Miller Introduction to Judaism Program

Deep thoughts for a Shabbat Shalom #shabbatshalom #millerintrotojudaism

Relationships don’t come with a handbook. Sometimes we all need some guidance to create a stronger and deeper connection to our partner. Join our Marriage for L...ife course Sunday, February 21, led by licensed professionals who will help you navigate two relationship essentials: sex and money. Register today! www.aju.edu/marriageforlife

Rabbi Cheryl Peretz, Associate Dean of Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, gives her interpretation of "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a han...d, a foot for a foot" from Exodus. "How can the Torah possibly call for in-kind repayment for an injury? 'You hurt me, I hurt you' just doesn’t jive with the value we place on human life nor would it be legally defensible...Maybe the Torah’s intention is to limit the punishment by taking the decision out of human hands by imposing some outside standard." Read the full article below.

Some refelections for Presidents Day. https://www.aju.edu//our-t/back-issues/self-evident-truths #presidentsday #millerintrotojudaism

Deep Thoughts for a #shabbatshalom #millerintrotojudaism

You're invited to Deeply Rooted! We're teaming up with NuRoots for a new virtual learning series for a diverse group of young Angelenos to explore stories, values, and wisdom together! The online series will be six sessions, March 17June 2, for what we hope to be an accessible, intentional, and pluralist space that will help participants honor themselves and each other over meaningful conversation rooted in Jewish ideas. Everybody is welcome! Visit https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6156483/Deeply-Rooted to apply through March 1

AJU is offering a wonderful crash course in Hebrew. Prices go up on 10/8.

AJU is offering another crash course in reading Hebrew. https://www.aju.edu//Reading-Crash-Course-Wednesday-Mornin

As we prepare for Sukkot

From our friends and close collaborators at HoneymoonIsrael. This is a truly beautiful reflection on what it means to make a Jewish family, wherever you come from.

G'mar Tov! Blessings for the High Holidays

What is teshuvah?

https://www.aju.edu//Reading-Crash-Course-Wednesday-Mornin A great opportunity for you to learn to read Hebrew!

There are so many Hebrew class offerings coming up through AJU's Whizin Center for Continuing Education. In addition to the Sukkot Blessings Crash Course this Thursday, there are also 2 four-week long Hebrew Reading Crash Courses coming up in October (Wednesday mornings from 9-11 am PT, October 14-November 4) and November (Wednesday mornings from 9-11 am PT, November 18-December 9). The cost for the crash course is $136. And registration for Fall Hebrew courses is now open. Among the fall offerings is a new Biblical Hebrew Beginner 1 class (Tuesday evenings from 4-6 pm PT, October 13-December 15) and a new Modern Hebrew Beginner 1 class (Tuesday mornings from 10 am-12 pm PT, October 13-December 15). Intro students get 50% off tuition for their first Hebrew class. Reach out to the Intro Office or Whizin Center for details.

Shanah Tova from the Intro Program!

How to get more from the High Holidays

If you missed the High Holiday blessings Hebrew crash course offered through AJU’s Whizin Center for Continuing Education (or you did that one and want more Hebrew), there is another two-hour crash course session coming up on Thursday, September 24 (10 am-12 pm) focusing on Sukkot Blessings. The cost of the program is $36. Register now below or reach out to the Whizin Office for more information.

A message from AJU President, Jeffrey Herbst, wishing everyone a Shana Tova and Happy New Year!

As we prepare for the High Holy Days this year.