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The Jewish Learning Experience (JLE) gives teens the chance to earn undergraduate credits through AJU courses at their local Jewish community center or synagogue\u2014gaining early college experience right in their own community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n Learn more about JLE<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Why JLE<\/h2>\n \n
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“It has been a profound experience to see how deeply connected these kids have become, both to the material and each other… Their conversations have been reflective and insightful.”<\/p>\n \n \n

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“By engaging in our tradition\u2019s favorite custom\u2014wrestling with and exploring Jewish texts\u2014we also boost the connection that each student feels with both their own Judaism and the broader Jewish community.”<\/p>\n \n \n

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“In my teenage son’s words, \u2018It\u2019s so special to have a place for the Jewish teens to be together. It\u2019s a beautiful community.\u2019 \u2026What he learns in this class is becoming part of him and he will carry forward with him.”<\/p>\n \n \n

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“The Jewish Learning Experience has given me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of my faith and culture like never before\u2026 and made Jewish studies exciting and relevant to my life.”<\/p>\n \n \n

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Inside the JLE Experience<\/h2>\n \n

See how the program works, how to register, course catalogs, and more.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n See how JLE works<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Become a JLE Partner<\/h2>\n \n

Discover how synagogues, schools, and community organizations partner with AJU to offer high-quality Jewish learning for teens through JLE.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n Explore JLE partnerships<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Get involved<\/p>\n \n

\n Support JLE or Get in Touch\n <\/h2>\n \n
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Join our list<\/p>\n \n

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Keep up with JLE<\/h2>\n

Get updates on new programs, events, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n