Introduction to Judaism

Do you want to learn about Judaism or increase your Jewish knowledge? Then the Introduction to Judaism course is for you. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience.

This 18-week course will give you a solid foundation in Jewish holidays, theology and core beliefs, life cycle celebrations, the Hebrew Bible and other sacred texts, history, antisemitism, Zionism and Israel, even Jewish food.

When you have registered you will receive a book list, a syllabus, and other information. The registration fee is $360. Scholarships are available.

The course will meet at Temple Rodef Shalom on Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30 PM, led by Rabbi Alexandra Stein and Cantor Allen Leider.

Class Schedule:

• Wednesday, January 21
• Wednesday, January 28
• [Sunday, February 1 – optional but recommended – class sits together at TRS Tu BiShvat seder]
• Wednesday, February 4
• Wednesday, February 11
• Wednesday, February 18
  Wednesday, February 25
• [Monday, March 2 — optional but recommended — class sits together at TRS Purim Shpiel]
• Wednesday, March 4
• Wednesday, March 11
• Friday, March 13 — Shabbat services together with short prep class before & dinner to debrief after services. This session is in lieu of a class on Wednesday, March 18.
• Wednesday, March 25
• [Passover Break: April 1-8 – students can be matched with TRS families for Seders if they need a place to have a seder]
• Wednesday, April 15
• Wednesday, April 22
• Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m. – class trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
• Wednesday, April 29
• Wednesday, May 6
• Wednesday, May 13
• Wednesday, May 20
• [Thursday, May 21 — class encouraged to pursue Shavuot experiences, at TRS or elsewhere]
• Wednesday, May 27
• Wednesday, June 3
• Wednesday, June 10