San Francisco
How to Have a Successful Interfaith Relationship. Thursday, July 24, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Join us for a light dinner and discussion -- for couples, led by couples. Our panel of interfaith and intercultural couples discusses the joys and challenges of interfaith partnership throughout the years, from dating to raising children, offering their secrets on how to create happy, meaningful and long-lasting relationships. Cost: $15. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. Various dates, times and locations:
July 24-31, Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., SF
August 2-3, Kanbar Hall, Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., SF
August 9-10, Kanbar Hall, Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., SF
SFJFF is a key launching pad for Jewish-themed film in the U.S., and many other festivals and film professionals look to SFJFF for new talent and programming ideas. Our audiences, whether secular, religious or non-Jewish, proudly refer to the festival as “the Bay Area’s favorite Jewish holiday.” Tickets and online schedules will be available June 24 at www.sfjff.org.
Keshet LGBT Weekend at Camp Tawonga. Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31.
Adults spend the morning hiking, creating arts and crafts, and partaking of workshops such as gay parenting, Judaism and your sexuality, adoption, and gay life in Israel. Meanwhile, skilled counselors plan age-appropriate activities for kids, ranging from boating on the lake for young children, to facilitated dialogue about growing up with gay parents for teens. Families spend the afternoon together. And of course, no Keshet Weekend is complete without a Shabbat service, talent show, and crazy dance party! Adults $305. Contact: LGBT Alliance office, 415.369.2863, or lgbt@sfjcf.org. www.tawonga.org/weekend-programs/
Ongoing Events
“From The New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig.” Through September 7. Exhibit features a wide selection of original drawings from The New Yorker and Steig’s children’s books, as well as personal and family representations by the award-winning cartoonist. The Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street (between 3rd & 4th Streets), SF. Contact: The Contemporary Jewish Museum, 415.655.7800 or info@thecjm.org. www.thecjm.org.
Same Gender Marriages Performed at Congregation Sha'ar Zahav. All summer long. In order to facilitate the abundance of same gender marriages taking place this summer, Congregation Sha’ar Zahav will perform civil marriage for both Jewish and interfaith couples. These civil marriage ceremonies at CSZ will have a Jewish flavor. Cost: inquire for details. Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores Street, SF. Contact: Greg Lawrence, greg@shaarzahav.org, 415.861.6932 x303.
Interfaith Family Israel Travel Blog. The first Interfaith Connection trip to Israel for interfaith couples took off with Interfaith Connection Manager, Helena McMahon, LMFT, leading the way! Blog entries are posted by group members to share their trip experiences. Israel Travel Blog, currently posted on www.jccsf.org/interfaith. Contact: Interfaith Connection, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org.
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, 415.292.1252 or hmcmahon@jccsf.org. www.jccsf.org/interfaith/.
Mishpacha Shabbat. Last Friday of each month, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Shabbat service for families with small children: songs, dancing, arts and crafts, and Shabbat blessings, plus a dairy/vegetarian potluck dinner in the company of families just like yours. Congregation B'nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval Ave. (at 46th Ave), SF. Contact: 415.664.7373.
Raising Your Children in an Interfaith Family. Six Mondays, beginning June 30. Focus on child-rearing issues specific to interfaith families, including celebrating holidays, developing family traditions and talking to children about religion. Examine how your own cultural and religious backgrounds affect your parenting. The cost of this series is based on a sliding scale. Call for costs. 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
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. August 9-11, San Rafael. SFJFF is a key launching pad for Jewish-themed film in the U.S., and many other festivals and film professionals look to SFJFF for new talent and programming ideas. Our audiences, whether secular, religious or non-Jewish, proudly refer to the festival as “the Bay Area’s favorite Jewish holiday.” The Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th St., San Rafael. Tickets and online schedules will be available June 24 at www.sfjff.org.
Ongoing Events
Osher Marin JCC Preschool Enrollment for 2008-09. Ongoing. A full range of pre-school programs for children ages 2-5. Tours available. Osher Marin JCC ECE, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: 415.444.8042 or sfarael@marinjcc.org. www.marinjcc.org.
Tot Shabbat. First and third Saturday monthly, 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Shabbat prayers using movement and song for children ages 2-5. With Jonathan Bayer. Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. No RSVP needed. Contact: 415.479.3441. www.rodefsholom.org.
If your synagogue or organization is sponsoring an activity of particular interest to interfaith families, please let us know at bridges@sfjcf.org.
Peninsula
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. August 2-7, Palo Alto. SFJFF is a key launching pad for Jewish-themed film in the U.S., and many other festivals and film professionals look to SFJFF for new talent and programming ideas. Our audiences, whether secular, religious or non-Jewish, proudly refer to the festival as “the Bay Area’s favorite Jewish holiday.” CineArts@Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Tickets and online schedules will be available June 24 at www.sfjff.org.
Ongoing Events
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.
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
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. August 2-9, Berkeley. SFJFF is a key launching pad for Jewish-themed film in the U.S., and many other festivals and film professionals look to SFJFF for new talent and programming ideas. Our audiences, whether secular, religious or non-Jewish, proudly refer to the festival as “the Bay Area’s favorite Jewish holiday.” Roda Theatre (at Berkeley Repertory Theatre), 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley. Tickets and online schedules will be available June 24 at www.sfjff.org.
Ongoing Events
Interfaith Couples Discussion Group. Groups form on an ongoing basis, with dates and times to be arranged. Each group covers topics and concerns of importance to interfaith couples, including child-rearing, holiday celebrations, extended family, and clarifying religious/ethnic values. We'll share effective ways to address these important and often delicate matters, and lay the ground work for decision making, in a warm and non-judgmental environment. Fee is based on a sliding scale; no one is turned away for lack of funds. Groups meet in Oakland or Walnut Creek. Sponsored by Building Jewish Bridges: Outreach to Interfaith Couples. Contact: Dawn at 510.839.2900 x347 or 925.943.1484 or email dawn@jfed.org. www.jfed.org/bjb.
Welcoming Your Jewish Baby…Whether You’re Jewish or Not. Final Tuesday, July 1, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join us for a discussion group for moms and babies (age newborn to 6 months). Topics include: Support for Moms with new Babies; Jewish Resources for Mom, Baby and Family; Getting your Groove Back; and Adjusting to the New Normal. Call for cost. Congregation Beth Jacob, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland. Contact: Dawn Kepler, 510.839.2900 x347, dawn@jfed.org. Sponsored by Building Jewish Bridges: Outreach to Interfaith Couples. www.jfed.org/bjb.
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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