This 4-session class meets on Thursdays: Jan. 9 - Jan. 30, 2025. Join Rabbi Pinchas Giller for a deep dive into Jewish wisdom and spirituality, exploring creation and the divine in the book of Writings. In the Torah, we discover the covenant and the laws that shape Jewish life. The Prophets call for social justice […]
Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day with author Ruth Franklin on her new biography of Anne Frank’s life. Join award-winning author Ruth Franklin and the University of South Carolina’s Director of Jewish Studies Saskia Coenen Snyder on International Holocaust Remembrance Day for a compelling conversation about her new book, The Many Lives of Anne Frank. Franklin explores […]
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz challenges us to rethink Jewish identity and dual loyalty in the wake of October 7th's impact on American Jewry. How has the October 7 massacre and its fallout transformed the American Jewish community? Join us for a compelling conversation on Jewish loyalty and collective destiny with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and AJU’s President […]
This 8-session course explores the history of the Holy Land and how these historical events have shaped its present-day complexities. Our 8-session course, which runs 2/6/25 - 3/27/25 will cover the history of the Holy Land from Ottoman rule to the present day. We will quickly review the rise and fall of the Ottomans, then […]
Anthea Butler explores the complexities of African American solidarity with the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism. With the rise of antisemitism in recent years, many in the Jewish community are questioning whether the allies they once relied on are still showing up. To address these concerns, AJU is launching a three-part series that examines the […]
Explore the global stories, impact, and artistic responses to October 7 through street art around the world. Important street art has been created across the world in response to the massacre on October 7 and subsequent multifront wars. Street art tour guide, Grace Berlfein will take us on a virtual tour of October 7th street […]
Corinne Blackmer explores the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and Jewish solidarity in the face of rising antisemitism. With the rise of antisemitism in recent years, many in the Jewish community are questioning whether the allies they once relied on are still showing up. To address these concerns, AJU is launching a three-part series that examines […]
Daniel and Helen shed light on race, identity, and the power of allyship within Asian and Jewish communities. With the rise of antisemitism in recent years, many in the Jewish community are questioning whether the allies they once relied on are still showing up. To address these concerns, AJU is launching a three-part series that […]
Join AJU for a captivating Israeli film screening with English subtitles, open to Hebrew students of all levels! DOORS OPEN AT 5:30pm PT SHOW STARTS AT 6:00pm PT Tickets include kosher refreshments and snacks. This event will be indoors, with sliding doors to the patio open for fresh air to ensure a comfortable and safe […]
