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Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Wednesdays, February 1 - June 6 - 6:30PM
When:Wed Feb 01, 2012 Wednesdays, February 1 - June 6 - 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Jews and non-Jews are welcome to attend this 18 session class for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives, in addition to those considering conversion. Classes include history, holidays, life cycle observances, dietary laws, Israel and anti-Semitism.
Contact:310-440-1273
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Tue, Feb 07, 2012
Tuesdays, February 7 - June 5, 6:30PM
When:Tue Feb 07, 2012 Tuesdays, February 7 - June 5, 6:30PM
Where:Adat Ari El 12020 Burbank Blvd. Valley Village 91607
Description:Jews and non-Jews are welcome to attend this 18 session class for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives, in addition to those considering conversion. Classes include history, holidays, life cycle observances, dietary laws, Israel and anti-Semitism.
Contact:310-440-1273
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Wed, Feb 22, 2012
12:00PM - 1:30PM
When:Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Where:1801 Avenue of the Stars, Century City
Description:Join Rabbi Elliot Dorff as he lectures on the how the ethical codes found in the torah contribute to Western Civilization, this session specifically focusing on the power of executives. This seminar is approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California.
Contact:310-440-1246
Link:http://adulteducation.ajula.edu/Content/CourseUnit.asp?CID=157&u=8170&t=0
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
10:00AM - 1:00PM
When:Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Where:a private Kosher Kitchen TBD
Description:Judy Zeidler, author of five cookbooks, will demonstrate a menu of butter fried chicken on top of vegetables with vegetable stuffing, chicken salad, and a fabulous dessert. Cost: $64.
Contact:310-440-1246
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Wed, Feb 22, 2012
8pm
When:Wed Feb 22, 2012 8pm
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:From the heart of Broadway, this critically acclamaimed stage memoir chronicles the life of Jake Ehrenreich; a multi-talented American born child of Holocaust survivors. From the streets of Brooklyn and struggle with his family's past, to the laughter and rebirth of Catskills summers, this is a delightful journey with all the joy, tenderness and heartbreak of being a Jew? (ABC TV). Featuring a live band and multi-media set, The New York Times raves A Jew Grows in Brooklyn is "Touching and Funny... Jake Ehrenreich is Dazzling!? and the LA Times proclaims it "Elegant! Ehrenreich is an engaging and thoughtful raconteur who weaves philosophy into personal history".
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Link:www.ajewgrowsinbrooklyn.com
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
8pm
When:Thu Feb 23, 2012 8pm
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:From the heart of Broadway, this critically acclamaimed stage memoir chronicles the life of Jake Ehrenreich; a multi-talented American born child of Holocaust survivors. From the streets of Brooklyn and struggle with his family's past, to the laughter and rebirth of Catskills summers, this is a delightful journey with all the joy, tenderness and heartbreak of being a Jew? (ABC TV). Featuring a live band and multi-media set, The New York Times raves A Jew Grows in Brooklyn is "Touching and Funny... Jake Ehrenreich is Dazzling!? and the LA Times proclaims it "Elegant! Ehrenreich is an engaging and thoughtful raconteur who weaves philosophy into personal history".
Contact:
Link:www.ajewgrowsinbrooklyn.com
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
10:30AM - 12:00PM
When:Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 111
Description:Join Cantor Kenny Ellis as he discusses the music of Israel, Yiddish Treasures, Jewish Humor and Participant Requests.
Contact:(310) 440-1283
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/ContentUnit.asp?CID=1588&u=5615&t=0
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
10:00AM - 2:00PM
When:Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Where:Where: AJU Familian Campus
Description:AJU is proud to host an event for the West Coast Region of Counselor Advocacy for the Jewish University Experience (CAJUE), an organization made up of College/Guidance Counselors from both Jewish high schools and public high schools with large Jewish populations.
