{"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 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

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\n \n From Manila to Meaning: Patrick’s Journey Through AJU’s Intro to Judaism\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n Being based approximately 7,300 miles from American Jewish University didn\u2019t stop Patrick John Ray Carpio, a resident of the Philippines, from tuning in each week for AJU\u2019s Intro to Judaism program.\u00a0 Carpio\u2014who was part of the November 2024 cohort\u2014lives in …\n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n Learn more\n about From Manila to Meaning: Patrick’s Journey Through AJU’s Intro to Judaism<\/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 Rosh Hashanah Unpacked: A Crash Course with Rabbi John Carrier\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n Join Rabbi John Carrier for an engaging crash course exploring the meaning, liturgy, customs, and big ideas behind Rosh Hashanah.\n <\/p>\n \n \n

\n\n Online\n \n \u2022<\/span>\n \n \n Save your spot\n about Rosh Hashanah Unpacked: A Crash Course with Rabbi John Carrier<\/span><\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n \n October Miller Intro to Judaism 7 am PT\/10 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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