Join other women, Jewish or not, to examine interfaith marriage in relation to culture and gender. What are the unique expectations and responses that a woman encounters as she creates a home and builds a family life in which her religion is not that of her partner? This will be a multi-generational discussion about the…
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Living as a Transgender Jew
Balancing on the Mechitza: Transgender in Jewish Community How can transgender people live Jewish lives when many of their significant life choices might be considered ‘un-kosher’? How do transgender Jews navigate gendered Jewish rituals such as burial and conversion? Balancing on the Mechitza, winner of a Lambda Literary Award, is an anthology by scholars, activists,…
Read More »Writing Your Ethical Will (together)
Although this class is not for interfaith couples exclusively, I had interfaith couples in mind when I planned it. The best thing a couple can do is identity and NAME their common values. What EXACTLY do you want to pass on to your children? It doesn’t have to be the same for the both of…
Read More »Homer & Moses: Poets of their People
Join us at the Berkeley Rep production of An Iliad! Imagine this. . . a religion that focuses on this world, not the next; a theology with angry gods who interact with humans. A tradition that is perpetuated in an illiterate society by men who sing the story in formulaic music and words. This describes…
Read More »Fall 2012 Programs
This fall has a varied and exciting line up of classes and workshops. Take a look below and feel free to call me if you don’t see what you want. Dawn 510-845-6420 x11 Homer & Moses: Poets of their People Join us at the Berkeley Rep production of An Iliad! Imagine this…a religion that focuses…
Read More »If I Convert, What Will Change?
Sometimes after living a Jewish life, with a Jewish spouse, a person begins to think of conversion. But they may worry that converting with upset the apple cart. Maybe my spouse will see me differently or suddenly expect more from me. Or will they even accept that I can become what they are? Sometimes a…
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