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| AISH HATORAH Where the World Explores Judaism | |
 
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| Purpose | Aish was founded in 1974 to provide an opportunity for men and women from all backgrounds around the globe to explore Judaism and learn about their heritage in academic and social settings without any religious expectations. |
| Description | With an exemplary faculty of the finest scholars and educators, Aish has carefully crafted a multi-level curriculum that has made it one of the premier institutions for Jewish education. Educational programs are customized for full and part time students, and courses range from Introductory Judaism to Jewish Leadership Training. Combining intellectual studies and fun, Aish offers courses in specific areas, including philosophy, contemporary issues, personal growth, and leadership. |
| Implementers |  Aish HaTorah has over 120 full and part time teachers, including international leaders and scholars in the Jewish academic arena. World-renowned Rabbi Noah Weinberg serves as the Dean of Students. Instructors include Dr. Gerald Schroeder (a nuclear physicist, MIT professor, former consultant to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, and author of Genesis and the Big Bang), Rabbi Y.C. Meyer (Master of Literature Degree from the University of Chicago and former journalist for the Detroit News), and Rabbi Zelig Pliskin (psychologist and expert on Neurolinguistic programming, and the author of 8 books). |
| Target Group | Men and women ages 18-30 from all backgrounds including Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Orthodox, and unaffiliated. No prior knowledge of Judaism or Hebrew is necessary, nor is any level of religious observance required. |
| No. of Participants | Hundreds of students participate in our programs each semester, including one-to-one private study sessions and seminars sponsored by universities and other organizations. The personalized attention given to students is enhanced by the low faculty-student ratio. |
| Location of Activities | The international headquarters is in the ancient and beautiful Old City section of Jerusalem, at the heart of 3000 years of history, offering programs to students in the prime location directly opposite the Western Wall. As an international organization, Aish has branches in 20 cities around the world, including North America, South America, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia and Israel. |
| Accreditation | Aish is recognized by the American and Canadian governments, with many major public and private universities, including Harvard and Yale Universities, accepting our transcripts and credits. CME credits approved by the American Medical Association, and CLE credits through the State of Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board, are available as well. |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish. |
| Other Information |
For more information please contact: Aish HaTorah 1 Shvut Road Jewish Quarter Old City, Jerusalem Phone: 02-628-5666 Fax: 02-627-3172 Dormitory facilities are located in the Old City of Jerusalem. Financial Aid is available. Three libraries on campus house thousands of books, and an Audio Center offers a library of tapes available to borrow or purchase. Web site: www.aish.edu/israel
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