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American Jewish University
One God or More? Ancient Texts Can Raise Questions of Practice
When asked if we’re monotheists, most Jews will hardly flinch before answering, “Yes.”
Immersed in Hebrew, Ulpan Learners Make Great Strides
As Charles Goldsmith became more active in his synagogue, he yearned to know more about the meaning of services and the sacred texts. So the retired physician, 66, decided to enroll in a Classical Hebrew course at the Whizin Center’s Hebrew ulpan.
Performances, Classes Spark Connections and Joy
Celebrated Jewish thinker Mordecai Kaplan, whose philosophy helped shape American Jewish University (AJU), once wrote that one of the most powerful ways to bond a community is through the performing arts.
Up Next: Clinton, Bush Share Wexler’s Stage
It’s T-minus five months to one of the most high-profile headlines in the history of American Jewish University’s (AJU) annual lecture series: On Feb. 22, former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are slated to share a stage at Universal’s Gibson Amphitheatre, with AJU President Robert Wexler probing their perspectives on world affairs.