“Basic Judaism”
A Course for Jews and Non-Jews

An overview of the Bible, Shabbat ritual and observances, how observe kashrut (keeping kosher), and the Jewish laws of death and mourning.  Other topics in this “how-to” course include Jewish life cycle events and the sources of Jewish holiday festivities.  The program includes a Shabbat celebration with a home-based Shabbat dinner.

The course is taught by Rabbi Bernice Weiss, founder and director of the Washington Institute for Conversion and the Study of Judaism.  Rabbi Weiss is the author of Converting to Judaism — Choosing to be Chosen: Personal Stories (October 2000).


Fall Classes 2008


“Basic Judaism” taught by Rabbi Weiss

  • Course Location:
         Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
         600 I St. NW
         Washington, DC 20001
         Gallery Place/Chinatown metro

  • Seven, 1-hour sessions: Tuesday evenings 6:00–7:00 p.m.

  • September 9, 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, and 28

  • $118 Tuition + $10 Registration = $128

Space is limited!  Register online now:

  1. Complete the form below to reserve your place, and

  2. Send check or money order payable to:

The Washington Institute for Conversion and the Study of Judaism
P.O. Box 342105
W. Bethesda, MD 20827

     For further information, call 202-216-9839.


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For more information, contact Rabbi Weiss at bkweiss@converttojudaism.org.

Go to the Washington Institute for Conversion and the Study of Judaism Home Page.