Interfaith Community for Jewish-Christian mixed marriage families in New York that celebrates the distinctiveness of both traditions, providing religious services and education for adults and children. It does not aim to blur the traditions or to discourage affiliation with church or synagogue.

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Holidays & Family Programs

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Jewish High Holidays
There are two Interfaith Community family services: Rosh Hashanah, led by Rabbi Paris and a very brief Neilah service, which concludes the holiday and is followed by a full “Break Fast.” In addition to our own services we’re invited to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at the Port Jewish Center.

Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Saturday, September 9th, 2010, 3pm
Hosted by the Port Jewish Center
29 Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050

Yom Kippur Family Service
Monday, September 18th, 2010, 2 pm
Hosted by the Port Jewish Center
29 Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050

Break Fast
Monday, September 19th, time/location: TBA

Contact ifclongisland@earthlink.net for further information

Fees:
$20/couple; $35/family (free for members) RSVP HERE

Hanukkah Celebration
Sunday, December 5th, 2009, time/location: TBD

A brief children's Hanukkah celebration complete with latkes, dreidels, carols, and holiday treats.

Christmas Service and Celebration
Sunday, December 12th, 2010, time/location: TBD

The Christmas service will convey the essential spiritual meaning of Advent and Christmas through the children's chorus and Nativity Play. A festive gathering complete with food, crafts, and carols will follow.

Fees:
$15/person; $40/family (free for members)

Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Paris
Friday, January 21st, evening
Gather with several families for a traditional Shabbat dinner.

Passover Seder
Wednesday, April 10th, 2011, time: TBD

Experience a model Seder where families will learn about and celebrate the meaning and the rituals of this ancient tradition.

Easter / Holy Week Service
Sunday, April 17th, 2011, time: TBD
The Brookville Church, 2 Brookville Rd, Brookville, NY 11545

Celebrate Easter through a family service designed to share the meaning of the season and its traditions, followed by an Easter egg hunt and a bunny hop race.

To reserve or for more information, call: 516-345-0283 or email ifclongisland@earthlink.net.