Introduction to Judaism
Past SessionsWednesday, February 10, 2021 • 28 Sh'vat 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • 21 Sh'vat 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 • 14 Sh'vat 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 • 7 Sh'vat 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 • 29 Tevet 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 • 22 Tevet 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 • 1 Tevet 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 • 23 Kislev 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 • 16 Kislev 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 • 24 Cheshvan 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 • 17 Cheshvan 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 • 10 Cheshvan 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 • 3 Cheshvan 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • 26 Tishrei 5781 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM: Exploring Jewish Concepts and Practices
October 14, 2020-February 10, 2021
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm (all on Zoom)
This survey course covers a wide range of topics including an introduction to Jewish texts, history, ritual and thought. It is perfect for anyone looking for adult-level basics, whether you never set foot in the Jewish classroom or just have hazy memories of Sunday school.
In addition to the online classes sessions there are several other learning experiences. Home rituals are taught with a Shabbat Dinner and Passover Prep. Students are also asked to attend two of our Saturday morning Torah study groups. The overall combined class time is about 30 hours.
This course is designed to prepare you for other classes or independent study.
Free for CSI members. Class fee for nonmembers is $180 per person. Couples are encouraged to attend together. Scholarships available. No one turned away for financial reasons.
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Coming Events
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Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Apr 26th 6:00p to 7:30p
Service led by Rabbi George Altshuler and cantorial soloist Noa Levy with music director Jonathan Dimmock. Followed by a festive Oneg. In person; Streams on Youtube. -
Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024YAP Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Apr 26th 7:15p to 8:30p
Join our services at 6pm and stay for a YAP-only dinner downstairs. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Torah Study Online
Saturday, Apr 27th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024Studio @ Sherith Israel
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:30a to 12:30p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2024Studio @ Sherith Israel (Hebrew)
Tuesday, Apr 30th 4:30p to 5:45p
3-5th grade Hebrew 4:15-5pm on Zoom 5-5:45pm in person -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2024Teens@Studio (6th-12th)
Tuesday, Apr 30th 6:00p to 8:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Holding Complexity: Progressive Jews & Antisemitism
Wednesday, May 1st 5:00p to 7:00p
The increased manifestation of antisemitism in our country and beyond is not only painful and frightening but also complex. Join Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller and members of Sherith Israel to learn a framework for understanding the role of antisemitism in our society and to build our capacity to address it together. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Introductory Hebrew
Wednesday, May 1st 7:15p to 8:15p
Participants learn to read and pronounce the letters of the Hebrew alef-bet, as well as gain familiarity with the prayerbook, basic blessings and core parts of the liturgy. No prior knowledge required. Taught by Noa Levy. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024Book Salon with Yuliya Patsay
Thursday, May 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Irreverent, nostalgic and vulnerable, Until the Last Pickle, is a memoir replete with remembrances, anecdotes, and exactly 18 recipes. It’s an exploration of identity and belonging — at once, deeply personal and broadly relatable — told through the lens of one family’s “totally average” immigration journey. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Sherith Littles Tot Shabbat
Friday, May 3rd 5:00p to 6:45p
Join a gathering of young families celebrating Shabbat with music, pizza, games, candle lighting and community building.
