Skip the carnival and the costumes, and come for an adult evening celebration of Purim! We’ll gather at 7pm for a brief and boisterous telling of the Purim story (The Whole Megillah), then choose from among several exciting, interactive learning sessions: Persian Food with a Persian Cook The Spiritual Roots of Purim Gender Mysteries from…
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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…
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What’s happening in the Jewish community right now for interfaith couples/families? What are they experiencing in terms of community, support and welcome? How are we doing as a community? What can a family member to to help loved ones to explore Jewish options? When is it OK to speak your mind and when should you…
Read More »Cooking Jewish Whether You’re Jewish or Not: Passover
Passover this the most observed Jewish holiday in America. The central element is the meal around the Seder table that reenacts the historical exodus from Egypt. Food and ritual are at the center of this home based holiday. What if you are not Jewish or were not raised Jewish but you are in charge of…
Read More »Do You Have One Jewish Parent?
Do you see yourself as Jewish, half-Jewish, part Jewish, Jew-ish? Were you raised as a Jew, a Christian, a Hindu, some of this and that? We are looking for people who have one Jewish parent and would like to talk about their experience, share their stories, their questions, their wisdom. What was good? What was…
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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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