Rediscover the story of Abraham, the first Jew, through the research and interpretation of author Anthony Julius. The story of Abraham is one of faith vs. skepticism, critique vs. devotion, and above all a reflection of the Jewish people. Join author Anthony Julius and AJU’s Pinchas Giller as they discuss his new book Abraham: The […]
Join Netflix's Jewish Matchmaker, Aleeza Ben Shalom, for an exclusive conversation about her groundbreaking new book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker. Aleeza will sit down with AJU’s Michelle Starkman to discuss her paradigm-shifting approach to modern dating, debunk common myths about love, and share real-life success stories from her matchmaking clients. Whether you're single, searching, or simply fascinated […]
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Are the Jewish people truly Am Yisrael? How can we trace our ancestry to the land of Israel, and provide evidence to those who question our right to be there? In a time of rising misinformation and identity erasure, Ben M. Freeman delivers a powerful, unapologetic exploration of Jewish indigeneity, tracing the Jewish people’s deep-rooted […]
Discover Chaim Grade’s literary treasure and the enduring legacy of Yiddish culture with translator Rose Waldman. Join translator Rose Waldman and AJU’s Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson as they explore Chaim Grade’s Sons and Daughters, now available in its long-awaited English translation. Praised by Elie Wiesel as “one of the greatest contemporary Yiddish novelists,” Grade’s novel […]
Zeeva Bukai explores forbidden love, identity, and exile in Israel and America in her gripping novel The Anatomy of Exile. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with author Zeeva Bukai and AJU’s Rabbi Gail Labovitz about Bukai’s powerful debut novel, The Anatomy of Exile. They will discuss the themes of this gripping family saga that […]
Join Rabbi Salkin to explore how Passover themes of liberation and resilience guide us in repairing our people amidst modern challenges. How does the Exodus story guide how we respond to current moral and spiritual challenges? Explore the powerful themes of Tikkun Ha’am/Repairing Our People with Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin through the lens of […]
