Testimonials

With over 2,500 graduates, here is some feedback on Jerusalem Online University:


Adam Solomon, Yale University:

“I understand more about my heritage and its philosophy and beliefs, and feel more connected to it.”

Alejandra Harari, Tufts University:
“I learned about vital Jewish concepts that inspired me to keep growing in Judaism.”

Rachel Osborn, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill:
“I now realize how much Judaism has to offer, and that the more time that goes by without understanding or utilizing this, the more I am missing out on having a totally enriching life.”

Nima Zargari, University of California Irvine:
“I learned about values and how to be successful.... how could that not impact one's life?”

Molly Bloom, Bradley University:
“I want to do pro-Israel activism as a career.”

Tara Werner
, Fox School of Business:
"I just wanted to let you know that I have completed 10 JOU classes. These classes are FANTASTIC. Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in this program. I am learning an incredible amount and believe that I will be able to advocate for Israel in a much more meaningful way now. Since I started the first class, I have not been able to stop watching. These are highly effective, and I encourage you to inform as many students as you can about them. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help."


Ezra Grossman, Western University:

"I recently completed all the classes and I enjoyed them immensely. I now feel like I know way more then I did to start off with. I feel confident enough now to defend Israel when need be.  I was wondering if I could get a copy of 2 of the videos that I found particularly amazing, to be used for the Hillel and IOC on campus here."

Mya Marshall, City University of New York- Hunter College:
"The last lesson I did today was #10 with the film about Anti-Zionism and
Anti-Semitism on college campuses. The past few classes have really
frustrated me in the sense that there is so much ignorance and
misinformation out there. Basically, I would really like to start getting
involved somehow in trying to make a difference or spread the word somehow."

Michael Weintraub - UMASS Amherst. 
"I went back and I watched the videos for real and much more closely (as I didn't feel rushed). I REALLY enjoyed the one about media bias because now I know exactly why all this craziness is being passed around. I also really enjoyed the one that expounded upon Israel's accomplishments in terms of technology, economy, humanitarian aid, and a combination of them. This video has given me actual pride in a country for the first time since I was 12 years old!"

Paul Agoston, Montreal Quebec:
“Congratulations on your fantastic online Jewish learning programs at . JerusalemOnlineUniversity.com. I suggested your Judaism 101 and your Israel Inside/Out courses to my colleagues in the young adult committee of the Spanish & Portuguese synagogue in Montreal, Canada. Everyone is very enthusiastic about offering the classes to members of our community. We would like to present the classes this year to groups of 10-100 people both affiliated and unaffiliated Jews."