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.

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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

August 5, 2026

What Does a Child Need to Build a Jewish Identity?

A big question for many interfaith parents is HOW to give their child a Jewish identity, or even simply the knowledge to choose a Jewish identity. Research has found that there are three key elements. Jewish Education.  If you don’t know how Judaism works, how to “do” Judaism, you can’t very well feel that it...

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May 20, 2026

You Can’t Say Too Much

When a new inquiry arrives – typically as an email – I set up a time to talk, either on the phone or on Zoom. Invariably the conversation gets detailed and extends beyond the 5 to 10 minutes that many people anticipated. As they describe their situation they often pause and say, “I’m sorry I’m...

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July 30, 2026

Death and Mourning in Jewish Tradition: Some resources

One of the bay area synagogues recently sent out these three links to assist their members in renewing or learning the details of Jewish mourning. There are the kind of things you want to know in advance. Interfaith couples should consider whether these practices have meaning for the Jewish partner as well as whether they...

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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