Exploring Judaism
Explore What Judaism Means To YOU!
A course for inquisitive Jews, significant others, those pursuing adult B’nei Mitzvah or conversion, and Seekers of Knowledge of Jewish Life
Our 2024-2025 season of Exploring Judaism will be co-taught by Rabbi Liz Bolton (RB) and Rabbi Deborah Zuker (RZ). Through primary text study featuring plenty of interaction among students, this course leads participants through the major value concepts and practices of Judaism. We wrestle with fundamental questions while learning from and studying with each other.
If you are seeking to deepen your understanding of your Jewish heritage, or to explore Judaism as a spiritual and religious tradition you wish to embrace, you’ve found the right learning opportunity - as you are, whoever you are, or wherever you are.
We will be meeting in person, two Thursday evenings a month, with an online option via Zoom for those who can’t meet in person for health reasons, or who live at a distance.
Everyone should have on hand either a bound copy of the JPS Tanakh or ready access to Sefaria - an on-line compendium of every basic Judaic text, including Tanakh. Student will also be provided with links to specific source sheets and secondary materials relevant to each session.
Other helpful study resources include:
Evolve by Reconstructing Judaism - From the same department at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College that created the Exploring Judaism curriculum back in the 1990s, a 21st century online academy of ideas and resources on contemporary issues, classic values, and their intersections
My Jewish Learning - This site provides helpful guides and short articles about a wide range of Jewish subjects, including “how-tos” about every holiday and life cycle event
Hebcal - All your Jewish calendar needs! Hebcal contains times for candle-lighting, dates for holidays, and an aliyah breakdown for Torah readings
Questions? Email us.
2024 - 2025 Semester
The 2024-2025 semester will commence on September 12th/2024. Classes will be every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 730pm to 915pm.
REGISTRATION
Member Fee: $180
Non Member Fee: $360
Members Register HERE
Non-Member's Register HERE
For help with registering or questions about the course,
please contact us!
Thu, 24 October 2024
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024Exploring Judaism with RB&RZ
Thursday, Oct 24th 7:30p to 9:15p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Machaneh Shabbat Family Education Shabbat Camp
Saturday, Oct 26th 9:45a to 12:30p
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2024Chanting and Chocolate
Tuesday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 9:30p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Machaneh Shabbat Family Education Shabbat Camp
Saturday, Nov 2nd 9:45a to 12:30p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Blessings of the Animals - Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, Nov 2nd 10:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024
Saturday, Nov 2nd 10:30a to 12:00p
A family program for ages 0 - 6y -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2024Tuesday Night Shirah!
Tuesday, Nov 5th 7:00p to 8:30p
Learn melodies for our Or Haneshamah services and festivals! -
Friday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2024
Friday, Nov 8th 5:30p to 6:30p
Contact Us!
Questions? Call us at 613-239-4988 and leave a message anytime. Or send us an email, we'd love to hear from you!