Yes, there are Jewish families that celebrate Christmas. What does that mean? To them, to other Jews, to their children, to their non-Jewish family members? Let’s look at the facts and the fictions around this sensitive subject. This is one of the workshops offered at the Hanukah for Adults evening at the JCC of the…
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Hanukah for Adults
Tired of kiddie games and ready for some adult conversation? Join other adults on the second night of Hanukah. We’ll light candles at 7pm – bring your own menorah & candles if you want to. From 7:15 to 8:15pm you have a choice of four workshops: Oil Vey! Hanukah Foods Around the World with Faith…
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Discuss parenting, identity & community for children in Jew-ish interfaith families. Oct. 17 1pm Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland $7/person and free to members of Temple Sinai. Call for more info 510-845-6420 x11
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A Taste of Judaism Are You Curious? A Taste of Judaism has been around for more than ten years and literally tens of thousands of people have taken it. It is aimed at the adult learner who has little knowledge of Judaism, but a curious mind. The class covers the three pillars of Judaism: Jewish…
Read More »Interfaith Couples Connect!
Join other interfaith/intercultural couples to explore the complexities of interfaith relationships in a warm and supportive atmosphere. We’ll discuss identity, communication and creating a shared home. 4 sessions. Call for more information. Wednesdays, October 6 – October 27 7:30 – 9:00 pm Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley Cost: $80/couple for four sessions; $60/couple…
Read More »Growing Your Child’s Identity in an Interfaith Family: Marin
Children move through a variety of developmental stages. How can we support their identity development and family attachment in age appropriate ways? Children in interfaith families are integrating multiple traditions and family heritages, we will look at how to weave together disparate backgrounds into one whole “self.” The discussion will be led by Dawn Kepler….
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