A Taste of Judaism® makes it easy to explore Judaism. The course is just three sessions with no course books and no homework and course content assumes no previous knowledge about or exposure to Judaism. Curricular materials are adaptable for both online and in-person programs. Each 90 minute to two-hour class explores a different aspect of Judaism: God/Jewish Spirituality, Torah/Jewish Values, K'lal Yisrael/Jewish Community.
Consider making A Taste of Judaism® part of your congregation's strategy for outreach and engagement.
Impact
After completing the 3-session A Taste of Judaism® program:
- 89% of students say they are likely to seek additional opportunities for Jewish learning or worship
- 33% subsequently enroll in Introduction to Judaism classes
- 13% seek a connection to a rabbi or cantor to explore conversion
What the URJ provides
We are pleased to offer support to URJ congregations offering A Taste of Judaism®.
URJ staff will:
- Post the congregation’s program offerings on ReformJudaism.org
- Provide a customizable marketing toolkit
- Administer participant registration and review every submission, if desired
- Support your program with marketing on digital media
- Provide further grant support for marketing and experiential engagement
- Respond directly to all inquiries from prospective participants, including those who express interest through our website pop-up boxes, and as appropriate, refer them to congregational clergy and/or staff
- Forward detailed and up-to-date registrant rosters to the congregational liaison
- Offer curricular resources, including PowerPoint slides and student handouts, and one-on-one consulting to faculty and congregational leadership
Contact Us
Share your congregation’s course details with us.
For additional information, please email us and visit A Taste of Judaism® on ReformJudaism.org.