There are three pilgrimage holidays in Jewish tradition. Pilgrimage holidays are the ones on which ancient Israelites traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate the holiday at the Temple. Sukkot is one of them. Exodus 23:14 describes the three festivals – Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot. Sukkot is the third, the ingathering or harvest. Exodus 23:14 14. Three…
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What Color Are Jews?
This fall Building Jewish Bridges will be offering a series of panel discussions and classes on Jews of color. Studies of the bay area find that 14% of our Jewish community are Jews of color. That means that AT LEAST every tenth Jew you see is a multiracial Jew or lives in a multiracial family….
Read More »Successful Parenting Choices in Interfaith Families
Successful Parenting Choices in Interfaith Families Navigating religious choices in an interfaith family can add a layer of complexity to parenting. Hear from a panel of non-Jewish parents who are happy with how things turned out with their now grown kids. Panelists will discuss a variety of topics, such as, holidays, lifecycle events, choosing religious…
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What is it like to live with the assumption that you can’t possibly be Jewish? As there are more and more Asian Jews is the Jewish community getting any better at recognizing its own diversity? A panel of local Asian Jews (born Jewish, adopted, or converted) will discuss the experience of living in the bay…
Read More »Will I feel uncomfortable if my child is a different religion?
One of the concerns that is raised by interfaith couples who are thinking about having children is – will I feel different or separate from my child if they are raised in a religion not my own? This is not strictly a problem for male parents but it is more common for men. I…
Read More »What Comes After Jewish Preschool?
Preschool provides a solid start to your child’s Jewish education. Once your child starts elementary school, building on that foundation may take more effort on the parents’ part. Join us for a workshop with Jewish education experts who will share their knowledge and insights to help parents gain a better understanding of how to pursue…
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