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December, 2008
Rabbi David Ellenson Announces Appointment of Rabbi Naamah Kelman as Dean of HUC-JIR/Jerusalem
First Son of a Woman Rabbi Ordained – The American Israelite
"For the Sake of Heaven": Modern Orthodox Writings on Conversion - Sh'ma
Biblical Sarah Scares the Men – Haaretz
Choosing an Ending to the Torah: Moses' Death, or Entrance into the Land of Israel – Sh'ma
‘Source Of Inspiration’ – The Jewish Week
New Reform Push for Rabbinic Funding – Haaretz
Congregation Beth Adam: Progressive Judaism Coming to a Computer Near You – Soapbox Cincinnati
Dallas Rabbi Emerges as Leader in Muslim-Jewish Dialogue – The Dallas Morning News
Dr. Samuel Atlas Memorial Lecture
Rabbi Hillel Cohn: Committed to the Community – The Sun
High-Tech Hanukkah – The Forward
Harvey Milk, in Life and on Film, Typified the Proud Jew as Outsider – The Forward
And Now—Women of the Book — Hadassah Magazine
Jewish World Watch Discusses State of Humanity; Panel Explores Iranian Jewish Community – The Jewish Journal
Online President's Forum for Alumni
HUC's Tribute Dinner Raises $375,000 – The American Israelite (PDF)
HUC's 26th Annual Tribute Dinner – The American Israelite (PDF)
Or Ami Shares the Tales of Hanukkah's Eight Nights – The Acorn
Beth David Slates Scholar-in Residence Weekend – JValley
Leader of World Reform Judaism Movement Speaking in Central New Jersey – NJ.com
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: External Violence, Internal Turmoil – The Washington Post
Bernstein's Biggest Fan to Sing Tribute to Him – San Francisco Chronicle
Make it Matter: Helping Refugees in Darfur – Reader's Digest
Tribute to Ezri Uval: Concert of Hallel Choir
An Ideology for the Liberal Jewish Day School: A Philosophical-Sociological Investigation – Journal of Jewish Education
Rabbi David Ellenson Announces the Appointment of Dr. Michael Marmur as Vice President for Academic Affairs
Rabbi David Ellenson Announces Retirement of Dr. Norman Cohen as Provost
Council of Alumni Associations Holds Webinar with Rabbi David Ellenson, Ph.D.
Jewish Communal Service as a Calling (PDF) – JCSA
Thanksgiving at HUC-JIR/Jerusalem
HUC-JIR Council of Alumni Associations Met in New York
American Jewry’s Challenges: Impact, Education, Leadership – Jewish News Weekly
Historic Partnership Between Two Cincinnati Colleges – WCPO ABC 9
A Prayer of One’s Own – The Forward
Women’s Torah Commentary Provides Missing Voices – Cleveland Jewish News
Unveiling the Past: the Incirli Trilingual Inscription – ABZU
Feminist Scholar Probes New Visions – New Jersey Jewish News
WRJ Study Guide for Parashah Vayigash Now Available Online
Moving Pictures: In his Late Artworks, Arbit Blatas Took on the Holocaust – Nextbook
Arbit Blatas Honored with Reception and Program at HUC-JIR Celebrating His Centennial
November, 2008
Seminary Heads Join Rare Event – The Forward
Israeli Congregational Rabbi Rabbi Seeks Further Support for State Recognition – WUPJ
Rabbinic Drawing In Space Ben Schachter: Eruv Maps – The Jewish Press
Richard J. Scheuer, z”l, Chairman Emeritus of the HUC-JIR Board of Governors, Honored with Study Program in Jerusalem
Xavier, Hebrew Union to Collaborate on Academics – Cincinnati Business News
HUC-JIR/NY Soup Kitchen Serves Community for 20 Years
Study Finds More Conservative, Orthodox Jews Drawn to Prayer Groups – Beliefnet
HUC-JIR's David Ilan and Tel Dan are featured in The Bible's Buried Secrets on PBS's NOVA
Will 'Bible's Buried Secrets' Generate More Controversy with its Look at How Science, Scripture Intersect? – Orlando Sentinel
Black, Jewish Vote for Obama May Signal a Renewed Tie – The Forward
Look Up to See Angels – The Jewish Journal
Strength in Unity – Reform Judaism Magazine
American Jewry's Challenge – The Jerusalem Post
Bridging the Muslim-Jewish Divide – JTA
Who Are the Real Chosen People? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam by Rabbi Reuven Firestone, Ph.D.
Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible: Ancient Role Models for Sacred Relationships by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin, Published by Jewish Lights
RABBI RACHEL B. COWAN AWARDED PRESIDENT’S MEDALLION BY HEBREW UNION COLLEGE-JEWISH INSTITUTE OF RELIGION IN JERUSALEM
INAUGURAL COHORT OF 11 MEZORIM (PASTORAL CARE GIVERS) RECEIVE CERTIFICATES AT ACADEMIC CONVOCATION AT HUC-JIR/JERUSALEM
SIX NEW ISRAELI RABBIS ORDAINED BY HEBREW UNION COLLEGE-JEWISH INSTITUTE OF RELIGION IN JERUSALEM
DANIEL MEYER IS FIRST SON OF A REFORM WOMAN RABBI EVER TO BE ORDAINED
ACADEMIC CONVOCATION AT HUC-JIR/JERUSALEM ON NOVEMBER 14, 2008
Visions of the Holocaust, and of an Artist’s Joys – The New Y ork Times
Words at Israel Rabbinical Program Ordination
Jerusalem, November 14, 2008
RICHARD J. SCHEUER, CHAIRMAN EMERITUS OF HUC-JIR AND THE JEWISH MUSEUM IN NEW YORK, DIES AT 91 YEARS
HUC-JIR Professor Reuven Firestone PublishesWho are the Real Chosen People: The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Nov. 18 Lecture to focus on 'Becoming a Spiritual Synagogue' – Staten Island Advance
Passage of Prop. 8 Reveals Rift Between Denominations – The Jewish Journal
Author Provides Brief Intro to Islam for Jews – The Jewish Exponent
Rabbi Donniel Hartman to Present Dr. Fritz Bamberger Memorial Lecture: ‘The New Narratives of Modern Israel’ at HUC-JIR/NY
The President-Elect and a Renewed Alliance – The New Jersey Jewish News
RHSOE Alumni sponsor a Day of Learning at HUC-JIR/NY
Rabbi David Ellenson to Speak at United Jewish Communities 2008 General Assembly Plenary in Jerusalem on 'Conversion Crisis'
Richard J. Scheuer, z”l,
Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Governors, HUC-JIR
Eulogy presented by Rabbi Naamah Kelman on November 10, 2008
Publication of the American Jewish Archives Journal Volume LIX 2007 Number 1 & 2
Richard J. Scheuer, z”l,
Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Governors, HUC-JIR
Eulogy presented by Rabbi David Ellenson on November 10, 2008
L.A. Jews Celebrate Yanov Torah's Survival – The Los Angeles Times
Obama’s Victory Resonates with L.A. Jews – The Jewish Journal
Goldner-Panken Symposium on “The Financial Crisis of 2008: What a Jewish Professional Needs to Know” Features Kevin Penn and Howard Gellis
Only In America: The 2008 Jewish Vote
by Steven F. Windmueller, Ph.D.
Exit Polls: The Religion Factor – CNN
Avraham Biran: Israeli Archaeologist – The Times
Marie Betcher Named First Spiritual Leader at Congregation Shir Ami – Hill Country News
Rabbi Arthur Starr retires from St. Thomas Synagogue – Virgin Islands Daily News
Portland Woman Appointed to HUC-JIR/Los Angeles Board of Overseers – Jewish Review
The Torah: A Women's Commentary: Second Study Guide Now Available for Parashah Vayeitzei
HUC-JIR School of Sacred Music Practicum Recital Schedule Posted
A Testament to Jewish Maturation – Dayton Jewish Observer
Mindy Davids Selected as HUC-JIR RHSOE Alumna-in-Residence
ABRAHAM FOXMAN OF ADL TO SPEAK AT OPENING OF EXHIBITION ARBIT BLATAS: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT HUC-JIR
SPECIAL EVENT MARKS ADL'S DONATION OF BLATAS'S MONUMENT OF THE HOLOCAUST
Study: Pro-Israel Community May Become More Hawkish – JTA
Prop 8 Goes Against God’s Love for Every Person - by Rabbi David Ellenson – JTA
Envisioning Maps at HUC-JIR/NY Museum – The Jewish Press
October, 2008
Homewood Rabbi to Lead National Group – The Southtown Star
Schusterman Family Foundation Visiting Israeli Scholar To Speak On Israel: Between Refuge and Redemption
Coming Home To Their Roots - The Jewish Week
Bamberger Memorial Lecture Announced
AJA Heschel Lecture Available Online
Winnipeg Rabbi Served in the Marines, Navy - The Canadian Jewish News
Woman Rabbi to Help Temple Mark 60 Years of Sisterhood - Montgomery Advertiser
Trove of Jewish Art on Show - The Miami Herald
Archaeology Adding to the Powder Keg - David Ilan in Biblical Archaeology Review
First Black Woman to Become Rabbi will Reveal Layers - Kansas City Jewish Chronicle
Dr. Mark Kligman on Jews of the Mediterranean at Manhattan JCC
SJCS Student Named Wexner Fellow
HUC Press Publishes Jewish Law in Transition: How Economic Forces Overcame the Prohibition Against Lending on Interest
Sixth Season for IMPJ Pre-Draftee Gap Year Program
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