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
Registration for our 2024 - 2025 Exploring Judaism Course is currently closed. Check back next fall for the 2025-2026 course calendar and registration.
If you have any questions or are seeking additional resources, please contact us.
Sun, 10 November 2024
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Craft'n'Schmooze
Sunday, Nov 10th 2:00p to 4:00p
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2024Exploring Judaism with RB&RZ
Thursday, Nov 14th 7:30p to 9:15p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2024Machaneh Shabbat Haunted Walk Offsite Adventure
Saturday, Nov 16th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024
Sunday, Nov 17th 1:00p to 4:00p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2024Machaneh Shabbat Family Education Shabbat Camp
Saturday, Nov 23rd 9:45a to 12:30p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2024Melaveh Malkah featuring Rabbi Jeffrey A. Summit: The Meaning of our Melodies: Music and Identity in Contemporary Jewish Worship
Saturday, Nov 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2024Exploring Judaism with RB&RZ
Thursday, Nov 28th 7:30p to 9:15p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2024Machaneh Shabbat Family Education Shabbat Camp
Saturday, Nov 30th 9:45a to 12:30p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2024Shabbat Morning Service - Limmud and Ruach
Saturday, Nov 30th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2024Tuesday Night Shirah!
Tuesday, Dec 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p
Learn melodies for our Or Haneshamah services and festivals!
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