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 and kiddush/reception
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 4:00 pm
The Brookville Church, 2 Brookville Rd.
Brookville, NY 11545

Yom Kippur
We’re invited to attend family services at:
The Port Jewish Center, 20 Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050

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

Christmas/Hanukkah Service and Celebration
Sunday, December 14th, 2008, 4pm
The Brookville Church, 2 Brookville Rd, Brookville, NY 11545

The Christmas service, led by Reverend Ramirez, conveys the essential and spiritual meaning of Advent and Christmas. The Children perform a Nativity Play and we sing “Silent Night” by candle light. The service is followed by a brief Hanukkah celebration and a festive gathering (with latkes, dreidels, carols, and holiday treats).

Shabbat
Friday, January 23rd, evening
Members’ homes
Gather with several families for a traditional Shabbat dinner in a member’s home.

Four Chaplains Sunday
Sunday, March 1st, 2009, 4pm
The Brookville Church, 2 Brookville Rd, Brookville, NY 11545
A service which conveys the true interfaith story of The Four Chaplains (a Roman Catholic Priest, a Jewish rabbi, a Methodist reverend, and a Reformed Church in America Reverend.)

Passover Seder
Sunday, March 29th, 2009, 4pm
The Brookville Church, 2 Brookville Rd, Brookville, NY 11545

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 5th, 2009, 4pm
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.

End of Year Gathering & Picnic
Sunday, May 17th time & location TBA

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