Start where you are
Our programs are open to anyone curious about Jewish teachings and tradition—from those who’ve never set foot in a synagogue to those who visit every week.
Learn in person and online with trusted rabbis and educators alongside a diverse community of people finding new meaning together.
Maas Center
Whether you’re just curious, exploring your ancestry, stepping into a Jewish relationship, or looking to stay connected to the culture and community—the Maas Center is for you.
We offer beginner-friendly and advanced programs in-person and online to meet you wherever you are and help you take the next step.
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, AJU’s Goldstine Distinguished Scholar, received the Mathilde Schechter Award from the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) during the organization’s international convention
Learn more about AJU’s Rabbi Bradley Artson Receives Women’s League for Conservative Judaism’s Prestigious Mathilde Schechter Award
In the summer of 1994, Gidi Grinstein arrived at American Jewish University’s Brandeis Camp Institute (BCI) as a 24-year-old Israeli naval officer preparing for what he expected would be a long military career. Twenty-eight days later, he left with a …
Learn more about ‘I Went as an Israeli and Came Back a Jew’: How BCI Shaped Community Leader Gidi Grinstein’s Life
There’s no “right” way to start conversion, but we’ve broken down the process into four clear phases—from learning the basics and community-building to taking the final plunge.
Learn how to convert
We offer a judgement-free place to experience this sacred Jewish ritual for the first time or mark a fresh start. Open to Jews from all walks of life.
Explore the Mikvah
