Introduction to Judaism 2025-2026 (Zoom)

Explore Jewish life, values, celebrations, history, theology, and spirituality. Ask questions, discover multiple answers, and find out how Reform Judaism could be meaningful to you. This course is open to all – interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, individuals considering conversion, and anyone who just wants to learn more about Judaism!

Instructor Bio

Sharon Glassberg is a lifelong Jewish Educator currently working as a Clinical Therapist at Jewish Family & Children’s Services, working with Tucson’s community of Holocaust Survivors. Previously she served as the Director of Jewish Education/VP for Programming & Organizational Development at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, currently JPSA. Sharon directed Tucson Hebrew High and other Jewish teen engagement programs, ran community adult education programs including the Jewish Culture Shuk and the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, initiated and oversaw PJ Library and yearly awards and scholarship programs.

Pricing

Members: $215 per person

Pillars: $0 per person - benefit of Pillar level

Friend of Kol Ami (Non-Member): $215 per person

Course fee includes access to all course materials (including textbook - On One Foot) via Dropbox. A hard copy of the textbook is available for purchase through the Kol Ami office for $50. Email educationdir@katucson.org to purchase.

A Preview of Introduction to Judaism

Monday, August 18, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Zoom Only
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Thinking about taking Introduction to Judaism but not sure if it’s right for you? This free preview session offers a chance to meet the instructor, experience the teaching style, and get a feel for the course before committing to the yearlong journey. There’s no pressure — just a warm, open space to ask questions and explore whether this learning opportunity is the right next step for you.

Members

Make sure you are logged into your account to register. Contact the office at kolami@katucson.org or (520) 327-4501 if you need any help registering.

Mode of Instruction

This course will be offered on Zoom only. We also offer a Sunday morning Introduction to Judaism course in person. If you are interested in taking that course, please register here.

Registration Deadline

The deadline to register for the class is Wednesday, August 20, at 11:59 pm.

Upcoming Sessions

1. Monday, August 25, 2025 • 1 Elul 5785

2. Monday, September 8, 2025 • 15 Elul 5785

3. Monday, September 15, 2025 • 22 Elul 5785

4. Monday, September 29, 2025 • 7 Tishrei 5786

5. Monday, October 27, 2025 • 5 Cheshvan 5786

6. Monday, November 3, 2025 • 12 Cheshvan 5786

7. Monday, November 17, 2025 • 26 Cheshvan 5786

8. Monday, December 8, 2025 • 18 Kislev 5786

9. Monday, December 15, 2025 • 25 Kislev 5786

10. Monday, January 5, 2026 • 16 Tevet 5786

11. Monday, January 12, 2026 • 23 Tevet 5786

12. Monday, January 26, 2026 • 8 Sh'vat 5786

13. Monday, February 9, 2026 • 22 Sh'vat 5786

14. Monday, February 23, 2026 • 6 Adar 5786

15. Friday, March 6, 2026 • 17 Adar 5786

16. Monday, March 9, 2026 • 20 Adar 5786

17. Monday, March 23, 2026 • 5 Nisan 5786

18. Monday, April 13, 2026 • 26 Nisan 5786

19. Monday, April 27, 2026 • 10 Iyar 5786

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