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Explore The Jewish Tomorrow podcastThere’s a moment that happens when you turn down Peppertree Lane. Before you even reach the gates of the Brandeis-Bardin Campus, something shifts. It’s not just arrival—it’s recognition. A feeling that lives somewhere between memory and belonging. For generations of …
Learn moreAmerican Jewish University (AJU) today announced the appointment of Jay Allan Greenlinger, Ed.D., as Dean of the Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership, effective January 6. A nationally recognized educator, Dr. Greenlinger brings more than 20 years of experience advancing educational excellence across K–12 …
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There’s a moment that happens when you turn down Peppertree Lane. Before you even reach the gates of the Brandeis-Bardin Campus, something shifts. It’s not just arrival—it’s recognition. A feeling that lives somewhere between memory and belonging. For generations of …
Learn moreAmerican Jewish University (AJU) today announced the appointment of Jay Allan Greenlinger, Ed.D., as Dean of the Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership, effective January 6. A nationally recognized educator, Dr. Greenlinger brings more than 20 years of experience advancing educational excellence across K–12 …
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