Hebrew Union College Celebrates Graduation and Ordination
Marking Milestones in Jewish Leadership and Scholarship
From the Year-In-Israel program and internships to studying with renowned faculty and building lifelong relationships with peers, the lifecycle of a Hebrew Union College student culminates in our annual graduation and ordination ceremonies on each campus. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, these milestone events carry even deeper meaning—honoring generations of learning, leadership, and impact. Learn more about these events as Hebrew Union College ushers its graduates and ordainees into the next steps of their journeys as leaders of the Jewish community.
Ceremonies 2026
Celebrate with Us!
Find all the essential information for the 2026 graduation and ordination ceremonies.
Class of 2026
Mazal Tov to the Rabbis, Cantors, Graduates, Alumni Honorees, and Honorary Degree and Joseph Prize Recipients!
25th Year Honorary Degree Information
Alumni of the Class of 2001 will be awarded honorary Doctorates of Divinity, Music, Jewish Religious Education, and Jewish Nonprofit Management, as well as the Graduate Medallion, in recognition of their 25 years of distinguished professional service.
Graduation / Ordination Speakers and Honorees
At the ceremonies in Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and New York, Hebrew Union College presents honoris causa degrees and prizes to several remarkable individuals and hears remarks from keynote speakers who have demonstrated exemplary service and achievement in their respective fields.
