Intro to Judaism/Conversion Class

Intro to Judaism/Conversion Class is a great course for folks interested in converting to Judaism, non-Jewish family members wanting to learn more to support their Jewish loved ones, or for folks just interested in learning (or relearning!) the basics.

We are thrilled when folks to decide to explore Judaism within our Reform community and we know you will find our members eager to welcome you at Shabbat services and holiday celebrations throughout the year. Choosing a Jewish life is a huge step and we believe you will find deep meaning and a sense of purpose within Jewish rituals, traditions and our shared history.

Our conversion process is unique and we welcome students who are interested in learning more about Judaism, but who may not be ready to declare their intention for conversion. That is why we also call this class our Introduction to Judaism series. We strive to create a cohesive and supportive community of learners, and therefore we offer various points of entry throughout the year while encouraging all of our students to remain in each series for the duration of that topic.

Learn more by looking through our Intro to Judaism/Conversion packet.

Intro to Judaism Classes for 2020-2021

The 2020-2021 Intro to Judaism series of classes will begin with Jewish Communal Life, starting July 5. The form for signing up for the Jewish Communal Life series will be available on July 1. Please look for an email from Marissa Wright with the signup information if you are already on the Intro to Judaism mailing list. If you would like to be added to this mailing list, please contact Marissa at marissa.wright@bethshalomaustin.org.

We will conduct the Jewish Communal Life and Holidays series by Zoom on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.  Each class will last approximately 90 minutes, with the last class of each series extending an extra 30 minutes for any questions.  

Once the Jewish Communal Life and Holidays series are completed, the remainder of the series for this upcoming academic year will be taking place via Zoom on Monday evenings.

Our conversion packet has been updated and is available on our website. In the conversion packet, you can find the courses and the approximate dates for each series so you can plan ahead.

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to let us know by calling the office at 512-735-8900 or emailing marissa.wright@bethshalomaustin.org.