San Francisco
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 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.
Creating Your Own Rituals: Purim Mask Making Workshop for Couples and Families. Sunday, March 2, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Celebrate the holiday of Purim and explore the role of ritual and the metaphor of “the mask” in our daily lives. Create and decorate a mask that can be worn or displayed at home and discuss and create your own personal rituals around these themes. With Elisheva Hurvich. $10/couple or family. JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., SF. Contact: JCCSF, 415.292.1200 for reservations; or Helena McMahon, 415.292.1252 for more information. www.jccsf.org/interfaith.
Conversion to Judaism: Everything You Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask. Sunday, March 2, 11:30 a.m. You know someone who is thinking about converting, or someone who did convert, or you didn't think Jews believed in conversion. Confused? Curious? Join Jews by choice, born Jews and non-Jews to discuss a subject more awkward than sex. Yes, we're going to answer your questions about…conversion! Free (includes lunch). Co-sponsored by Building Jewish Bridges. Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California St. (at Webster), SF. Contact: Aviva Hicks, 415.346.1720 x24 or ahicks@sherithisrael.org.
Bring a Friend to CSZ! Friday, March 7, 6:00 p.m. - Children's service and pizza dinner for families with children ages 0-6; 8:15 p.m. - Shabbat service, followed by a festive reception and oneg. As part of Shabbat Across America, a nation-wide effort to help people connect to a Jewish community, Congregation Sha'ar Zahav invites families who are interested in making that connection with our community to this special Shabbat service. Bring your friends! Free. Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St. (at 16th St.), SF. Contact: Greg Lawrence, 415.861.6932 or greg@shaarzahav.org.
Music in the Mishkan: Darkness & Light. Sunday, March 23, 4:00 p.m. Congregation Sha'ar Zahav's chamber music series continues, with a wine and cheese reception with the performers following the concert. Cost: $15/members; $20/non-members. Co-sponsored by the Jewish Music Festival. Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St. (at 16th St.), SF. Contact: for tickets or information, Shaun Hannan, 415.861.6932 or shaun@shaarzahav.org.
Recovery Shabbat. Friday, April 4, 6:30 p.m. Congregation Sha'ar Zahav and the National Council on Alcoholism and other Drug Addictions - Bay Area Chapter, invite you to a celebration of recovery. In the spirit of Passover, we celebrate the freedom and joy of a life free from the bondage of addiction.
6:30 p.m. Vegetarian potluck
7:00 p.m. Recovery panel discussion
7:30 p.m. Torah study
8:15 p.m. Recovery-themed readings and drash
Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, 290 Dolores St., SF. Contact: Greg Lawrence, 415.861.6932 or greg@shaarzahav.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.
7th Annual Shabbat Weekend for Jewish Children with Disabilities and Their Families. Friday, May 23, 3:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. A unique opportunity for families with children ages 3-21 to spend time with others who share the experience of living with disabilities. Children receive lots of individual attention and activity choices. Parents and siblings take part in discussion and support groups. Cost includes all meals, education, recreation and accommodations: $120/youth; $180/adult. Financial assistance available. Camp Newman, Santa Rosa. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Contact: Flora Kupferman, 415.751.6983 x122 or fkupferman@bjesf.org.
Ongoing Events
Jewish Parenting: A Series for Jewish and Interfaith Parents with Infants through Teens. Final session Sunday, 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: 415.346.1720 x28 or nsgomes@sherithisrael.org.
Our Shabbat: A Child's Judaism Grows Here. Final session Saturday, March 1, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Session involves art activities, stories and music to teach children ages 3-8 about Purim. A Purim carnival follows the class. $10/registration and materials. Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval (at 46th Ave.), SF. Contact: Alberta, 415.664.7373.
Becoming Siddur (Prayerbook) Savvy: Origins, Themes and Relevance of Our Prayer Book. Tuesdays through 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, March 5 and 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, 415.292.1252 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 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
Family Connections: Creating Bedtime Rituals. Sunday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Creating bedtime rituals for young children ages 0-3, based around the Sh'ma. For all families in Marin County. Free. Osher Marin JCC Annex, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: Melody Horowitz, 415.444.8045 or mhorowitz@marinjcc.org.
