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Explore The Jewish Tomorrow podcastAmerican Jewish University (AJU) today announced the appointment of Rabbi John Carrier as Senior Rabbi and Director of Jewish Education for the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys, bringing to the role an accomplished educator, congregational leader, digital content creator and …
Learn moreBY JAY GREENLINGER “Who is wise? One who learns from every person.” Pirkei Avot 4:1 This teaching from Ben Zoma in the Pirkei Avot has stayed with me in the weeks since I attended two gatherings dedicated to Jewish early childhood education: the …
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American Jewish University (AJU) today announced the appointment of Rabbi John Carrier as Senior Rabbi and Director of Jewish Education for the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys, bringing to the role an accomplished educator, congregational leader, digital content creator and …
Learn moreBY JAY GREENLINGER “Who is wise? One who learns from every person.” Pirkei Avot 4:1 This teaching from Ben Zoma in the Pirkei Avot has stayed with me in the weeks since I attended two gatherings dedicated to Jewish early childhood education: the …
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