Judaism 101 Online Learning

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CLASS CYCLE: 2024-25

This Virtual 26-session course starts SEPTEMBER 17TH — before the Holidays! Classes run Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM on Zoom.

This Adult Ed class is for those who want to better understand elements of Judaism. Access this unique learning opportunity wherever you are!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Jewish history & culture
• Beliefs
• Similarities/differences with other religions
• Rituals & holidays
• Laws of kashrut (kosher)
• Lifecycle events & celebrations
• Jewish denominations

Some readings will be suggested but are not mandatory. There is no homework

FYI: This course does NOT include:

Hebrew language lessons or detailed teaching about the Jewish prayer liturgy

WHO IT’S FOR:

The class is open to anyone, including:

• Jews by birth who want to know more about Judaism than the often-rudimentary knowledge of Judaism that they learned as a child in Hebrew school and stopped studying when they turned 12 or 13.
• Non-Jews and interfaith couples who want to learn more about Judaism or may be interested in conversion (for which this class fulfills a necessary requirement).