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Couples and Conversation: Building a Life Together as an Interfaith Couple

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 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 in the Chicago area. We will meet July 20th, July 27th, […]

Being: What’s Next After Choosing Judaism

Chicago, IL, United States

For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddush line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]

Being: What’s Next After Choosing Judaism

Chicago, IL, United States

For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddush line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]

Being: What’s Next After Choosing Judaism

Chicago, IL, United States

For those who have chosen Judaism, this is a deeper dive into Jewish identity and practice led by Rabbi Steven. This three-part virtual series will focus on issues surrounding Jewish identity: imposter's syndrome, passing, being outed in the kiddush line, and other obstacles that converts face as they navigate the Jewish community post-conversion. Whether you […]

Processing Israel and Gaza as a Convert

Navigating the tragedy unfolding in Israel and Gaza can be complicated, especially for Jews-by-Choice who carry multiple identities and exist across communities. Join R’Steven in a safe, confidential space for converts by converts to talk about how we are responding to this crisis, including caring for ourselves and others. Register

Event Series Blueprint: Building a Jewish Life

Blueprint: Building a Jewish Life

BluePrint is a back-to-basics learning program for those who want to explore the foundations of Judaism in an approachable and accessible way, divided into four modules of four courses each. Interested in exploring what we believe, how we pray, and why we observe the holidays? Join us for our second module, as we learn about […]

Event Series Blueprint: Building a Jewish Life

Blueprint: Building a Jewish Life

BluePrint is a back-to-basics learning program for those who want to explore the foundations of Judaism in an approachable and accessible way, divided into four modules of four courses each. Interested in exploring what we believe, how we pray, and why we observe the holidays? Join us for our second module, as we learn about […]

Event Series Blueprint: Building a Jewish Life

Blueprint: Building a Jewish Life

BluePrint is a back-to-basics learning program for those who want to explore the foundations of Judaism in an approachable and accessible way, divided into four modules of four courses each. Interested in exploring what we believe, how we pray, and why we observe the holidays? Join us for our second module, as we learn about […]

Event Series Blueprint: Building a Jewish Life

Blueprint: Building a Jewish Life

BluePrint is a back-to-basics learning program for those who want to explore the foundations of Judaism in an approachable and accessible way, divided into four modules of four courses each. Interested in exploring what we believe, how we pray, and why we observe the holidays? Join us for our second module, as we learn about […]

How to Holiday: Purim Essentials

For those of us who didn’t grow up Jewish, holidays can feel like a time when we’re left out or left behind. Join R’Steven to cover the basics of Purim and learn how to make this holiday your own. This program is intended for Jews-by-Choice: long-time, recent, and future converts welcome. After you attend this […]

How to Holiday: Purim Practicum

Blue Line Lounge 1548 N Damen, Chicago, IL

Now that you’ve covered the basics, come celebrate with us. Join R’Steven for a drink of your choice before we head over to Mishkan's Purim celebration together. This program is intended for Jews-by-Choice: long-time, recent, and future converts welcome. Before you attend this class, please consider joining us for our How to Holiday: Purim Essentials […]