Open Learning

Jewish Thought

October 2024
Oct 22
Oct 22, 2024

Navigate a new era of Jewish life with Rabbi Cosgrove, one of American Jewry’s leading thinkers, through faith, resiliency, and identity. In the wake of the October 7th attack on […]

Free
Oct 29
Oct 29, 2024

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 […]

$280.00
Oct 30
Oct 30, 2024

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 […]

Free
November 2024
Nov 04
Nov 04, 2024

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, […]

Free
Nov 06
Nov 06, 2024

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 […]

Free
Nov 12
Nov 12, 2024

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 […]

Free
Nov 13
Nov 13, 2024

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 […]

Free
Nov 14
Nov 14, 2024

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 […]

Free
Nov 20
Nov 20, 2024

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 […]

Free
Nov 21
Nov 21, 2024

Learn about California's legislative efforts to combat Jewish hate in our communities with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel. As antisemitic incidents reach alarming levels across California, AJU President Jeffrey Herbst and Assemblymember […]

Free
December 2024
Dec 03
Dec 03, 2024

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 […]

Free
Dec 05
Dec 05, 2024

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 […]

Free
Dec 09
Dec 09, 2024

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, […]

Free
Dec 12
Dec 12, 2024

Amy Spitalnick discusses interconnection of antisemitism and democracy and the urgency of building alliances to protect Jewish communities. Since October 7th, the surge in antisemitism has raised important questions about how […]

Free
Dec 16
Dec 16, 2024

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 […]

Free