Dec

7 2021

Introduction to Judaism Class Series with Rabbi Debi Lewis

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara 524 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, CA

Contact Ruby Vargeson
rvargeson@sbjf.org

$ Cost $ 180.00

Are you Jew curious?
Were you born Jewish, but you want to know more?
Are you interested in finding out about conversion?
Is your partner Jewish and you want to participate more fully?

If any of these describe your interest, then this class is for you!

Open to all, this course is designed for interfaith couples, adults those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. Wherever you are on your journey with Judaism, this class is designed to be a safe and welcoming place for you to explore. Our program welcomes people from all backgrounds.

Topics include holidays, life cycle celebrations, core beliefs, prayer, Jewish music, history, the Holocaust, Israel, and the diversity of the Jewish people today.

The course reflects a liberal approach to Judaism and is being taught primarily by Rabbi Debi Lewis, a Reform Rabbi, in conjunction with Rabbi Jamie Hyams, guest speakers include cantors, and Jewish educators. Our experienced faculty encourage students to raise questions and engage deeply and personally.

We are offering tuition discounts for those who would otherwise be unable to attend.

Quote from a previous student

“My husband and I enjoyed a meaningful experience attending Practical Judaism led by Rabbi Debi Lewis. We found the content to be thoughtfully planned, accessible to our interfaith family, and we appreciated the special connections made through shared reflections. This course has great versatility; it’s perfect for people completely new to Judaism, as well as for those raised in a more conservative observant family wanting a supportive refresher. We are grateful to Rabbi Debi for her time, energy, and passion for continued learning.”

Classes are held weekly in person at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara. For those not local we will be simulcasting online.

Presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara.

Cosponsored by the Santa Ynez Jewish Community (SYVJC), Congregation P’nai Tikvah (CPT), Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, and Jewish Nevada.


 

Rabbi Debi Lewis leads the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community and has been a resident of Santa Barbara for over 20 years. She has a bachelors in Jewish Studies from Gratz College in Philadelphia and a master's degree from the Academy for Jewish Religion, Los Angeles. She has taught Jewish Ethics for the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning as well multiple Introduction to Judaism classes.

She shares, "It is a particular joy to teach those that would like to learn more about Judaism and work with those that would choose it for themselves."

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