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First Steps – A Simple Introduction to Judaism

A unique, three part series available nowhere else online

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In this series, we will answer three basic ideas: what do Jews believe, how does our belief impact how we live, and how do we connect with each other as a people?

This crash course on Jewish concepts was created to help people who have limited experience (or no experience) in Judaism to understand Jewish ideas and the Jewish people. These are your first steps toward understanding who the Jewish people are, what we believe and what is meaningful to us.

What you’ll receive

Three part video and audio series with Rabbi Patrick Beaulier on Jewish concepts of Believing, Behaving and Belonging for only $49.

Believing
Jewish understandings of God, including the concept of monotheism, how Judaism has perceived God’s attributes, and the role of prayer in Jewish tradition.
Behaving
Torah in Jewish tradition, including its meaning, purpose, and different types of sacred literature, and more importantly how that impacts daily life
Belonging
The concept of Israel, including its meaning as a person, a place, and a people
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.

BONUS OFFER

Receive our eighteen part Basics of Judaism and Judaism For Beginners courses for only $26 more. No coupon or discount code needed

Rabbi Patrick Beaulier
Your FIRST STEPS rabbi

I'm so thrilled to guide you through FIRST STEPS. I had fun creating an introduction to Judaism program inspired by my time in Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist synagogues and aligned Jewish communities. This series is ideal for someone who wants a taste of Judaism, but not the whole buffet.

Rabbi Patrick Beaulier is the Executive Director and President of the Board for PunkTorah, the parent organization of Darshan Yeshiva and Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary. He is also the co-spiritual leader of Kehillah, a pop-up Jewish community in Richmond, Va. Rabbi Patrick received his smicha (rabbinical ordination) from Rabbinical Seminary International and his Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on business administration from the City University of Seattle.

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