In Jewish History Through Texts, we learn the history of the Jewish people through approximately 1000 CE, along with the literature of Rabbinic Judaism (Torah, Hebrew Bible, Midrash, Talmud) and we explore the concept of “Jewish Law.” We also explore the origins and history of antisemitism and Jew-hatred. This is an 8-week class.

Location: Online via Zoom.

Time: Sundays, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Dates: September 26, 2021 - November 14, 2021

All Proceeds from this class will be donated to Jewish Gateways.

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Introduction to the Jewish Experience is three (8-week) courses in basic Judaism taught by Rabbi Ruth Adar. The series is for anyone who hasn’t had a basic Jewish education, or who wishes to learn as an adult. Classes may be taken in any order. Participants can take one, two, or three courses. Please see other course offerings below.

For more information, contact Rabbi Adar.

Two classes for Fall, starting 9/26/21

Jewish History Through Texts: Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm PT

Jewish Holidays and Lifecycle: Sundays, 3:30-5:00pm PT

Two classes for Winter, starting 1/2/22

Traditions of Judaism (Jewish Diversity): Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm PT

Jewish History Through Texts: Sundays, 3:30-5:00pm PT

One class for Spring, starting 3/6/22

Traditions of Judaism (Jewish Diversity): Sundays, 3:30-5:00pm PT

Rabbi Adar has taught students from the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist traditions. She welcomes students from many places: curious about Judaism, converting to Judaism, just want to understand Jewish relatives better, and some who just began working for a Jewish nonprofit. She welcome students from marginalized Jewish backgrounds: persons of color, LGBTQI persons, and students with disabilities. Rabbi Adar herself is a lesbian with disabilities, and she became a Jew as an adult. She is a member in good standing of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the Women’s Rabbinic Network, and the Northern California Board of Rabbis.