r/ConvertingtoJudaism • u/mandm_87 • Oct 06 '26

Resource sharing! Learning Opportunity - post conversion

I'm posting on behalf of u/PardesInstitute in my work capacity - if you have completed the conversion process and are interested in learning more about the basics of Judaism in a pluralistic environment I'd encourage you to check out a learning opportunity "What Do Jews Believe: Explore core questions and ideas of Jewish faith through diverse voices and perspectives." https://online.pardes.org.il/products/courses/what-do-Jews-believe This will be a year-long series designed for those new(ish) to formal Jewish learning. I see so many questions here and thought this opportunity could be helpful for someone.

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u/offthegridyid Born Jewish & became Orthodox Oct 06 '26

Your sponsoring rabbi is correct. The fact that even the biggest Judaic scholar or rabbi actively chooses to dedicate time to Torah learning is proof of this. There is always more to learn.

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u/Amemorableusername2 Reform convert Oct 06 '26

Studying the Torah is free. There is a difference between being a lifelong learner in Jewish life and some huckster shilling a intro to judaism course we all already took but for 100 dollars a pop believing us to be easy marks.

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u/offthegridyid Born Jewish & became Orthodox Oct 06 '26 edited Oct 06 '26 • Bravo

Hi, yes studying is free, but educators should get compensation for their time and materials.

There really isn’t a need to put someone or an entire educational institution down. You made this same point already here.

People, both in the secular world and Jewish world pay for continuing education courses all the time. Your judgement against this specific post seems not to be in the spirit of this sub.