I recently heard from a Catholic woman asking for help in navigating her interfaith divorced family. Her ex-husband is Muslim and their two daughters were being raised with both religions until the divorce. Things have reached a very painful state. I will pause here and ask you to think about this… What do you think…
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Kabbalah According to Jim Carrey
Kabbalah, the increasingly popular study of mystical Jewish teachings, can seem dauntingly complex. Its building blocks known as the Sefirot, the perspectives of revelation of G-d’s character, all the more so. In this class, using the films and humor of Jim Carrey, we will look to uncover these foundational concepts and hope to bring new…
Read More »Couples Group for Interfaith/Intercultural Couples NOT Planning to have Children
Are you interested in an interfaith/intercultural couples discussion group for couples not planning to have children? I’m planning a group in the Berkeley/Oakland area. Call if you’re interested in participating. Dawn – 510-679-0209 4 Sessions Exchange ideas about such issues as: Holiday Observances – Which holidays will be celebrated in our home? Dealing With Our…
Read More »All in the Jewish Family
Sherith Israel and the Bureau of Jewish Education run a program series called Exploring the World of Judaism. I’ll be speaking on Jan. 23, 2011 at 10am about interfaith marriage in the Jewish community. It runs two hours and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions or bring up your own experiences. All in…
Read More »Basic Judaism classes coming this spring
Taking a basic Judaism class together is a great way to establish a shared understanding of Jewish traditions and practices. I encourage couples to take a class together and to spend time discussing what they learn. The Course (and by that they mean an introduction to Judaism) With Emanu-El Clergy “The Course” is a pathway…
Read More »Hanukkah in the Newspaper
Here is an article about Hanukkah in the Alameda Sun. The Sun asked Temple Israel to send them a photo of a child celebrating the holiday. The photo chosen was Kira, the daughter of an interfaith couple at the synagogue. How cute is she?! http://www.alamedasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7871&Itemid=10
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