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- EIN 95-1684064
- (310) 476-9777
- 15600 Mulholland Dr Los Angeles CA 90077-1519 USA
- www.aju.edu
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Causes: Education, Undergraduate Colleges, Universities
Mission: We believe in the principle of torah li'sh'ma-learning as an intellectual and inspirational endeavor that embraces both academic scholarship and the efforts of all jews to explore their shared heritage through the formal and informal study of judaism and the other great civilizations of the world. American jewish university is a thriving center of jewish resources and talent built upon the mission of jewish learning, culture, ethics, leadership and peoplehood. Our role as a leadership training ground is matched by our commitment to provide the broader community with a variety of substantive educational experiences. Our lectures, symposia, special institutes, center for continuing education classes and a wide array of cultural offerings are enhancing thousands of individuals' understanding of judaism, and expanding their knowledge about the history, traditions and languages of this glorious ancient heritage.
Programs: Academic:college of arts and sciences scholarship and innovative curricula placethis academic program among the most vibrant in the nation. Thanks tosmall classes where students can explore their intellectual passions,and professors who are highly regarded in their respective fields, ourundergraduate program continues to earn plaudits for a variety ofoutstanding majors:- behavioral sciences- bio-ethics and natural sciences in one of three concentrations:premedical studies, health sciences or environmental sciences- business- jewish studies- liberal studies- literature, communication & media with concentrations in literature,communication, or theatre- political science: globalization and human development, internationalsecurity, israel and the middle east politics and policy, u. S. Law andpublic policy- nonprofit management program (mba)- center for jewish education - master of arts in education
camp alonim:camp alonim strives to spark a love for jewish culture, tradition, andcommunity in our campers by exposing them to a multitude of ways to bejewish. We see every activity we offer as a "gateway"- a means by whichthey might engage with being jewish. Jewish camping has been found tobe one of the most effective methods of jewish education, ensuring ajewish identity in adulthood. Gan alonim- designed for children entering kindergarten through 6thgrade. It is a nurturing and loving environment where children feelfree to explore their world and be adventurous in a safe setting.
conference center:the american jewish university conference program consists of two conference centers; one at the familian campus and the other at the brandeis-bardin campus. The conference center at the familian campus can accommodate facilitates, conventions, seminars and other educational and cultural meetings. The conference center at the brandeis-bardin campus is nationally recognized as a center devoted to jewish learning and culture. This location is equipped for celebrating jewish lifecycle events and an ideal environment for creative thinking and productive collaboration.