Gratz College
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Founded in 1895, Gratz College is a general college of Jewish studies offering a broad array of credentials and programs in virtually every area of higher Judaic learning to aspiring Jewish educators, communal professionals, lay people and others seeking to become more knowledgeable of Judaism.
Located in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania, Gratz College traces its origins back to 1856 when banker, philanthropist and communal leader Hyman Gratz, and the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia (established in 1849 by Rebecca Gratz and Isaac Leeser) joined together to establish a trust to create a Hebrew teachers college.
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Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania |
Cheltenham • Elkins Park • Glenside • La Mott • Laverock • Melrose Park • Wyncote |
Educational Institutions: Arcadia University • Cheltenham High School • Pennsylvania College of Optometry • Reconstructionist Rabbinical College • Tyler School of Art • Westminster Theological Seminary |
Points of Interest: Beth Sholom Synagogue • Curtis Hall Arboretum • Wall House |
See also: Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district |