Contact:Admissions Counselors Emily Frank (efrank@ajula.edu; 310-440-1299) and Talia Krygier (tkrygier@ajula.edu; 310-440-1241)
Link:http://cajue.org/About_CAJUE.html
Fri, Feb 24, 2012
- February 26, 2012 (All Weekend)
When:Fri Feb 24, 2012 - February 26, 2012 (All Weekend)
Where:AJU's Brandeis-Bardin Campus
Description:Scholar in Residence Weekend
Contact:Lisa Forst Druker, 310 440 1217 or LDruker@ajula.edu Contact Lisa Forst Drucker for pricing
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Sat, Feb 25, 2012
8pm
When:Sat Feb 25, 2012 8pm
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:From the heart of Broadway, this critically acclamaimed stage memoir chronicles the life of Jake Ehrenreich; a multi-talented American born child of Holocaust survivors. From the streets of Brooklyn and struggle with his family's past, to the laughter and rebirth of Catskills summers, this is a delightful journey with all the joy, tenderness and heartbreak of being a Jew? (ABC TV). Featuring a live band and multi-media set, The New York Times raves A Jew Grows in Brooklyn is "Touching and Funny... Jake Ehrenreich is Dazzling!? and the LA Times proclaims it "Elegant! Ehrenreich is an engaging and thoughtful raconteur who weaves philosophy into personal history".
Contact:
Link:www.ajewgrowsinbrooklyn.com
Sun, Feb 26, 2012
9:30AM - 3:30PM
When:Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:A day of biblical exploration with Mr. Fred Simmons, author of King David, A Play in Prose and in Verse on How a Poor, Young Shepherd Boy Became the King of Israel, and Dr. Ziony Zevit, AJU professor or Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages.
Contact:310-440-1246
Link:wcce.ajula.edu
Tue, Feb 28, 2012
10:30AM - 12:00PM
When:Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 111
Description:Join Dr. Herbert Ausubel, Oncologist and author, as he discusses his book Flower of God: One man?s family history from the time of the Temple of Solomon to the present. Cost: $10. 12 for non-members
Contact:310-440-1283
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Wed, Feb 29, 2012
12:00PM - 1:30PM
When:Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Where:1801 Avenue of the Stars, Century City
Description:Join Rabbi Elliot Dorff as he lectures on the how the ethical codes found in the torah contribute to Western Civilization, this session specifically focusing on the power in government and professions. This seminar is approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California.
Contact:310-440-1246
Link:http://adulteducation.ajula.edu/Content/CourseUnit.asp?CID=157&u=8170&t=0
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
5:00PM - 6:30PM
When:Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 307
Description:AJU's Graduate Program in Nonprofit Management offers Spring Colloquium open to students, alumni, and the public. Rev. Art Cribbs, Executive Director, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), will speak.
Contact:310-440-1260
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Thu, Mar 01, 2012
10:30AM - 1:00PM
When:Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:30AM - 1:00PM
Where:Bus Departs from AJU Familian Campus
Description:Experience this docent led tour of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum Collection at Carolwood, with almost 500 classic and contemporary pieces of art by such artists as Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Picasso, Kandinsky and many more. Cost: $40.
Contact:310-440-1246
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Mon, Mar 05, 2012
Mondays, March 5 - July 9, 6:30PM
When:Mon Mar 05, 2012 Mondays, March 5 - July 9, 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Jews and non-Jews are welcome to attend this 18 session class for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives, in addition to those considering conversion. Classes include history, holidays, life cycle observances, dietary laws, Israel and anti-Semitism.
Contact:310-440-1273
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Tue, Mar 06, 2012
12:00PM - 1:30PM
When:Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description: Reb Mimi Feigelson, Mashpia Ruchanit (Spiritual Guide) at AJU, will discuss Divine Sign Language: Decoding Your Wardrobe.
Contact:310-440-1211
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Wed, Mar 07, 2012
10:00AM - 1:00PM
When:Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Where:a private Kosher Kitchen TBA
Description:Judy Zeidler, author of five cookbooks, will demonstrate a Persian Purim dinner of poppy seed recipes, filo appetizers, Dolmas, baklava, and chocolate covered halavah. Cost: $64
Contact:310-440-1246
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Sat, Mar 10, 2012
7:00PM
When:Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:00PM
Where:AJU Brandeis-Bardin Campus
Description:Popular artist Matisyahu will be performing a Havdallah Concert at AJU's Brandeis Bardin Campus. Cost: $25 for regular admission and $100 for VIP (includes reserved seats and a CD).
