San Francisco
How Do You Want to Live? Saturday, February 2, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Second of four “Creating Your Own Rituals” workshops. Celebrate Havdalah, create Havdalah candles and look at your life with intention in the context of a working week. $10. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
Israeli Extravaganza. Saturday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Havdalah service 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. followed by live music, Israeli dance instruction and much more. Free admission, free parking. Congregation Beth Israel-Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, SF. Contact: Sonya Hicks at adult.educ@yahoo.com or 415.678.0327.
Leap Year Shabbat Dinner for Interfaith/Intercultural Families. Friday, February 29, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Meet friends, celebrate, and enjoy a kosher, vegetarian dinner. Cost: children $6/members, $8/non-members; adults $12/members, $14/non-members. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
Purim – Mask Making Rituals. Sunday, March 2, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Third of four “Creating Your Own Rituals” workshops. Celebrate Purim, create masks and explore the ritual and metaphor of "the mask" in our daily lives. $10. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
Interfaith Couples' Trip to Israel. May 21 – May 31, 2008. For Bay Area interfaith couples. Sponsored by Interfaith Connection, JCC of San Francisco. Contact: Helena McMahon, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
Ongoing Events
Jewish Parenting: A Series for Jewish and Interfaith Parents with Infants through Teens. Sundays, February 3 and March 2, 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Discuss, learn, and ask your questions. Free. Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., SF. Contact: nsgomes@sherithisrael.org or 415.346.1720 x28.
Creating a Meaningful Jewish Wedding. Three Mondays beginning January 28, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. A class to guide couples in planning a Jewish wedding that expresses their values and incorporates each partner’s heritage. With Ana Schwartzmann. $30/members; $40/non-members. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
Our Shabbat: A Child's Judaism Grows Here. Saturdays, February 2, February 16, and March 10, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Sessions involve art activities, stories, and music to teach children ages 3 – 8 about Shabbat (Feb. 2), Havdalah (Feb 16), and Purim (March 10). A Purim carnival follows the class on March 10. Registration and materials for the series $25, or $10 per session. Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval (at 46th Ave.), SF. Contact: Alberta at 415.664.7373.
Becoming Siddur (Prayerbook) Savvy: Origins, Themes and Relevance of Our Prayer Book. Eight Tuesdays, February 5 – March 25, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Why we do what we do; for novice or experienced worshippers. Free. Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St., SF. Contact: Aviva Hicks, 415.346.1720 x24 or ahicks@sherithisrael.org.
The Mikvah and Beyond. Wednesdays, February 6, February 20, March 5, April 9, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A series about spirituality for individuals exploring Judaism, considering conversion, or who have chosen Judaism. Facilitated by Ellen Benjamin. $50/members; $65/non-members (scholarships available). Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, SF. Contact: Ellen Benjamin, 415.752.2438 or eebenj@aol.com.
Discussion Series for Interfaith/Intercultural Couples. Seven sessions on Mondays. Call for dates and cost. Reflect on family, child-rearing, holidays and spiritual concerns. With Helena McMahon, LMFT, or John Steinfirst, LCSW. Sliding scale fee. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
Raising Your Children in an Interfaith Family. Six sessions. Call for dates and cost. Discussion series focusing on child-rearing issues specific to interfaith families. With Helen McMahon, LMFT. Sliding scale fee. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.
North Bay
Parenting Matters: Jewish Wisdom for Mindful Parenting. This discussion group for interfaith and unaffiliated Jewish parents with young children combines Jewish text study with the issues of contemporary parenting. Please join us for an informal coffee to learn more about this new parenting program:
Sunday, February 10, 10:00 a.m., at the home of Connie and Jeff Zlot, Kentfield (children are welcome - babysitting will be provided)
Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Marc and Marci Dollinger, San Rafael (for parents only)
Contact: Vivien Braly at vivienb@sfjcf.org or 415.499.1223 x8106.
Ongoing Events
Southern Marin Jewish Community Preschool Program. Wednesdays and Fridays, through June, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. New program for 2 year olds. Congregation Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. Contacts: Hadassah Goldstein at 415.388.1409 or somajcp@gmail.com; and Michele Gorman at 415.444.8046 or mgorman@marinjcc.org
Osher Marin JCC Preschool Enrollment for 2008-09. Beginning Monday, January 28 for members; Monday, February 4 for non-members. A full range of pre-school programs for children 2-5 years old. Tours available. Osher Marin JCC ECE, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: 415.444.8042 or sfarael@marinjcc.org. www.marinjcc.org.
