Celebration of Our Graduates

Sunday, May 29
Temple Reyim & Livestreamed

Hebrew College will celebrate Commencement & Ordination on Sunday, May 29 in person and via livestream. We are proud of our graduates as they take their places as advanced learners, innovative teachers, and dedicated leaders. In celebration of this milestone, Class of 2022 rabbinical and cantorial students created a scholarship fund to support the College's ordination programs. Please consider a gift to the fund to support our future Jewish leaders.

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SEVENTY FACES OF TORAH
This blog also appears weekly in Patheos.

The Power of Exclusion
By Rabbi Jim Morgan`08

When I’m teaching, I often receive feedback from people that they are outraged by this or that passage in the Torah. “Why do we keep this?” people ask. Or: “We should cancel this verse.” A more satisfying response, however, is to acknowledge these difficult passages as evidence of dilemmas, not only in our Jewish tradition but in human societies more generally.

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A Taste of the World to Come
By Rafi Ellenson
Hebrew College Rabbinical Student

The sabbath is considered to be, “a taste of the world to come.” It is a whole day dedicated to imagining and acting out the peace that will come at the end of days.... And though it is a taste of the world to come, Shabbat is not meant to be so overwhelming a flavor that we forget ourselves and our obligations to our communities, the world, and the image of God that lives in each and every person. But it is a reminder that a better world is always possible.

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CENTENNIAL HONOREE

“Lawyering for a Cause”

“I’m feeling incredibly optimistic about the future. I’m hoping that the move to the College’s new home will provide a real laboratory for figuring out how best to respond to congregational needs for adult education. Sharon is just fabulous, and the Boston Jewish community is vibrant and strong. I think we are well positioned to continue to grow.” — Jack Eiferman, honoree and Hebrew College board member

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IN THE NEWS
Catch up on recent Hebrew College news and stories, including articles about faculty, students, and alumni who have been recognized for their work and scholarship. Read more....

Commencement & Ordination 2022/5782
In-person and livestreamed
May 29, 12-4:30 p.m. | Temple Reyim & Livestreamed
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JTFGB Grant Ceremony
Hebrew College Jewish Teen Foundation of
Greater Boston's Annual Grant Ceremony
June 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Zoom
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RSVP & TRIBUTE DEADLINE: MAY 17
Hebrew College Centennial Celebration
Remember. Renew. Reimagine.
Hybrid event on June 2
In person at Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or
virtually 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Reservations & tributes

RSVP DEADLINE: MAY 17
Hebrew College Centennial Alumni Zoom Reunion
For alumni who plan to join us virtually for Hebrew College’s Centennial Celebration livestream
June 2, 7-7:30 p.m. | Zoom
Register for the reunion | Register for the Centennial Celebration livestream

Virtual “Taste of Me’ah”
Hebrew College's two-year Adult Learning program
June 14, 7-8:15 p.m. | Zoom
Learn more & register

The Jewish Queer Arts Festival
Presented by the JCC of Greater Baltimore
Hebrew College is an event partner
June 16-26 | Gordon Center, Baltimore, MD
Learn more & purchase a Pride Pass

Masks required for all on-campus events.

SUPPORT JEWISH LEARNING & LEADERSHIP IN OUR DIVERSE AND INTERCONNECTED WORLD

Please help open the doors of Jewish learning to students of all backgrounds and ages—and join Hebrew College in making our lives more meaningful, our communities more vibrant, and our world more whole. Your gift of any amount will make a real difference. Make a gift

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Celebration of Our Graduates

SEVENTY FACES OF TORAHThis blog also appears weekly in Patheos.

A Taste of the World to ComeBy Rafi EllensonHebrew College Rabbinical Student

CENTENNIAL HONOREE

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SEVENTY FACES OF TORAH
This blog also appears weekly in Patheos.

A Taste of the World to Come
By Rafi Ellenson
Hebrew College Rabbinical Student