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

February 10, 2026

Action over Despair   

(Photo from Kol Emeth, Palo Alto) As the years of bad news grind on and the daily news tears at our souls it is easy to be paralyzed by despair. But Judaism teaches us not to surrender. The word I read most frequently after October 7 was RESILIENT. Get back up and forge on. One...

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February 13, 2026

Most Misunderstood Biblical Statement: An Eye for…

The Hebrew Bible (Old Testament in Christian terminology) is often called a dark and vengeful text. One of the most commonly quoted sentences that ‘proves’ this is the one Rabbi Milder is talking about below, Mishpatim. This is another example how many people read the Torah on the simplest level, Peshat. That is, they read...

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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