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Hanukkah: Sundown Dec. 10-18
Explore all of our Hanukkah stories and resources.

Hanukkah: Sundown Dec. 10-18
Explore all of our Hanukkah stories and resources.




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In a relationship where one of you is Jewish - and the other isn't? We can help you connect with Jewish. Questions about holidays, lifecycle events or even about the day-to-day relationship challenges? We're here with guidance - and have been sharing Jewish interfaith knowledge since 1999.

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What happens when Hanukkah falls on Christmas? How do you help your child feel included at Hebrew school when only one of you is Jewish? What's a matzah ball? Regardless of your background or involvement in Jewish life, we have tools, guides, learning experiences and events - both virtual and local - designed by Jewish interfaith experts to help you feel more confident in Jewish.

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We provide institutions and organizations with the tools and programming you need. We have a deep understanding of interfaith couples' needs and can help you effect change from within.

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Upcoming Events

Tue 15

Hanukkah at Home: Chocolate Coin Making for Kids – Online

December 15 @ 3:30 pm EST
There are so many delicious foods associated with Hanukkah, and they're fun not just to eat, but to make as well. You and your young children are invited to join us during Hanukkah for the fun and easy activity of making chocolate gelt (chocolate coins).
Tue 15

Our Year of Firsts – December Virtual Discussion – Online

December 15 @ 8:00 pm EST
Explore the deeper meaning behind Jewish holidays, create new traditions together and meet other couples. Open to all engaged or newly married couples who are interfaith* (intercultural, dual faith, Jew-ish, etc.).
Thu 17

Can Jews Celebrate Christmas? Finding Our Shared Values – Online

December 17 @ 7:30 pm EST
Do you celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas? Do you worry about sending mixed messages to your children? Come talk with Rabbi Jessica and other families to learn how you can create a clear and consistent message that focuses on your values, not necessarily the rituals.
Jan 16

Ending Shabbat With Havdalah: A Light In The Darkness – Online

January 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm EST
However you may or may not celebrate Shabbat, acknowledging the end of Shabbat and the transition to the week ahead with a Havdalah service can be very powerful. Join Rabbi Cheryl Jacobs to discuss how you can celebrate Havdalah in a meaningful way in your interfaith relationship, and conclude with a Havdalah service.
Jan 18

Unlocking the Jewish Interfaith Home and Creating Holy Space – San Diego – Online

January 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm PST
Join us for an exploration of how you can create an appropriate holy space in your interfaith home that feels right for you as a couple. In addition to talking about what makes a home "Jewish" and learning about the mezuzah, we'll address how to discuss relevant issues with children.
Jan 19

Couples and Conversation – Online

January 19, 2021 @ 8:00 pm EST
Being part of an interfaith couple can be challenging, but you don’t need to find the answers alone. This online four session workshop offers a safe environment to work on creating your religious/cultural lives together. Intended for seriously dating, engaged and newly married couples.
Feb 01

Couples and Conversation – Online

February 1, 2021 @ 7:00 pm PST
Being part of an interfaith/Jew-ish/multi-faith/however-you-define-yourself couple can be challenging, but you don’t need to find the answers alone. This online workshop offers a safe environment to work on creating your religious/cultural lives together. It is intended for seriously dating, engaged and newly married Jewish/interfaith couples.