THE COURSE is a pathway for the adult learner who wishes to discover or deepen Jewish knowledge, non-Jews who are marrying a Jewish partner, and people who are considering conversion to Judaism. Taught by Senior Faculty of Temple Emanu-El. Graduates of “The Course” are encouraged to continue learning in the Tauber Jewish Studies Program.
Conversion students must complete all three trimesters of “The Course” before entering the mikvah (ritual bath for conversion). This class takes placeTuesday evenings over three trimesters and has rolling admission. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday nights 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Registration is per trimester.
Please register in advance online or by calling (415) 751-2541 x 162, or email: adultlearning@emanuelsf.org.
Fall: Time: Seasons of Joy
October 5, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 30
December 7
Winter: Space and Place: The Holy Land, Diaspora, and Community
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1
Spring: Peoplehood: How We Think of Others and Ourselves
March 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12
May 3, 10, 17
$36.00 members, $50.00 non-members (per trimester)
One-time book fee $65.00 (for members and non-members)
About the Temple 