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 […]
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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
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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
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Lee Yaron, Haaretz’s investigative journalist, discusses her new book, 10/7: One Hundred Human Stories. This book tells the stories of 100 civilians who were slaughtered on October 7th. Join author and Haaretz investigative journalist Lee Yaron in conversation with AJU President Jeffrey Herbst about her experience conducting interviews with survivors, the bereaved, and first responders
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Join us for a personal exploration of the Arab Jewish exodus through the eyes of one of the 850,000 Arab Jewish refugees. 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
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Jonah Platt shares his inspiration for a new podcast exploring Jewish identity, challenging stereotypes & amplifying diverse Jewish voices. 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
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Join the author of What Jewish Looks Like in a conversation about the rich tapestry of Jewish diversity and identity. Too many Jews have been told: “You don’t look Jewish!” It begs the question, “What does Jewish look like?” Well, there are over fifteen million Jews in the world, which means there are more than
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Explore the shifting pillars of American Jewish identity with Joshua Leifer as he explores history, politics, and the future of Jewish life. Join author Joshua Leifer and AJU’s Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson in an exploration of the changing landscape of American Jewish identity in Leifer’s new book, Tablets Shattered. Leifer examines the decline of Americanism,
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Rabbi Jonathan Leener will explore the nature of Judaism’s mission through the laws and themes of Chanukkah. What is the Jewish mission: adding light or destroying evil? In this class we will explore the nature of Judaism’s mission through Rabbi Jonathan Leener the laws and themes of Chanukkah. Taught by Pardes Faculty Fellow, we will
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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 to effectively protect Jewish safety in a way that resonates with non-Jewish communities and strengthens democracy. Join Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for
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