Updated Dec. 26, 2022
Year-Round Course divided into 8 Series. New Series on the Jewish Home Starts on March 1, 2023.
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 to 8:15pm.
In-person or remote access with Zoom
In Person: Library of the Jewish Community Center of Albuquerque
5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE; ABQ 87109
EJE
The Exploring the Jewish Experience Course is more than an introduction to Judaism. It is a comprehensive presentation and reflection on Jewish life, practices, religion, culture, ideas, and history. It is taught by master teacher, Rabbi Dov Gartenberg of Shabbat with Friends New Mexico along with other outstanding local teachers. This multi-access in-person and virtual course provides an engrossing and thought-provoking overview of Judaism and the Jewish people touching on the most consequential teachings, history, and enduring characteristics of one of the oldest continuous cultures in human history.
How to Enroll. Please review this announcement about the course with a link to the application. Fill it out and follow instructions for enrollment.
Click EJE Info Page.
Reading List
Schedule of Topics and Enrollment Intervals
The EJE Course is an affiliate of the:
The Exploring the Jewish Experience Course is more than an introduction to Judaism. It is a comprehensive presentation and reflection on Jewish life, practices, religion, culture, ideas, and history. It is taught by master teacher, Rabbi Dov Gartenberg of Shabbat with Friends New Mexico along with other outstanding local teachers. This multi-access in-person and virtual course provides an engrossing and thought-provoking overview of Judaism and the Jewish people touching on the most consequential teachings, history, and enduring characteristics of one of the oldest continuous cultures in human history.
- The EJE is designed for people with diverse backgrounds: Jewish, non-Jewish, mixed couples, and those fascinated about Judaism no matter their background.
- The EJE includes study of the rich cultural heritage of Judaism exploring literature, music, visual art, cuisine, politics, and humor along with the religious teachings of the Torah, the way of Mitzvot, and wisdom of Jewish sages, philosophers, and mystics.
- The EJE offers an in-depth inquiry into anti-Semitism how to understand it.
- The EJE fulfills the basic rabbinic study requirement for those seeking conversion to Judaism. Conversion students choose the rabbi and denomination for their conversion. For those interested in conversion to Judaism, please contact Rabbi Dov Gartenberg for information about local resources.
How to Enroll. Please review this announcement about the course with a link to the application. Fill it out and follow instructions for enrollment.
Click EJE Info Page.
Reading List
Schedule of Topics and Enrollment Intervals
The EJE Course is an affiliate of the:
The EJE Course is the recipient of a grant from the:
The Lead Instructor: Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, studied comparative religions at Berkeley and Harvard. He was trained for the rabbinate at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Manhattan. He is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. He has taught award winning introduction courses throughout his rabbinic career, helping hundreds of students on their Jewish journeys. Rabbi Gartenberg is known for his dynamic teaching style and depth of learning. He can be contacted at dov@shabbatwithfriends.org.
