Welcome to the Academy for Jewish Religion California Alumni website where you can get to know our alumni and make meaningful connections beyond virtual space. We are so glad you are here.
Our rabbis, cantors, chaplains, and educators are part of a unique transdenomenational community of Jewish spiritual leaders and innovators who are passionate about a living, thriving Judaism of the 21st century.
The diversity of AJRCA alumni is a beautiful reflection of the tapestry of Jewish communities around the world. We are committed to deep inquiry, wisdom, and the development of inner life.
Rabbi Ruskay considers the challenging text that stipulates that a woman’s vow can be nullified by her father or husband; otherwise, if she breaks it…
Sam Berrin Shonkoff tackles the multiple challenges of this double parashah; the sexism of men nullifying women’s promises, genocide of the Midianites, ethnic cleansing of…
