Original data snapshot
What Introduction to Judaism Programs Advertised in 2026
Prices, session counts and formats extracted from seven official provider pages. This dataset describes courses, not the duration or total cost of conversion.
Findings from this seven-program sample
7
Programs reviewed
10–20
Advertised sessions
16
Median sessions
$180–$750
Advertised individual price
The sample median advertised individual price was $300. It is not a market average: the sample is small, US-focused and weighted toward publicly listed Reform programs.
Source-linked program dataset
Last manually checked August 3, 2026. Prices are displayed exactly as interpreted from the cited official page.
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| Provider and program | Movement | Format | Sessions | Advertised price | Schedule | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union for Reform Judaism / Temple Israel of BostonIntroduction to Judaism: Summer 2026The course is educational and does not itself complete a conversion. | Reform | VirtualBoston, Massachusetts | 16 | $275 individual; $375 couple | May 19–September 1, 2026 | Official Reform Judaism course listing |
| Temple Sinai RenoIntroduction to JudaismThe listing states a start date; confirm the complete calendar with the provider. | Reform | Multi-accessReno, Nevada | 16 | $180 public price; $120 members | 2026 listing | Official Reform Judaism course listing |
| Congregation Beth IsraelIntroduction to JudaismThis cohort had ended by the snapshot date and is retained as an observed price point. | Reform | In personSan Diego, California | 19 | $300 non-member; $250 member | October 21, 2025–April 21, 2026 | Official Reform Judaism course listing |
| Temple Beth-El Jersey CityIntroduction to JudaismBooks and participation in a communal meal were listed separately. | Reform | In personJersey City, New Jersey | 20 | $750 non-member individual or couple; free for members | November 5, 2025–May 20, 2026 | Official Reform Judaism course listing |
| Temple Sinai Las VegasIntroduction to JudaismThe provider allows learners to join during the year; session count is not a conversion duration. | Reform | Multi-accessLas Vegas, Nevada | 10 | $180 including the course binder | September 7, 2025–June 19, 2026 | Official Reform Judaism course listing |
| Hebrew CollegeIntroduction to Judaism – Part 1Part 2 requires separate registration; the page says the course may form part of a conversion process. | Pluralistic | In personNewton, Massachusetts | 13 | $360 for Part 1; financial aid available | October 6, 2026–January 19, 2027 | Official Hebrew College course page |
| American Jewish UniversityMiller Intro to JudaismAn AJU FAQ displayed a different amount when checked; obtain the checkout total in writing before enrolling. | Pluralistic | VirtualOnline | 18 | $530 on the central 2026 tuition page | Multiple cohorts; one listed August 5–December 9, 2026 | Official AJU tuition and fees pageOfficial AJU virtual classes page |
Methodology and limitations
Prepared by: Join Judaism editorial desk. Dataset version 1.0.
- Only provider-owned or official movement course pages accessible on August 3, 2026 were used.
- The advertised non-member individual price was used where multiple prices appeared. Required extras are reported as caveats when the page disclosed them.
- Session count means advertised classes, not elapsed conversion time. A course certificate does not itself confer Jewish status.
- Ended 2025–2026 cohorts were retained as historical observations and are labeled. They should not be treated as current offers.
- The sample is descriptive, not representative. It excludes programs without a public price and cannot support movement-wide conclusions.
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