Judaism 101

Explore the significance, traditions, and unique practices of the High Holy Days – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Learn how these solemn and reflective days shape Jewish life, spirituality, and our personal journeys of repentance and renewal. Please register by October 4.

Explore the significance, traditions, and unique practices of the three major pilgrimage festivals – Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot. Learn how these festivals have shaped Jewish life and its calendar through the ages.

Discover the legacy and rituals of Shabbat along with other important Jewish holidays (chagim). Gain a deeper understanding of how these sacred times can enhance our spiritual lives and strengthen our community bonds.

Explore the vast landscape of Jewish literatures and texts, from ancient scriptures to modern writings. Discover how these texts have influenced Jewish life, spirituality, and identity throughout the ages. If you have seen Fiddler on the Roof then you know that we think of ourselves as the people of the book. This week, we will [...]

Explore the significance of tefilah (prayer) and the role of the synagogue in Jewish life. Learn about the various components of Jewish worship, the structure of services, and the historical development of synagogues as centers of community and spirituality.

In Session #4, we surveyed some of the most important texts in Jewish history and this week, we will narrow our focus on the development of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and the Talmud. Discover how these foundational texts have shaped Jewish law, tradition, and thought over the centuries, and their continued relevance in the lives [...]