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Interfaith Family Connections

The OFJCC welcomes interfaith families at all our programs and events and strives to be a comfortable, inclusive space for all.

We are currently developing new programming specifically for interfaith families.

If you’re interested in learning more or have ideas to share, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Liz Stoll at (650) 223-8602 or lstoll@paloaltojcc.org.

Events & Classes for Interfaith Families
Resources for Interfaith Families
Resources for Raising Jewish Children
Recommended Books
Resources for General Jewish Information
Events & Classes for Interfaith Families
Mothers Circle
12 meetings beginning Sunday, September 25
 

Resources for Interfaith Families
  InterfaithFamily.com: Offers resources and services for interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish life. They encourage Jewish choices and are a welcoming Jewish community. www.interfaithfamily.com
Jewish Outreach Institute: Promotes a more welcoming and inclusive North American Jewish community that embraces intermarried families and unengaged Jews, and encourages their increased participation in Jewish life. www.joi.org 
The Mothers Circle: An education and support program for mothers of other religious backgrounds raising Jewish children. If you’re a non-Jewish mother raising Jewish children, you can join their listserv to connect with and learn from hundreds of mothers from across the country who are in a similar situation. www.themotherscircle.org 
Building Jewish Bridges: Offers workshops, couples groups and other programs in the Bay Area to help you find answers to questions about family life, religious identity, and religious practice.  www.buildingjewishbridges.org
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Resources for Raising Jewish Children
PJ Library: Sends Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children from age six months to five, six, seven or eight years depending on the community. Visit their website to sign your child up to receive free books every month. www.pjlibrary.org
Kveller.com: A website for those who want to add a Jewish twist to their parenting. www.kveller.com

Recommended Books
How to Raise A Jewish Child by Anita Diamant and Karen Kushner
The Blessing of A Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self Reliant Children by Wendy Mogel
How To Raise Jewish Children…Even When You’re Not Jewish Yourself by Kerry Olitzky and Paul Golin
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Resources for General Jewish Information
MyJewishLearning.com: Transdenominational website of Jewish information and education. The site offers thousands of articles on all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life and is geared toward adults of all ages and backgrounds, from novice learners who may be exploring Judaism for the first time, to experienced learners who are looking to delve deeper into specific topic areas. www.myjewishlearning.com