The ITJ Program

Introduction to Judaism is offered three times a year with cohorts beginning in January, June, and September. Classes meet weekly on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:45 pm with occasional holiday breaks. The summer cohort starting in June is offered online only. The Fall and Winter cohorts are in-person with Zoom streaming for those living out of the Denver area.

The 26-week series is taught by rabbis and cantors of the Renewal, Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements enabling you to learn from the many voices of Judaism. Course completion is one of the requirements for the conversion process. Students must engage with the 24 core topics and meet regularly with their sponsors to complete the course.

The cost of the course is $500, payable online. We welcome your spouse, partner, or family member to attend class with you at no additional charge. Tuition must be paid in full before you are placed in a cohort. During the series, students must attend services when possible and read selections from our course notebook, "On One Foot."

The program is in a collaborative partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University.

Clergy Sponsor

Students must have a sponsor who is a member of the Rocky Mountain Rabbis & Cantors or Boulder Haver to take the class. Students will meet with their sponsors at least six times during the ITJ course, with additional meetings for those who plan to convert to Judaism. Our rabbis and cantors will guide and mentor students to ensure they get the most from the classes.

Students are encouraged to seek out a clergy sponsor, either from the congregation where you attend services or from another Jewish organization with whom you are comfortable engaging in discussions about the topics covered in class. Please let us know during your initial phone consultation if you have difficulty finding a sponsor.

The ITJ Program

Clergy Sponsor

Outside of Class