Learning as an Adult
Re & Be Mitzvah: A Journey for All Ages
Do you feel like you missed out on a Be Mitzvah experience, either because you didn’t have one or it could have been more meaningful? Are you looking for community with which to engage in Jewish learning?
If so, then now is your opportunity to become part of a cohort of learners and do a deep dive into exploring prayer, your relationship to Judaism, and how you want to Be in the world!
Join Rabbi Amanda Schwartz on a six-month journey within a cohort of adult peers. Together, you will explore prayer and delve into growing your relationship with Judaism. In addition to class time, students will work independently on a Jewish Wisdom Project of your choice, whether it’s learning to read Torah, taking on personal challenges, or conducting a research project.
Program Details
The program consists of 18 seminars in which we will explore in depth prayers and their meanings. We will then be using the prayer as a jumping off point for larger topics such as: Jewish time; concepts of the Divine and your own personal theology; the meaning of mitzvah (sacred action); the role our ancestors play in our lives; and mindfulness.
Classes typically meet three to four times per month, starting January 17, 2025. Students will work together to craft a custom in-person ceremony in Denver, Colorado for their loved ones, which will be held in person on June 7th, 2025.
Year 1 Cohort: Fridays in Glendale, CO from 1:00-3:00 pm MT (Zoom option available) with Rabbi Amanda Schwartz; Feel free to bring your lunch to class.
Cohort size is limited to 10 students. If you have questions, please contact Rabbi Amanda at amanda@judaismyourway.org.
I can’t tell you what a joy and wonderful experience it has been to work with Rabbi Amanda alongside my daughter as we prepare for our adult Be Mitzvah. This has been an amazing experience that has so much more meaning than when I became a Bat Mitzvah 50 years ago. Judaism your way truly embodies “the way” we want to journey our spiritual and religious experience, which we appreciate beyond words.
— Laura M.
Cost
You choose what to pay!
Tuition for the program (which includes the cost of the ceremony) is offered on a sliding scale:
$1,000: You can cover basic living expenses each month, but don’t have much left over for discretionary spending. You can afford to invest in this program without going into debt, but paying a higher price would be a challenge.
$1,360: You have a steady job and reliable income, with money left over each month for discretionary spending. Perhaps you don’t have excess savings, but you have enough to live comfortably.
$1,780: You feel abundant and are typically not worried about how you will cover monthly living expenses. You have savings and can afford to pay in full or using our payment plan.
We are able to offer payment plans to spread the cost of Re & Be Mitzvah over the six months of the class.
Please reach out to Laure Levin at laure@judaismyourway.org, if you are interested in participating in Re & Be Mitzvah but finances are a barrier to your participation.
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