Interfaith couples, non-Jews considering conversion, and Jews looking for an adult-level introduction to the basics of Jewish thought and practice will benefit from Introduction to Judaism: a hands-on course that introduces beginners to the basics of Jewish thought and practice. This course is offered under the auspices of the URJ (Union of Reform Judaism) and is offered across the country.

In Orange County, the Introduction to Judaism class is an 18-session course taught by Rabbi Stephen Einstein. Rabbi Einstein is the author of two of the textbooks used as the standard teaching tools for beginning "Introduction to Judaism" classes in Reform synagogues and institutions throughout North America: Introduction to Judaism: A Sourcebook, and Every Person’s Guide to Judaism.

The class meets in the social hall of Temple Beth Sholom, 2625 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana (one block south of the Garden Grove freeway) on Monday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. (Map to Temple Beth Sholom)

The tuition for an individual or a couple is $350, which includes $150 for textbooks. The discounted tuition for synagogue members is $275. Couples are strongly urged to attend together. We ask that a check for $350 (payable to U.R.J.) for materials and registration be brought to your first session IF you have not already pre-registered at www.urj.org/psw/outreach/intro.

No one is kept out of the class because of finances. If you require special financial arrangements, please contact Rabbi Suzanne Singer, Coordinator of the Introduction to Judaism Program, at (888) 834-8242.

You may begin the course on any of the following dates:

December 3, 2007             February 25, 2008