A Skirball Academy Class
Rabbi Jessica Lenza
Introduction to Judaism
(Summer/Fall 2025)
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.
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
$360 per person/$450 per couple (does not include books/materials)
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 8, 15, 29 (VIRTUAL)
October 6, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 14 (Shabbat), 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 19 (Bonus Shabbat)
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
$360 per person/$450 per couple (does not include books/materials)
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 8, 15, 29 (VIRTUAL)
October 6, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 14 (Shabbat), 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 19 (Bonus Shabbat)
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.