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ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Adlai Wertman

President

Ruth Irving

Chief Financial Officer

Rabbi Stephen Slater

Chief Academic Officer
Dean of the Rabbinical School and Master of Jewish Studies Program

Rabbi Cantor Sam Radwine

Academic Dean of the Cantorial School

Allison Kestenbaum

Chaplaincy Program Director, ACPE Certified Educator

Tiffiny Fulton

Director of Student Affairs

Lauren Goldner

Director of Development and Financial Aid Administrator

Robin Federman

Director of Admissions and Marketing

Alex McDaniel

Payroll Manager / Bookkeeper

Emeriti

Rabbi Mel Gottlieb, PhD

President Emeritus

Cantor Perryne Anker

Dean Emerita of the Cantorial School

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Upcoming Events

You are invitedFall Open House 2026Explore our Rabbinical, Cantorial, Chaplaincy, and Jewish Studies programs. Two virtual sessions to choose from, plus the option to observe a class.Sunday, November 1 or Thursday, November 5View details

25th Anniversary GalaAcademy for Jewish Religion California welcomes you to join us as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary Gala Honoring Founding Board Member Shoshi Wilchfort and Rabbi Cantor Samuel B. Radwine, Dean of The Cantorial School.Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 PMMore information
Save the date2027 Graduation & OrdinationMonday, May 31, 2027

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Los Angeles, CA 90045
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