Jewish Welcome Workshop

Jewish Welcome Workshop is a 38-week course for people who want to learn more about Judaism and/or explore conversion. Designed for people who are not Jewish or who have recently discovered Jewish ancestry, the program combines classroom learning with immersion in the Sixth & I and broader Washington, DC Jewish community.

Through lectures, group activities, text study, and holiday celebrations, participants build a foundation in Jewish knowledge and practice. By the end of the program, non-Jewish participants will be prepared either to convert to Judaism or to live as a Ger Toshav, or “fellow traveler,” with the Jewish people. No prior Hebrew knowledge is required.

When: September 1, 2026 through June 10

Showtimes: Typically Tuesdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The opening session is scheduled for September 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Tickets: $1,000

How to Purchase: Add your name to the interest form. The form places applicants on the rolling admissions list and does not guarantee a spot in the next cohort.

Venue: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

Course Content: Lectures, group activities, Jewish text studies, immersion in the Sixth & I and DC community, and holiday celebrations.

Conversion Support: Participants interested in converting meet individually with one of the rabbis during the year. In consultation with each participant, the rabbi determines when they are ready for the conversion itself. Those who want to discuss the conversion process beforehand can contact Robyn to arrange a meeting.

Prerequisite: An Introduction to Judaism course is required. Sixth & I’s five-week Basically Jewish course is one option, although the prerequisite does not have to be completed at Sixth & I. Academic university courses do not satisfy the requirement.

Run time: 38 weeks

Ages: Not specified

Accessibility: No Hebrew language knowledge is required.