Beth Israel reaches out to welcome all those who want to learn more about Judaism and are considering conversion. We offer a 13-week introduction to Basic Judaism taught each spring and fall. Sessions are led by our Senior Rabbi David Lyon, Associate Rabbi Adrienne Scott, Assistant Rabbi Mark Miller and Cantor Robert Gerber, and feature a variety of presentations and discussions on topics such as:

• Foundations of our Faith
• Choosing Judaism
• Understanding Jewish Prayer
• Shaping Sacred Time: Shabbat, Holidays, & Festivals
• Living a Jewish Life
• Life Cycle Events
• Reform Judaism
• Jewish Music
• Jewish History and Anti-Semitism
• Israel: The Land and People

We celebrate Shabbat and the holidays together and have Beth Israel members who volunteer to act as mentors for interested participants throughout their conversion process. Check out B.I. Buddies for more information.

Check the Beth Israel Calendar for class dates. Classes meet at the Temple on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is $18 and is open to anyone wishing to deepen their level of Jewish knowledge.

For more information or to register, please contact Jayne Nathan at (713) 771-6221 ext 329 or jnathan@beth-israel.org.