Learning the Faith

Where can I learn more about Judaism? I’ve tried to explore it in the past, but Judaism feels so broad and vast that it’s hard to grasp with only a limited amount of research. I own a copy of the Talmud, but I haven’t really read much of it. It’s frustrating—just when I think I’m starting to understand Judaism, I’ll meet someone who has a totally different and radical interpretation. I don’t understand how there can be such diversity on what seem like fundamental issues. Still, I feel like there must be some underlying current that ties it all together—something I can understand, if I keep searching.