Basic Judaism

Designed in a 20 week module, this course will attempt to give the participants a solid background to the ideas, practices, and expressions of Jewish life from ancient times to the present. This course will focus on weekly readings, discussions, and practical experiences for each of the course participants—from basic concepts, historical events, how-to demonstrations with rituals, to an overview of the key texts and traditions of Jewish life. The class will meet weekly and will include optional opportunities beyond the classroom setting.

Basic Judaism is designed for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of Jewish traditions and their understanding of Jewish communal life. This course includes a broad range of perspectives and is appropriate for both newcomers to Jewish life and those with years of experience who feel that there may be gaps in their basic Jewish literacy.

The first ten minutes of every class will be devoted to any questions that may have arisen in the past week of participant’s lives/readings. We will have a class Shabbat dinner in early 2027. Following a Kabbalat Shabbat service. In addition to the above goals, this class seeks to build a community of learners who share in our struggles, questions, and insights. We encourage regular attendance although we understand that it may be impossible for participants to attend every session over the course of half a year. Each class session is paired with a segment from the book Honoring Tradition, Embracing Modernity. 

Once you are registered we cannot offer a refund. 

Basic Judaism w/ Rabbi Lisa Grant & Rabbi Matt Green

Monday evenings from 7:30-9 pm from November. 2, 2026- April 5, 2027.