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Hebrew Union College Closes Rabbinical Program

Updated 2026-05-05 23:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

The oldest U.S. Jewish seminary, Hebrew Union College, is shutting down its rabbinical program in Cincinnati. The move comes as the college faces financial challenges and shifts in educational priorities.

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The oldest U.S. Jewish seminary, Hebrew Union College, shuts down a rabbinical program

Hebrew Union College, the oldest Jewish seminary in the U.S., was established in 1875 in Cincinnati. The college has other campuses, but it's closing its rabbinical program in Cincinnati.

2026-05-05 20:15 UTC