Contact:310-440-1246
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Sun, Mar 11, 2012
11:00AM
When:Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:00AM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Join us for brunch and a book signing, where Jenny Anderson will sign her book Spousonomics: Using economics to Master Love, Marriage, and Dirty Dishes, Rabbi Sherre Hirsch will discuss her book We Plan, God Laughs, Geila Hocherman will discuss her book Kosher Revolution: New Techniques and Great Recipes for Unlimited Kosher Cooking, and Judy Zeidler will talk about her fifth cookbook, Italy Cooks.. Cost: $25.
Contact:310-440-1246
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Tue, Mar 13, 2012
7:30PM - 9:30PM
When:Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Glen Roven, four time Emmy winner, conductor of the National Symphony, the Seattle Symphony, and the Munich Philharmonic, will walk you through interpreting poetry with the help of film stars JoBeth Williams and James Patrick Stewart. Cost: $25.
Contact:310-440-1246
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/forms/dortort2011.asp?CID=1009&t=0
Wed, Mar 14, 2012
11:15AM - 3:00PM
When:Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:15AM - 3:00PM
Where:Bus Departs from AJU Familian Campus
Description:Glen Roven, four time Emmy winner, conductor of the National Symphony, the Seattle Symphony, and the Munich Philharmonic, will guide you through highlights of the Norton Simon Art Museum and show you 14 of the greatest paintings. Bring a lunch! Cost: $60.
Contact:310-440-1246
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Thu, Mar 15, 2012
Lecture: Thursday, March 15, 7:00PM. Performance: Sunday, March, 18, 2:00PM
When:Thu Mar 15, 2012 Lecture: Thursday, March 15, 7:00PM. Performance: Sunday, March, 18, 2:00PM
Where:Lecture: AJU Familian Campus. Performance: Disney Concert Hall
Description:Glen Roven, four time Emmy winner, conductor of the National Symphony, the Seattle Symphony, and the Munich Philharmonic, will humorously take you through how to experience classical music. Cost: Lecture:$25, Lecture & Performance: $90.
Contact:310-440-1246
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/dortort
Tue, Mar 20, 2012
11:00AM
When:Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:00AM
Where:Gindi Auditorium
Description:University Women presents Pianist Eden Chen. Following the concert, the attendees will have lunch at 12:00pm in the small Berg Dining room with the performer
Contact:(310) 440-1283
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/ContentUnit.asp?CID=1588&u=5615&t=0
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
5:00PM - 6:30PM
When:Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 307
Description:AJU's Graduate Program in Nonprofit Management offers Spring Colloquium open to students, alumni, and the public. Victor Abalos, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communication for California Forward, will speak.
Contact:310-440-1260
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Thu, Mar 22, 2012
6:00 PM
When:Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:00 PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Hosted by the Moriah Society of AJU, Moriahopoly, is a Monopoly tournament and fundraiser. The event will eature dinner, drinks, a silent auction and a live band, Sol and the Screamers. The game will be played on oversized game boards, with individual properties renamed for sponsors.
Contact:Reggie Nudell,(310) 440.1211 or RNudell@ajula.edu
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Sun, Mar 25, 2012
4:00PM
When:Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:00PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Take the time to laugh at The Water Coolers, a comedy performance featuring original songs and parodies about what happens when people gather around the water cooler. The show's team is led by actor/comedy write, Thomas Michael Allen, creator of Tony n' Tina's Wedding.
