Zschool Alumni Study 2023

Dear Zschool Alumni & Students, Over the past half-century since the Zelikow School was founded, students have conducted surveys of our alumni analyzing trends, identifying gaps in our curriculum, and proposing new ideas designed to serve our students as well as meet the changing professional needs of our graduates.   We are most grateful to […]

Shirley Idelson Appointed Director of the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management

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Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is pleased to announce that Rabbi Shirley Idelson, Ph.D., ’91 has been appointed Director of the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management (Zschool). Dean of the New York campus from 2007-2016, she returns to HUC-JIR after serving as Leon A. Jick Director of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program […]

Zschool Announces Plans for Summer 2023

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Our summer session will begin with a 5-day immersive, in-person experience, set against the backdrop of sunny Los Angeles, California.  Students will then participate in a 6-week session of coursework in a virtual capacity. The 5-day immersive experience will include an orientation to the program and a course on innovation and creative problem solving with […]

Zelikow School Director’s Townhall Invite

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I am writing to share that in response to the ongoing uncertainty in our ability to travel and gather during the pandemic, we have made the decision to move to virtual instruction for the Zelikow School’s Summer Session 2021. While it is disappointing not to be able to gather together on campus this summer, it is a decision made to provide ample time for students to prepare accordingly and to prioritize the health and well-being of our campus community.

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