With the start of the 2024-2025 school year in full swing, we are excited to introduce you to members of the incoming class of students. Click here to see all of the posts in this series.
Today we’re talking with incoming Rabbinic student Dennis Means.
Q1) Where do you live?
I live in Kalamazoo, MI, which is about halfway between Detroit and Chicago.
Q2) How did you first hear of AJRCA?
I learned about AJRCA from my Hebrew tutor, who is longtime friends with Vered Hopenstand, an AJRCA faculty member.
Q3) What was it about AJRCA that drew you to enroll here?
I am not in a position to relocate. Therefore, at the top of the list of things that drew me to AJRCA was the fact that it is almost 100% online. I also considered the fact that AJRCA is non-denominational and that my Hebrew tutor had some familiarity with the school and endorsed it. My interactions with Robin Federman were also important in my decision making. I can’t say enough about how wonderful she is and how influential she was in my decision to enroll in AJRCA.
Q4) What were you doing prior to enrolling?
I’m a physician and am still working part time; however, I’m retirement age and have been steadily reducing my hours. I’m currently working 16 hours per week.
Q5) As you embark on this experience, what are you most excited about?
I am most excited about expanding the depth and breadth of my knowledge of the bible.
Welcome Dennis!