Introduction to Judaism: The Nuts & Bolts of Jewish Life (Spring Session)
Enroll in our Spring course…
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Looking to convert to Judaism? Born Jewish and want to know more? Sharing your life with a Jew and wanting to crack the code?
This an excellent course for those interested in converting to Judaism, non-Jewish family members wanting to learn more to support their Jewish loved ones, and Jewish adults interested in learning (or relearning!) the basics.
15-Week Course Beginning February 1, 2023
Location: In Person at Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County (Bethesda, MD)
Times: Thursday Evenings, 7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Class Dates: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16
Enrollment Fee: $150 (Registration includes a hard copy of the textbook and a class Shabbat dinner at Beth El)
What will I learn?
A multi-denominational journey into the heart of Judaism taught by Metro DC-area rabbis representing a variety of Jewish affiliations. No matter your background, the Miller Intro to Judaism Program, developed by American Jewish University, is here to guide you on your Jewish journey. Whether you’re soul-searching or seeking your community, the Intro Program will walk you through Judaism’s big ideas and the nuts and bolts of daily Jewish living.
Thank you to our community partners for helping bring this important resource to our community!
B’nai Israel Congregation
Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County
Congregation Har Shalom
JSSA Jewish Service Agency
Kehilat Pardes
Ohr Kodesh Congregation
Temple Beth Ami
Tifereth Israel Congregation
Tikvat Israel
2023-2024 TEACHING TEAM
Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb, Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation
Rabbis Michael Safra, Mitch Berkowitz, and Cheryl Stone, B'nai Israel Congregation
Rabbis Greg Harris and Deborah Megdal, Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County
Rabbi Rachel Simmons, Congregation Har Shalom
Rabbi Rachel Hersh, JSSA Jewish Social Service Agency
Rabbi Uri Topolosky, Kehilat Pardes
Rabbis Corey Helfand and Batya Glazer, Ohr Kodesh Congregation
Rabbis Gary Pokras and Baht Weiss, Temple Beth Ami
Rabbi Michael Werbow, Tifereth Israel Congregation
Rabbi Marc Israel, Tikvat Israel