HUC-JIR’s curriculum is rooted in the principles of Reform Judaism and includes academic scholarship and critical inquiry; a firm grounding in Hebrew and Jewish history; an open and expansive concept of Torah; prophetic leadership and a dedication to social justice; ongoing theological reflection; worship as a practice and an art form.
These priorities are guided by a deep commitment to pluralism, Israel, and the global Jewish People nurtured through extended study in Israel.
The hallmark of an HUC-JIR education is the integration of Judaic studies, leadership development, and spiritual formation. We provide hands-on learning opportunities through a new Tefilah Leadership program developed with our Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music, along with clinical pastoral education, spiritual direction, and supervised fieldwork that makes the most of our unparalleled network within the Reform Movement and beyond.