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ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS

AJRCA’s Class of 2026: Thesis Projects

Cantor Rachelle Fox

Music and Meaning: How the Language of Music Expresses the Language of Prayer

Rabbi Eliyahu Krigel, EdD

Welcoming Jews by Choice and Non-Jews: Developing a Grounded Theory for Synagogue Inclusion

Rabbi Maayan Adin Lev

Rabbi Eliezer Reexamined: An Autistic Close Reading

Inbar Levi (MJS)

Between Sanctity and Sovereignty: Modern Developments and Application of Hilchot Milchama in the State of Israel

Cantor Andrew Isaac Paskil

Songs of Protest, Peace, and Patriotism During Times of War

Rabbi Chaplain Ian Perry

From Stuttering to Stumbling Blocks: Disability in Jewish Thought and Experience

Rabbi Eve Rothstein (Chaplaincy)

Deathbed Visitations: A Jewish Perspective Spiritual Encounters with Deceased Loved Ones, Their Prevalence, and Comforting Role

Cantor Erica Wisner

Reforming Aleinu: Time, Text, and Tune
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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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Adlai Wertman

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Rabbi Stephen Slater

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Rabbi Cantor Sam Radwine

Academic Dean of the Cantorial School

Allison Kestenbaum

Chaplaincy Program Director, ACPE Certified Educator

Ruth Irving

Chief Financial Officer

Tiffiny Fulton

Director of Student Affairs

Robin Federman

Director of Admissions and Marketing

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