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Jewish Basics in Four Evenings
A four-session beginner series built around questions, conversation, and one practical Jewish action after each meeting.
- Best for
- Beginners · Young professionals · Adult learners
- Goal
- Torah learning · Mitzvah growth
- Budget
- $180–$420
- Preparation
- 4 weeks
- Group
- 8–20 people
- Staffing
- 1 educator + 1 relationship host
- Duration
- 4 × 75 minutes
- Materials
- 4 included
Sample evidence displayRun by 1 organizations in 1 communities · 1 would run it againPrototype numbers only. Not verified field claims.
Good fit
Adults asking foundational questions who prefer a short commitment and conversational learning.
Think twice if
Advanced learners or groups expecting a lecture-only series.
01 How it works
- Open each session with a real-life question.
- Use a short source pair and guided discussion.
- Close with one optional practice and a preview of the next evening.
02 Recruitment
- Recruit around the questions, not the curriculum title.
- Invite participants to register for all four evenings while welcoming a conversation first.
03 Budget
- Refreshments: $120–$280
- Printing and participant materials: $60–$140
04 Materials
Session outlinesSource sheetsRecruitment emailParticipant follow-up
Sample content — not licensed for real-world use
05 Follow-up
- Send a concise recap and optional practice after each session.
- Offer one-to-one learning or a Shabbos invitation after session four.
06 What others learned
- A relationship host frees the educator to teach.
- Participants respond better when every session has a clear practical takeaway.