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.
Years ago, Rabbi Sara B. Arias was showing Camp Alonim’s Israeli delegation around American Jewish University’s Brandeis-Bardin Campus in Simi Valley when she asked the young visitors what the landscape reminded them of.
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“The Ziegler community was great,” he recalled. “The faculty and the students really rallied around me and supported me in the moment.”
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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.
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