Learn Judaism.
Live Judaism.
Grow in Judaism.

Learn Judaism deeply.
Live Judaism with rabbinic guidance.
Grow in Judaism (and life!) with private mentoring and counseling from Rabbi Steven Schwarzman.

A Personal Welcome from Rabbi Steven Schwarzman

Shalom and welcome! In this brief video, you’ll see:

  • The Mission: Why I built Judaism Online specifically for busy adults like you.

  • The Approach: How we translate ancient tradition into a practical, pressure-free daily spiritual practice.

  • Your Path: I'm here to help you learn, live, and grow in Judaism. You can take your first steps today.

 

Ready to Learn, Live and Grow in Judaism?

Learn Judaism

Thinking of converting to Judaism?

Or you might be 100% Jewish -want to learn what you didn't as a child?

Whatever your background, do you want to learn what Judaism is all about?

You can learn Judaism online in my Judaism course, designed for people like you - adults who want to learn on a fun, adult level. No prior knowledge required, including Hebrew.

You'll get over 40 hours of Jewish learning that I've prepared for you. You can go as fast or as slow as you'd like, and you can watch the lessons in any order, going back to them as often as you like.

You'll learn Jewish texts, Jewish history, Jewish holidays, Jewish prayer, and more.

Learn at your own pace, wherever you are. 

The Learn plan is great for beginners, especially if you're thinking about becoming Jewish.

You'll learn all the basics of Judaism, and you'll be ready to start the conversion process with a local rabbi (and I'll help you find one).

Only $19.99/month, a great way to learn Judaism.

Learn Judaism

Live Judaism

Deepen your learning in the Judaism course (included!) with direct email access to the Rabbi for your personal and spiritual questions so you can begin living a Jewish life.

Ask questions as you learn. Seek guidance on how to apply Jewish laws, ethics, and traditions in your daily life wherever you are.

Participate in live online group workshops with the Rabbi, where you can review your learning, delve further into Judaism and get practical instruction on how to live a Jewish life.

In the Live plan, you add experiential learning to the lessons in the Judaism course.

It's one thing to read about Shabbat; it's another to actually begin observing Shabbat! 

The Live plan bridges that gap. Through our live workshops and direct email access, you have a safe space to ask the messy, practical, everyday questions you might hesitate to ask a local rabbi.

I will help you translate textbook Judaism into your daily life, setting you and your peers in the group up for success before you begin the formal conversion process.

Only $49.99/month - and includes the Judaism course + group workshops + premium access to the Rabbi so you can begin to live Judaism.

Live Judaism

Grow in Judaism

Your spiritual journey is deeply personal, and navigating it alone can sometimes feel like a tall mountain to climb.

You deserve a rabbi you can really talk to—a mentor, a sympathetic ear, and a trusted guide. If you don’t have one, I'll be honored to be your rabbi.

The Grow plan is built on a true spiritual partnership. To support your learning, you receive full access to the Judaism course, a direct email hotline to me for your questions, and our monthly online group workshops—all included.

Most importantly, the Grow plan adds individual conversations with me, your online rabbi, every month.

We can talk about your personal path to or in Judaism, the conversion process, your specific questions, your hopes and dreams, and any life challenges where a rabbi's perspective can help you.

The conversion journey can feel scary at first. In the Grow plan, I'll be your mentor and coach as we work through your questions in Judaism, and we can work on the details of your path into Judaism.

I'll help you figure out which denomination of Judaism fits you best, advise you on how to approach a local rabbi, and provide you with the dedicated pastoral care that a busy local rabbi might not have the bandwidth for -  until you are fully integrated into your new Jewish life.

If you didn’t have your own personal rabbi before, now you do.

Only $99/month. Includes the full Judaism course, live group workshops, and dedicated individual consultations to help you truly grow in Judaism.

Grow in Judaism

Welcome to Judaism Online, where you can learn, live, and grow in Judaism

Many people today are looking for truth, clarity, and a deeper sense of meaning in a chaotic world.

Some are drawn to the beautiful spiritual discipline of Jewish life—perhaps after experiencing the warmth of a family Shabbat dinner or a Passover seder—and want to explore the path of becoming Jewish.

At the same time, there are many Jewish adults who realize they aren’t satisfied with the education they received (or didn't!) in Hebrew school as children. They want a mature, adult-level understanding of their Jewish heritage.

Judaism Online was built for you.

"I believe that Jewish learning can be accessible, sophisticated, and deeply relevant to your modern life—no matter your background or where you are starting from."
— Rabbi Steven Schwarzman

You belong here if you want to:

  • Discover the foundational texts, history, and thoughts that have sustained the Jewish people for millennia.

  • Integrate meaningful Jewish practices, holidays, and rituals into your life without pressure.

  • Engage with a supportive community of learners and get direct, personal access to a rabbi who can guide your spiritual growth.

You belong here. Come learn, live, and grow in Judaism with us.

What We'll Learn Together

This course is a comprehensive look at Judaism, based on my years of teaching people just like you, both in person and online. Across our 40+ video lessons, we will cover everything you need to know to feel comfortable and confident in Jewish life. To help bring the lessons to life, I’ve also included videos and songs in them to illustrate what we’re learning.

Here is a taste of what we’ll cover:

Jewish Texts

We'll study the Torah (the Bible's books of Genesis through Deuteronomy) along with traditional commentaries that help open up the text. We’ll also explore other books of the Hebrew Bible, the Mishnah and Gemara (which together make up the Talmud), and Midrash (rabbinic interpretations of the Bible). And we’ll learn from the Siddur, the Jewish prayer book, so you can feel at home during a service.

