Judaism on One Foot (JOOF)
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Judaism-on-One-Foot (JOOF) is a series of 18 classes offered this fall at Har Zion, on selected Sundays beginning in October, 2026, and continuing through May, 2027. Each class is on a different subject—given in the table below—offering a concise look at how that subject relates to Jews and Judaism. (The topics are set at this point, but the date for each topic is subject to change.)
The course materials are available in English and Spanish.
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PLEASE NOTE: There is a 4% processing fee charged by the online payment system.
| Judaism on One Foot Schedule: Dates and Topics JOOF) 2026–2027 (As of September 9) JOOF 10:30am–12pm in the Chapel |
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| Date | Subject |
| October 18, 2026 | Torah |
| October 25 | World of Bible |
| November 1 | Pluralism |
| November 8 | Holidays |
| November 15 | Shabbat |
| December 6 | Prayer |
| December 13 | Passover |
| January 10, 2027 | God |
| January 24 | Talmud |
| January 31 | High Holidays |
| February 7 | Kashrut |
| February 21 | Medieval |
| February 28 | Love |
| March 7 | Israel |
| April 4 | Death |
| April 11 | Antisemitism |
| April 18 | Kids |
| May 2 | Tikkun Olam |
Registration
Register for Judaism on One Foot, Temple Har Zion Affiliate Miller Introduction to Judaism Course:
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PLEASE NOTE: While the cost of attending the course is $180 per person, there is a 4% processing fee charged by the online payment system that is included in the total course price of $187.20. Neither the American Jewish University (AJU) nor Temple Har Zion receives any of this fee.
This course uses materials from the American Jewish University’s (non-credit) course, The Miller Intro to Judaism. However, the class is offered—and taught—by and at Har Zion.
The scholarship form is HERE.
En Español
Las clases seran en ingles. Pero habra materiales disponibles en español para los participantes que prefieran estudiar en su idioma. Además, Temple Har Zion ofrece apoyo en español durante el curso y para aquellas personas interesadas en aprender más sobre el judaísmo o explorar el proceso de conversión.
Octavio Urbina, miembro de la congregación, oficial del templo y enlace para la comunidad hispanohablante, está disponible para brindar orientación y responder preguntas sobre el programa. Para más información, comuníquese con Octavio ha su correo electronico: ourbina78@outlook.com.
Are You Considering Conversion?
This course can be part of your conversion process under Rabbi Glick’s sponsorship; send him an email message at rabbiglick@wsthz.org an if you are considering conversion.
So, why is it “Judaism on One Foot”?
Sefaria, “Community-Powered Jewish Learning,” tells the tale:
A famous story is told about a Roman who decided he wanted to affiliate himself with the Judean sages of the Second Temple. However, he did not have the patience to spend an adequate amount of time immersed in their teachings and literature, so he said he would join them on condition that he be could be taught the entirety of the Torah while standing on one foot.
The first sage he approached, Shammai, thought that the gentile was not being genuine, and chased him away with a measuring stick.
The second sage, Hillel, accepted the challenge and stated the following:
“That which is hateful to you, do not do to another; that is the entire Torah. The rest is interpretation. Go study.”
Shabbat 31a:6
(This is the beginning of a D’var Torah on the weekly reading—Parashat—Balak: “Torah on One Foot: Haftorah for Balak; Micah 5:6-6:8.”)