Academy for Jewish Religion (New York)

The Academy for Jewish Religion (AJR) is a rabbinical school in Yonkers, New York.

History

The Academy for Jewish Religion was founded in 1956 as a rabbinical school. Initially called the Academy for Liberal Judaism (and then the Academy for Higher Jewish Learning), it was granted a charter to ordain rabbis by the Regents of the University of the State of New York.[1]

Accreditation

AJR is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. It is currently the only Jewish organization out of more than 270 ATS-accredited seminaries and divinity schools.[2]

References
  1. "History - Academy for Jewish Religion". Academy for Jewish Religion. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  2. "Accreditation - Academy for Jewish Religion." Academy for Jewish Religion. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
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