Intro to Judaism October 9, 2006

What does it mean to be and live as a Jew? What are Jewish ideas about God? Afterlife? The messiah? Sex? Good and evil? Reward and punishment? How and why do Jews pray? This course will address these and other questions. It is designed for Jews and non-Jews who want to deepen their knowledge of Judaism, and also for those considering conversion to Judaism. We'll learn together about Jewish life, faith, and practice, including Jewish holidays, their meaning and how they are celebrated; Jewish ways of marking the life cycle from birth to death; the Torah and other key Jewish texts; the Jewish connection to the Land of Israel; and varieties of modern Judaism.

Co-sponsored by JGate.

10 sessions: Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM October 09 - December 11

Tuition: $110; $90/members of Alameda co-sponsors

Site: JGate

Directions/parking: (510) 559-8140

Official Website: http://lehrhaus.org