This series will take you through the key concepts of Judaism through these simple ideas
Jewish Identity & History
* What does it mean to be Jewish?
* How is a person born Jewish? How can someone become Jewish?
* What is the simple history of the Jewish people?
* Why does antisemitism exist, and what can we do about it?
Jewish Texts, Jewish Ideas
* What are the primary Jewish texts, and why do they matter?
* What are the central Jewish beliefs?
* What are Jewish ethics?
* Why does the State of Israel mean so much to Jews?
Jewish Spiritual Life
* How do Jews pray?
* Who are the Jewish religious leaders, and what’s a synagogue like?
* What are the different denominations/movements in Judaism, and do they matter?
Jewish Holidays, Lifecycle & Practices
* What is the Jewish calendar, and what are the Jewish High Holidays?
* What other Jewish holidays are there?
* What lifecycle celebrations do Jews have, and why?
* What are some misunderstood Jewish practices, and what is their meaning?
* Where do I go from here in my Jewish journey?
Private Facebook Group & Substack
Students also receive free access to our Facebook Group and our Substack for life. Our Substack is a mix of sermons, a showcase of different course materials on our website, interviews with our rabbis, a student's only chat. Our Facebook Group is a great place to meet your fellow students, share your life, ideas and more.
You can take this as a stand alone course, or receive it for free in our Judaism For Beginners Program and all other Darshan Yeshiva programs. The course is only $55 for lifetime access.
