For Interfaith, intercultural families and those who love them Children offer us the remarkable opportunity to become our better selves. They challenge our assumptions, our patience, and our certainty. They also fill us with pride, worry, joy and a reason to make sacrifices. In a generation that has tried to balance freedom with discipline, children’s…
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Multiracial Jewish Families and FUN!
Celebrating Jewish Racial Diversity I hope you plan to join us on Saturday, May 12 at 6:30pm for an end of the year celebration! We’ll have facepainting for kids, kid crafts (ok, grownups can do them too), food and music. The doors open at 6:30 with crafts & and fun. At 7pm we have a…
Read More »The Music of Shabbat
The Music of Shabbat with Cantor Ilene Keys What are the common melodies, why do they change, what’s the difference between songs and chanting? What is the role of the cantor in prayer? Why have a cantor and a rabbi in prayer services? In what way is the cantor clergy? What are the duties of…
Read More »Books for Interfaith Couples and Family Members
I’m often asked for book recommendations. Here are some of the best books for interfaith families. Mixed Matches: How to Create Successful Interracial, Interethnic, and Interfaith Relationships By Dr. Joel Crohn This book remains the gold standard in the field. It respects the couple and those around them while identifying core values vs. prejudices. There…
Read More »Family Dynamics in an Interfaith Family
Don’t let anyone tell you that being in a family is always easy! But when you add more than one religion or culture there can be confusion and upsets that you couldn’t anticipate. Family gatherings, holidays, lifecycle events all take on a new color. How can you navigate your role as child, spouse, parent…
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Celebrating Jewish Diversity A Community Event! Join us on Saturday, May 12 at 6:30pm as we celebrate this year’s diversity programming, What Color Are Jews. We will have kid-friendly activities, music from Jewish communities around the world with Mark Levy and food from different Jewish cuisines. This event is Free, but you MUST Pre-register! We…
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