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0 Jewish Law Education

Investigation clears Ziegler rabbinical school deans of ethics code allegations

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 27 Sep

An investigation by the Rabbinical Assembly into ethical violations at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles has cleared its deans, Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson and Rabbi Cheryl Peretz, of any serious misconduct requiring public action.

0 Gender/Identity Education

American Jewish University says investigation found no systemic sexism or homophobia at seminary

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 19 Jun

American Jewish University's investigation into allegations of a discriminatory and toxic culture at its Conservative movement rabbinical school did not reveal systemic issues, but acknowledged instances of sexism and homophobia experienced by some students.

0 Education Gender/Identity

Investigation says many students at LA rabbinical school experienced sexism and homophobia but it was not ‘systematic’

Louis Keene in Forward · 18 Jun

An investigation into complaints of sexism and harassment at the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies found that while most graduates reported no discrimination, a significant number of those who did not complete the program corroborated these concerns.

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

2 investigations underway following complaints of sexism at Ziegler rabbinical seminary

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 20 Mar

American Jewish University and its Ziegler rabbinical school are facing two investigations into sexism and misconduct allegations against Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson and Rabbi Cheryl Peretz.

0 Education Music

Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor

Andrew Esensten in Forward · 28 Feb

Jenni Asher, a talented violinist who converted to Judaism, is set to become the first ordained Black American woman cantor in the United States.

0 Education Communities

American Jewish University completes deal to sell its Los Angeles campus to nearby Jewish school

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 21 Feb

American Jewish University in Los Angeles has completed the sale of its main campus, the Familian Campus, to Milken Community School, a nearby Jewish institution.

0 Education Communities

American Jewish University finds new buyer for its campus: The Jewish school next door

Louis Keene in Forward · 27 Dec 2023

After the sale of American Jewish University's main campus fell through, the nearby Milken Community School has announced that it will purchase the 22-acre campus.

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A higher education partnership to elevate Jewish early childhood education

Judah Gross in eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Aug 2023

The article discusses a partnership called "To Teach and To Learn" between the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund in San Francisco and American Jewish University.

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There's a Jewish character in Netflix's 'Beef.' It has no lines

LKeene in Forward · 21 Apr 2023

The House of the Book, a famous Jewish landmark on the campus of American Jewish University in Simi Valley, California, features in Netflix's popular show 'Beef.'

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The State of Jewish Life on College Campuses

People of the Pod · 26 Aug 2021

In this discussion, Tilly Shemer, Executive Director of University of Michigan Hillel, and Dr. Jeffrey Herbst, President of American Jewish University, address the state of Jewish life on college campuses.

0 Communities Politics

Ugandan Rabbi Is Country’s First Jew To Win Seat in Its Parliament

Jordana Narin in Tablet · 26 Feb 2016

Rabbi Gershom Sizomu Wambedde, considered the first black African-born rabbi, has made history by becoming the first Jew elected to Ugandan parliament, representing the Bungokho North district.