Family Connections: Passover and Afikomen - Searching for a Meaningful Passover with Small Children. Sunday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. For families with children ages 0-3 and their siblings. Free. Osher Marin JCC Annex, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: Melody Horowitz, 415.444.8045 or mhorowitz@marinjcc.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.
7th Annual Shabbat Weekend for Jewish Children with Disabilities and Their Families. Friday, May 23, 3:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. A unique opportunity for families with children ages 3-21 to spend time with others who share the experience of living with disabilities. Children receive lots of individual attention and activity choices. Parents and siblings take part in discussion and support groups. Cost includes all meals, education, recreation and accommodations: $120/youth; $180/adult. Financial assistance available. Camp Newman, Santa Rosa. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Contact: Flora Kupferman, 415.751.6983 x122 or fkupferman@bjesf.org.
Ongoing Events
Parenting Matters: Jewish Wisdom for Mindful Parenting. Eight weeks beginning Tuesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. A new parenting discussion group for interfaith and unaffiliated Jewish parents raising young children (five years or younger). This interactive learning program will explore basic Jewish principles and apply them to our modern parenting concerns. All levels of learners are welcome. Cost $180 per family. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. Contact: Vivien Braly, 415.499.1223 x8106 or vivienb@sfjcf.org.
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. Contact: Hadassah Goldstein, 415.388.1409 or somajcp@gmail.com; or Michele Gorman, 415.444.8046 or mgorman@marinjcc.org.
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.
Beginning Jewish Living: Living a Life of Holiness. Tuesdays, through April 1, 7:30 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. The class explores transitional and meaningful moments in one’s lifetime through the prism of Torah. With Rabbi Noa Kushner of 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 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
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.
7th Annual Shabbat Weekend for Jewish Children with Disabilities and Their Families. Friday, May 23, 3:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. A unique opportunity for families with children ages 3-21 to spend time with others who share the experience of living with disabilities. Children receive lots of individual attention and activity choices. Parents and siblings take part in discussion and support groups. Cost includes all meals, education, recreation and accommodations: $120/youth; $180/adult. Financial assistance available. Camp Newman, Santa Rosa. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Contact: Flora Kupferman, 415.751.6983 x122 or fkupferman@bjesf.org.
Ongoing Events
Back to Basics: An Introduction to Jewish Texts, Holidays and Lifecycles. Last session Sunday, 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.
Tot Shabbat. Third Saturday, March 15, 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
Interfaith Jewish Renewal Shabbat Service and Potluck Lunch. Saturday, March 1, 10:00 a.m. Join us for a morning of music, friendship and learning led by Rabbi Saraleya Schley, followed by a potluck lunch. Please bring something to drink and a vegetarian or dairy dish to share. Free. Congregation Shir Neshamah. Contact: 925.246.5378 for reservations and directions. www.shir-neshamah.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. CinéArts 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.
Shabbat Dinner: Did Judaism Invent the Internet? Friday, March 14, 6:15 p.m. Are virtual conversations across space and time something new? Or did Judaism begin a version of the worldwide web thousands of years ago? Join us to explore these questions. We will share a no-experience-necessary Shabbat dinner, eat, laugh and learn. All are welcome. Jewish Gateways, 409 Liberty St., El Cerrito. Contact: Rabbi Bridget Wynne, 510.559.8140 or rabbibridget@jewishgateways.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.
7th Annual Shabbat Weekend for Jewish Children with Disabilities and Their Families. Friday, May 23, 3:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m. A unique opportunity for families with children ages 3-21 to spend time with others who share the experience of living with disabilities. Children receive lots of individual attention and activity choices. Parents and siblings take part in discussion and support groups. Cost includes all meals, education, recreation and accommodations: $120/youth; $180/adult. Financial assistance available. Camp Newman, Santa Rosa. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. Contact: Flora Kupferman, 415.751.6983 x122 or fkupferman@bjesf.org.
Ongoing Events
Parenting Matters: Jewish Wisdom for Mindful Parenting. Beginning Monday, April 7, 9:20 a.m. A new parenting discussion group for interfaith and unaffiliated Jewish parents raising young children (five years or younger). This interactive 8-week learning program will explore basic Jewish principles and apply them to our modern parenting concerns. All levels of learners are welcome. Cost $180 per family. Congregation Neitvot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley. Contact: Vivien Braly, vivienb@sfjcf.org or 415.499.1223 x8106.
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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