: Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New York.
The Doctor of Hebrew Studies degree is offered by the Magnin School of Graduate Studies in Los Angeles.
HUC-JIR School of Graduate Studies
3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
T: (513) 221-1875, ext. 3238
www.huc.edu; admissions@huc.edu, SJaffee@huc.edu
School of Jewish Communal Service at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (Los Angeles)
Established in 1968 as the founding institution in the field, the School of Jewish Communal Service (SJCS) prepares professional leaders, innovators, practitioners, and mentors serving Jewish federations, community centers, Jewish family and children’s services, Jewish political organizations, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations. The SJCS is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach, which combines the study of Jewish tradition, history, and texts with pragmatic and effective tools from the fields of the social sciences and business. The two-year program offers a certificate and a Master’s degree in Jewish Communal Service. Drawing upon the resources of the University of Southern California, the SJCS also offers double degree programs within two years with USC’s School of Social Work, School of Policy, Planning and Development, Marshall School of Business, and Annenberg School of Communications, as well as a joint degree in Jewish Education or Jewish Studies at HUC-JIR, and specialization in informal education or synagogue management.
National Office of Admissions and Recruitment
3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796
T: (800) 899-0925, ext. 4221
www.huc.edu, admissions@huc.edu
New York School of Education at Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion
The Rhea Hirsch School of Education (RHSOE) and New York School of Education (NYSOE) offer full-time programs leading to a M.A. in Jewish Education/Religious Education, with the first year at HUC-JIR/Jerusalem, followed by the two-year core in LA or NY. The NYSOE also offers a full-time two year and two summer program and flexible part-time degree programs. Opportunities include a joint degree with rabbinical ordination (LA and NY); a joint Master’s in Jewish Communal Service; Ph.D. in Jewish Education (LA); and participation in the RHSOE’s two-year Postgraduate Residencies in Day School Education, Experiment in Congregational Education, and Day Schools for the 21st Century. The RHSOE sponsors DeLeT-Day School Leadership Through Teaching. The 13-month Fellowship includes a full-tuition scholarship and stipend, with locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area. Graduates receive a Certificate in Day School Teaching and California State Teaching Credential Multiple Subject. The NYSOE offers continuing education and certificate programs for teachers and principals and co-sponsors the Leadership Institute for Congregational School Educators. As a result of a generous grant from the Jim Joseph Foundation, HUC-JIR will be offering full tuition scholarships to full-time students who study Jewish education at the Schools of Education in Los Angeles and New York. In addition, modest stipends may be available to supplement students’ internship stipends. National Office of Admissions and Recruitment
3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796
(800) 899-0925, ext. 4221
www.huc.edu, admissions@huc.edu
School of Rabbinical Studies at Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion (Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, New York)
Founded in 1875, HUC-JIR is the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism and the oldest institution of rabbinical education in North America. HUC-JIR educates men and women as rabbinical leaders for North American, Israeli, and world Jewry. The Rabbinical School offers a five-year program, including study toward a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters or Master of Arts in Hebrew Literature degree, culminating in rabbinical ordination. The program begins with a required first year of study at HUC-JIR/Jerusalem, followed by four years of stateside studies, with a core curriculum of intensive text study, leadership development, and spiritual growth. Students may augment the rabbinical program with additional Master’s degrees in Jewish Education, Religious Education, Jewish Communal Service, and the Ph.D. HUC-JIR also offers the Israel Rabbinical Program for Israeli citizens, a four-year program in coordination with a M.A. program in Jewish Studies at an Israeli university.
National Office of Admissions and Recruitment
3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796
(800) 899-0925, ext. 4221
www.huc.edu, admissions@huc.edu
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) is Israel’s foremost institution of higher learning, and an internationally recognized, top-ranked center of scholarship and advanced research. The university is the fulfillment of a dream of Albert Einstein and his contemporaries, and educates the brightest minds from Israel and from 70 other countries. Since opening its doors in 1925, HU has served as the gateway to success for Israel’s leaders. Distinguished alumni fill the seats in the highest levels of government and on the boards of major companies, including throughout Israel’s dynamic biomedical and high-tech sectors. Hebrew University graduates are achieving research breakthroughs and saving lives in the nation’s top hospitals. American Friends of The Hebrew University (AFHU) which raises awareness and support for HU, invites you to join our 2009 President’s Mission to Israel. See history—and history in the making, while experiencing Hebrew University’s living legacy of excellence.
