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Introduction to Judaism at CBI

The Introduction to Judaism class is ideal for anyone looking to embrace the Jewish faith and for those wanting to reinforce and expand on what they know. Classes are on Sunday afternoons from October through May. Taught by our CBI clergy, Rabbi Adam Greenwald, Rabbi Robin Foonberg, and Cantor Amy Robinson Katz, classes are taught in partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University.

October 23, 2022 thru April 30, 2023
Sundays from 1-3pm
Non-Members: $180/individual, $250/couple
Members: $100/individual, $150/couple
Scholarships available for those who need

Sign up for the course here!

October 23  Torah: Our People’s Story
Rabbi Adam Greenwald & Rabbi Robin Foonberg

October 30  Ancient Israel: Kings, Priests, and Prophets
Rabbi Adam Greenwald

November 13  Two Jews… Three Opinions
Rabbi Robin Foonberg

November 20  Holy Days: The Festivals of the Jewish Year
Rabbi Robin Foonberg

December 4  Shabbat: A Cathedral in Time
Cantor Amy Robinson Katz

December 11  Prayer: Keva and Kavanna
Cantor Amy Robinson Katz

January 8  God Wrestling
Rabbi Adam Greenwald

January 22  The Rabbinic Revolution
Rabbi Adam Greenwald

January 29  Days of Awe
Rabbi Robin Foonberg

February 5  Jews + Food
Cantor Amy Robinson Katz

February 26  Under Crescent & Cross
Rabbi Adam Greenwald

March 5  Love: The Greatest Blessing
Rabbi Robin Foonberg

March 19  From Generation to Generation
Cantor Amy Robinson Katz

March 26  Life’s Hard Times
Rabbi Robin Foonberg

April 2  Passover: Exodus and Us
Rabbi Robin Foonberg

April 16  Hatred and Heroism
Rabbi Robin Foonberg

April 23  Israel: A Great Dream
Rabbi Adam Greenwald

April 30  The Jewish Mission to Heal the World
Rabbi Adam Greenwald & Rabbi Robin Foonberg