This is not an event of Building Jewish Bridges, it’s just a fun event taking place in Berkeley and I’m inviting you to come with me. A Night of Jewish Jokes Where They’ve Been and Where They’re Going The Borscht Belt, the cluster of Jewish summer resorts in upstate New York where Milton Berle, Eddie…
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Jewish activities on Dec. 25
Community Day: Free Admission for All The Contemporary Jewish Museum’s Target Community Day on Christmas Day is a day of admission-free fun for all. Explore exhibitions and enjoy family-friendly performances and activities. In celebration of Curious George, families can make their own story boats and create animal pencil cases throughout the day. Take a break…
Read More »Parenting has its Sacrifices
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…
Read More »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…
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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…
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