Judaism is about doing – action, practice, ritual, learning, engaging, exploring, and so much more. The J is the place to explore and engage in the myriad of possibilities of “doing Jewish?” Discover the J in you. Not Jewish? No problem, just by being part of the J, consider yourself Jewish Adjacent. Any and everyone is more than welcome to learn and find some way to participate in “Doing Jewish at the J.” Do more than just browse the choices – ENGAGE!
Upcoming Events
BookFest
The mission of BookFest is to celebrate the written word brought to us by Jewish authors and books with Jewish content. Each year we seek the very best authors and books to provide a window to the Jewish experience and give our community members the opportunity to engage with the person behind the book while discovering what inspires the author in his or her creative work.
Film Fest
The Jewish Film Festival of Dallas provides a window to the Jewish experience and allows us to explore contemporary and historical themes in many different global settings. Some films will make you laugh and others will make you cry…all will provide you with a life lesson. After many films, we will have a Talk Back with an expert on the subject matter to enhance the viewing and learning experience for our audience and to strengthen our sense of community.
Adult Experiential Learning
At the J, we strive to enhance the quality of Jewish life in and around our community. We empower people to embrace Jewish culture by participating in Jewish Learnings and Israel engagement.
Because there’s more to it than kugel and kosher – If you’re looking for answers to your biggest questions about Judaism, you’ve come to the right place. The Dallas J offers a variety of Jewish experiences designed for adults. Offerings include learning experiences that put you into the experience: Write an Ethical, Will, Discover Jewish Values to Live by, Create Jewish Ritual Objects (spice box, Hanukkiah, seder objects, etc.), Write Your Own Midrash, Discover Jewish History through Making Choices and more. Experiential learning is about doing so come to create, cook, act, sing, write, and more.
Family Holiday Programs
Bring the whole family together to get ready for each Jewish holiday through songs, stories, crafts, and drama. Find out about our NEWIST K’ilu Adventures – enter into the holiday with the family and friends. Under the banner of ‘HOLIDAY ON THE GAN”, we will gather outdoors to go through multiple stations for learning and experiencing each holiday.- find new ways to celebrate all the wonderful holidays from Hanukkah to Passover to Rosh Chodes to Tu B’ Shevat and, of course, Shabbat.
Education Blog
Family Learning Beyond Holidays
At the J, we strive to enhance the quality of Jewish life in and around our community. We empower people to embrace Jewish culture by participating in Jewish Learnings and Israel engagement.
There’s a lot more to “Doing Jewish” besides holidays for families to celebrate and learn together. Join us for Jewish Pet Blessings, Mitzvah Projects for the Whole Family, Parent/Child Jewish Book Club, Movie Time for Families, and more. Plus spend time together creating a Family Brit, making Jewish ritual objects and designing/creating/playing Jewish games.
Sponsorship Opportunities.
Support formal and experiential learning at the J
2022 is the year we expand our Jewish Learning programming to include The Hartman Institute’s Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism Curricula, and an exciting new program called Kehilla & Michpacha in addition to Gesher and Melton. With your support, we can reach more community members.
· Four courses of your choice
· Full page ad in an online program
· Recognition on J website
· Priority registration to all Kehilla & Michpacha experiences
· All experiences no charge the past decades.
· Three-course of your choice
· Full page in an online program
· Recognition on J website
· Priority registration to all Kehilla & Michpacha experiences
· Five experiences of your choice at no charge
· Three courses of your choice
· 1/2 page ad in an online program
· Recognition on J website
· Priority registration to all Kehilla & Michpacha experiences
· Three experiences of your choice at no charge
· Two courses of your choice
· 1/2 page ad in an online program
· Recognition on the J website
· Priority registration to all Kehilla & Michpacha experiences
· Two experiences of your choice at no charge
· One course of your choice
· 1/4 page ad in an online program
· Recognition on the J website
· Priority registration to all Kehilla & Michpacha experiences
· One experience of your choice at no charge
