THE COURSE is a pathway for the adult learner who wishes to discover or deepen his or her Jewish knowledge. It is for Jews who wish to learn more about Judaism, non-Jews who are marrying a Jewish partner, and people who are considering conversion to Judaism.
Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: 415-751-2541 ext.162
Website: www.emanuelsf.org
Tuesday nights 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Please register in advance by calling (415) 751-2541 x 213, or email:
adultlearning@emanuelsf.org
Fees:
§ One time book fee: $65
§ Course fee:
Member - $36
Non-Member - $50
Any Emanu-El rabbi can help arrange confidential scholarship assistance.
Fall Trimester – Structure of Sacred Time: Rituals of the Jewish Life Cycle
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October 28 - Tuesday |
Jewish Calendar |
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November 5 – Wednesday |
Learning from our Traditional Texts: The Sabbath |
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November 10 – Monday |
Special Kristallnacht Program |
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November 18 – Tuesday |
Birth/Conversion is a Beginning |
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November 25 – Tuesday |
Marriage and Divorce |
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December 2 – Tuesday |
Family and B’nai Mitzvah |
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December 9 – Tuesday |
Learning from our Traditional Texts |
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December 16 – Tuesday |
Death is a Destination |
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December 19 - Friday |
The Course Shabbat Dinner
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Introduction to Judaism
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
Designed for Jews who seek a deeper connection with their heritage and for non-Jews wanting a greater understanding of Judaism, this course offers an opportunity to study texts, try Jewish practices, socialize and gain insight that is relevant to your life. Topics include ethics, the Sabbath and holidays, prayer, dietary laws, life cycle events and others. Two Shabbat or holiday meals will be scheduled with the group.
Instructor: Rabbi David Levinsky, Director of the Taube Center for Jewish Life at the JCCSF
An informal conversation with Rabbi David Levinsky is required prior to enrollment; he can be reached at 415-292-1237
Thursdays 7:00PM-9:00PM $100 JCCSF member
October 16 - December 18 $115 Public
No class on November 27
