The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.

The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.

The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.

The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.

The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.

The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.

The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.

The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.

This week in the Intro to Judaism series, Rabbi Vanessa Harper teaches on the concept of Jewishness—what does it mean to be Jew?

Kislev and Tevet and Av, oh my! Come learn about the Jewish calendar and the weekly holiday of Shabbat in this class, part of the Intro to Judaism series of classes.

The Hebrew Bible—especially the Torah—is the beating heart of “the people of the book.” Learn how to navigate this all-important sacred text in this week’s session of the Intro to Judaism series.

You might have heard of the Talmud and the Mishnah, but what are they exactly? And why are they so important in Jewish tradition? Rabbi Harper will answer these questions, and more, in this week’s installment of the Intro to Judaism series.

Come learn about Purim—a holiday when joy is commanded and noise is made—in this class, part of the Intro to Judaism series. Feel free to drop in!

Judaism isn’t just something that happens at a synagogue. Learn about some of the key practices that surround Jewish life outside the temple in this week’s installment of Intro to Judaism.

In this session of the Intro to Judaism series, learn about the origins of the Zionist movement, as well as major moments in the modern state of Israel’s history. Feel free to drop in!

Jewish tradition is marked by varying traditions and practices, but there are core values that span the Jewish spectrum. Learn about them in this class of the Intro to Judaism series.

Wrap up this year of learning with Rabbi Harper and the other students from the class. If you attended even one session over the last year, please feel free to join us!