  • No Hebrew experience required: All of our texts are in both Hebrew and English, so don't worry at all if you don't know the language yet.

Jewish Thought, Beliefs, and History

We’ll explore core Jewish beliefs and learn the basics of Jewish history across the ages—from antiquity and the Middle Ages to the modern era, including the Holocaust, historical and modern antisemitism, and the rebirth of Israel. We’ll also look at the legal framework of Halakhah (Jewish law). And to help you feel even more connected, we’ll learn the Hebrew alef-bet and the basics of Hebrew reading.

Jewish Practice

Along with learning the whats and the whys of Judaism, we'll also focus on the hows. This is where Jewish thought becomes a real-world, everyday practice. We’ll learn how to celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, how to follow Kashrut (keeping kosher), and how to navigate the Jewish lifecycle, from birth to death—and beyond (yes, that's a Jewish belief!).

Meet Rabbi Steven Schwarzman

If you're embarking on a spiritual journey, having a guide who understands the modern world and the beauty of Judaism can make all the difference.

I'm Rabbi Steven Schwarzman, and I created Judaism Online to bring authentic Jewish learning directly to you, fitting seamlessly into your own schedule, wherever you are in the world.

I am a Rabbi, ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS) in New York in 2008, and a member of the Rabbinical Assembly. Over the years, I've had the privilege of teaching Judaism to hundreds of students from all walks of life, serving congregations in the United States and Canada. Today, I'm privileged to live, study, and teach in the ancient and modern city of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.

Before my ordination, I spent 14 years in the fast-paced Israeli tech sector as a trainer for a leading technology firm, alongside my work as a professional writer, translator, and author of four published books.

This unique blend of deep Jewish learning and real-world experience means I don't teach Judaism as a dry academic subject. I try to translate ancient tradition into a practical, engaging, and meaningful spiritual discipline for modern adults.

Your spiritual journey matters. And I invite you to join me in learning Judaism, living Judaism, and growing in Judaism. It's a spiritual path that I believe will bring you the deepest kind of joy.

Whether you're just starting out and want to learn what Judaism is all about, or you're seeking a compassionate rabbinic mentor, I'm here to be your personal rabbi and walk this path with you.

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Ready to Learn, Live, and Grow in Judaism?

Learn Judaism

Thinking of converting to Judaism?

Or you might be 100% Jewish -want to learn what you didn't as a child?

Whatever your background, do you want to learn what Judaism is all about?

You can learn Judaism online in my Judaism course, designed for people like you - adults who want to learn on a fun, adult level. No prior knowledge required, including Hebrew.

You'll get over 40 hours of Jewish learning that I've prepared for you. You can go as fast or as slow as you'd like, and you can watch the lessons in any order, going back to them as often as you like.

You'll learn Jewish texts, Jewish history, Jewish holidays, Jewish prayer, and more.

Learn at your own pace, wherever you are. 

The Learn plan is great for beginners, especially if you're thinking about becoming Jewish.

You'll learn all the basics of Judaism, and you'll be ready to start the conversion process with a local rabbi (and I'll help you find one).

Only $19.99/month, a great way to learn Judaism.

Learn Judaism

Live Judaism

Deepen your learning in the Judaism course (included!) with direct email access to the Rabbi for your personal and spiritual questions so you can begin living a Jewish life.

Ask questions as you learn. Seek guidance on how to apply Jewish laws, ethics, and traditions in your daily life wherever you are.

Participate in live online group workshops with the Rabbi, where you can review your learning, delve further into Judaism and get practical instruction on how to live a Jewish life.

In the Live plan, you add experiential learning to the lessons in the Judaism course.

It's one thing to read about Shabbat; it's another to actually begin observing Shabbat! 

The Live plan bridges that gap. Through our live workshops and direct email access, you have a safe space to ask the messy, practical, everyday questions you might hesitate to ask a local rabbi.

I will help you translate textbook Judaism into your daily life, setting you and your peers in the group up for success before you begin the formal conversion process.

Only $49.99/month - and includes the Judaism course + group workshops + premium access to the Rabbi so you can begin to live Judaism.

Live Judaism

Grow in Judaism

Your spiritual journey is deeply personal, and navigating it alone can sometimes feel like a tall mountain to climb.

You deserve a rabbi you can really talk to—a mentor, a sympathetic ear, and a trusted guide. If you don’t have one, I'll be honored to be your rabbi.

The Grow plan is built on a true spiritual partnership. To support your learning, you receive full access to the Judaism course, a direct email hotline to me for your questions, and our monthly online group workshops—all included.

Most importantly, the Grow plan adds individual conversations with me, your online rabbi, every month.

We can talk about your personal path to or in Judaism, the conversion process, your specific questions, your hopes and dreams, and any life challenges where a rabbi's perspective can help you.

The conversion journey can feel scary at first. In the Grow plan, I'll be your mentor and coach as we work through your questions in Judaism, and we can work on the details of your path into Judaism.

I'll help you figure out which denomination of Judaism fits you best, advise you on how to approach a local rabbi, and provide you with the dedicated pastoral care that a busy local rabbi might not have the bandwidth for -  until you are fully integrated into your new Jewish life.

If you didn’t have your own personal rabbi before, now you do.

Only $99/month. Includes the full Judaism course, live group workshops, and dedicated individual consultations to help you truly grow in Judaism.

Grow in Judaism