This course will dive into the history, archaeology, and tradition of the ancient Israelites to uncover how they developed monotheism. Who were the ancient Israelites and how did they come to embrace monotheism as a religious philosophy? In this class we will examine the origin theories surrounding the Israelites and trace the evolution of the […]
War: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Combat We are delighted to offer this class for free. But to ensure we can keep making Jewish education accessible at no charge, will you make the suggested donation of $36 (or more, if you are so moved)? Thank you for your generosity! Join our engaging three-part series exploring Rabbi Elliot […]
Learn about the revival of Hebrew with Israeli linguist Dr. Ruvik Rosenthal. Learn the story of modern Hebrew with Israeli Linguist Dr. Ruvik Rosenthal. Discover what enabled an ancient language, used mostly in Jewish religious scripts and rituals along 1,700 years, to serve the needs of a living modern society. How did Hebrew change and […]
Aid in Dying: Jewish wisdom as a guide for making tough decisions. We are delighted to offer this class for free. But to ensure we can keep making Jewish education accessible at no charge, will you make the suggested donation of $36 (or more, if you are so moved)? Thank you for your generosity! Join […]
William Deresiewicz & Pinchas Giller discuss Zionist youth movements' impact on American Judaism and Israel's changing political landscape. "It's hard to explain to people today," said Bernard Avishai not long ago, "how cool it was to be a Zionist in 1968." AJU Public Fellow and best-selling author William Deresiewicz will reflect on his formative years in Young […]
Speech: What to Say, What Not to Say, and How to Say It. We are delighted to offer this class for free. But to ensure we can keep making Jewish education accessible at no charge, will you make the suggested donation of $36 (or more, if you are so moved)? Thank you for your generosity! […]
The life and thought of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, one of the most influential—and controversial—rabbis in modern Judaism. AJU's Rabbi Pinchas Giller and author Ezra Glinter explore the life and impact of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh and last Lubavitcher Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Known for his messianic fervor and controversial leadership, Schneerson became a […]
Sarah Hurwitz and Jon Falk unpack campus antisemitism, examining the challenges faced by students and how to address them. Join Sarah Hurwitz, AJU Public Fellow, author of Here All Along, and former White House speechwriter, and Jon Falk of Hillel International as they discuss campus antisemitism in the new school year. As incidents of antisemitism continue to […]
