WRJ Introduction to Judaism Cohort
Join this special Introduction to Judaism class with a cohort exclusively available to all who identify as female, non-binary, or genderqueer interested in exploring Judaism both through a traditional and gendered lens.
This course is designed for those who are curious to learn about Judaism, new to Judaism, or looking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Reform Jewish practice and belief. In our 20 weekly sessions together, we will address Jewish holidays, life cycle, prayer, Tanakh, history, antisemitism and the Holocaust, Israel, the North American Jewish experience, and the diversity of the Jewish people today. The class will be taught by URJ rabbinic staff as well as WRJ’s CEO, Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch.
Connect with other individuals from across North America in this inclusive and accessible online program. Together you will delve into Judaism with a feminist perspective. You’ll study as a class and in smaller breakout groups. All questions are welcome. Classes meet on Zoom and are auto-captioned. To participate, you will need a webcam, high-speed internet access, and a computer.
Those interested, please fill out a registration form to hold your spot – class size is limited. Tuition is $595. To request a needs-based scholarship or payment plan, contact enemhauser@urj.org.
Classes run for 20 sessions, on Sundays at 7-8:30 p.m. ET from November 3, 2024-March 30, 2025. This program is offered in partnership with Women of Reform Judaism and the Union for Reform Judaism, made possible by the generosity of the National Center to Encourage Judaism. The URJ strives to accommodate the accessibility needs of students when requested.
Please contact Talia Blank, WRJ Program Associate, at TBlank@wrj.org with any questions.
Special Discounted Registration to the Women of Reform Judaism’s Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference (SJC) in Washington, D.C. on April 4-7, 2025
As a special offer just for WRJ Introduction to Judaism cohort participants, all who successfully complete the course will receive a discount via a registration rebate to attend Women of Reform Judaism’s Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference (SJC) in Washington, D.C. on April 4-7, 2025!
During this inspiring conference, participants will join Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) to lend a new spark to the biggest issues of our time and advance our Reform Jewish values through an important gendered lens. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with both current and future Jewish leaders across North America. Together we will hear from inspirational speakers, gather for Shabbat, learn through educational workshops, and lobby on the Hill to encourage lasting change.