Embracing interfaith couples & families

Building Jewish Bridges

We joyously support interfaith families in our community in identifying their familial, spiritual and communal goals through workshops, social events and couples counseling.

Upcoming Programs

Join other couples like yourself who are sorting out the kind of life and home they will create. Discuss your ideas with others in a supportive and caring environment.

Let's Talk "Interfaith"

Not a "group" person? Meet with Dawn for private online 30 or 60 minute sessions to cover the interfaith topics that are most important to you. Free!

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Newsletter Update

September 9, 2026

Rosh Hashanah Resources 2026

Rosh Hashanah begins Friday, September 11 at sundown. Here are some last minute resources. They cover a range of topics. If you have a specific need or question just email me (dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org) and I’ll see what I can do for you. Free and Low Cost Holiday Services around the Bay Looking at the High Holidays...

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September 8, 2026

What the Butterfly Knows: Teshuva & the High Holidays🦋

I subscribe to the emails from Jewtina.org, a website whose mission is: To celebrate, elevate, and expand Latin-Jewish community while strengthening identity, leadership, and connection to Global Jewry. As a person living in a multiracial family with Hispanic members this mission is close to my heart. Last Friday I received an email from Jewtina with...

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"I want to personally thank you for all that you do to make people like me feel welcome at the ‘Jewish table.’ Words cannot describe what a difference it has made."

- Ilana, San Francisco

"We found your interfaith class most rewarding. It certainly can bring a couple closer together. I recommend the program to any couple. It helps keep Judaism and religion in people's lives."

- Burt, Walnut Creek

"I went to the program expecting it to be interesting and informative, but not expecting to be so personally affected by it and so deeply moved. I left with new insights not only into other people's identity issues, but also into my own issues with Jewish identity."

- Jan, Richmond

"Dawn! I went to my first Shabbat services today since I was a little kid, as we talked about. I was beyond nervous all morning and honestly, almost pulled out of the parking lot as soon as I got there because I was so anxious. I am very glad that I did not. Thank you!"

- Ben, Baltimore

"We so appreciate all your guidance and help with the details of our wedding!"

- Eric, Mill Valley