Introduction to Judaism 2019

Introduction to Judaism graphic

Sundays, 4-6 PM: November 3, 2019 – February 9, 2020

From the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), this 15-session course is perfect for those interested in learning more about Judaism from a Reform perspective. Dating someone Jewish? Interfaith couple? Thinking of converting? Jewish, but not raised with much information? This is the class for you!

Support for Introduction to Judaism is provided by the National Center to Encourage Judaism.

 

2019 Course Outline

November 4, 2019 by • Intro to Judaism •

Note:  This course will be shaped by the interests of the participants, so this syllabus is only a rough outline. In addition to the course,  we ask for participants to consider services at Temple Sinai, but also at a variety of synagogues so we can discuss those experiences and enrich our learning. BOOKS   (Temple […]

Assignment Week 2

November 11, 2019 by • Intro to Judaism •

TOPIC – GOD AND HUMAN NATURE: Fundamental Jewish Ethics of Human Rights READ: HURWITZ: Chapter 2 pp 29-51, Chapter 3 pp 52- 84 HONORING TRADITION: pp 347-357, pp 388-392 (click on page links to view/download) LISTEN: ON BEING Rabbi Lawrence Kushner “Kabbalah and Everyday Mysticism” May 15, 2014 https://onbeing.org/programs/lawrence-kushner-kabbalah-and-everyday-mysticism/ DO: Attend or Watch a Kabbalat […]

Assignment Week 1

November 4, 2019 by • Intro to Judaism •

TOPIC:  What is Judaism?  Who are the Jewish people? READ: HURWITZ     Introduction  pp ix-xxxi;   Chapter 1  pp 3-28 HONORING TRADITION   pp 5-18; 35-46 GENESIS  1:1 – 4:26 LISTEN: PEOPLE OF POD       Sept 19, 2019 Minutes   10:12 – 25:45  (Interview with Sarah Hurwitz)   DO: In Judaism,  rest is not simply “not doing anything” but a […]