This month, HUC Faculty Sivan Zakai, Ph.D. led a winter intensive, "Israel Education in North America," offering students a chance to prepare for teaching what is among the most challenging and politically fraught subjects in Jewish education:

Mark your calendars! The latest issue of Impact is here, celebrating Founders’ Day events across the U.S. and the bold creativity of contemporary artists in “The Mezuzah Message,” now on view at the Heller Museum: #jewishart #mezuzah #hellermuseum

Welcome home Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher, three hostages who have been released from Gaza are now in Israel. Our thoughts remain with all hostages still awaiting freedom and with their families.

Hebrew Union College is proud to announce the first class of rabbinical students in our new virtual pathway! This innovative program expands access to the rabbinate for second-career students across the U.S. and beyond. Read more: #HUCVirtualPathway

Our hearts are with the Los Angeles community during this time of crisis. Read President Rehfeld’s message of support and learn how community is offering help to those in need.

Discover the training that empowers leaders to impact Jewish communities. Join HUC faculty Melissa Garai, M.A.J.C.S., M.P.A., ’10, on 1/21, at 4:00 p.m. PT, for an inside look at how the Zschool equips professionals to lead in the business of Jewish life:

Join Rabbi Josh Mikutis '18 for a Q&A session on The Weitzman-JDC Fellowship process. Register here:

Amid social and political turmoil, new Jewish organizing models are emerging to meet the evolving needs of communities says HUC Faculty Emeritus @swindmueller, Ph.D. Explore the transformative shifts shaping Jewish life today: .via @TimesofIsrael.

This Hanukkah, we're happy to share the work of cantorial student, Jeremy Sipe, who shared his musical journeys in a podcast, “Voices of Reflection: Jeremy Sipe’s Musical Journey from Hanukkah to Shabbat,” from his time during the Year-in-Israel Program:

This year, we could all use a little extra light as we continue to pray for peace and the swift return of the hostages. May the glow of the menorahs this Hanukkah, each unique, remind us of the light & warmth each individual adds to our community. Wishing you a joyous Hanukkah.

Check out the latest issue of Impact! Save the date for upcoming Founders’ Day events and dive into thought-provoking insights from Faculty Emeritus Steven Windmueller, Ph.D., as he examines shifting Jewish voting patterns:

On the newest College Commons Podcast, poet and legal scholar, Menachem Rosensaft explores profound questions of faith in his latest work, "Burning Psalms," reimagining the Psalms as a poignant search for God in the shadow of the Holocaust:.

Celebrate our faculty who illuminate the path of Jewish education and scholarship in the latest Impact newsletter:

Hi Alumni, as the school season winds down, we want to know: Which skills or knowledge did you learn throughout HUC that you found most useful in your career?

The latest issue of Impact is here! This month, we shine a light on Jewish leadership with inspiring stories including a Q&A with Yael Farber, HaKesher President, who fosters connection and celebrates milestones at HUC's Los Angeles campus. Read more:

Mazal tov to Rabbi Stacy Rigler, RJE '01, '03, Executive Director of the Association of Reform Jewish Educators, for being selected for Class 9 of the Wexner Field Fellowship!

We're honored to welcome Ruth Calderon, Ph.D.! Today, she held a fascinating Lunch & Learn. Tomorrow we'll host Dr. Calderon w/ @RodephSholomNYC, the Consulate General of Israel in NY, in honor of the 1st yahrzeit of Rabbi David Ellenson, z"l:

Celebrate contemporary Yiddish culture with leading Yiddish performers and scholars. Join the festivities at Yiddish New York and explore the Emes Truth exhibition at HUC-JIR/NY. Learn more here:

Join Melissa Garai, M.A.J.C.S., M.P.A., ’10, Associate Director, Development & Community Relationships, Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management, for an inside look at how the Zschool equips professionals to lead in the business of Jewish life:

How can creative thinking be a guiding light in our work as Jewish educators? Join HUC Faculty Member Miriam Heller Stern, Ph.D., to learn about her new framework for teaching & learning Jewish creativity: Learn more about the EMA: