Baltimore Hebrew University

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

Motto	Securing a vibrant American Jewish future.
Type	Private
Active	1919–2009
President	Dr. David Ariel
Undergraduates	20
Postgraduates	100
Location	Baltimore , Maryland , United States
Campus	Urban

Baltimore Hebrew University merged with Towson University, officially becoming the Baltimore Hebrew Institute, in 2009. The entire BHU library is now housed at TU's Albert S. Cook Library, including special collections 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

• Robert Freedman
• Jon S. Cardin
• Joseph M. Baumgarten
• Barry Freundel
• Steven Fine
• Eli Velder

See also

• List of Jewish universities and colleges in the United States

External links

• Official site of Baltimore Hebrew Institute
• 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