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September 2007
Regional News
San Francisco As we enter into a time of reflection and renewal, we might, as couples, begin anew to think about what it is we want in our relationships. What might bring both more intention and a sense of empowerment to our partnerships? Maybe it’s more time together, or healthier and more frequent communication, or perhaps a better understanding of each other's cultural and religious backgrounds. Many of the programs at Interfaith Connection strive to offer couples a forum and opportunity to move closer to achieving these goals. For instance, you might think about attending our new Creating Your Own Rituals series to explore what the holidays mean to you, your partner and your family. This workshop will help you develop rituals of your own around the themes of the High Holy Days, and discover what it is about the "Days of Awe" that speaks to you...that will make the holiday experience this year personally relevant and meaningful for everyone. Think about attending all three workshops in this series and build a family repertoire of rituals reflective of your own family culture and the cycles and seasons of life. Deepen your understanding of holy days, holidays and lifecycle events and learn to set aside time, create sacred space, commemorate and celebrate in unique and creative ways. Creating Your Own Rituals is one of a number of exciting fall programs, which are briefly described below. Please contact me at the number below to sign up or for additional information. I look forward to seeing you at one or all of them. Helena McMahon, LMFT Creating Your Own Rituals: Session I - Who Do You Want to Be? The High Holy Days, Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. With Rabbi Eve Ben Ora and Helena McMahon. Sunday, September 9, 1 – 3 p.m. Explore the elements of ritual and the components of symbolism through "hands on" experiences related to the cycles and seasons of life and the year. (Next two sessions are How Do You Want To Live? on October 27 and Finding Miracles in Our Own Lives on December 2.) $10/couple or family for each session; $25/couple or family for the series. Interfaith/Intercultural Relationships...It All Begins With A Date. Wednesday, September 5, 7 – 9 p.m.With Helena McMahon and Dan Wolf. Co-presented by The Hub, Young Adult Community at Congregation Emanu-El, Moishe House SF and San Francisco Hillel Grad Students. During this radically inclusive and explosively provocative conversation about dating, culture, religion and love, we will explore our interfaith and intercultural connections. JCCSF, Free. Potluck Sukkot Dinner for Interfaith/Intercultural Couples and Families. Monday, October 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of community building and getting to know one another better through dinner and visiting the sukkah. Please call 415-292-1252 to RSVP and to sign up for a dish to bring and share. Informational Reception for Interfaith Couples Trip to Israel. Thursday, October 11, 7:30 p.m. at the JCCSF. Interfaith Connection is going to Israel! May 21-June 1, 2008. Join us for this incredible opportunity to see and experience the land and people of Israel from a truly interfaith/intercultural perspective. Space is limited, so please call to reserve your spot now!
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