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…
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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…
Read More »Jewish Welcoming Ceremonies for Babies
Having a baby? Thinking of having one? What if it’s a boy, should you have a Bris? Is there an equally important ceremony for girls? Is it any different for an adopted baby? What does a bris or baby naming mean? Join us to discuss different ceremonies and their meanings, how welcoming ceremonies intersect with…
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 »Interfaith Families in the News
The San Francisco Sentinel picked up a story from the J Weekly on interfaith families. Building Jewish Bridges is in it. Take a look.
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