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January 21, 2025

Alyssa Silva Accepted to M²’s Eighth Senior Educators Cohort

Alyssa Silva, Programming Manager for the Whizin Center for Open Learning of American Jewish University (AJU), has been accepted into the eighth Senior Educators Cohort at M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education. This prestigious program will allow Alyssa to further develop her expertise in experiential and online education and gain advanced tools for creating impactful learning opportunities.
 
Alyssa has a wealth of experience in Jewish education and community engagement. At AJU, she has refined her skills in management, content strategy, and stewardship, redefining approaches to Jewish education and its delivery. Through innovative programming, Alyssa has fostered excitement and growth in the global Jewish community, and her commitment to building meaningful connections has resulted in continued engagement.
 
As a member of the Senior Educators Cohort, Alyssa will focus on creating holistic, nuanced, and impactful learning opportunities. Her work will integrate accessible Jewish wisdom into vibrant and inclusive experiences for learners of all backgrounds. AJU is proud of Alyssa’s accomplishment and looks forward to seeing how this program enriches her work at AJU and within the community.
 
Learn more about the cohort here: Meet the Cohort.
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January 5, 2026

American Jewish University Names Jay Greenlinger Dean of Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership

American Jewish University (AJU) today announced the appointment of Jay Allan Greenlinger, Ed.D., as Dean of the Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership, effective January 6. A nationally recognized educator, Dr. Greenlinger brings more than 20 years of experience advancing educational excellence across K–12 …

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December 9, 2025

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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November 26, 2025

The Ancient Rhythm of Gratitude

May this season open our eyes, widen our hearts, and deepen our awareness of the blessings that surround us. In Judaism, we are asked to pray every day — three times a day, in fact — and our ancient tradition gives …

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