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, JD Vice-Chair, Board of Directors	Cantor Nathan Lam Dean, Cantorial School