A Skirball Academy Class

Rabbi Jessica Lenza

Introduction to Judaism

(Summer 2026)

Ask your questions, learn multiple perspectives and discover what is meaningful to you in Reform Judaism. We’ll explore Jewish holidays and life-cycle ceremonies, beliefs, values, prayer, Jewish texts, Israel and the American Jewish experience.

This 18-session course is wonderfully suited for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, individuals considering conversion, spiritual seekers and anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life, no matter faith tradition, cultural background or religious upbringing.

– Nov 23

Thursdays , 6:30 – 8:30 PM
$540 per person/$720 per couple (does not include books/materials)

July 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sept 14 (zoom), 28th
Oct 5, 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
(No class on Sept. 7, Sept 21, Oct. 12)

OFFERED IN-PERSON

 

Skirball Academy General Information

Register
– Nov 23

Thursdays , 6:30 – 8:30 PM
$540 per person/$720 per couple (does not include books/materials)

July 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sept 14 (zoom), 28th
Oct 5, 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
(No class on Sept. 7, Sept 21, Oct. 12)

Ask your questions, learn multiple perspectives and discover what is meaningful to you in Reform Judaism. We’ll explore Jewish holidays and life-cycle ceremonies, beliefs, values, prayer, Jewish texts, Israel and the American Jewish experience.

This 18-session course is wonderfully suited for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, individuals considering conversion, spiritual seekers and anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life, no matter faith tradition, cultural background or religious upbringing.

Register

OFFERED IN-PERSON

 

Skirball Academy General Information