Baltimore Hebrew University
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Baltimore Hebrew University was founded as Baltimore Hebrew College and Teachers Training School in 1919 to promote Jewish scholarship and academic excellence, it continues to be the only institution of higher learning in Maryland
devoted solely to all aspects of Judaic and Hebraic studies. Located in the northwest, Park Heights neighborhood, section of Baltimore
, BHU confers degrees up to the doctorate
level. Though small in size, with classes having between 8 and 25 students, it has strong ties to the community and to several other local colleges and universities.
On August 3, 2006, the university was firebombed by unknown assailants, causing approximately $200 in damage.
Baltimore Hebrew University officially became a part of Towson University
when the University System of Maryland
Board of Regents
voted unanimously to approve the merger on June 19, 2009. The BHU building was demolished in October 2009.
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
devoted solely to all aspects of Judaic and Hebraic studies. Located in the northwest, Park Heights neighborhood, section of Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, BHU confers degrees up to the doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
level. Though small in size, with classes having between 8 and 25 students, it has strong ties to the community and to several other local colleges and universities.
On August 3, 2006, the university was firebombed by unknown assailants, causing approximately $200 in damage.
Baltimore Hebrew University officially became a part of Towson University
Towson University
Towson University, often referred to as TU or simply Towson for short, is a public university located in Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S...
when the University System of Maryland
University System of Maryland
The University System of Maryland is a public corporation and charter school system comprising 12 Maryland institutions of higher education. It is the 12th-largest university system in the United States, with over 125,000 undergraduate, 43,000 graduate and roughly 13,000 combined full-time and...
Board of Regents
Board of Regents
In the United States, a board often governs public institutions of higher education, which include both state universities and community colleges. In each US state, such boards may govern either the state university system, individual colleges and universities, or both. In general they operate as...
voted unanimously to approve the merger on June 19, 2009. The BHU building was demolished in October 2009.
Notable faculty and alumni
- Robert Freedman
- Jon Cardin
External links
- Official site of Baltimore Hebrew Institute
- Baltimore Hebrew University on Google Street View
- Hirsch, Rona S. "Baltimore Hebrew University," Chicago Tribune, August 29, 2002.
- "Towards the 21st Century - A Recommended Strategic Plan for the Baltimore Hebrew University", Bainbridge, Jay. Baker, Sally. Meier, James. Meislin, Laura. Ukeles, Jacob B. Ukeles Associates, Inc., Baltimore Hebrew Institute. 1993