Welcome to 21st century Judaism: a 23-week immersion into the most meaningful, rich and joyful aspects of Jewish thought, culture, spirituality and practice.
Whether you’re looking to convert, are partnered with someone Jewish, or are just plain Jewish and interested, you are welcome.
The 23 weeks are taught by Rabbi Scott Perlo, the Associate Director of the Bronfman Center. Packed with opportunities for learning and questioning, celebrating Shabbat and holidays, and building community, Derekh Torah is tailored to the individual needs of participants, while connecting you to each other and the broader Jewish world. If you’re working towards conversion, 92Y rabbis will guide you through the process. If you’re already Jewish, or don’t intend to convert, you’ll be in good company throughout the experience. Join our community of curious New Yorkers to explore Jewish life and get inspired.
Classes will begin on Thursday, October 17 from 7 to 9 pm. The following classes will meet consecutively on Thursdays for 23 weeks.
$800 individual, $1,500 couples
For questions and to schedule a time with Rabbi Perlo, email Jason or call 212.699.7246.
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Rabbi Scott Perlo is leader in the field of Jewish open outreach. He's taught Torah to thousands of unaffiliated Jews, their partners and those interested in Jewish life of any background. For the last ten years, Scott has worked primarily with Millennials, addressing the specific needs of the next generation of Jewish life.
Scott is a veteran of multiple cutting-edge Jewish communities, having served as a rabbi at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, rabbi-in-residence at Moishe House and The Professional Leaders Project, and intern at IKAR in Los Angeles. Scott leads trips ...
Scott is a veteran of multiple cutting-edge Jewish communities, having served as a rabbi at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, rabbi-in-residence at Moishe House and The Professional Leaders Project, and intern at IKAR in Los Angeles. Scott leads trips for Honeymoon Israel, was a founding member of the Jewish Emergent Network and is a Wexner Field Fellow.
A regular writer, Rabbi Perlo has been published in The Washington Post, The Forward and The Huffington Post, among other publications.
A California native, he gets back to his beloved Pacific Ocean to surf and to dive whenever he can. He lives in New York with his partner, Yael, a Constitutional lawyer, and son.