Dear Chevra:
As of June 1, 2009, The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism transitioned to a solely distance based institution. This change will be in effect until our campus is restored and reopened with exciting additions.
While we have always offered professional certification and investiture via our not-for-profit educational corporation charter from the State of New York, [...]

When this Seminary was founded, the American Jewish Community was in the midst of coming to grips with many social, political, and cultural dilemmas facing Modern American Judaism today. Among them the meaning of a conversion, the importance of a relevant and meaningful Jewish Education for our youth, and the future of the American [...]

Parents, are you seeking a Day School Program Experience for your youngster in 2010 that will:

Foster an environment that will allow your child to fully explore their own Jewish Heritage?
Encourage your child to excel in all areas of both Judaic and Secular Academic Study and Instruction?
Prepare your child for their future involvement in and commitment to [...]

The ASCJ is now scheduling the first round of Informational and Intake Interviews for all prospective students interested in either our Summer or Fall 2009 semesters.
Please call (877)223-0375 to schedule your one-on-one session with ASCJ Administration.

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Dear Chevra:
As a reminder, the ASCJ maintains two separate electronic mailing lists.
The first list is for our site feed. This list provides instant notification of site updates including job board changes, community announcements, changes to our calendar, additions to our class offerings and event invitations or reminders.
If you are not currently signed up to receive [...]

Is there a Life Cycle Event in your future? Baby naming? B’nai Mitzvah? Wedding? Anniversary?
The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism is pleased to announce that they can help you arrange for your family’s Life Cycle Event Ceremony Celebration and any preparations or studies needed.
For information, please call the Seminary office at (877)223-0375.

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The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism is pleased to announce a new class for children interested in Jewish music beginning in September 2009.
The Cantorial Arts for Children will introduce children to the beauty and broadness of the scope of both traditional and modern Jewish music used both in the synagogue and the home.
Parents interested in [...]

Dear Chevra,
Are you ready for Passover? No matter what your level of knowledge is, Aish has a wonderful Passover section with many free, fun and informative features that are almost guaranteed to help you reconnect, rediscover and/or simply begin the process of Passover observance. You will find several topics under The Haggadah, Laws, Themes, Cookbook, [...]

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Thank you all for coming out last night to the very first ParnasaFest. We had over 60 people come to network and help each other out. We hope you enjoyed this event and format.
We want to thank all of our sponsors and partners without whom this could not have happened with [...]

Parnasa, which is Hebrew for livelihood, is more on people’s minds today than it has been in many many years.
ParnasaFest NY was thought up after the news of mass layoffs in the Jewish Non-Profit world spread on Monday. So many have lost their livelihood, their Parnasa, in the past few months. Now is the time [...]

Dear Chevra:
Our Spring 2009 semester is about to start! Please remember that classes will begin promptly as scheduled beginning Monday, February 9, 2009. The final day to register is Sunday, February 8, 2009. If you have not already enrolled, please do so as soon as possible in order to secure your place in your selected [...]

The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism is scheduled to resume classes for the Spring 2009 Semester on Monday, February 9, 2009, for both our Campus-based and Distance Learning Students.
If you have not already done so, we suggest that all those students looking to begin or return to their studies in Rabbinics, Cantorial Arts, Jewish Education, [...]

Dear Chevra:
We are currently working on the Spring 2009 class lineup and will be posting a notice about the offerings hopefully by no later than Friday, if not, early next week. Please continue to check back on this page (”What’s New?“) for the latest updates and information.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, or [...]

Dear Chevra:
The Official Spring 2009 - Fall 2009 Academic Calendar has been added to our website. Any changes or modifications to our calendar will be posted here.
To receive these notices automatically, please subscribe to our newsletter (News and Updates plus information for specific groups like students, faculty, etc.) or to our site feed (News and Updates [website posts] only).
L’Shalom,
Peninah [...]

Dear Chevra:
Due to circumstances that have arisen, classes are being suspended until the Spring Semester begins on Monday, February 2, 2008. All grades will be contingent upon where there were on Friday, December 19, 2008. Any assignments that are being worked on – papers, observations, etc. – are still due and will be expected to [...]

Dear Chevra:
It has been quite some time that I have written any correspondence to our “Family”. However, recent developments have brought me to this point, and I want to share my thoughts, wishes and observations with you before the start of our Spring Semester.
As most of you are now aware, our President, Rabbi [...]

Dear Chevra:
Although it is with sadness that I announce the departure of our President, Rabbi Steven Rosenberg, it gives me great pleasure to herald the return of our esteemed Founder and Chancellor, Dr. Robert E. Cohen.
Please expect a letter of reintroduction from him to be posted shortly.
L’Shalom,
Peninah Lane
Director of Operations
(877)907-6767
peninah @ americanseminary.org

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Dear Chevra:
The Official 2008-2009 Academic Calendar has finally been added to our website. Any changes or modifications to our calendar will be posted here.
To receive these notices automatically, please subscribe to our newsletter (News and Updates plus information for specific groups like students, faculty, etc.) or site feed (News and Updates [website posts] only).
L’Shalom,
Peninah Lane
Vice [...]

Dear Chevra:
Online orientations for all prospective students will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 8:30 PM Eastern and Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 8:00 PM Eastern. For prospective students, this is a good opportunity to speak with ASCJ staff and faculty.
Current students and faculty will have a chance to test system compatibility [...]

Dear Chevra:
As a reminder, the ASCJ will be on a break for the High Holidays and the Chagim beginning Monday, September 29, 2008. The administrative offices will also be closed during the Yom Tov. Classes will resume on Monday, October 27.
Please note there will be classes as scheduled for next week.
May you and your [...]

Our first Virtual Open House is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 8:00 PM EST.

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Whether you are a new, returning or prospective student, we welcome you to an incredible year of Jewish learning and discovery. You have chosen a seminary that is fully committed to helping prepare Rabbis, Cantors and Jewish educators to dynamically serve klal Yisrael.
In addition to our Long Island, New York campus, we are the only [...]

The Administrative Office in New York, Satellite Office in Texas, New York Campus, and Online Campus will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

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Happily, neither our South Texas office nor our staff experienced any significant damage from Hurricane Dolly.
Our sincere thanks go to all those who kept us in their thoughts and prayers.

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