Intro to Judaism 2024-5
CBI’s Intro to Judaism course invites you to explore Jewish history, culture, traditions, and wisdom in an inclusive environment, where questions are always welcome. Whether you’re considering conversion, Jewish and want to get back in touch with your roots, learning about Judaism for the first time, or merely want to learn for the sake of learning – we welcome all.
Our class follows American Jewish University’s Miller Introduction to Judaism Program curriculum and covers the essentials of Judaism, including its holidays, rituals, ideas, and traditions. Classes are offered in-person on Sunday afternoons, from October 2024 through March 2025, and will be taught primarily by our CBI clergy, Rabbi Adam Greenwald and Cantor Amy Robinson Katz.
October 27, 2024 thru April 6, 2025
Sundays, 1-3pm
Non-Members: $180/individual, $250/couple
Members: $100/individual, $150/couple
Scholarships available for those who need
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Course Outline:
- October 27. Torah: Our People’s Story
- November 3 Ancient Israel: Kings, Priests, and Prophets
- November 10 Two Jews… Three Opinions: Jewish Diversity
- November 17 Holy Days: The Festivals of the Jewish Year
- November 24 Shabbat: A Cathedral in Time
- December 8 Prayer: Keva and Kavanna
- December 15 God Wrestling
- January 5 The Rabbinic Revolution
- January 12 Days of Awe: Understanding the High Holy Days
- January 26 Jews + Food
- February 2 Under Crescent & Cross: The Jewish Middle Ages
- February 9 Love: The Greatest Blessing
- February 23 From Generation to Generation: Raising Jewish Kids
- March 2 Life’s Hard Times: Walking the Mourner’s Path
- March 16 Passover: Exodus and Us
- March 23 Hatred and Heroism: Combating Antisemitism
- March 30 Israel: A Great Dream
- April 6 The Jewish Mission to Heal the World
Schedule and subjects are subject to change.