Exploring Judaism
Exploring Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in Progressive Judaism. All people, perspectives, and questions are welcome!
Classes normally take place on zoom on the first Saturday of the month (on occasions this changes to accommodate Jewish festivals) between 1 and 3:30pm.
For full details of the programme, please download our Course Booklet. To register to attend classes, please email the rabbis.
Course Overview
(if you click on the session title, you can access the reading for each class)
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | 6 Sept 2025 |
| The Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days): The Days of Awe | ||
| 2 | What is Judaism? – Who are the Jewish People? | 4 Oct |
| The Three Pilgrim Festivals | ||
| 3 | The People of the Book | 1 Nov |
| The Calendar and Shabbat | ||
| 4 | Jewish Prayer and the Synagogue | 6 Dec |
| From Creation to Enlightenment | ||
| 5 | What Do Jews Believe? | 10 Jan 2026 (moved from 3 Jan) |
| The British Jewish Experience | ||
| 6 | Marriage, Partnership and More | 7 Feb |
| Other Jewish Holidays | ||
| 7 | The Three Pilgrim Festivals: Pesach | 7 March |
| Creating a Jewish Life and Home | ||
| 8 | The Shoah (Holocaust) | 11 April (moved from 4 April) |
| Israel and Zionism | ||
| 9 | Raising the Next Generation | 9 May (moved from 2 May) |
| Becoming Part of a Jewish Family and the Jewish People, Jewish Journeys | ||
| 10 | End of Life, Death, and Mourning | 6 June |
| Next Steps and Being Part of the Jewish Community | ||
| 11 | Time for additional unanswered questions (TBC) | 4 July |
