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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.

Fri, June 27 2025 1 Tammuz 5785