INTRO TO JUDAISM
With Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels

Not for non-Jews Only! -It Only Happens Once Each Year! 

Introduction to Judaism I begins Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 7 p.m.

You've got questions?  He's got answers!  The Rabbi's fabulous Introduction to Judaism class will be held for 18 (nearly consecutive) Wednesday evenings (yes, it's a commitment!).  This course is perfect for couples from different religious backgrounds and works well as a beginner's course or as a "refresher"!

This is not a conversion course as such, but those interested in conversion may use the course's content as the basis for moving in that direction.  The fee for the course is per household and includes a host of books that forms a basic Jewish library!  The class covers all major Jewish holy days, holidays and life cycle events and includes a Shabbat dinner and a Shabbaton (a Shabbat day experience). 

General information about the course, which is sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism, can be seen by clicking here.

For the course syllabus click here

Classes are held Wednesdays beginning November 12th at 7 p.m.  Pre-register by printing and completing the Registration Form.

• On the line that says "INTRO Course Location" please write in "Beth Shir Sholom, Santa Monica."

• On the line that says "INTRO Course Starting Date" please write in "November 12, 2008."

• On the line that asks "How did you hear about the INTRO course?"please write in "Beth Shir Sholom website."

• Please mail your form to the Union for Reform Judaism:

  Union for Reform Judaism

  Attention:  Intro Registrar Nicole Roberts
  15760 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1125

  Encino CA 91436

Please feel free to call or stop by the Temple office for infomation,

an application, or with questions - or just come a little earlier on the 12th!

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We also now offer Introduction to Judaism: Part II, a year-long course exploring the Hebrew Bible and Jewish History beginning on Sunday, November 9th at 11:30 am. 

The TUITION for INTRO is $350.00. It includes the full course of 18 classes and a set of books worth over $140.00. A partner may come to the classes without and additional fee. A discounted tuition of $275.00 is offered to official members of URJ which includes Beth Shir Sholom members. Please email Nicole Roberts, the Introduction to Judaism Registrar, at nroberts@urj.org, to register, or download the Registration Form.

For a copy of the course syllabus, click here