Conversion & Exploring Judaism Class 2025-2026
9:45-10:45 AM Judaica Cantor Levine
11:00 AM-12:00 PM Hebrew Lessons Traylyn Evans
An adult level exploration of fundamental Jewish text, thought, practice and history.
Join Cantor Levine on a journey through the most significant and compelling subjects in Judaism.
The course material is based on the nationally renowned Miller Curriculum from the American Jewish University. This class is designed for anyone interested in deepening your Jewish education, preparing for an adult bar/bar mitzvah, converting to Judaism, or strengthening your Jewish identity.
Please Note:
- For those who have not taken Hebrew I, the required class will be offered Sundays, 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon.
- There is no cost for the Exploring Judaism class.
- Registration for Exploring Judaism is not required but is highly encouraged. To register, contact Cantor Levine at cantor.levine@brithshalom.org
Dates of Classes
2025 | Judaic Subject |
October 5 | Beginnings |
October 12 | The World of the Bible |
October 19 | Understanding Jewish Diversity |
October 26 | Jewish Holy Days |
November 9 | Shabbat: A Palace in Time ** |
November 16 | Jewish Prayer |
December 7 | Passover: The Jewish Master Story |
December 14 | God: Encounter Holiness |
2026 | |
January 4 | Talmud: Argument for the Sake of Heaven** |
January 18 | The High Holy Days |
January 25 | Kashrut-Making Eating Holy |
February 1 | The Jewish Middle Ages: Jewish Thought |
February 8 | Marriage, Love, and Kosher Sex ** |
March 1 | Marriage, Love, and Kosher Sex |
March 8 | From Birth to B'nei Mitzvah: Raising a Mensch |
March 15 | A Time to Mourn |
March 22 | Out of Darkness: The Holocaust |
March 29 | Israel: Dreaming of Deliverance ** |
** For those going through conversion, on the ** dates above, please pick a topic recently studied and submit a two-page response to the topic you have chosen. Do not worry about format or formality. Just share your thoughts.