Introduction to Judaism A course for anyone interested in exploring Judaism—interfaith couples, those considering conversion and Jews looking for adult-level basics—to the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice. Topics include Jewish holidays and life cycle events, theology and prayer, Israel, history and Hebrew.
Upcoming Classes: New York City
Register for the next session online by choosing the appropriate button:
Member of a URJ Congregation:
NOT a member of a URJ Congregation
Attended Taste of Judaism
Please call or email Adina Matusow at the Union for Reform Judaism at (212) 650-4293 or amatusow@urj.org for more information.
All Manhattan classes are located at:
Union for Reform Judaism headquarters 633 Third Avenue, 6th Floor (between 40th & 41st Streets) New York, NY 10017
The next classes begin on:
Wednesday, March 17th Thursday, April 29th
All Classes are held weekly from 6:30 - 8:45 PM. The course is scheduled for 18 weeks and includes basic Hebrew. The registration fee is $450.00. The tuition fee allows for either one or two people to attend, and we encourage couples to attend together. There is a reduced fee of $400 for members of URJ congregations.
We suggest sending in the registration form and payment as early as possible. Since class size is limited, sign-up is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please mail check and registration form to:
Union for Reform Judaism 633 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10017 ATTN: Adina Matusow/Introduction to Judaism
Sponsoring Rabbi:
To supplement the class experience, we strongly suggest that you work with a sponsoring rabbi/cantor from a local Reform synagogue. We have established a program to help you connect with a rabbi or cantor in your area who will sponsor you for the duration of the course. If you are converting to Judaism please note that we require you that you meet with a sponsoring rabbi/cantor. The third page of the registration form is for you rabbi/cantor to fill out. You can still register for an upcoming class even if you have not yet met with your sponsoring rabbi/cantor. If you need help finding a sponsoring rabbi please call Adina Matusow at the number above and she will be happy to recommend someone near where you live.
**PLEASE BRING PHOTO ID’S TO EACH CLASS - ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Upcoming Classes: Pennsylvania & New Jersey
To register for any of the following classes, please email Rabbi Richard Steinbrink RSteinbrink@urj.org
Philadelphia, PA Congregation Rodeph Shalom Tuesdays, January 12 - April 27, 6-8 PM Rabbi William Kuhn, Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Michael Holzman
Cherry Hill, NJ Temple Emanuel Wednesdays, January 13 - TBA 7-8:30 PM Rabbi Jerome David
Newtown, Bucks County, PA Shir Ami Sundays beginning January 24, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Rabbi Paula Goldberg, Rabbi Eric Goldberg
Upcoming Classes: New Jersey & West Hudson Valley, NY
Please call or email Rabbi Rachel Hertzman for more information or to register for any of the following classes at rhertzman@urj.org or 212-452-6557.
The course is scheduled for 16 weeks. The registration fee for an individual or a couple is $400. There is a reduced fee of $375 for members of URJ congregations. Download the registration form
Succasunna, NJ Temple Shalom Wednesday
evenings, beginning on
January 27th, 7:00-9:00 pm
Westfield, NJ Temple Emanu-El Thursdays, beginning on February 4th, 7:30-9:30pm
Teaneck, NJ Temple Emeth Sundays, February 21st, 11:30am-1:30pm
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