Sunday, February 5, 2012 |
12th of Sh'vat, 5772
Finding Sholom: Reaching Out To Interfaith Families and Seekers
At Temple Sholom we welcome diversity in our congregation. Through our Finding Sholom: Reaching Out to Interfaith Families and Seekers programming, we offer support to members of our congregation who are in interfaith marriages, have children who have intermarried, or were raised by interfaith parents. We also reach out to our many couples who are not interfaith but still deal with interfaith issues in their extended families as they are planning life-cycle events and entering holiday seasons.Finding Sholom reaches out to those who are seeking to learn more about pursuing a Jewish way of life and to all of our congregants at Temple Sholom. We offer a variety of learning opportunities and programs that will enable all of us to enrich our relationship with Judaism and the Jewish people.
Who is part of Finding Sholom?
- Those interested in choosing Judaism (conversion)
- Those interested in exploring Judaism
- Interfaith couples and couples contemplating intermarriage
- Children of interfaith couples
- Parents of interfaith couples
- Jews dealing with issues of Jewish identity and attitudes toward the changing Jewish community
- Anyone and everyone seeking more information and knowledge about integrating Judaism into their daily lives
Finding Sholom Programs
Dowload the Finding Sholom: Reaching Out to Interfaith Families and Seekers brochure or visit the Temple lobby for a complete list of reading materials, programs and classes.2008 / 2009 Programming
- Introduction to Judaism Class
- Holiday Workshops: From
Chanukah Lights to PassoverSeders - Jewish Cooking Classes
- Choosing Judaism and Conversion: Classes and programs for those pursuing a Jewish way of life
- Interesting speakers talking about their Jewish journeys
- Lunches with the Rabbis
- Monthly Learning
Shabbatot - A special Finding Sholom
Shabbat
Recommended Reading
Dealing with interfaith issues can be difficult at times. The following resources may help you begin the journey for answers. Many of these books can be found in Temple Sholom’s library. Topics include:Conversion / Choosing Judaism
Show list...Intermarriage
Show list...Introduction to Judaism and Jewish Living
Show list...Jewish Parenting and Grandparenting
Show list...For more information about Finding Sholom: Reaching Out to Interfaith Families and Seekers, contact Rabbi Shoshanah Conover at rabbiconover@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1534.
