Sometimes we all just want to have fun. I remember a Muslim husband of a Jewish woman saying he went to events at their shul that didn’t involve religion, they were just social. He liked Israeli dancing, food, music. So it happened in a shul? So what. In that state of mind let me invite…
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What exactly is REFORM Judaism? Like all things Jewish, it’s complicated. Rabbi Chester will share facts about its formation and how it has evolved. This class will help you better understand this branch of Judaism. Reform Judaism: Past, Present, Future: A Journey In Change Join this class, to learn about the development of Reform…
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(Image: Guinness Hamentashen for Irish Jewish kids!) What about the children? If you are in an interfaith/intercultural family then your children have family members who are not Jewish, who may follow other religions or traditions, yet these people are an important part of your child’s life. How can you recognize and honor this part of…
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Jews of Color: Taking Charge of Your Jewish Identity It is not unusual for a Jew of color to be asked, “How did you get to be Jewish?” Quite simply the question stems from their appearance – “You don’t look Jewish.” There are a number of ways that an adult from a biracial Jewish or…
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(One of these girls has a Jewish mother.) IF YOU MISSED THIS PROGRAM BUT ARE INTERESTED, YOU CAN WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE HERE. Every child needs to understand where they come from. If you are raising your child as a Jew but one parent is not Jewish it is essential that you teach your child…
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One of my favorite researchers and people is Dr. Bruce Phillips. He is always ready for new and interesting research. He will be teaching a class on: How Interfaith Marriage is Changing the American Jewish Community – But Not Necessarily in the Ways We Think/Fear (Now I just hate the use of the word “fear”….
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