“I just wanted to thank you sincerely for the incredible Judaism 101 course at the Boston Synagogue. It far exceeded my expectations. The course was exceptionally well-researched and thoughtfully structured, with each week building on the last in a way that kept me engaged and inspired. Your personable and knowledgeable teaching style brought Jewish history to life — making it not only informative, but also deeply relevant in the context of today’s rising antisemitism.

This course is a gift to anyone seeking a deeper connection to their Jewish identity, whether they are just beginning their journey or have grown up with a strong foundation. I walked away feeling more empowered, better informed, and equipped to engage meaningfully in conversations about Judaism and to respond with clarity and confidence in the face of antisemitism.”

“Thanks to the class, I feel a deeper connection to Jewish history and a renewed sense of pride and belonging. My favorite part of this class was the tidbits you included with each subject about something that most people who grew up Jewish with an average Jewish education wouldn’t know. For example, I still can’t believe I grew up Jewish in Boston and didn’t know that the Israeli flag was created in Boston in the image of a Talit!”

“As a Jew by birth, I was raised as a cultural Jew without any formal religious education.  I’ve attended services and lifecycle events for decades without the foundation of knowledge that I want to have… I was surprised at both how little I knew and at how much I knew, and at how the class notes helped fill in some of the cracks that I have in my understanding or knowledge. The fact that you didn’t seem to assume what any or all of us knew made it a more open learning experience, and I enjoyed that piece of the atmosphere.”

“This is the best class I have ever taken on Judaism. I learned about its history, its beliefs, and about where it stands today. I learned facts from this class that I could not find anywhere else. The best thing about the class is your erudition and your biblical exegesis.”

Interfaith couple: “We thoroughly enjoyed this class! We found ourselves looking forward to every Tuesday evening and both agree that the history section was our favorite part of the course. We were regularly astounded with your breadth of knowledge but also the depth of information you provided on topics that came up by chance. Impressive!

We also enjoyed the personal anecdotes that you presented to enrich the material. Around the Jewish holidays, we found that we were the most knowledgeable ones at the table! If you ever teach another course (on any topic), sign us up!”

Prospective convert: “Thank you so much for … your guidance and support over the past few months during my conversion journey. I’m incredibly grateful for the way you included me and made me feel welcome in the class and in synagogue. I’ve learned so much, and I truly appreciate everything you shared with us. I’m now in touch with [the Rabbi] and feeling really excited to be moving forward on the right path with my conversion.

I thought the class was really well-structured and easy to follow. Your notes were especially helpful—they made it so much easier to prepare for each session, and I still find myself referring back to them when I need information about holidays or other topics.”