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A Conversation with Robin Federman A Conversation With...

A Conversation with Robin Federman

Whether you have simply considered applying to AJRCA, or you are a full time student, you know the kind of insight and generosity to expect from Robin Federman. As AJRCA's Director of Admission & Marketing, Robin works closely with prospective and incoming students, ensuring that their course of study meets their goals, and that they have the tools and resources…
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September 17, 2025
A Conversation with… Editors of “Nondenominational Judaism” A Conversation With...Alumnibloggraduatestimely topics

A Conversation with… Editors of “Nondenominational Judaism”

AJRCA President Rabbi Mel recently sat down with AJRCA faculty members Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann and Joel Gereboff, two of the three editors (along with AJRCA co-founder Rabbi Steve Robbins) of the new book, "Nondenominational Judaism: Perspectives on Pluralism and Inclusion in 21st-Century Jewish Professional Education." The book includes essays from faculty, administrators and alumni from AJRCA and other institutions,…
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February 26, 2021
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A Conversation with… Rabbi Mark Diamond

Rabbi Mel recently sat down with AJRCA Faculty and Board member Rabbi Mark Diamond to discuss the release of his new book. Rabbi Diamond is the co-editor of "Understanding Covenants and Communities: Jews and Latter-Day Saints in Dialogue." This book comes out of the Jewish--Latter-day Saint Academic Dialogue Project, a groundbreaking interfaith encounter between these two religious communities and it…
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September 25, 2020
A Conversation with… Rabbi Ron Li-Paz A Conversation With...Alumnibloggraduatestimely topics

A Conversation with… Rabbi Ron Li-Paz

Rabbi Mel recently sat down with Rabbi Ron Li-Paz (’13). Rabbi Li-Paz is the Spiritual Leader of Valley Outreach Synagogue in Calabasas, CA. In this wide-ranging conversation, he discusses his path to AJRCA, his experience as a student at the Academy, his work since his ordination, the health of the community and his recent meeting with Pope Francis. If you’d…
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July 16, 2019
A Conversation with… Rabbi Neil Blumofe A Conversation With...Alumnibloggraduatestimely topics

A Conversation with… Rabbi Neil Blumofe

Rabbi Mel recently sat down with Rabbi Neil Blumofe (’09). Rabbi Blumofe discussed his experience with Judaism in Austin, Texas, where he lives and works and how he brings music into work. If you’d like to help support AJRCA’s work in training Jewish leaders to transform their communities into places where all Jews can grow toward spiritual wholeness and well-being,…
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May 15, 2019
A Conversation with… Rabbi Yocheved Mintz A Conversation With...Alumnibloggraduatestimely topics

A Conversation with… Rabbi Yocheved Mintz

Rabbi Mel recently sat down with Rabbi Yocheved Mintz (’04) one of AJRCA's earliest graduates, Board Member and a longtime trailblazer in the Jewish community to discuss her current work in the Las Vegas area, how becoming a rabbi was one of her earliest career aspirations (along with some other very interesting option!), and reflect back on her time at…
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January 14, 2019