Q: I have an idea of having classes about Judaism online with a small Judica store. For those who want to convert or just those who want to get back to their Jewish roots. I would just have my Shabbos Goy keep the store up during Shabbat and holidays. Here are my questions: -Should i do it? -What should i charge for classes that could be just of hebrew,just of jewish history or study packs? -How can i advertise? -What should i need. I will make a website and email but what else should i need? -Any tips? That would be awesome.
A: I would take the site down on Shabbos. A lot of Judaica stores do that as it is forbidden to conduct business on Shabbos. As for classes, check online and see what his being charged for others. How are you going to teach them? Do you have a lesson plan or anything like that? If you make the class about Hebrew then it would be ok to charge I think. If you are trying to bring Jews back to observing Judaism I would not feel comfortable charging but that is just me. You could advertise on sites like Chabad or Aish maybe. I don't know how much online advertising costs. I would think about why you want to do it. Is it just to make money? If not then I am sure many people would help you. If is all about money then you have to look at your competitors. Are there other sources for those same things online or in your community. Would a Jewish history class taken elsewhere be good for a college credit? You can't compete with that. Also remember Oorah will offer most of those things for free. Talk to you Rabbi and find out what he thinks. That is where I would start. Note to DasReich: Shabbos Goy is a Yiddish term for a person who is not Jewish and therefore does not have to follow Jewish law. It has been used for a very long time. Just as wealthy Christians kept a "My Jew" on staff to conduct commerce on Sundays when they could not. Sorry you found it offensive but it is a Yiddish phrase and is not used in an offensive manner.