Do you want to learn about Judaism or increase your Jewish knowledge? Then the Introduction to Judaism course is for you. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish earning experience. This 18 week course will give you a solid foundation in Jewish holidays, theology and core beliefs, life cycle celebrations, the Hebrew Bible and other sacred texts, history, antisemitism, Zionism and Israel, even Jewish food.
There are two sections of the class being offered this semester. On Thursday evenings it will be offered by Zoom. On Sunday afternoons it will be offered in-person at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation in Reston, VA.
This class is the Thursday evening zoom section.
Class will meet on:
September 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 10 (Shabbat dinner and service at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation), 16, 30
December 7, 14, 21
January 4, 11, 18, 25
Once you have registered you will receive a book list, a syllabus, and other information. If you have questions please feel free to contact Rabbi Susan Warshaw at rabbiwarshaw@gmail.com.