Introduction to Judaism
Past SessionsThursday, February 24, 2022 • 23 Adar I 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, February 17, 2022 • 16 Adar I 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, February 10, 2022 • 9 Adar I 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, February 3, 2022 • 2 Adar I 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, January 27, 2022 • 25 Shevat 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, January 20, 2022 • 18 Shevat 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, January 13, 2022 • 11 Shevat 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, January 6, 2022 • 4 Shevat 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 16, 2021 • 12 Tevet 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 9, 2021 • 5 Tevet 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 2, 2021 • 28 Kislev 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 14 Kislev 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 11, 2021 • 7 Kislev 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 4, 2021 • 29 Cheshvan 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 28, 2021 • 22 Cheshvan 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 21, 2021 • 15 Cheshvan 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 14, 2021 • 8 Cheshvan 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 7, 2021 • 1 Cheshvan 5782 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
A multi-denominational journey into the heart of Judaism taught by seven Metro DC-area rabbis representing the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements.
No matter your background, the Miller Intro to Judaism Program, developed by American Jewish University, is here to guide you on your Jewish journey. Whether you’re soul-searching or seeking your community, the Intro Program will walk you through Judaism’s big ideas and the nuts and bolts of daily Jewish living.
We know you have questions—so do we—and we can’t wait to discuss them all with you.
Join us in person or participate online!
18-Week Course, Thursday Evenings, October 7 - February 24, 7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Enrollment Fee: $100 for in-person or online participation
In-Person Locations
(October 7 - December 16) at B’nai Israel Congregation, 6301 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD
(January 6 - February 24) at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD
Instructors
Rabbis Gary Pokras and Baht Weiss | Temple Beth Ami, Rockville, MD
Rabbis Nissan Antine and Eitan Cooper | Beth Sholom Congregation, Potomac, MD
Rabbis Michael Safra and Mitchell Berkowitz | B’nai Israel Congregation, Rockville, MD
Rabbi Adam Raskin | Congregation Har Shalom, Potomac, MD
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