HUC-JIR Announces 2023 / 5783 Graduation and Ordination in Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and New York

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, North America’s premier institution of Jewish higher education and the center for professional leadership development of Reform Judaism, will bestow 122 degrees on the Class of 2023’s cadre of new professional leaders for the Reform Movement, the Jewish people, and the larger world. Distinguished communal and civic leaders and alumni were awarded honorary degrees and prizes in recognition of their service to Reform congregations and North American Jewry, and in honor of their humanitarian work.

The College-Institute will award 122 degrees:

30 rabbis at Ordination in Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and New York;
11 cantors at Ordination in New York;
2 Doctor of Ministry degrees;
1 Doctor of Philosophy degree in Judaic, Hebraic, and Cognate Studies;
1 Master of Arts degree in Judaic Studies;
12 Master of Arts degrees in Religious Education, Executive M.A. Program;
3 Master of Arts degrees in Educational Leadership;
1 Master of Arts degree in Jewish Learning;
7 Master of Arts degrees in Teaching;
15 Master of Arts degrees in Jewish Nonprofit Management;
8 Master of Science degrees in Organizational Leadership and Innovation;
10 Master of Arts degrees in Hebrew Letters;
14 Master of Arts degrees in Hebrew Literature;
and 7 Master of Sacred Music degrees.
All degrees granted upon completion of all requirements.

Mazal Tov to the Class of 2023 / 5783.
Register here.

Ceremony Information

New York


Thursday, May 4, 2023 — 13 Iyar 5783 — 4:00 pm ET
Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York
10 East 66th Street, New York

Our gratitude to Eastern Region Board of Advisors members Morris L. Kramer, Genevieve G. Wyner, z”l,
and Justin L. Wyner for generously sponsoring the celebration for the graduates.

Questions? Contact Meredeth Kelly at mkelly@huc.edu or (212) 824-2236.

Sunday, May 7, 2023 — 16 Iyar 5783 — 9:30 am ET
Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York
Fifth Avenue at 65th Street, New York

Our thanks to the Joseph Prize Endowment and the Joseph Family for their support of Ordination in New York.

Questions? Contact Meredeth Kelly at mkelly@huc.edu or (212) 824-2236

Los Angeles


Sunday, May 14, 2023 — 23 Iyar 5783 — 10:00 am PT
Stephen Wise Temple
15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive, Los Angeles

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Dorothy Corwin Ordination Endowment Fund.

Questions? Contact Yvette Joffe at yjoffe@huc.edu or (213) 765-2149 or Amanda Sissman at asissman@huc.edu.

Monday, May 15, 2023 — 24 Iyar 5783 — 10:00 am PT
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
3077 University Avenue, Los Angeles

Questions? Contact Yvette Joffe at yjoffe@huc.edu or (213) 765-2149 or Amanda Sissman at asissman@huc.edu.

Cincinnati


Friday, May 19, 2023 — 28 Iyar 5783 — 11:00 am ET
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati

Questions? Contact Autumn Wheeler at awheeler@huc.edu or (513) 487-3231.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 — 29 Iyar 5783 — 9:00 am ET
Plum Street Temple
720 Plum Street, Cincinnati

Questions? Contact Autumn Wheeler at awheeler@huc.edu or (513) 487-3231.