URJ Introduction to Judaism is an engaging 20-session live online course for adults interested in exploring a modern take on Jewish life. You'll learn about holidays, life cycle, core beliefs, prayer, sacred texts, and more. Read our detailed course overview. 

Wherever you are on your journey with Judaism, this class is designed to be a safe and welcoming place for you to explore. URJ Introduction to Judaism is an online-only experience. New cohorts begin year-round. Classes meet on Zoom and are auto-captioned. There may be a similar class offered by Reform congregations in your local community. Please check for local options before registering for the online course. 

If you are exploring conversion, before registering for URJ Introduction to Judaism online pease reach out to your local Reform congregation(s) where available to inquire about their process and requirements.

Support for Introduction to Judaism is provided by the National Center to Encourage Judaism (NCEJ).

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