Introduction to Judaism

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Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens.

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Intro to Judaism Online: Meeting Learners Where They Are

Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser
There is a reported a surge of interest in Jewish learning and living around the world, and the URJ continues to offer accessible opportunities for North Americans to meet those needs through Introduction to Judaism online.
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URJ Helps Rabbis and Students Navigate Jewish Journeys Online

Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser
The URJ's Introduction to Judaism is an online course for adults interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. We make every effort to connect students to their local congregations, but if their local congregations do not offer an Intro to Judaism course, these students can sign up for online classes.
Rabbi Marina Yergin of Temple Beth-El, San Antonio, TX

Introduction to Judaism: Five Best Practices to Try

Rabbi Emily Langowitz
Supporting newcomers to Judaism and helping them find belonging is one of Rabbi Marina Yergin's greatest joys in her work at Temple Beth-El in San Antonio, Texas where she has served since 2015. Known affectionately to her students as the "Resource Queen," Rabbi Yergin designed a dynamic Introduction to Judaism program where each spring, students learned "Stepping Stones to Basic Jewish Knowledge" followed in the fall by "Choosing Judaism," a discussion-based class geared specifically for those working to become Jewish.