{"id":84,"date":"2026-03-21T01:29:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T01:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/maas-center\/?page_id=84"},"modified":"2026-08-19T21:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:06:48","slug":"newsroom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/maas-center\/newsroom\/","title":{"rendered":"News & Events"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \n 5 Questions People Often Ask When Converting to Judaism\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n Five questions that come up frequently for people exploring conversion.\n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n Learn more\n about 5 Questions People Often Ask When Converting to Judaism<\/span><\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n \n From Bagpipes to the Bimah: How AJU’s Miller Intro to Judaism Course Changed Cantor Kevin McIntyre’s Life\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n “The Jewish view of God is exactly what felt natural to me and honest to me,” he said.\n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n Learn more\n about From Bagpipes to the Bimah: How AJU’s Miller Intro to Judaism Course Changed Cantor Kevin McIntyre’s Life<\/span><\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n \n AJU Names Rabbi John Carrier Senior Rabbi and Director of Jewish Education for the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n 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 …\n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n Learn more\n about AJU Names Rabbi John Carrier Senior Rabbi and Director of Jewish Education for the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys<\/span><\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n \n Ancient Stories, Real Life: 10 Weeks in the Torah\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n Whether you are opening the Torah for the first time or have studied it for years, you are welcome at the table. No Hebrew knowledge is required. Just bring your questions, experiences, and curiosity.\n <\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \n October Miller Intro to Judaism 7:00 AM PT \/ 10:00 AM ET\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n No matter your age or background, everyone is welcome to join Intro to Judaism and learn about the Torah and Judaism\u2019s many rituals, values, and holidays.\n <\/p>\n \n \n

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\n Whether you\u2019re exploring Judaism for the first time or looking to deepen your knowledge, Intro to Judaism offers a welcoming introduction to Jewish traditions, values, holidays, history, and everyday practice.\n <\/p>\n \n \n

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