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Chabad’s Messiah: The Life of Lubavitcher Rebbe

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

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Red, Green, and Blue: Islamism’s Reach in American Politics: Elections

Delve into middle eastern foreign influence in U.S. politics and elections with national security experts Ryan Mauro and Michael Pregent. This is part 2 of 6 in our series in collaboration with the Middle East Forum. AJU’s Rick Richman and MEF’s Ryan Mauro and Michael Pregent discuss the impact of Middle Eastern actors, particularly Islamist

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Red, Green & Blue: Islamism’s Reach in American Politics: College Campuses

Learn about the Red-Green Alliance between progressives and Islamists on U.S. college campuses with Dexter Van Zile and Neetu Arnold. This is part 1 of 6 in our series in collaboration with the Middle East Forum. Join AJU’s Rick Richman and MEF’s Dexter Van Zile and Neetu Arnold to explore the growing collaboration and 45-year

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October 7th: A Year of War on the Battlefield and in the Media

Former IDF Spokesperson Jonathan Conricus reflects on October 7, the future of Israel’s war in the region, and global public opinion. AJU Open welcomes former IDF Spokesperson Jonathan Conricus for a conversation with AJU’s President Dr. Jeffrey Herbst on the one-year memorial of October 7. Conricus will share his perspective on the current state of

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Generations of Shanda with Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Robin Pogrebin

Explore the hidden lives and reinventions of Letty’s family, as she discusses the secrets and shames that shaped their legacy. Join author and activist Letty Cottin Pogrebin and her daughter Robin Pogrebin as they delve into the depths of Letty’s memoir, Shanda: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy. Shanda tells the story of three generations

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Understanding Genocide: Raphael Lemkin and the Origin of the Word Genocide

Join us for part 1 of this series on the definition of genocide, its historical origins, and instances of genocide in post-Holocaust era. What is a genocide, and how do we understand it in a post-Holocaust era? Join distinguished scholar in Holocaust and Genocide Studies Michael Berenbaum for an in-depth 3-part series where we will

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