American Friends of The Hebrew University
One Battery Park Plaza, 25th Floor
New York, New York 10004
T: 800-567-AFHU (2348), F: (212) 809-4430
www.afhu.org, info@afhu.org
The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University
Hornstein’s mission is to prepare the next generation of Jewish leaders for service in North American and international Jewish organizations. Jewish leaders of the 21st century need to be able to understand trends, frame issues, and apply professional skills in new and creative ways. To address these challenges, Hornstein offers students top-quality scholarship, intensive professional training, and carefully selected field experiences in three, 21-month, dual-degree graduate programs: Dual MBA/MA or Dual MPP/MA in Jewish Professional Leadership, or Dual MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. Complementing coursework in all three programs are carefully selected co-curricular opportunities, including seminars in Israel, and visits with Jewish leaders in New York City and on campus. All applicants are considered for generous financial aid, including many full scholarships.
Brandeis University MS 037, Waltham, MA 02454
T: (781) 736-2990, F: (781) 736-2070
brandeis.edu/hornstein, hornstein@brandeis.edu
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
More than 85 years of celebrating Jewish learning and culture, now in a stunning new facility. Includes an innovative museum, important library and archive, and offers a broad array of continuing education programming, as well as master’s degrees in Jewish studies, Jewish education, Jewish professional studies, and nonprofit management, and doctoral degrees in Jewish studies. Degree programs available locally and through distance learning.
610 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605
T: (312) 322-1726
www.spertus.edu, ntribble@spertus.edu
Tel Aviv University Overseas Student Program
Four decades ago Tel Aviv University first opened its gates to accomplished students who came from all over the world to embark on a remarkable personal and academic journey. Tel Aviv University has since consistently ranked as one of the top institutions of higher learning world-wide. As a world-class academic institution, many members of its distinguished faculty have won international recognition and are considered leaders in their fields of research. Students may study a variety of subjects as well as participate in an intensive Hebrew course for a summer, a semester, year or in a fully accredited Masters Program.
Alison Rubin, Director, Office of Academic Affairs
39 Broadway, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10006
T: (212) 742-9030, (800) 665-9828, F: (212) 742-9031
www.telavivuniv.org, admissions@telavivuniv.org
Towson University Graduate Programs in Judaic Studies
There is simply no better place to pursue a graduate degree in Jewish Education, Jewish Communal Services, or Jewish Studies. Towson University is ideally located just minutes from Baltimore City, Maryland. Students seeking internship and employment opportunities benefit from a vast local network of Jewish communal organizations, non-profit agencies, synagogues, community centers and day schools. Students can also look forward to becoming part of a well-organized community, enriched by the agencies of the Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Towson University’s Baltimore Hebrew Institute represents our commitment to providing support for the education and training of Jewish educators, scholars and communal professionals who exemplify excellence in their chosen fields. Through Towson’s BHI, students enrolled in Judaic Studies graduate programs have access to a variety of special programs and social activities, as well as scholarship and fellowship opportunities.
Beth E. Steiner, Recruitment Specialist
Graduate Programs in Judaic Studies
8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252
T: (410) 704-4719, F: (410) 704-4675
www.towsonjewishstudies.info
Yeshiva University/Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work is one of the top graduate schools of social work in the United States. Founded over 50 years ago, it is located in New York City. The school offers flexible programs for a diverse group of students in an intimate setting. Concentrations are available in Casework/Clinical, Group Work and Community Organization. In conjunction with the Masters in Social Work Degree (MSW), students have the option to take a Certificate in Jewish Communal Service to prepare them for practice and administration in Jewish organizations. As a part of their MSW studies, Certificate students take specialized elective courses, participate in educational enrichment programs and spend their second year MSW field placement in a Jewish agency. All Wurzweiler applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Merit and needs based scholarships are available. Rolling admissions with a May 1st priority deadline recommended for scholarship eligibility.
Ruth Bigman, Director of Admissions
2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033
T: (212) 960-0810, F: (212) 960-0821
www.yu.edu/wurzweiler, wsswadmissions@yu.edu
