Explore the power of prayer with world renowned author and speaker Rabbi Sharon Brous. Join us for the second installment of this transformative series as we welcome renowned speaker Rabbi Sharon Brous, author of the influential book "The Amen Effect." Delve into the profound realm of Tefillah (prayer) during the High Holy Days, as Rabbi […]
Behind the scenes of the bat mitzvah book of the century, featuring author Fiona Rosenbloom. Young adult author Carolyn Mackler, and Fiona Rosenbloom, the creative mind behind the beloved book You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, explore Rosenbloom’s upbringing, the absence of her own bat mitzvah experience, her decision to use a […]
Embrace generosity with Rabbi Noah Farkas and learn why giving Tzedakah is so central to our High Holy Day experience. Join us for the final installment of our High Holy Days series and discover the power of Tzedakah, charitable giving, with one of America’s most inspiring Rabbis, Rabbi Noah Farkas, CEO of the Jewish Federation […]
Demystify the afterlife traditions of Judaism with Rabbi Pinchas Giller Do Jews believe in Heaven? Or some other afterlife? These are common questions, with no easy answers. Some Jews believe that there is no afterlife tradition in Judaism, but in fact the afterlife has its own history in Jewish thought. This course will review the […]
Join author Ian Buruma as he unravels the mesmerizing tales of World War II’s collaborators, con artists, and heroes. Join AJU’s Mark Oppenheimer for a captivating virtual event featuring acclaimed author Ian Buruma as he delves into the enthralling narratives of three enigmatic individuals. In his spellbinding book, "The Collaborators," Buruma unravels the lives of […]
Discover Jewish treasures on a virtual tour through the history and heritage of the Jewish Romanian community before and after the Holocaust Join tour guide Evgenia Kempinski on a spectacular virtual tour as we dive into the vibrant world of Jewish heritage and history in Romania. From ancient times to the 18th-century boom, we'll unravel […]
Join Mark Oppenheimer and Jon Wertheim in commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. October 27, 2023, is the fifth anniversary of the murders at the Tree of Life synagogue building, in Pittsburgh. On that day, anti-immigration zealot Robert Bowers killed 11 Jews, worshipping in the three congregations housed inside. On […]
