2026 Introduction to Judaism

Service Description

Our Union for Reform Judaism course. includes one textbook, 17 classes, and 2 Shabbat Service learning opportunities. Please note: The first class is on January 26th, 2025, and there is a (suggested) reading beforehand. Class will cover: - Beginnings: What is Judaism? What are the ethics and values of the Jewish People? How can we understand humanity and human potential through our relationship to God? - Creating a Jewish Life in Time: An exploration of the Jewish calendar of celebration and sanctity, as well as how life in the community connects and intertwines with life at home. - The Cycle of Jewish Life: Relationship and marriage traditions, raising a family, growing into later adulthood, and the central role of learning for all generations. - Creating a Jewish Theology: Different understandings of God, and the diverse roles that synagogue, prayer, and sacred texts play in our lives. - The Jewish Story and Creating a Jewish Journey: The historical journey of the Jewish People, and the many identities that have emerged from it.