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Introduction to Judaism 5786 (2025-2026)

Upcoming Sessions

1. Monday, March 9, 2026 • 20 Adar 5786

6:45 PM - 8:45 PMIn-person at Temple Sholom

2. Monday, March 16, 2026 • 27 Adar 5786

6:45 PM - 8:45 PMIn-person at Temple Sholom

3. Monday, March 30, 2026 • 12 Nisan 5786

6:45 PM - 8:45 PMIn-person at Temple Sholom

4. Monday, April 13, 2026 • 26 Nisan 5786

6:45 PM - 8:45 PMIn-person at Temple Sholom

5. Monday, April 20, 2026 • 3 Iyar 5786

6:45 PM - 8:45 PMIn-person at Temple Sholom

6. Monday, April 27, 2026 • 10 Iyar 5786

6:45 PM - 8:45 PMIn-person at Temple Sholom

7. Monday, May 4, 2026 • 17 Iyar 5786

6:45 PM - 8:45 PMIn-person at Temple Sholom
Past Sessions
Monday, February 23, 2026 • 6 Adar 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, February 9, 2026 • 22 Sh'vat 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, February 2, 2026 • 15 Sh'vat 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, January 26, 2026 • 8 Sh'vat 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, January 12, 2026 • 23 Tevet 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, January 5, 2026 • 16 Tevet 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, December 15, 2025 • 25 Kislev 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, December 8, 2025 • 18 Kislev 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, December 1, 2025 • 11 Kislev 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, November 24, 2025 • 4 Kislev 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, November 17, 2025 • 26 Cheshvan 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom
Monday, November 10, 2025 • 19 Cheshvan 5786 - 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM - In-person at Temple Sholom

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging 18-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens.


Open to all, this course is perfect for multi-faith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience.

Topics include the following:

  • Holidays and life cycle celebrations
  • Theology and core beliefs
  • Hebrew, prayer, and the Bible and other sacred texts
  • History, anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust
  • Zionism and Israel
  • The American Jewish experience/the modern multicultural tapestry of the Jewish people

Fall 2025 Cohort:

   18 sessions: November 10, 2025 - May 2026

Spring 2026 Cohort:

   9 sessions: February 9, 2026 - May 2026

   9 sessions:  Nov 2026 - January 2027

 

Instructors: Temple Sholom Clergy-Education Team

There is a fee for this cohort.  As with all Temple Sholom programs, if there is financial support needed,  we will be happy to work with you. Please email Rachel Lipson at rachel@sholomchicago.org if you have any questions or need further information. 

 Introduction to Judaism Resources

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Registration for the Spring 2026 cohort is now open! Please register below for the first class, February 9, 2026

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