Baltimore Hebrew University

Baltimore Hebrew University
MottoSecuring a vibrant American Jewish future.
TypePrivate
Active1919–2009
PresidentDr. David Ariel
Undergraduates20
Postgraduates100
Location
Baltimore
,
Maryland
,
United States
Campus

Baltimore Hebrew University was founded as Baltimore Hebrew College and Teachers Training School in 1919 to promote Jewish scholarship and academic excellence. It was 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 of Baltimore, BHU conferred degrees up to the doctorate level. Though small in size, with classes having between 8 and 25 students, it had strong ties to the community and to several other local colleges and universities.

Baltimore Hebrew University merged with Towson University, officially becoming the Baltimore Hebrew Institute, in 2009.[1] The entire BHU library is now housed at TU's Albert S. Cook Library, including special collections[2] of rare books, Yizkor books, a collection of items related to Jewish cultural reconstruction, and testimonies from survivors of the Holocaust. The BHU building on Park Heights Avenue was demolished in October 2009.

Notable faculty and alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Baltimore Hebrew Institute". Towson University. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Baltimore Hebrew Institute Special Collections | Albert S. Cook Library". libraries.towson.edu. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Robert Freedman". Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Jon S. Cardin". Copyright August 12, 2013 Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  5. ↑ ".: Kesher Israel :: Our Community". Archived from the original on October 29, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.(registration required)


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