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Posted/updated: January 18, 2012
About the course
Taught by Rabbi Lisa Rubin, this semester-long course will give students a foundation in the basic tenets of Judaism. Areas such as history, holidays, life-cycle events, theology, prayer, and communal life will be explored through foundational Jewish texts, beliefs, and customs.
Classes will be held Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at Central Synagogue from August 1, 2012 to January 9, 2013. Registration is required along with a preliminary meeting with Rabbi Lisa Rubin and the course will close when class is full.
The course is open to Jews and non-Jews alike; members or non-members of Central Synagogue.
For students exploring the possibility of converting to Judaism, this course serves as the first prerequisite step at Central Synagogue. Jewish partners of potential converts are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend classes.
Students exploring conversion will also meet once a month with the instructor or other clergy for individual mentorship meetings.
The cost for the program is $750 per student (partners of students attend free). No one will be turned away for financial reasons. If you have concerns about payment, please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call her at (212) 838-5122 x5002.
Students should purchase the following books prior to the first class:
Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs, and Rituals by George Robinson
Finding God by Rifat Sonsino and Daniel B. Syme
Introduction to Judaism: A Sourcebook compiled and edited by Stephen J. Einstein and Lydia Kukoff
Jewish Literacy by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
The Jewish Home: A Guide for Jewish Living by Daniel B. Syme
Tenach (Jewish Bible)
