Intro to Judaism - February 2024 (Zoom)

Intro to Judaism - February 2024 (Zoom)

Our nationally recognized 18 week Intro course covers the essentials of Judaism, including its holidays, rituals, ideas, and traditions.

By Miller Intro to Judaism

Location

Online

Refund Policy

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Agenda

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

FEBRUARY 27 - Torah: Our People’s Story

The Torah opens with the words, "In the beginning" and, for thousands of years, that has been the starting point for all Jewish learning. This class is a sweeping introduction to the Torah -- its tra...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MARCH 5 - Ancient Israel: Kings, Priests, Prophets

The Hebrew Bible records the first thousand years of Jewish history -- including the stories of the kings and judges, poets and prophets who shaped the Jewish People from the beginning

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MARCH 12 - Two Jews . . . Three Opinions (Jewish Diversity)

The Jewish People is not (and never has been) monolithic. Explore the many ways of being Jewish, and find where you fit in the Jewish story, in this conversation about identity, pluralism, and the va...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MARCH 19 - Sacred Days: The Festivals of the Year (Holy Days)

Jews live by the rhythms of two calendars: one secular and the other sacred. In this class, we'll dig into the Jewish calendar, with its seasons of celebration and reflection, to discover the transfo...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MARCH 26 - Shabbat: A Cathedral in Time (Shabbat)

Shabbat is the greatest Jewish invention: a weekly vacation from ordinary time, a chance to unplug from our distractions and reconnect with ourselves and each other. In this class we'll explore the m...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

APRIL 2 - Prayer: Keva and Kavanna (Prayer)

One famous mystic taught that just as important as the black letters on the page are the white spaces that surround them. In this class, we'll explore the meaning and depth behind Jewish spiritual la...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

APRIL 9 - Passover: Exodus and Us (Passover)

Once we were slaves, so we know the importance of freedom for all people. In this class, we'll examine our history, retell our story of liberation, and learn why Jews have, since our earliest beginni...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

APRIL 16 - God Wrestling (God)

Israel literally means "to wrestle with God." In this class, we'll enter into that sacred struggle as we consider the many different paths that Jews take to connect with the Holy One.

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MAY 7 - The Rabbinic Revolution (Talmud)

After the Bible, our most important set of religious books is made up of nearly 5,000 arguments, of which 99% are left unresolved. In this class, we'll examine the history, ideology, and fierce debat...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MAY 14 - Days of Awe (High Holy Days)

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are our annual opportunities to examine our lives and start fresh. In this class, we'll learn how the High Holy Days can help you repair relationships, gain new perspecti...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MAY 21 - Jews + Food (Kashrut)

We sit down to eat multiple time a day. Kashrut teaches us that each time we do so can be an opportunity to affirm our deepest values. In this class, we'll focus on eating mindfully and making each b...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

MAY 28 - Under Crescent and Cross (Philosophers)

In this class, we'll meet some of the most colorful and important characters in Jewish history: From the mystics who probed the hidden world of Kabbalah to the Sultan's physician who taught that scie...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

JUNE 4 - The Greatest Blessing (Marriage)

Does God belong in the bedroom? How about under the wedding canopy? In this class, we'll learn what Judaism has to say about love, marriage, and intimacy.

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

JUNE 18 - From Generation to Generation (Kids)

Between the bris and the bar mitzvah, a lot goes into raising a Jewish child. In this class, we'll discuss the joys and oys of Jewish parenting.

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

JUNE 25 - Life’s Hard Times (Grieving)

Judaism teaches us to approach life's hardest moments with compassion and community. In this class, we'll explore the sacred practices that help us navigate grief and heartache, and move from sadness...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

JULY 2 - Hatred and Heroism (Shoah)

The Holocaust is the darkest chapter in Jewish history, a time of unimaginable suffering and sorrow. In this class, we'll examine the history, hear testimony, and recommit to building a world in whic...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

JULY 9 - Israel: A Great Dream (Israel)

From the beaches of Tel Aviv to Jerusalem's "Western Wall," and from the sands of the Negev Desert to the snowy peaks and vineyards of the Golan, in this class we'll explore the complicated and beaut...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

JULY 16 - The Jewish Mission to Heal the World (The Jewish Mission)

In our final class, we'll ask the question: "Does Judaism have an essential teaching?" as we explore key concepts like tzedakah (righteous giving), tzelem Elohim (the image of God), and tikkun olam (...

About this event

The Miller Intro to Judaism Program invites you to explore Jewish history, culture, traditions, and wisdom in a denominationally and culturally inclusive environment.

Whether you’re Jew-ish and want to get back in touch with your roots, learning about Judaism for the first time, in search of conversion, or merely want to learn for the sake of learning – we welcome all who want to learn and experience Judaism. Come join us!

Our nationally recognized 18-week Intro course covers the essentials of Judaism, including its holidays, rituals, ideas, and traditions. We start new classes almost every month and have both online and in-person class offerings.

**Please be sure to read the payment info below before continuing to the registration page. Please email intro@aju.edu for more information.

For individuals:

Class tuition for an individual is $376 (this includes a $26 digital materials fee), payable by credit card on the registration page. There is also an option to apply for financial aid. If you choose to apply for financial aid, you MUST pay a non-refundable $50 deposit NOW to secure your spot in the class (plus a $26 non-refundable digital materials fee - $76 in total). You will find the Financial Aid option as an add on below the Tuition Registration on the registration page.

If you opt to only pay the deposit fee at this time, please contact our office at 310.440.1273 to set up a payment plan no later than two weeks before the start date of your course to guarantee course admission.

For couples:

Class tuition for couples is $576 (including the $26 digital materials fee), payable by credit card on the registration page. There is also an option to apply for financial aid. If you choose to apply for financial aid, you MUST pay a $100 a non-refundable deposit NOW to secure your spot in the class (plus a $26 non-refundable digital materials fee - $126 in total). You will find the Financial Aid option as an add on below the Tuition Registration on the registration page.

If you opt to only pay the deposit and materials fees at this time, please contact our office at 310.440.1273 to set up a payment plan no later than two weeks before the start date of your course to guarantee course admission.

For questions, please contact intro@aju.edu.

We offer a refund for tuition up to 30 days after the start of your class.

The 18-week course schedule meets Tuesdays, February 27 - July 16 from 6:30-9:00 pm US Pacific Time. You can see the full course schedule HERE.

If you are planning on becoming a Jew by Choice: When you have completed all course requirements, please schedule a final meeting with your instructor and/or sponsoring rabbi. They will confirm that you have attended all eighteen classes. Additionally, they may ask you to do some additional learning in preparation for conversion. Completion of course requirements is not a guarantee of eligibility to convert.

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