Sisterhood

NOTE

• All of the below are offered through the American Jewish University (AJU). There are programs offered through B'Yachad (free of cost) and classes offered through the Whizin Center for Continuing Education (at a nominal fee).
  All times are PDT.
  All Zoom Links and passwords will be sent to your email prior to your session.
  Due to the virtual setting of these classes/programs, you must have computer capability, including internet access in order to participate.
  A camera is optimal but mot required.
  Whizin Center for Continuing Education: ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

  Judaism's Influence on the Founding of America MONDAY | JUNE 29 | 12:00 PM PDT | NO COST Many of the Founders of the United States knew Hebrew, were well versed in the Hebrew Bible, and used Jewish ideas to create an American democracy that one could argue is unique in the annals of World History. The B'yachad session will highlight those Jewish ideas and ideals thereby fostering a discussion about Judaism's influence on the founding of America, how those ideas may still be operating today, and how we can ensure their continuation. Presented by Dr. Bruce Powell. REGISTER

  Crisis within a Crisis: Immigration During a Pandemic TUESDAY | JUNE 30 | 9 AM PDT | NO COST Immigration was alr | 10:00 AM | eady poised to be one of the most pressing issues of the twenty-first century: In the United States, the status of undocumented people has been polarizing, the flow of refugees in Europe has disrupted national politics, and host countries such as Jordan and Peru face extraordinary challenges in caring for migrants at a time of global recession. Movement across national borders will continue to increase due to reduced transportation costs, high-speed modes of travel, and global wealth inequality. And now COVID-19 has further complicated a fraught policy area and created unique dangers and challenges for nations, immigrants and refugees. - JUL:Y

  Join a conversation with Professor David FitzGerald, the Theodore E. Gildred Chair in U.S.-Mexican Relations and Co-Director of the Center for Comparative Immigration Studies at UCSD, and Dr. Robbie Totten, AJU’s Chief Academic Officer and Politics & Global Studies Associate Professor, as they discuss immigration challenges in the United States and beyond today. REGISTER

  Grilling and Chilling, Kosher Style: Just in Time for the Fourth! WEDNESDAY | JULY 1 | 12 PM PDT | NO COST Declare your independence from the kitchen and head out to the backyard grill! Join Dani Goldblatt, Jewish educator, AJU alumna and owner of Holy Smokes, for a conversation about the joys of grilling kosher cuts. REGISTER

  Land of Milk and Funny: A Conversation with Avi Liberman MONDAY | JULY 6 | 10 AM PDT | NO COST Stand-up comedy and movies are nothing new to the city of Los Angeles, but Israel is not a place thought of when it comes to both of those things. Join stand up comedian, filmmaker and screenwriter Avi Liberman as he shares his experience leading some of today's best comics on a tour of Israel that raises money for the Koby Mandell Foundation. After a successful run on the festival circuit, his documentary Land of Milk and Funny, chronicling over 10 years of the tour, can now be viewed by everyone on Vimeo: https://landofmilkandfunny.vhx.tv REGISTER

  Confronting the Pandemic: Anxiety TUESDAY | JULY 7 | 10 AM | NO COST More than half of all Americans are reporting mental health symptoms that are deeply affecting their daily lives. How do we live with ongoing uncertainty, loss, fear, loneliness, and intergenerational or other relationship discord? Join psychiatrist, bestselling author, television commenter Dr. Gail Saltz in conversation with Rabbi Sherre Hirsch to better understand the emotional challenges of our times and discover new ways to move through them. REGISTER

  Talking Current Events in Hebrew WEDNESDAY | JULY 8 | 9 AM | NO COST Travel to Israel from the confines of your home. Join other advanced Hebrew speakers for a timely conversation facilitated by the AJU Director of Hebrew. Hebrew conversational skills required. REGISTER

  In the Age of Influence: How Leading Voices Are Adapting? WEDNESDAY | JULY 15 | 6 PM | NO COST How are smart companies and individuals pivoting, given that all their previous platforms don’t exist and will look totally differently in the future? Join Danielle Robay, TV host & Influencer, and Chloe Mahkani, event specialist and restauranteur, in conversation with Rabbi Hirsch - exploring how everyone must adapt to make themselves relevant in this new world. REGISTER

  Chabad as Disrupters TUESDAY | JULY 21 | 10 AM | NO COST For decades, Chabad has had a history of innovation that has led to it being one of the largest Jewish movements in the world. From its use of radio in the nascent days of that technology to the early registration of Chabad.org (before NYTimes.com) at the dawn of the internet, Chabad has embraced change. However, Chabad is far removed from the stereotypical Silicon Valley disrupters. Rabbi Menachem Posner, staff editor of Chabad.org, will talk with AJU President Jeffrey Herbst about what drives Chabad, the lesson for others, and its future.REGISTER