The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism http://americanseminary.org The ASCJ offers professional training and education leading to certification or ordination in the Cantorate, Rabbinate, and Jewish Education & Administration. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:44:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Exciting News Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Exciting News

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Exciting News 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/exciting-news/?source=rss This Week’s Triva - Monday, May 4, 2009 Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

This Week’s Triva - Monday, May 4, 2009

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism This Week’s Triva - Monday, May 4, 2009 Who studied under Judah HaNasi and was known for his mental and physical prowess? The answer will be found in next week’s Trivia post.   Last week, we asked: As a result of the war, who ordered the donations of a half-shekel to be given to [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/this-weeks-triva-monday-may-4-2009/?source=rss This Week’s Triva - Monday, April 27, 2009 Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

This Week’s Triva - Monday, April 27, 2009

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism This Week’s Triva - Monday, April 27, 2009 As a result of the war, who ordered the donations of a half-shekel to be given to Rome and what was that half-shekel used for previously? The answer will be found in next week’s Trivia post.     Special thanks goes to The History of the [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/this-weeks-triva-monday-april-27-2009/?source=rss Today in Jewish History - April 27/Iyar 3 Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Today in Jewish History - April 27/Iyar 3

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Today in Jewish History - April 27/Iyar 3 1940 April 27, AUSCHWITZ (Poland)  Under Himmler’s orders, work began on Auschwitz. The first and smallest camp was used for German criminals. Later it was used for Polish prisoners as well. It only began taking in massive numbers of Jews in March [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/today-in-jewish-history-april-27iyar-3/?source=rss The American Jewish Community - The Melting Pot Revisited Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

The American Jewish Community - The Melting Pot Revisited

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism The American Jewish Community - The Melting Pot Revisited 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/the-american-jewish-community-the-melting-pot-revisited/?source=rss K’lal Jewish Day School Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

K’lal Jewish Day School

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism K’lal Jewish Day School 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/klal-jewish-day-school/?source=rss Informational and Intake Interviews Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Informational and Intake Interviews

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Informational and Intake Interviews 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. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/informational-and-intake-interviews/?source=rss ASCJ Mailing Lists Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

ASCJ Mailing Lists

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism ASCJ Mailing Lists 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/ascj-mailing-lists/?source=rss Life Cycle Events Program Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Life Cycle Events Program

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Life Cycle Events Program 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, [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/life-cycle-events-program/?source=rss The Cantorial Arts for Children Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

The Cantorial Arts for Children

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism The Cantorial Arts for Children 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/the-cantorial-arts-for-children/?source=rss Discovering Judaism Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Discovering Judaism

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Discovering Judaism The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism’s Adult Learning Institute is pleased to announce a new study program for Fall 2009 entitled Discovering Judaism. This course will explore and examine the beauty and majesty of Judaism from a variety of perspectives and protocols from its earliest beginnings to modern [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/discovering-judaism/?source=rss Passover 5769-2009 Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Passover 5769-2009

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Passover 5769-2009 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/passover-5769-2009/?source=rss Job Board Updated Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Job Board Updated

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Job Board Updated Dear Chevra: Our Job Board has been updated. It can be found by looking under the “Student Services” section on the menu to your left or by navigating directly to http://americanseminary.org/student-services/job-board/. Please note that this electronic job bulletin board is meant to augment the resources available to you [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/job-board-updated/?source=rss Job Board Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Job Board

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Job Board Dear Chevra: As part of our on-going effort to provide our faculty, staff, students and community with readily available resources and opportunities for growth and fulfillment, the ASCJ is proud to announce the addition of an online Job Board. It can be found by looking under the “Student [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/job-board/?source=rss Library Dedication Invitation Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Library Dedication Invitation

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Library Dedication Invitation ]]> http://americanseminary.org/library-dedication-invitation/?source=rss ParnasaFest a Success! Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

ParnasaFest a Success!

