Ziegler Rabbis are bold, thoughtful spiritual leaders who bring Torah to life for today\u2019s world. Grounded in halakhah<\/em>, they love Jews in all their diversity, cultivate an authentic relationship with God, and speak about faith with clarity and courage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They read sacred texts with depth and historical insight, live and teach mitzvot<\/em> with passion, and commit to lifelong spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Socially conscious and community-centered, they build strong relationships, empower lay leaders, and show up for the Jewish people\u2014with a profound connection to Israel and an enduring commitment to a democratic, pluralistic Jewish state in our ancestral home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a Conservative Rabbinical School, the Ziegler School is dedicated to the philosophy, principles and values as inspired by Simon Greenberg, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Mordecai Kaplan, and other such great modern visionaries. It is their influence that continues to inspire the school\u2019s academic curriculum, programmatic elements, and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conservative Judaism seeks to preserve Jewish tradition and ritual allowing for a modernization of religious practice and is rooted in the wisdom gained at the intersection of heritage and progress. This balance allows Jews to lead truly fulfilled lives; and in an ever-evolving world, provides a message of compassion, enlightenment, and holiness to communities everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our understanding of Judaism embraces the full range of Jewish peoplehood and culture, inspiring a desire to work together with all Jews, regardless of their ideology or affiliation. We celebrate the diversity of klal Yisrael<\/em>, the entire Jewish people, with all its pluralism, dynamism, and excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While remaining faithful to the sacred truths and standards of the Torah and rabbinic writings in every generation, our sacred heritage has always embraced new wisdom, whatever its source. Integrating information and ethical insights into the structure and content of our faith remains the central dynamic of Conservative Judaism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rabbinic formation at the Ziegler School is immersive, relational, and deeply lived. Alongside rigorous academic study, students engage in mentorship, community building, spiritual practice, and hands-on skill development\u2014integrating scholarship with character, emotional intelligence, and leadership presence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Through mentoring with senior rabbis and deans, thought-provoking speaker series, Shabbat and holiday gatherings, workshops on navigating complex conversations, and shared communal life, students experience the kind of model communities they will one day lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located in the heart of Jewish Los Angeles, Ziegler offers more than a degree\u2014it offers context. Surrounded by one of the most diverse and dynamic Jewish communities in the world, students engage across congregations, organizations, and cultural spaces, gaining real-world perspective while enjoying the vibrancy, creativity, and energy of Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, tradition is alive, leadership is tested in real time, and rabbis are formed not only through study\u2014but through lived experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Ziegler Rabbi Ziegler Rabbis are bold, thoughtful spiritual leaders who bring Torah to life for today\u2019s world. Grounded in halakhah, they love Jews in all their diversity, cultivate an … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":26,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28","program","type-program","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/ziegler-rabbinical-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/program\/28","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/ziegler-rabbinical-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/program"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/ziegler-rabbinical-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/program"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/ziegler-rabbinical-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/program\/28\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":143,"href":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/ziegler-rabbinical-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/program\/28\/revisions\/143"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/ziegler-rabbinical-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/program\/26"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/ziegler-rabbinical-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Ziegler Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Beyond the Classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n