Join us in preparation for the High Holy Days!
A Taste of Judaism
A free three-session exploration and modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. This is a beginning course, open to Jews and non-Jews who are interested in learning more about Judaism. ALL are welcome.
This course is designed for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and anyone curious about Judaism.
Rabbi Olshein has been teaching “A Taste of Judaism … Are You Curious?” for the questioning and unaffiliated for many years, always to rave reviews. Whether your friends are unaffiliated and feel they need to “brush up” on their Judaism, or they constantly ask you about your faith, or they are thinking about becoming Jewish, this is the “starter” class Rabbi Olshein recommends to “get your feet wet.”
Fall Session begins September 8th!
Join us Thursday evenings in September leading up to High Holy Days!
Online or in person!
Thursday, September 8 - 7-9 pm
Thursday, September 15 - 7-9 pm
Thursday, September 22 - 7-9 pm
"Intro to the High Holy Days." A special online education offering.
Join us for our FREE online classes as we prepare for the High Holy Days!
Whether you have never experienced High Holy Days or would like a refresher on what to expect, these courses will help prepare you to get the most out of High Holy Days.
Intro to Rosh HaShanah - Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 pm
Intro to Yom Kippur - Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 pm
Both of these free online classes will be facilitated by Temple Emanuel's long-time member Shelley Stern.
Join one or both classes!
Discovering Judaism
This is an engaging year-long course for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life.
Discovering Judaism is ideal for non-Jews considering conversion to Judaism, non-Jews engaged or married to Jews wishing to learn more about Jewish culture, and Jews looking to amplify what they learned about Judaism as children. We’ll explore the Life Cycle (events and rituals), the Holidays, Jewish History, Jewish Prayer, Torah, Talmud and Sacred Texts, Israel, Ethics, and much more.
Registration is now open for Fall 2022! Classes begin Sunday, October 16th!
Click here for more information.
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