{"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":"2026-04-29T17:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:24:10","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 The Jewish future is calling \u2014 and AJU is answering\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n 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.\u00a0A dear friend and …\n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n Learn more<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n \n The Ancient Rhythm of Gratitude\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n May this season open our eyes, widen our hearts, and deepen our awareness of the blessings that surround us.\u00a0In Judaism, we are asked to pray every day \u2014 three times a day, in fact \u2014 and our ancient tradition gives …\n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n Learn more<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n \n American Jewish University’s Maas Center Launches \u2018The Origin Story\u2019\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n American Jewish University\u2019s (AJU) Maas Center announces the launch of The Origin Story, an online platform dedicated to supporting and educating individuals exploring their Jewish ancestry, culture, and community.\u00a0Whether someone has recently uncovered Jewish roots through family history or DNA …\n <\/p>\n \n \n \n \n Learn more<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n The Miller Introduction to Judaism program at American Jewish University is an 18-week course exploring Jewish history, beliefs, rituals, and values in an open, welcoming environment. Designed for anyone Jewish, Jew-ish, or Jew-curious, it offers a meaningful pathway for learning, …\n <\/p>\n \n \n

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\n \n Intro to Judaism (Espa\u00f1ol)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

\n El programa Miller Introduction to Judaism de American Jewish University es un curso de 18 semanas que explora la historia, las creencias, los rituales y los valores del juda\u00edsmo en un entorno abierto y acogedor. Dise\u00f1ado para cualquier persona jud\u00eda, …\n <\/p>\n \n \n

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