Academy for Jewish Religion, California - Serving as  Bridge between the pillars of Judiasm




Welcome to the Academy for Jewish Religion, California, a truly visionary Rabbinical School, Cantorial School and Chaplaincy Program.
Welcome to the Academy for Jewish Religion, California, a truly visionary rabbinical and cantorial seminary and chaplaincy program

 

The Academy for Jewish Religion, California (AJR, CA) is a transdenominational, pluralistic institution dedicated to the training of rabbis, cantors, and chaplains. Our mission is to develop religious leaders steeped in Torah wisdom and tradition, and capable of transforming Jewish communities into places where all Jews can grow toward wholeness and well-being.

We invite you to learn more about this exciting and groundbreaking institution; our unique philosophy, warm and intellectually stimulating environment, outstanding faculty, extraordinary students, and impressive alumni.





Jacob Zighelboim, MD
Chair, Board of Directors
Rabbi Mel Gottlieb
President
Dean, Rabbinical School and Chaplaincy Program
Rabbi Stan Levy
Executive Vice President
Cantor Nathan Lam
Dean, Cantorial School
       
Dr. Tamar Frankiel
Dean of
Academic Affairs
Hazzan Eva Robbins
Director of Admissions
Rabbi Lynn Brody
Director of Rabbinical and Chaplaincy Internships
Cantor Perryne Anker
Assistant Dean
Cantorial School