Beginning Jewish Living: Living a Life of Holiness. Tuesdays, through April 1, 7:30 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. The class will explore transitional and meaningful moments in one’s lifetime through the prism of Torah. With Rabbi Noa Kushner, Congregation Rodef Sholom. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: 415.479.3441 or jerrine@rodefsholom.org. www.rodefsholom.org.
Tot Shabbat. First & third Saturday monthly, 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Shabbat prayers using movement and song for children 2-5 years old. With Jonathan Bayer. Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. No RSVP needed. Contact: 415.479.3441. www.rodefsholom.org.
Interfaith Couples' Trip to Israel. May 21 – May 31, 2008. For Bay Area interfaith couples. Sponsored by Interfaith Connection, JCC of San Francisco. Contact: Helena McMahon, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.
Peninsula
Ongoing Events
Back to Basics: An Introduction to Jewish Texts, Holidays and Lifecycles. Sundays, ongoing through March 2, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn about basic Jewish concepts and practices. With Rabbi Dennis Eisner and Rabbi Karen Citrin. $18/members; $36/non-members. Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Register online at www.ptbe.org or contact cserbin@ptbe.org.
Interfaith Couples Groups. Sunday, March 2, 9:45 a.m. Monthly meetings on Sunday through May. Share stories, hopes and challenges. All are welcome. Babysitting available. Facilitated by Eleanor Intrator, MFCC, and Rabbi Melanie Aron. Call for costs. Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. Contact: 408.358.1751 or rabbiaron@shirhadash.org. www.shirhadash.org.
Discussion Series for Interfaith/Intercultural Couples. Mondays, seven sessions. Call for dates and location. Reflect on family, child-rearing, holidays and spiritual concerns. With Helena McMahon, LMFT, or John Steinfirst, LCSW. Sliding scale fee. Location TBA. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org.
Introduction to Judaism. Every other Tuesday through May 23, Elementary Hebrew instruction 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Rabbi's presentation 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sign up for the series or try out a class. Call for fees. Alternating locations.
February 12 - Our History Part II – A New Judaism. From the Maccabees through the Talmudic times. With Rabbi Melanie Aron. Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos.
February 26 - Jewish Life Cycle II: Marriage; New Rituals for Adults; and Purim. With Rabbi Dana Magat. Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose.
Contact: 408.358-1751 or rabbiaron@shirhadash.org.
Tot Shabbat. Third Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and Torah for families with children up to age six. All are welcome. Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. Contact: 408.358.1751 or office@shirhadash.org. www.shirhadash.org.
Interfaith Couples' Trip to Israel. May 21 – May 31, 2008. For Bay Area interfaith couples. Sponsored by Interfaith Connection, JCC of San Francisco. Contact: Helena McMahon, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.
East Bay
Two Hearts, One Home: How I Decided To Raise My Kids Jewish. Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 p.m. A panel of non-Jewish partners of interfaith marriages discusses how they decided to raise their kids as Jews. Free. Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. Contact: Dawn Kepler, Building Jewish Bridges, 510.839.2900 x347 or dawn@jfed.org.
Chai Shabbat. Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. A special Shabbat service with the congregation’s spiritual leaders and musical team. Childcare provided. Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. Contact: 510.547.2424 x100. www.KehillaSynagogue.org.
Interfaith Families at the Movies: Bad Faith. Monday, March 3, 4:30 p.m. Clara and Ishmael are happy, in love and in Paris. Like many cosmopolitan Parisian couples, the fact that she is Jewish and he is Muslim barely crosses the minds of these oh-so-secular lovebirds…until Clara announces that she’s pregnant. Then the trouble begins. CineArts Theatre, 2341 Monument Blvd., Pleasant Hill (in the Kohl's Center). Contact: Dawn Kepler, Building Jewish Bridges, 510.839.2900 x347 or dawn@jfed.org.
Women in Interfaith Relationships: Giving Kids Roots and Wings. Sunday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Giving our kids a strong family foundation, yet the strength and confidence to go out on their own: ours is the first generation that thinks moms can do this alone. Come get and give support. B'nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek. Contact: Dawn Kepler, Building Jewish Bridges, 510.839.2900 x347 or dawn@jfed.org.
If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.
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