Hebrew Union College, Jerusalem

Name: Hebrew Union College
Address: 3101 Clifton Ave, Jerusalem, Israel

#303 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion is a Jewish seminary with three locations in the United States and one location in Jerusalem. It is the oldest extant Jewish seminary in the Americas and the main seminary for training rabbis, cantors, educators and communal workers in Reform Judaism. HUC-JIR has campuses in Cincinnati, Ohio, New York City, Los Angeles, California and Jerusalem. The Jerusalem campus is the only seminary in Israel for training Reform Jewish clergy. ()

Local name: היברו יוניון קולג' Established: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 31°46'33"N, 35°13'21"E

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3101 Clifton Aveממילא (mmyl)Jerusalem Israel

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Hebrew Union College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mamilla Mall, Tower of David, Jerusalem Cinematheque, Montefiore Windmill.

~750 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Nestled at the crossroads of ancient history and modern luxury, Mamilla Mall stands as a premier shopping center in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. This open-air mall, which harmoniously blends contemporary architecture with the city's timeless landscape, offers a...
~1710 ftE
Museum, Lookout, Children's museum
Tower of David, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Perched on the historic ramparts of Jerusalem's Old City, the Tower of David stands as a testament to the city's rich past. This ancient citadel, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel, harbors within its walls the Tower of David Museum, a cultural hub dedicated to the...
0.5 miSE
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
12 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Jerusalem, not far from the Old City's ancient walls, lies the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a beacon of culture and film in Israel's capital. This prestigious cinema is more than just a place to catch the latest blockbuster; it's a hub for film...
~1690 ftS
Historical place, Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Montefiore Windmill stands as a striking landmark in the historical landscape of Jerusalem, Israel. This windmill, constructed of Jerusalem stone, was completed in 1857 to provide a reliable source of bread flour for the residents of the city.
~1570 ftE
Historic gate in Jerusalem's city walls
Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Jaffa Gate is one of the seven main open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. The name Jaffa Gate is currently used for both the historical Ottoman gate from 1538, and for the wide gap in the city wall adjacent to it to the south.
~1800 ftE
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin, also called Greek Catholic Melkite Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin or simply Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, is a Melkite Greek Catholic cathedral located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the Annunciation.
~1260 ftE
Park
Teddy Park, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Teddy Park, also known as Teddy Kollek Park, is a public park situated opposite Jerusalem's Old City and David's Citadel, and integrated with the Hutzot HaYotzer Artists complex in the Mitchell Parks & Gardens.
~990 ftNW
Cemetery
Mamilla Cemetery, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Mamilla Cemetery is a historic Muslim cemetery in West Jerusalem, just to the north-west of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, near Herod's Gate.
~1030 ftNE
Church
St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The St. Vincent de Paul Chapel is a Catholic chapel that serves the Hospice of St. Vincent de Paul in Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the founder of the Daughters of Charity who also run a hospital and an adjoining nursery. This is one of the largest Catholic churches in the city. The sisters are present in the Holy Land since 1884.
~1630 ftE
Church
Christ Church, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Christ Church, Jerusalem, is an Anglican church located inside the Old City of Jerusalem. It was the original seat of the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem until the opening of St.
~1490 ftNW
Park
Independence Park, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Independence Park is a municipal park in Jerusalem bounded by Agron Street, King George Street, Hillel Street, and Menashe Ben Yisrael Street. It is Jerusalem's second largest park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hebrew Union College?

Nearby attractions include Mahane Israel, Jerusalem (2 min walk), North Africa Jewish Heritage Center, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Stern House, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Mamilla Pool, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Hebrew Union College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hebrew Union College:

Bus

Jaffa Gate (7 min walk)
Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (7 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (37 min walk)