Author Talks

Discover transformative lessons from leading Jewish communal professionals in building sacred Jewish communities. Join us for a compelling conversation with AJU’s Dr. Ron Wolfson, Barry Shrage, and Rabbi Denise Eger as they share insights from their new book on building and leading sacred communities. Discover practical strategies from frontline experts on how to build meaningful […]

Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer debate their way through the Torah's teachings on love, survival and humanity's relationship with God. Overwhelmed by the thought of reading all 79,976 words in the Torah or decoding its 5,844 often complex passages? In It Takes Two to Torah, an Orthodox rabbi and a Reform journalist embark on […]

Join Zibby Owens and Rabbi Sherre Hirsch for a discussion on Jewish joy, resilience, and identity after the October 7 attacks. Rekindle Jewish joy, reminisce on your favorite Jewish dishes, and celebrate our resilience in a powerful collection of essays from 75 prominent authors, advocates, and public figures. Join bestselling author and podcaster Zibby Owens […]

Join co-authors of What Jewish Looks Like in a conversation about the rich tapestry of Jewish diversity and identity. Too many Jews have been told: "You don't look Jewish!" It begs the question, "What does Jewish look like?" Well, there are over fifteen million Jews in the world, which means there are more than fifteen […]

Rabbi Yitz Greenberg and Michael Berenbaum explore our relationship with God, tikkun olam, and Judaism’s vision for the future. Join Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg in conversation with AJU’s Michael Berenbaum as they explore key themes from The Triumph of Life, Rabbi Greenberg’s magnum opus and the Natan Fund's 2024 Natan Prize Winner. The book examines […]