Adult Programs

Education in an interfaith relationship is a lifelong process, in order to meet the challenges faced by interfaith couples we offer programs designed specifically for adult couples.

To deepen understanding of Judaism and of Christianity, and to help couples as they journey through their faiths together, we offer workshops, lectures, seminars, and other educational activities.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON INTERFAITH MARRIAGE AND PARENTING

At each panel discussion, a panel of Interfaith Community parents discuss their experiences building an interfaith family. They reflect on the ways they have celebrated holidays, dealt with extended family, made decisions about their children's religious upbringings, explained their differences to children, addressed their children's spiritual and religious inclinations, and responded to their own. Expert guests include clergy, interfaith couples counselors, and religious educators. The programs encourage interaction and discussion.

THEOLOGY AND EDUCATION

Past topics have included:

Our Differing Jewish and Christian Perspectives, a three course seminar led by Clay Dockery, M. Div and Andi Rosenthal; that explored the historical and cultural forces behind Jewish and Christian identity.

Bris or Baptism - and other ritual issues facing interfaith families, led by Rev. Mark Hallinan, SJ; Rev. Anne Conroy; and Rabbi Daniel Brenner.

How to Understand Easter and Holy Week, led by Rev. Mark Hallinan, SJ; and Rev. Anne Conroy.

"The Passion": An Opportunity for Interfaith Families, led by Rev. Mark Hallinan, SJ; and Rabbi Samuel Gordon.

A New Take on the Jewish Future, led by Rabbi Brad Hirschfeld.

For more information about panel discussions, lectures, and seminars in your area, please select the chapter nearest you:

New York City , Westchester , Orange/Rockland , Long Island , Denver

COUPLES WORKSHOPS

The Interfaith Community of New York City offers distinctive workshops for interfaith couples - an introductory workshop and an advanced workshop. Both workshops draw on our many years of experience as an organization built by and for interfaith families, and are led by professional counselors with many years of experience working with interfaith couples.

Visit our New York City chapter for more information.

ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS

Through this one-hour session with an Interfaith Community senior staff member, couples will be guided through a preliminary assessment of their needs and provided with a context to anticipate interfaith marriage. They will have a chance to discuss the various issues facing interfaith families, the many choices they can consider, and the resources available to them - for example, reference and reading materials, programs for further study or counseling, and referrals to experienced interfaith couples therapists and to officiants for weddings and baby welcoming ceremonies.

Consultations take place in Manhattan, but arrangements can also be made for phone consultations for those living outside New York City.

For more information, including about fees and scheduling, call 212-870-2544, or email info@interfaithcommunity.org.

Speakers have included Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein and Sr. Mary Boys.