Drawn from curriculum from American Jewish University, this 18-week course with the Kol Shofar Clergy is a great opportunity for those who want to begin learning about Judaism, as well as those who are seeking to deepen their learning. This is also the course for anyone considering choosing Judaism as their spiritual path and home. It covers biblical and rabbinic texts, history and culture, holy days, festivals, Shabbat, Jewish concepts of God and ethics, life cycles, and Israel. Students who wish to take a single class by topic may do so.

Session by Topic:

October 22 - Torah: Our People's Story
November 5 - Ancient Israel: Kings, Priests, and Prophets
November 12 - Two Jews...Three Opinions (Jewish Denominations and Diversity)
November 19 - Sacred Days: Festivals of the Year
December 3 - Shabbat: A Cathedral in Time
December 10 - Prayer: Keva and Kavana
January 7 - Israel: A Great Dream
January 21 - God Wrestling
January 28 - The Rabbinic Revolution
February 4 - Days of Awe
February 11 - Jews and Food
February 25 - Under Crescent and Cross
March 3 - Love: The Greatest Blessing
March 10 - From Generation to Generation: Birth and Parenting