Join St. Louis area Reform rabbis at Congregation Temple Israel in Creve Coeur, MO, for Intro to Judaism, an engaging deep dive into Jewish faith, culture, and community. Designed for beginners from any religious background, this program is perfect for Interfaith couples, in-laws of Jews, unaffiliated Jews, individuals exploring conversion, and anyone seeking more knowledge about Judaism. 

Tuesdays, August 22 - December 19, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | at Congregation Temple Israel
 
Registration is required by using the form below or by calling TI's office at: 314-432-8050
The cost is $72 per household.
Tuition includes the cost of materials and students will receive a copy of the course book at the opening session.

Course topics and dates are as follows:

• The Jewish People, Beliefs and Sacred Texts: Led by Temple Israel’s rabbis
  • 8/22 - Intro/Welcome + What is Judaism/ Who are the Jewish People?
  • 8/29 - People of the Book
  • 9/5 - Jewish Prayer and Synagogue
  • 9/12 - What Do Jews Believe?
• Living in Jewish Time: Led by Temple Emanual’s rabbis
  • 9/26 - The Calendar and Shabbat
  • 10/3 - High Holidays
  • 10/10 - Three Festivals
  • 10/17 - Other Jewish Holidays
• The Jewish Story: Led by Central Reform Congregation’s rabbis
  • 10/24 - From Creation to Enlightenment
  • 10/31 - The Shoah
  • 11/7 - American Jewish Experience and Understanding Diversity
  • 11/14 - Israel and Zionism
• Living a Jewish Life: Led by Shaare Emeth’s rabbis
  • 11/28 - Creating a Jewish Life and Home
  • 12/5 - Life cycle events (birth, consecration, B’nai Mitzvah, Confirmation, Marriage, Death)
  • 12/12 - Jewish ritual for additional life events (gender-affirmation, divorce, sickness, recovery, etc.)
  • 12/19 - Becoming Part of the Jewish People- Conversion

Questions? Contact Rabbi Amy Feder, Senior Rabbi of Temple Israel: afeder@ti-stl.org