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Category Archives: AJU
Vincent Bugliosi on giving Bush the “Alice Walker” benefit of doubt!
This clip confuses me for my friend Joey Kurtzman, who was the one who asks the question here at AJU:
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Nathan Englander At AJU’s Book Festival
Here’s an excerpt of my report: The second speaker I catch at AJU is Nathan Englander. He’s interviewed by Beverley Seehoff. (Listen) When I hear her described as graduating from college in South Africa in 1983, I’m expecting a crone. … Continue reading
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American Jewish University’s Celebration Of Jewish Books Festival
Sunday 9 a.m. I step outside and call my friend who’s supposed to be picking me up now. I leave a message. A minute later, he calls me back. "Your call just woke me up. Let me jump in the … Continue reading
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Tagged alice walker, jewish university, lifelong democrat, oy ve, sharon waxman, vincent bugliosi
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The Rabbi From Africa
From JPost.com: Nabugoye Rabbi Gershom Sizomu Photo: O. Stav Hillel , JRep The gently sloping campus of Semei Kakungulu High School, named for the founder of Uganda’s Jewish community, lies in the shadow of the imposing Mt. Wanale, a volcanic … Continue reading
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Dena Schechter – Spiritual Artist
The most painful speaker to listen to at the University of Judaism (AJU) speaker series was board chair Dena Schecter. She tortures the English language. Why would someone who is such a poor communicator force herself on an unwilling public? … Continue reading
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Will American Jewish University Take Over The Jewish Community Library Of Los Angeles?
The library is now located in the Jewish Federation building at 6505 Wilshire Blvd, which means you have to go through an elaborate security check to get to it. The American Jewish University recently made a presentation to the Federation … Continue reading
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Jack Gindi, American Jewish University philanthropist, dies at 83
From the Jewish Journal: Jack Gindi, real estate developer, lawyer, philanthropist and Jewish community benefactor, died Saturday, Aug. 4, at 83, following a prolonged illness. Known primarily for his philanthropy with American Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism), where … Continue reading
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What Made The University of Judaism Rabbinic Ordination Program So Excruciating?
Brad Artson could not have been more boring or longwinded. He spoke for about an hour. Much of his audience walked out to chat on their cell phones. I wonder if Brad Artson is a bit autistic. He seems to … Continue reading
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