Temple Sinai in Oakland and Temple Beth El in Berkeley are joining together to offer an Introduction to Judaism beginning in January 2024. Learn with Beth El and Sinai clergy about the rituals, holidays, beliefs, big questions, and complexities of Judaism in a welcoming and communal environment. 

This class is open to all - the Jewish adult who wishes to discover or deepen Jewish knowledge, non-Jews with a Jewish partner or just curious to learn more about Judaism, or those considering choosing Judaism. Participants register for each trimester separately and trimesters may be taken in any order. Please email Rabbi Julie Bressler with questions or to learn more.

Click here to register. Each session will be from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in person (at Temple Sinai for the first trimester and Beth El for the second trimester). Registration for the fall trimester will open in the spring.

Cost of $100/eight-week session. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to Rabbi Bressler.

• First trimester dates (at Temple Sinai in Oakland): 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6
• Second trimester dates (at Beth El in Berkeley): 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15