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American Jewish University

American Jewish University (AJU) is singularly focused on the future of Jewish life. A thriving center of Jewish resources and talent, AJU inspires and educates the next generation of educators, professionals, rabbis and lay leaders, while creating innovative pathways for living Jewishly.

The New York Stock Exchange in Lower Manhattan. Photo by Roland Weber via Wikimedia Commons.
The Wire
American Jewish University invests in TOV ETF, strengthening values-based investing
The newly launched exchange-traded fund is managed by JLens and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TOV—a nod to the Hebrew word for “good.”
Mar. 17, 2025
Cheryl Peretz
The Wire
Rabbi Cheryl Peretz promoted to vice dean of AJU’s Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies
“In this role, I look forward to pioneering new paths to elevate our future rabbis,” she said.
Jan. 28, 2025
Jay Sanderson. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
AJU engages renowned Jewish leader Jay Sanderson as senior adviser
American Jewish University hires former Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles CEO to advise on strategic planning initiative.
Nov. 25, 2024
Ilene Berman
The Wire
Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies names advisory board vice chair
Ilene Berman to lead school through a period of dynamic growth and innovation.
Sep. 12, 2024
Jake Marmer
The Wire
American Jewish University names recipient of ‘Word 2024: Bruce Geller Memorial Prize’
The winner is Jake Marmer, head of school at the Lander-Grinspoon Academy in Northampton, Mass.
Jun. 28, 2024
Erika Bocknek
The Wire
AJU School for Jewish Education and Leadership hires full-time lecturer
Adding Erika Bocknek to the American Jewish University faculty addresses the growing need for skilled Jewish educators.
May. 30, 2024
Ziegler School
The Wire
American Jewish University celebrates dedication of Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies’ new home
“The Bel Air campus was a magnificent chapter in our history, but it’s a place, not our history,” said Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson.
May. 9, 2024
Rabbi Candice Levy
The Wire
AJU’s Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies hires Rabbi Candice Levy
Leading conservative rabbinic school hires full-time faculty member and invests in development of future Jewish leaders.
May. 3, 2024
American Jewish University President Jeffrey Herbst, California Senator Henry Stern and Harold Masor, Board Chair of AJU, at the Camp Alonim reunion.
The Wire
American Jewish University honors 70 impactful years of Camp Alonim with reunion weekend
Current and former campers, staff, and Jewish community members came together to take part in meaningful camp traditions – and a special tribute to Israel
Nov. 7, 2023
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