Contact:310-440-1246
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/forms/dortort2010.asp?CID=1009&t=0
Tue, Mar 27, 2012
10:00AM- 12:00PM
When:Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:00AM- 12:00PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Colen Conference Center
Description:University Women's Special Event with bestselling Author Lisa See. Light breakfast.Cost: $20 for all University Members; $23 Non Members
Contact:(310) 440-1283
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/ContentUnit.asp?CID=1588&u=5615&t=0
Wed, Mar 28, 2012
Wednesdays, March 28 & April 4, 8:00PM - 9:30PM
When:Wed Mar 28, 2012 Wednesdays, March 28 & April 4, 8:00PM - 9:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:On March 28, Rabbi Mordecai Finley will discuss The Deeper Dimensions of Pesach and Its Symbols. On April 4, he will follow up with The Structure and Flow of the Seder and the Haggadah: How to Lead a Seder and Make it Fun and Meaningful. Cost: $39.
Contact:310-440-1246
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Wed, Mar 28, 2012
5:00PM - 6:30PM
When:Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 307
Description: AJU's Graduate Program in Nonprofit Management offers Spring Colloquium open to students, alumni, and the public. Ashlesha Datar, Economist and Policy Analyst for RAND Corporation, will speak.
Contact:310-440-1260
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Sun, Apr 15, 2012
4:00PM
When:Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:00PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Foreign Correspondents Jennifer Griffin & Greg Myre will hold a conversation and signing of their new book This Burning Land: Lessons from the Front Lines of the Transformed Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, which explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict of the past decade.
Contact:310-440-1246
Link:http://adulteducation.ajula.edu/Content/CourseUnit.asp?CID=1648&u=9129&t=0
Sun, Apr 15, 2012
Sundays, April 15 - September 9, 9:30AM
When:Sun Apr 15, 2012 Sundays, April 15 - September 9, 9:30AM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Jews and non-Jews are welcome to attend this 18 session class for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives, in addition to those considering conversion. Classes include history, holidays, life cycle observances, dietary laws, Israel and anti-Semitism.
Contact:310-440-1273
Link:
Sun, Apr 15, 2012
April 15 - June 25 Day & Evening Classes
When:Sun Apr 15, 2012 April 15 - June 25 Day & Evening Classes
Where:Familian Campus
Description:All levels of modern & classical Hebrew
Contact:310.476.9777 X436
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Sun, Apr 15, 2012
April 15 - June 25 Day & Evening Classes
When:Sun Apr 15, 2012 April 15 - June 25 Day & Evening Classes
Where:Brandeis Campus
Description:All levels of modern & classical Hebrew
Contact:310.476.9777 X436
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Sun, Apr 15, 2012
April 15 - June 25 Day & Evening Classes
When:Sun Apr 15, 2012 April 15 - June 25 Day & Evening Classes
Where:Sinai Akiba Academy
Description:All levels of modern & classical Hebrew
Contact:310.476.9777 X436
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Wed, Apr 18, 2012
12:00PM - 1:30PM
When:Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Judy Zeidler, Chef and cookbook author, will discuss Italy Cooks: Stories and Recipes from Travels in Italy.
Contact:310-440-1211
Link:
Wed, Apr 18, 2012
5:00PM - 6:30PM
When:Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 307
Description:AJU's Graduate Program in Nonprofit Management offers Spring Colloquium open to students, alumni, and the public. Fay Washington, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA, will speak.
Contact:310-440-1260
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Wed, Apr 18, 2012
3:00PM - 9:00PM
When:Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:00PM - 9:00PM
Where:Chico's clothing store, 12122 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
Description:Shop at Chico's, enjoy refreshments and 10% OF SALES GO TO UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Contact:(310) 440-1283
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/ContentUnit.asp?CID=1588&u=5615&t=0
Wed, Apr 25, 2012
5:00PM - 6:30PM
When:Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 307
Description:AJU's Graduate Program in Nonprofit Management offers Spring Colloquium open to students, alumni, and the public. Katherine Schneider, Sr. VP Community Engagement for Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California, will speak.
Contact:310-440-1260
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Sun, Apr 29, 2012
4:00PM
When:Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:00PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Join Charles Fox, composer of the music for more than 100 films, as he performs many of his hits and recounts the story of his musical emergence.
Contact:310-440-1246
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/forms/dortort2010.asp?CID=1009&t=0
Sun, Apr 29, 2012
1:00PM - 3:30PM
When:Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:00PM - 3:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:AJU presents the Ninth Annual WCCE Student Art Show featuring paintings, drawings, clay, and stone sculpture. Come meet the artists at the opening reception. The exhibit will be open April 26 - May 8.
