New to Judaism
Deepen your Jewish knowledge with Beth Israel
New to Judaism programming is designed for those who are curious about Judaism, returning to Judaism, converting to Judaism, raising Jewish children, or sharing Judaism with loved ones. Our mission is to extend warmth and hospitality to every one who chooses to enter our doors. Our programs, which include Introduction to Judaism and many "how-to" classes, provide an introduction to the celebration of Jewish life and offer support and guidance for those in interfaith relationships.
For information about conversion to Judaism, email Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein or call at 858-535-1111, ext. 2522. Â
What our congregrants are saying
I think I was always Jewish
I think I was always Jewish. Even though I wasn’t, I was. Like something that is born into you, it was born into my soul. I came to understand that my instinct needed guidance, in an incubator of a community with resources and open arms. I found that at Beth Israel.
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I was drawn to the academic nature of Judaism
I was drawn to the academic nature of Judaism, not just the focus on study and commentary across Judaism, but the biblical scholarship reflected in the Reform movement specifically. I was cautiously optimistic enough about my feelings toward Reform Judaism that I took the next step, taking an introduction to Judaism class.
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