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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. Our Distance Learning Program serves those who would be unable to study at a campus due to time, 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.
15014 South 9th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85048
T: (877) 223-0375, F: (602) 595-3618
rabbibeck@rabbibeck.com, www.americanseminary.org
Drisha Institute is the 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
inquiry@drisha.org, www.drisha.org
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)
enroll@gratz.edu, online@gratz.edu, Rothbart@gratz.edu
www.gratzcollege.edu
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
admissions@huc.edu, www.huc.edu
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 and 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 and 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 and 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
admissions@huc.edu, SJaffee@huc.edu, www.huc.edu
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
admissions@huc.edu, www.huc.edu
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
admissions@huc.edu, www.huc.edu
The Rhea Hirsch School of Education (RHSOE) in Los Angeles and New York School of Education (NYSOE), offer full-time programs leading to an 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) and cantorial investiture (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
admissions@huc.edu, www.huc.edu
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
info@afhu.org, www.afhu.org
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
hornstein@brandeis.edu, brandeis.edu/hornstein
The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) prepares religious, academic, educational and lay leaders for the international Jewish community and beyond. With a world-class library and one of the largest, most celebrated Jewish education faculties in North America, JTS offers unrivaled opportunities for intellectual and personal growth within a warm and welcoming community. JTS encompasses five schools: Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies (undergraduate dual-degree programs with Columbia University and Barnard College), The Graduate School, William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education, The Rabbinical School and the H. L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music.
3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
T: (212) 678-8000, jtsa.edu
NewCAJE, the New Coalition on Alternatives in Jewish Education, is the 21st century re-imagining of the dynamic movement that has worked to energize Jewish education since 1976. NewCAJE represents a partnership between a new generation of Jewish educators and those who taught and mentored them. Today there are new problems and new solutions that must be shared. NewCAJE is the place where Jewish educators of all ages and denominations come together to celebrate Jewish life and learning. Whether one teaches in a day school or Hebrew school, in formal or informal settings, NewCAJE is the place to find knowledgeable colleagues and inspiring conversation. Networking, innovation and advocacy are the three-pronged mission of NewCAJE. The second annual Conference on Alternatives in Jewish Education will be held the first week in August 2010. Lay leaders concerned about Jewish education are encouraged to become active members of NewCAJE.
www.newcaje.org
The Pardes Educators Program is a highly subsidized two-year program in Jerusalem that combines advanced studies in Jewish texts with teacher training, preparing its graduates to become Judaic Studies teachers in North American Jewish day schools. This unique program includes an MA in Jewish Education through Hebrew College, Hebrew language studies, pedagogy training, student teaching and individual mentoring. Funded by the AVI CHAI Foundation, participants receive a full tuition grant for Pardes studies and Hebrew ulpan, generously subsidized Hebrew College tuition, annual travel to North America for student teaching, and a $1,200 monthly living stipend. Graduates of the Pardes Educators Program benefit from ongoing professional development, a support network and assistance in job placement.
T: (212) 447-4333
shira@pardesusa.org, www.pardes.org.il/pep
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
ntribble@spertus.edu, www.spertus.edu
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
Yeshivat Hadar is animated by three central goals: to foster a community of students who engage in intensive Torah study, prayer and action, to offer a passionate vision of traditional Jewish life as a spiritual path, and to empower students to build and contribute to vibrant Jewish communities. Yeshivat Hadar has unique summer and full-year programs, offering fellows from around the world a fully funded, full-time, intensive text study program in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Our summer and full-year programs combine traditional text study, egalitarian prayer and social action with a special focus on personal religious growth. Yeshivat Hadar creates a community of learning which includes seminars, havruta (paired learning), and individualized projects. Students will complete our programs equipped with greater textual competence and broader knowledge of the Jewish tradition as a whole.
Rabbi Elie Kaunfer
25 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10004
T: (212) 284-6913 F: (212) 284-6871
info@mechonhadar.org, www.mechonhadar.org
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