Contact:310-440-1246
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Tue, May 01, 2012
11:45AM
When:Tue May 01, 2012 11:45AM
Where:The Beverly Hills Hotel
Description:University Women's 46th Author/Artist Luncheon honoring Daniel Pollack, world renowned American Pianist and Evy Lutin, Woman of Achievement?Cost:?$135
Contact:(310) 440-1283
Link:http://wcce.ajula.edu/Content/ContentUnit.asp?CID=1588&u=5615&t=0
Wed, May 02, 2012
5:00PM - 6:30PM
When:Wed May 02, 2012 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 307
Description:AJU's Graduate Program in Nonprofit Management offers Spring Colloquium open to students, alumni, and the public. Jonathan Zeichner, Executive Director of A Place Called Home, will speak.
Contact:310-440-1260
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Tue, May 08, 2012
Tuesdays to September 11, 6:30PM
When:Tue May 08, 2012 Tuesdays to September 11, 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Jews and non-Jews are welcome to attend this 18 session class for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives, in addition to those considering conversion. Classes include history, holidays, life cycle observances, dietary laws, Israel and anti-Semitism.
Contact:310-440-1273
Link:
Wed, May 09, 2012
5:00PM - 6:30PM
When:Wed May 09, 2012 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus, Room 307
Description:AJU's Graduate Program in Nonprofit Management offers Spring Colloquium open to students, alumni, and the public. Chris Komai, Director of Communication for the Japanese American National Museum, will speak.
Contact:310-440-1260
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Thu, May 17, 2012
6:00PM
When:Thu May 17, 2012 6:00PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:2012 Annual Tribute Dinner honoring Board Chairman, Jeffrey Glassman
Contact:Lisa Forst Druker, (310) 440.1217 or LDruker@ajula.edu
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Tue, May 22, 2012
12:00PM - 1:30PM
When:Tue May 22, 2012 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Rabbi Sharon Brous, Rabbi at Ikar Temple, will discuss Bad Things Happen.
Contact:310-440-1211
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012
12:00PM - 1:30PM
When:Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Honorary Brian David Goldberg, PhD, CAS '93, Co-chair of AJU's Political Science Department, will discuss Presidential Politics: The Race for the White House.
Contact:310-440-1211
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Wed, Jun 13, 2012
Wednesdays, June 13 - October 31, 6:30PM
When:Wed Jun 13, 2012 Wednesdays, June 13 - October 31, 6:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Jews and non-Jews are welcome to attend this 18 session class for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives, in addition to those considering conversion. Classes include history, holidays, life cycle observances, dietary laws, Israel and anti-Semitism.
Contact:310-440-1273
Link:
Tue, Jun 19, 2012
June 19 - July 15
When:Tue Jun 19, 2012 June 19 - July 15
Where:AJU Brandeis-Bardin Campus
Description:The Marilyn and Sigi Ziering Brandeis Collegiate Institute invites young Jewish adults from all over the world to experience Judaism through art, learning, spirituality and outdoor exploration at AJU's Brandeis-Bardin campus.
Contact:310-440-1246
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Tue, Jun 19, 2012
- August 12
When:Tue Jun 19, 2012 - August 12
Where:AJU Brandeis-Bardin Campus
Description:When: Session 1: June 19 - July 1. Mini Camp: June 24 - July 1. Session 2: July 3 - July 22. Session 3: July 24 - August 12
Contact:877-2-ALONIM (877-255-6646)
Link:www.alonim.com
Sun, Jul 08, 2012
Sundays, July 8 - December 16, 1:30PM
When:Sun Jul 08, 2012 Sundays, July 8 - December 16, 1:30PM
Where:AJU Familian Campus
Description:Jews and non-Jews are welcome to attend this 18 session class for those seeking to live fuller Jewish lives, in addition to those considering conversion. Classes include history, holidays, life cycle observances, dietary laws, Israel and anti-Semitism.
Contact:310-440-1273
Link: