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AJU Names Rabbi John Carrier Senior Rabbi and Director of Jewish Education for the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys

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 …

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From Manila to Meaning: Patrick's Journey Through AJU's Intro to Judaism

Being based approximately 7,300 miles from American Jewish University didn’t stop Patrick John Ray Carpio, a resident of the Philippines, from tuning in each week for AJU’s Intro to Judaism program.  Carpio—who was part of the November 2024 cohort—lives in …

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The Jewish future is calling — and AJU is answering

Seven months ago, after a three-year planned hiatus from Jewish communal leadership, I became the president of American Jewish University (AJU) with only one goal: to reimagine and rebuild the foundation of Jewish life in North America. A dear friend and …

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