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism ParnasaFest a Success! 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/parnasafest-a-success/?source=rss ParnasaFest NY Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

ParnasaFest NY

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism ParnasaFest NY 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/parnasafest-ny/?source=rss Spring 2009 Class Reminder Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Spring 2009 Class Reminder

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Spring 2009 Class Reminder 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/spring-2009-class-reminder/?source=rss Spring 2009 Semester Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Spring 2009 Semester

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Spring 2009 Semester 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/spring-2009-semester/?source=rss Spring 2009 Class Schedule Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Spring 2009 Class Schedule 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/spring-2009-class-schedule/?source=rss Spring/Fall 2009 Calendar Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Spring/Fall 2009 Calendar

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Spring/Fall 2009 Calendar 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.) [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/springfall-2009-calendar/?source=rss Important ASCJ Announcement Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Important ASCJ Announcement

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Important ASCJ Announcement 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. [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/important-ascj-announcement/?source=rss From the Desk of the Chancellor Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

From the Desk of the Chancellor

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism From the Desk of the Chancellor 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/from-the-desk-of-the-chancellor/?source=rss Breaking ASCJ News Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Breaking ASCJ News

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Breaking ASCJ News 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/breaking-ascj-news/?source=rss Support Jewish Education Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Support Jewish Education

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Support Jewish Education With the economic climate as it is, we have tried to be very flexible with respect to tuition. In addition to payment plans for many students, we have implemented work-study programs and waived portions of both our tuition and fees. However, if this situation does not change [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/support-jewish-education/?source=rss Calendar Updated Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Calendar Updated

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Calendar Updated 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/calendar-updated/?source=rss Virtual Orientation Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Virtual Orientation

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Virtual Orientation 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/fall-2008-virtual-orientation/?source=rss Class Return Date Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Class Return Date

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Class Return Date Dear Chevra: Due to our move and Rabbi Rosenberg’s illness, classes will resume on Monday, November 3, 2008 and not on Monday, October 27, 2008 as planned. Again, classes will resume on Monday, November 3, 2008 at their regularly scheduled times. L’Shalom, Peninah Lane Vice President of Operations ]]> http://americanseminary.org/class-return-date-change/?source=rss Holiday Break Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Holiday Break

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Holiday Break 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/holiday-break/?source=rss Fall 2008 Virtual Open House Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Fall 2008 Virtual Open House

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Fall 2008 Virtual Open House Our first Virtual Open House is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 8:00 PM EST. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/fall-2008-virtual-open-house/?source=rss Tuition Announcement Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Tuition Announcement

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Tuition Announcement In order to keep up with the economy and the Seminary’s growing needs, our tuition increased on August 1, 2008. However, current students and those who started the enrollment process prior to that day will receive old tuition pricing for this semester. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/tuition-announcement/?source=rss Fall 2008 Course Information Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Fall 2008 Course Information

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Fall 2008 Course Information 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 [...]]]> http://americanseminary.org/fall-2008-course-information/?source=rss Labor Day Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Labor Day

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Labor Day The Administrative Office in New York, Satellite Office in Texas, New York Campus, and Online Campus will be closed in observance of Labor Day. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/labor-day/?source=rss Hurricane Update Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Hurricane Update

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Hurricane Update 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. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/hurricane-update/?source=rss Final Registration Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Final Registration

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Final Registration Last day for Late Registration. 10% Late Fee applies. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/final-registration/?source=rss Tuition Deadline Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Tuition Deadline

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Tuition Deadline Last day to submit Tuition and Fees for the Fall 2008 Semester without penalty. Payments received after today will be subject to a 10% Late Fee. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/tuition-deadline/?source=rss Tuition Rate Increase Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Tuition Rate Increase

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Tuition Rate Increase Tuition rate increase for the 2008-2009 Academic Year begins today. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/tuition-rate-increase/?source=rss Discount Deadline Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Discount Deadline

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Discount Deadline Last day to get last year’s tuition and fee rates. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/discount-deadline/?source=rss Hurricane Closure Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism

Hurricane Closure

Post from: The American Seminary for Contemporary Judaism Hurricane Closure Due to Hurricane Dolly, our Administrative Office located in South Texas will be closed on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 and Thursday, July 24, 2008. We anticipate returning to normal operating hours on Friday, July 25, 2008. ]]> http://americanseminary.org/hurricane-closure-2/?source=rss