Judaic Workshops
Celebrating at Hom e
Jewish Holiday Worshops
You supply the tables and chairs, and I provide the rest! From the teaching to the user friendly materials, Judaic Workshops offers hands-on, meaningful and engaging adult classes on Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Participants explore the significance and rituals of each holiday, with an emphasis on how to bring meaning and joyous celebration to their lives. These workshops are designed for beginners who are just getting started and for those who want to enhance their knowledge and their existing observances. All workshops can be customized to meet the needs of the congregation.
Workshops now available:
Shabbat, Passover, Sukkot, Hanukkah, High Holy Days, Tu B'shevat, Shavuot,
You may choose either the entire holiday series or any number of workshops.
Biographical Information
Judy Soffer has been a Jewish Educator for the past 20 years. She has
worked as an administrator for the religious schools at Temple Ahavat
Shalom and Temple Beth Hillel in the San Fernando Valley, where she
developed numerous Jewish educational programming for adults and
children. Judy was a co-creator for the award-winning Mishpachah program
at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas which brings parents and children
together for religious school learning. She has a Master's degree in
Jewish Education from the University of Judaism (now known as the
American Jewish University) and is presently a teacher at Kadima Day School. "As a Jewish educator, I’ve met many people who are eager to learn about how to celebrate Jewish holidays, and Shabbat, and the values that bring meaning into their lives. It is my joy to help impart these beautiful traditions to others. In my workshops we explore the holidays in the context of the Bible, Jewish history, Rabbinic writings and modern Jewish philosophers. We explore the rituals and practices of each holiday and ways to enhance our celebrations with fun and meaningful activities. Participants take home all the materials needed to celebrate the holidays at home; prayer booklets, family activities, meaningful quotes, and readings that bring understand and meaning to their celebration."
