Explore the evolution of angels and demons in Jewish tradition and discover their stories that bring them to life in the Torah and Talmud. This 8-session class meets on Tuesdays, February 4 - March 25, 2025 What do angels and demons really do in Jewish tradition? Early Torah texts offer a simple view: angels […]
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 […]
Learn core blessings and prayers in transliteration to participate in Jewish life with confidence! This five-week course is for individuals of all experience levels. Throughout the course, we will learn the most recited Jewish prayers and blessings. The class will be conducted using transliteration, which means the Hebrew text will be presented alongside phonetic pronunciation […]
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 […]
Explore the rabbinic roots of the Passover seder through tradition and Jewish text with AJU’s Rabbi Gail Labovitz. This 4-session class meets on Tuesdays March 11 - April 1, 2025 The Passover seder is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish traditions today, connecting us to our ancient roots. Its origins trace back to 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 […]
Los Angeles, CA 90049 United States
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 […]
Simi Valley, CA 93065 United States
Experience the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition in-person at the Reagan Library with a private class and lunch hosted by Whizin Center's Open Learning. Join American Jewish University for a unique in-person Lunch n’ Learn experience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The event begins with a private class led by Tyler Jarvis, […]
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 […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! This class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8 pm PT Think of Ulpan as a fast-track immersion program. Instead of dry grammar lessons and endless vocabulary lists, it throws you right into the language. It's like being in Israel and learning by doing […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! Enhance your Hebrew conversation skills with this 8-week online course tailored for intermediate learners. In this online Hebrew course, you’ll review the five groups of verbs in the present and past tenses, focusing on Hifil and Hitpael verbs, while also exploring Israeli […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! Take your conversational Hebrew skills to the next level with our 8-week online course. Perfect for students who are comfortable with intermediate level spoken Hebrew, this class focuses on mastering future tense verbs, prepositions, and advanced conversation techniques. We’ll use the textbook […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! Ready to learn Hebrew? This 8-week online beginner Hebrew course focuses on foundational vocabulary for daily life. You’ll cover topics like telling time, numbers, verbs in the present tense, and more. By the end, you’ll feel confident in basic Hebrew conversations. No […]
Learn biblical Hebrew and gain a deeper and more profound understanding of our most sacred texts. Our 8-week online course is designed for students with prior knowledge of prayerbook or biblical Hebrew. We’ll focus on the future tense, nominal sentences, and adjectives using First Hebrew Primer (Lessons 10-13). Instructor: Sarah Har Shalom Details: • Textbook: […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! Ready to take your Hebrew to an advanced level? This 8-week online Hebrew course is designed for students with a solid foundation in Hebrew. You’ll focus on mastering future tense, imperatives, adverbs, and the Nifal verb group. Using Hebrew from Scratch Part […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! Take your conversational Hebrew skills to the next level with our 8-week online course. Perfect for students who are comfortable with intermediate level spoken Hebrew, this class focuses on mastering future tense verbs, prepositions, and advanced conversation techniques. Instructor: Aliza Klainman […]
Enhance your skills and gain more confidence in reading and understanding prayer book blessings in this eight-week course. Our 8-week online course for advanced beginners focuses on Hebrew blessings and cultural topics. We’ll use Hebrew the Easy Way (Chapters 6-9) to help you build your language skills and deepen your understanding of Jewish traditions. […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! This 8-week online beginner Hebrew course is perfect for students starting their Hebrew journey. Learn how to speak about your home, shopping, and daily activities, as well as basic grammar rules for adjectives and numbers. Using Hebrew from Scratch Part 1, lessons […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! Connect with the culture and language of the Jewish people. Learn Hebrew from native Hebrew speaking instructors and start your Hebrew journey with our 8-week online Hebrew course for complete beginners. Build essential skills in reading, writing, and basic conversation. We’ll cover […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! This 8-week online course for intermediate learners covers adjectives, past tense verbs, ordinal numbers, and the construct state using Hebrew from Scratch Part 1 (Pesek Zman Gimel – Lesson 15). Instructor: Racheli Morris Details: • Textbook: Hebrew from Scratch Part […]
Enhance your skills and gain more confidence in reading and understanding prayer book blessings in this eight-week course. Deepen your understanding of prayerbook Hebrew with this 8-week online course designed for students who have already begun their prayerbook Hebrew journey with AJU. Expand your knowledge of possessive endings, key prayer vocabulary, and essential grammatical structures […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! This 8-week online beginner Hebrew course is perfect for students starting their Hebrew journey. Learn how to speak about your home, shopping, and daily activities, as well as basic grammar rules for adjectives and numbers. Using Hebrew from Scratch Part 1, lessons […]
Learn modern Hebrew online with the fast, immersive Ulpan method—just like in Israel! Ready to learn Hebrew? This 8-week online beginner Hebrew course focuses on foundational vocabulary for daily life. You’ll cover topics like telling time, numbers, verbs in the present tense, and more. By the end, you’ll feel confident in basic Hebrew conversations. No […]
