Thursday, August 7, 2014

An Introduction to Judaism

RACAA Rolls Out 2014 Intro Class: With knowledge, some of the bewildering aspects of Judaism and its practices can be resolved. Other aspects contribute to an enduring and lively debate.

RACAA, the Rabbinical and Cantorial Association of Albuquerque, presents

Introduction to Judaism Class 2014 
Wednesdays August 13 through December 17
7:00 to 9:00 pm at Congregation Albert


The classes run on Wednesday evenings through December 17, and end with a celebratory Sabbath dinner on December 19.

Non-Jewish or Jewish - all are welcome

The class fee is $54. Payment, made payable to Rabbi Brin Discretionary Fund, should be sent to Congregation Albert.

There are two required books and seven additional suggested resources. Participants would acquire their own books. All books are available from Amazon new and used; all but one are available in Kindle versions; books may be ordered through a bookstore; a few are available from the library.

Some of the topics covred include: Who is a Jew, God and Faith, Jewish texts, comparison to other faiths and traditions, Anti-Semitism and Zionism.

For registration and  additional information,
please contact Cassidy Smith at (505) 883-1818.

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