Introduction to Judaism

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • 21 Sh'vat 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • 14 Sh'vat 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 • 7 Sh'vat 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 • 29 Tevet 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • 22 Tevet 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 • 15 Tevet 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 • 8 Tevet 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • 17 Kislev 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • 10 Kislev 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • 3 Kislev 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 • 19 Cheshvan 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • 12 Cheshvan 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 • 5 Cheshvan 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • 28 Tishrei 5785 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Sherith Israel

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM: Exploring Jewish Concepts and Practices

Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm, In-person at Sherith Israel

This survey course addresses four questions: How do Jews worship? What holidays do Jews observe? How do Jews approach life cycle events? And what do Jews believe? This course is designed for adults interested in learning about Judaism and is the first step in our Journey to Judaism conversion program.

Free for Sherith Israel members. Class fee for nonmembers is $208 per person. Couples are encouraged to attend together. Scholarships available. No one turned away for financial reasons.

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Mon, February 9 2026
22 Sh'vat 5786

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2026

Studio | 3rd-5th Grade Hebrew
Tuesday, Feb 10th 3:30p to 6:00p
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew for students who are registered in Studio Homework Hospitality: 3:30-5:00 pm Zoom: 4:15-5:00 pm In-person: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2026

Introduction to Judaism
Wednesday, Feb 11th 6:30p to 8:00p
Exploring Jewish Concepts and Practices
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2026

YAP Organ Tour
Friday, Feb 13th 7:30p to 8:30p

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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2026

Online Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 14th 9:15a to 10:15a

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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2026

Nosh ‘n Schmooze with Manny Yekutiel
Thursday, Feb 19th 12:30p to 2:00p

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Friday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2026

Teens @ Studio | Friday with the Rabbi
Friday, Feb 20th 6:00p to 8:30p
Our teens have the unique opportunity for dining & dialogue with our Rabbis. These dinners provide a deeper connection with our Rabbis and a chance to explore Judaism’s perspective on topics that interest them. Last year, “relationships” emerged as their theme; courage when dealing with moral problems that teens face, loneliness, navigating friendships, and asking for forgiveness in relationships were just a few things they discussed. Friday night Teens @ Studio dinners are from 6:00-8:30 pm, immediately following our community Kabbalat Shabbat service.
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2026

Online Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 21st 9:15a to 10:15a

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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2026

Studio @ Sherith Israel
Sunday, Feb 22nd 9:00a to 12:30p
PreK-7th grade classes meet Sunday mornings from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2026

Studio | 3rd-5th Grade Hebrew
Tuesday, Feb 24th 3:30p to 6:00p
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew for students who are registered in Studio Homework Hospitality: 3:30-5:00 pm Zoom: 4:15-5:00 pm In-person: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2026

Rabbi Martin Weiner Memorial Lecture
Tuesday, Feb 24th 7:00p to 8:30p

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