Jonathan Sarna Comment
“The Hornstein Program transformed the field of Jewish Communal Service. Today, there is hardly a Jew anywhere in the United States who has not benefited from the work of Hornstein Alumni in Jewish community centers, schools, synagogues, social service agencies, and related institutions. Across North America, in Israel, and around the world, Hornstein alumni are working to strengthen the bonds of Jewish communal life and to promote a better future for Jews everywhere.”
Jonathan D. Sarna
Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History
Director, Hornstein Program
Why a Hornstein Degree?
Become a Leader
Hornstein graduates are uniquely prepared to become leaders of the Jewish community. Effective leadership is complex, requiring deep knowledge, vision, and a range of managerial, analytic, and relationship skills. At Hornstein, learning takes place in classrooms, through field experiences, and a range of co-curricular activities. The educational setting is intimate, with students and faculty collaborating as learners, and with a host of program options designed to meet the needs of individual students. Hornstein graduates are grounded in knowledge about contemporary Jewry, and have the ability to frame issues and apply skills essential for complex problem solving.
Join the Brandeis Community
Hornstein graduates are alumni of Brandeis University. Brandeis, the youngest member of the most prestigious group of U.S. research universities, was founded by the members of the Jewish community with a commitment to academic excellence and social justice. Hornstein graduates, in key leadership positions around the world, are widely respected.