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See allA Lifetime on Peppertree Lane: Harriet Scharf and the Legacy of Camp Alonim
There’s a moment that happens when you turn down Peppertree Lane. Before you even reach the gates of the Brandeis-Bardin Campus, something shifts. It’s not just arrival—it’s recognition. A feeling that lives somewhere between memory and belonging. For generations of …
Learn moreAmerican 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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Intro to Judaism
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, …
Rabbinic Ordination
The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies invites you to join us for our Rabbinic Ordination Ceremony celebrating the Class of 2026.
AJU's Annual Gala
The American Jewish University Gala is an inspiring evening celebrating community and impact while honoring Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson for his decades of scholarship, leadership, and enduring contributions to Jewish life and learning.
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See allAJU Appoints Culture Strategist Robert Richman to 2050 Institute
Los Angeles, CA — American Jewish University today announced that Robert Richman, a globally recognized culture architect, author and speaker, has joined the university to help shape a bold new vision for the future of Jewish life through its recently established …
Learn moreAJU Announces Winners of Jewish Future Video Fellowship
Los Angeles, CA — American Jewish University (AJU) has announced the winners of its Jewish Future Video Fellowship 2025, a creative contest grounded in AJU’s singular focus on the Jewish future and inviting participants to imagine and share what their perfect …
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See allAJU Launches 2050 Institute to Aim for ‘Communal Transformation’
Learn moreAJU appoints culture strategist Robert Richman to 2050 Institute
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