As families come together for Passover, our hearts ache for those who are not with us this year. Rabbi Dalia Marx, Ph.D. ‘22 Rabbi Aaron D. Panken Professor of Liturgy and Midrash, shares insights on finding meaning amid challenges: omny.fm/shows/kan-engl…

“Despite its light-hearted rhythm, sing-song rhyme, and seemingly simple, childish content, closer inspection reveals a dead-serious, adult message,” says Rabbi Wendy Zierler Ph.D. Read her take on the Passover-related poem “You Know What I’m Going to Do?” blogs.timesofisrael.com/putting-away-t…

Listen to our latest College Commons Podcast from acclaimed guests Nomi M. Stolzenberg, J.D. and David N. Myers, where we hear about Kiryas Joel, a chartered municipality in New York State that functions as a religious community and American village: collegecommons.huc.edu/bully_pulpit/m…

Iran's missile attack on Israel underscores the urgent need for deeper understanding of the region's complexities, says Steven Windmueller, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Jewish Communal Studies. Read more about the events shaping this geopolitical landscape blogs.timesofisrael.com/a-new-day-in-t…

Landing in inboxes now, the latest Impact Newsletter. Featuring Founders’ Day Across Campuses, our new Dean in Jerusalem, and so much more! Get information on what's new at HUC-JIR, upcoming events, and new podcast releases. Read it here: mailchi.mp/huc/huc-jir-im…

Join HUC Connect's upcoming webinar with Rabbi Danny Schiff '87, Ph.D. '00, as he discusses his new book, Judaism in a Digital Age, which is critical in helping to frame the future of the Reform Movement. Moderated by President Andrew Rehfeld.
Register: huc-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Senior Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music student, Kevin McKenzie, delivered a great recital today for his senior program. He presented, “Shabbat Zmirot: Come Let us Sing,” to a full crowd. Mazal tov Kevin, and to all our DFSSM students!
#hucjir #DebbieFriedman #SacredMusic

“We are seeing an awakening, a heightened sense of consciousness among Jewish Americans,” says Steven Windmueller, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Jewish Communal Studies. Read more on the changing identities of US Jews in a post-10/7 world: timesofisrael.com/these-us-jews-… @timesofisrael

Today, our NY community paused for the eclipse, & Rabbi Zach Shapiro '97 shared a blessing:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁכֹּחוֹ וּגְבוּרָתוֹ מָלֵא עוֹלָם
Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, sovereign of time and space, whose power and strength fill the world

According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, 4.9% of residents in Israel (>400,000) were classified as “no religion” in 2021. What does this mean for Reform movement in Israel? Read more from Rabbi Galia Sadan ’03: momentmag.com/interview-conv…

'It's not only about bringing Israel to the Diaspora, but bringing the Diaspora to Israel.' - Dr Nachman Shai enters the new role of dean of Hebrew Union College.

✍️ Eve Young
jpost.com/diaspora/artic…

Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, Ed.D. '95, MAJE '94, Director of the Master of Educational Leadership, shares a critical conversation concerning how the field of Jewish education must adapt following the Oct. 7 terror attacks and rising antisemitism. ejewishphilanthropy.com/receiving-stor…

Check out our Instagram story @hucjir as Deborah Sachare, Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions, takes us around #URJ150 !

Shavua tov from #URJ150 ! We’re having a fantastic time connecting with friends and colleagues, listening to inspirational talks, and celebrating the values and community of the Reform Movement. Ready for day 3! The URJ

Some of our HUC-JIR faculty, staff, and students are speaking this weekend at The URJ's 150th anniversary celebration. We are enjoying connecting with alumni, colleagues, and friends!

We grieve for Rabbi David Ellenson, Ph.D., renowned educator, scholar, leader, and friend. His family, friends, and leaders in the Reform movement joined together to mourn the loss of this true giant of the Jewish people. View the recording of the funeral: rodephsholom.org/crs-remembers-…

Even for clergy, educators, scholars, and Jewish professionals accustomed to supporting their communities day in and day out, the war in Israel has brought new challenges to their essential work.
Read about the transformative work of some of our alumni.
huc.edu/news/huc-jir-a…

Rabbi Kari Tuling, Ph.D. '04, '13 relates the relationship between Jacob and Esau to what we may face in our own lives. 'How can we heal a broken world where the shadow side will not be repressed? How do we move past this and allow ourselves to be whole?'
reformjudaism.org/learning/torah…

Emeritus Professor Steven Windmueller discusses where the US could be in support of Israel if in the future there is another crisis demanding American support for Israel and Jews.
jewishjournal.com/commentary/opi…

Michal Muszkat-Barkan, Ph.D., Head of Education and Professional Development Department; was on NPR to discuss the Jerusalem Civilian Command Center as Israelis rush to help after Hamas attacks.
npr.org/transcripts/12…