In this short six-session quest, we’ll dive deep into a fundamental, challenging question: “What is the overarching purpose of living Jewishly?” We’ll discuss the responsibilities, pressures, and misconceptions that come with being called “the Chosen People.” Together, we’ll learn the meanings behind rituals like kashrut, symbols like mezuzah, and why Israel matters so much. A deeper understanding of “the Tribe” informs and enriches both the nation’s collective actions as well as individual responses to life’s big questions. Sign up for a class today.

Table of Contents

Lesson 1 - Living a Jewish Life
Finding Purpose Through Reflection

Lesson 2 - Just Remember
Symbols and Reminders in Judaism

Lesson 3 - Let My People Grow
The Exodus from Egypt as a Jewish Calling

Lesson 4 - Chosen People, Chosen Purpose
The concept of “chosenness” through both a traditional and a contemporary lens

Lesson 5 - Holy Guacamole
What Does It Mean to Keep Kosher?

Lesson 6 - Jerusalem If I Forget You…
Israel and the Diaspora