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Rosh Hashanah Unpacked: A Crash Course with Rabbi John Carrier

Join Rabbi John Carrier for an engaging crash course exploring the meaning, liturgy, customs, and big ideas behind Rosh Hashanah.

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Pink Challah Bake

Knead, braid, and connect at our Pink Challah Bake, a special evening of community and tradition as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah and support Sharsheret’s mission of caring for those impacted by breast and ovarian cancer.

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Yom Kippur Unpacked: A Crash Course with Rabbi John Carrier

Join Rabbi John Carrier for an engaging crash course exploring the meaning, liturgy, customs, and big ideas behind Yom Kippur.

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Masor School for Jewish Education & Leadership

Masor School for Jewish Education & Leadership

Maas Center for Jewish Journeys

Maas Center for Jewish Journeys

Jewish Learning Experience

Jewish Learning Experience

Ziering Brandeis Camp Institute

Ziering Brandeis Camp Institute

Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies

Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies

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Growing Has Never Been So Fun

Find out why kids and teens come from around the world to make lifelong friends, push their comfort zones, and discover new passions at Camp Alonim.

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Where Jewish Young Adults Find Their Next Steps

Dive into community-building, leadership training, and beginner-friendly Jewish learning with this immersive camp experience. Personalized mentorships and grant opportunities help you reach your goals with confidence.

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September 8, 2026

Chana Fox: A Journey of Learning, Resilience and Building the Future of Jewish Education

Chana Fox’s journey reflects resilience, lifelong learning and a commitment to strengthening Jewish education and shaping its future.

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September 8, 2026

Miami’s Yehudis Smith is Elevating Jewish Early Childhood Education

Dr. Yehudis Smith, a graduate of American Jewish University’s inaugural EdD in Early Childhood Education Leadership cohort, uses her expertise and experience to strengthen Jewish early childhood education across South Florida through professional development, leadership training and consulting.

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September 8, 2026

Building Community, One Child at a Time: How AJU Masor School Alumna Katie Kang Created the Kehillah Early Learning Center

Katie Kang, inspired by her experience at American Jewish University’s Masor School, founded Kehillah Early Learning Center in San Pedro to create a welcoming, community-focused Jewish preschool that embraces diverse families through Jewish values and the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy. …

Learn more about Building Community, One Child at a Time: How AJU Masor School Alumna Katie Kang Created the Kehillah Early Learning Center

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