An Introduction to Judaism - Jewish Life, Belief and Practice
Join our Sonoma County Rabbis for a 14-session exploration of Jewish life, beliefs and practice. People of all backgrounds and without prior knowledge are welcome.
Come and learn about the basics of Judaism, or expand on what you already know. All are welcome! Drop in to a single session.
2019 Class Schedule - Wednesday Evenings, 7:00–8:30 pm
Jan. 9...............The Beginning of Wisdom Introductory Class, All Rabbis
Jan. 16 & 23.....What is Judaism? & What Does it Mean to be a Jew? Rabbi Feldman
Jan. 30.............Hatch, Match, Dispatch: Exploring Jewish Lifecycle Traditions, Rabbi Wolvovsky
Feb. 6...............The Emergence of Modern Israel, Rabbi Finley
Feb. 13 & 20.... People of the Book & The Art of Jewish Prayer, Rabbi Miller
Feb. 27.............Jewish Life Cycles, Nature’s Cycles: Rediscovering the Hebrew Calendar, Rabbi Golden
Mar. 6...............A Millennium in the Life of the Jews, Reb Keller
Mar. 13.............Mikveh to Mourning: The Sacred Way of Marking Time, Rabbi Kramer
Mar. 28*...........Mussar: The Art of Being a Mensch, Rabbi Cahn - Class on Thursday
Apr. 3...............DNA of the Soul, Rabbi Bush
Apr. 10.............“God” – a Jewish Exploration, Rabbi Gittleman
Apr. 17.............Journey of Liberation Course Closure, All Rabbis
*Mar. 28 class is a Thursday
Click here for detailed class descriptions.
Scholarships available by contacting Ellen Blustein, ellenb@jccsoco.org or 707-528-2549.
The course textbook “Living Judaism” by Wayne D. Dosick is not included in course fee.
