About the 2022-2023 (5783) New Mexico
Miller Introduction to Judaism Program (MITJ)
Updated: 9/13/22
Shabbat with Friends NM is excited to announce the 3rd year the New Mexico Miller Introduction to Judaism Program (MITJ) to serve the Albuquerque area the Southwest region (by remote connection). This program, developed by American Jewish University in Los Angeles, offers an experiential and engaging, welcoming, and meaningful learning path for persons
The hallmark of this program is that people come from all backgrounds and all walks of life. What brings people together in this course of study are participants’ curiosity and desire to learn, to dive deep into Jewish tradition, heritage culture and ideas. Participants come to understand the most powerful Jewish concepts and practices that give life meaning and a strong sense of belonging.
Those who are considering conversion to Judaism will be able to choose a local rabbi in the community to act as a sponsor for their conversion process. The program provides contacts for Reform, Conservative, and Renewal Rabbis who are available to guide candidates in the conversion process. It is important to note that the Miller Program does not endorse proselytizing of any kind. The decision to convert is up to the participant.
The Lead Instructor: Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, studied comparative religions at Berkeley and Harvard. He was trained for the rabbinate at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles and the Jewish Theological Seminary in Manhattan. He has been a member of the Rabbinical Assembly of America since 1981. He has taught introduction courses his whole career, helping hundreds of students in their Jewish journeys.
Shabbat with Friends NM is excited to announce the 3rd year the New Mexico Miller Introduction to Judaism Program (MITJ) to serve the Albuquerque area the Southwest region (by remote connection). This program, developed by American Jewish University in Los Angeles, offers an experiential and engaging, welcoming, and meaningful learning path for persons
- In interfaith/cultural relationships exploring the role of Judaism in their household.
- Considering conversion to Judaism.
- Who wish to reclaim their Jewish heritage.
- Who are otherwise curious about Judaism.
The hallmark of this program is that people come from all backgrounds and all walks of life. What brings people together in this course of study are participants’ curiosity and desire to learn, to dive deep into Jewish tradition, heritage culture and ideas. Participants come to understand the most powerful Jewish concepts and practices that give life meaning and a strong sense of belonging.
Those who are considering conversion to Judaism will be able to choose a local rabbi in the community to act as a sponsor for their conversion process. The program provides contacts for Reform, Conservative, and Renewal Rabbis who are available to guide candidates in the conversion process. It is important to note that the Miller Program does not endorse proselytizing of any kind. The decision to convert is up to the participant.
The Lead Instructor: Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, studied comparative religions at Berkeley and Harvard. He was trained for the rabbinate at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles and the Jewish Theological Seminary in Manhattan. He has been a member of the Rabbinical Assembly of America since 1981. He has taught introduction courses his whole career, helping hundreds of students in their Jewish journeys.
Program Information
The 2022-2023 New Mexico Miller Introduction to Judaism program begins on Wednesday Evening, October 19, 2022, from 7:00 to 8:30 at a location in Albuquerque to be announced. The program course runs weekly on Wednesdays through May 24, 2023, for a total of 35 hours of instruction. Persons can join the program as in-person or remote participants.
Tuition for the program is.
Financial assistance is available. Please contact Rabbi Gartenberg at dov@shabbatwithfriends.org or 505 582-9577.
If you are interested in this award-winning program, join us for Open House with Rabbi Dov on Sunday morning, October 2, 2022 from 10-11am at the Starbucks patio on San Mateo and Prospect. Or feel free to inquire about the program by contacting Rabbi Dov Gartenberg. We will accept enrollment through 12/31/22. Please rsvp for the Open House HERE.
Tuition for the program is.
- $72 Undergraduate students
- $180 Graduate Students and synagogue affiliated adults
- $250 for synagogue affiliated couple
- $250 adult
- $350 couple
Financial assistance is available. Please contact Rabbi Gartenberg at dov@shabbatwithfriends.org or 505 582-9577.
If you are interested in this award-winning program, join us for Open House with Rabbi Dov on Sunday morning, October 2, 2022 from 10-11am at the Starbucks patio on San Mateo and Prospect. Or feel free to inquire about the program by contacting Rabbi Dov Gartenberg. We will accept enrollment through 12/31/22. Please rsvp for the Open House HERE.
