Introduction to Judaism (Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Cohort)
15 Wednesday Evenings
(October 30; November 6, 13, 20: December 4, 11; January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5)
Time: 7:30-9 PM
Location: B’nai Israel Congregation
6301 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
Class Registration includes text book.
Standard Class Rate: $180
Base Rate: $150
(Subsidized by Haberman Institute donors)
Haberman Institute courses are offered on a sliding payment scale.
Both tiers receive identical access to the program. All interested students are encouraged to join our classes. Should the registration rates become a barrier to enrollment, please contact our Executive Director, Matthew Silverman.
For anyone Jewish, Jew-ish or Jew-curious!
Whether you want to learn more about your culture, are considering converting, or are eager to incorporate more Judaism into your life, the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is for you.
Join us for a 15-week course that provides fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and clarifying insights into Jewish culture. No matter your age or background, everyone is welcome to join Intro to Judaism and learn about the Torah and Judaism’s many rituals, values, and holidays. Each cohort will explore Judaism’s past, present, and future with guidance from a rabbi.
The Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is the go-to course for anyone interested in building a foundation of Jewish knowledge, how-tos, and practices.
Throughout this 15-week course, students of all ages and backgrounds meet to explore significant topics. From rituals and holidays to Torah and values, every cohort is guided by a multi-denominational team of rabbis who bring the past, present, and future together.
This course is taught by a multi-denominational team of rabbis from around the DC Metro area, including…
Nisan Antine, B'nai Sholom (Orthodox)
Mitch Berkowitz, Congregation B'nai Israel (Conservative)
Fred Scherlinder Dobb, Adat Shalom (Reconstructionist)
Batya Glazer, Ohr Kodesh Congregation (Conservative)
Greg Harris, Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County (Conservative)
Corey Helfand, Ohr Kodesh Congregation (Conservative)
Rachel Hersh, JSSA Jewish Social Service Agency
Marc Israel, Tikvat Israel Congregation (Conservative)
Deborah Megdal, Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County (Conservative)
Gary Pokras, Temple Beth Ami (Reform)
Adam Raskin, Congregation Har Shalom (Conservative)
Michael Safra, B'nai Israel Congregation (Conservative)
Rachel Simmons, Har Shalom (Conservative)
Cheryl Stone, Congregation B'nai Israel (Conservative)
Uri Topolosky, Kehilat Pardes (Orthodox)
Baht Weiss, Temple Beth Ami (Reform)
Michael Werbow, Tifereth Israel Congregation (Conservative)
Fabian Werbin, Kol Shalom (Conservative)
“The program was exactly what I was looking for: intellectual and spiritual growth. There was so much to learn from connecting with fellow classmates.”
