Gratz College
Gratz College is a private Jewish college in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania. The college traces its origins 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 to establish a trust to create a Hebrew teachers college. Gratz is a graduate college located in a suburban setting, with fully online courses.
| Motto | Learn. Teach. Lead. |
|---|---|
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1895 |
| Founder | Hyman Gratz |
Religious affiliation | Judaism |
| Chairperson | Kathleen Elias, Board Chair |
| President | Rabbi Zev Eleff |
| Dean | Honour Moore |
| Address | 7605 Old York Road , Melrose Park , Pennsylvania , 19027 , United States 40.0685°N 75.1332°W |
| Website | www |
In addition to its graduate certificate, master's, and doctoral programs, Gratz also runs cultural programs, adult education offerings, and the Tuttleman Library for Jewish studies. Gratz operates the first online Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, as well as the only fully online doctoral program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies in the world.