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Carol



Learn more about Carol's spiritual journey which took her from a Catholic church to a Conservative temple.


Read Carol's Story



Andrew and Chanda

He’s from Long Island.  She’s from Zambia.  How do they create a Jewish home, even when in Kosovo?

Read Andrew and Chanda's Story.



Gary and Mary



What's it like for everyone when a Catholic mom chooses to raise their children Jewish, even sending them to a Jewish Day School?

Read Gary and Mary's Story




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Welcome!

The Jewish Discovery Institute is Boston's resource for interfaith couples, families and individuals interested in learning about Conservative Judaism. We offer a wide variety of programs for interfaith couples, families and individuals interested in learning more about Judaism. From basic introduction experiences to in-depth conversion programs, from support groups to training seminars, we hope all of our programs add meaning, understanding, and comfort. JDI Misson

PROGRAMS

Coming Soon
PURIM
Bringing the Jewish Holidays into your Home Series

Tuesday, February 9, 7:00-9:00 pm
JFCS, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA
 
Open to singles, couples, grandparents and parents of Jewish children. Interfaith families welcome. Learn about the holiday of Purim. Bake hamantaschen. Learn some Purim songs. Discuss options for incorporating holiday celebrations.
 
Register Here or call:  781-647-5327.
Sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Service and Leventhal – Sidman  JCC



Bringing Shabbat into your Home:
An Empowering Workshop

 What is Shabbat all about? How can a novice guide a family’s celebration? We’ll provide the basics and much more in an interactive, fun setting. This series combines challah baking, discussion and study with an introduction to traditional Shabbat foods, practices and melodies.  Issues unique to interfaith families will be included
 
February 23, 2010 - A comprehensive introduction to what Shabbat is all about and why it is such a central aspect of Jewish life. Location: JCC, 333 Nahanton St., Newton, MA, 7:00-8:30pm
 
March 2, 2010 – Bake challah, learn rituals, traditions, and sing some Shabbat melodies. Consider how different families might adopt Shabbat in their own ways.  Location: JFCS, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA, 7:00-9:00 pm
 
March 5, 2010 - Optional Tot Shabbat service followed by family dinner. Details TBA
Register Here or call 781-647-5327.
Sponsored by Jewish Family & Children’s Service & Leventhal-Sidman JCC



YOURS, MINE, AND OURS
Next Session:  March 7 & 14, 2010 Two Sunday format with Dr. June Horowitz. (9:30 AM-5:30 PM)
A comfortable forum for partners in an interfaith relationship to explore their feelings about religion.
News and Views
If you thought there was nothing new to say about Jews and intermarriage, think again.
Keren McGinity author of Still Jewish: A History of Women and Intermarriage in America, will be speaking at Temple Emanuel at February 25 at 8PM. Join us for her interesting and provocative talk, “Ruthie’s Irish Abe: Jews, Gender and Intermarriage.” Sponsored by the Keruv Committee, Sisterhood and the Jewish Discovery Institute. Learn More

 

Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street, Newton
617-558-8100




Read an interview with Keren R. McGinty, Ph.D


Intermarried Challenges and Opportunities by Ruth Nemzoff
For Ruth Nemzoff, member of Temple Emanuel in Newton, engaging the many faces of Jewish families can add energy to our communities.

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Bring Keruv to your Congregation
One of the goals of the Jewish Discovery Institute is to support and enrich Keruv programing in the Greater Boston area. JDI offers classes that are enriching to both new Jews and old!
If you would like to learn more about how the Jewish Discovery Institute reaches out to those who have chosen to become Jewish, and parents of children dating or married to people who have a faith background other than Judaim contact Rabbi Braham David.
 


Share Your JDI Story!

JDI is looking for past participants to share their experience! Be a part of the Sharing Our Stories section on JDI's website. Join Chadra, Andrew, Carol, Gary and Mary in helping others learn from your experience.  It is our goal to have a rotating collection of stories from participants from the 25 years of the program. Don't be shy! Email Rabbi David.
 



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Phone: 617-964-8210
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