ANDREA & MICHAEL LEVEN FAMILY JEWISH IDENTITY INSTITUTE
UPCOMING LEVEN INSTITUTE EVENTS
Join us each month for a program especially designed for those who identify as interfaith couples and families:
Helping our Neighbors: A mitzvah project benefiting the Zaban Paradies Center
Sunday, January 23 12:45-2:30 at The Temple
Our next Leven Institute program is an opportunity for interfaith couples and families to learn about the Zaban Paradies Center, which is located on The Temple’s campus and has supported couples facing homelessness for over 30 years. We’ll hear about the ZPC’s amazing work and prepare a meal together for the residents. There will be an activity for kids as well. Since space is limited, please register at www.the-temple.org/interfaith
Shabbat Dinner at The General Muir-Emory Point
Friday, February 11 at 6:30 PM
The Marriage Retreat is Back and In-Person!
March 25-26, 2022 at Lanier Islands Resort
Our Shared Journey: An Israel Trip for Interfaith Couples
Rescheduled for August 20-30, 2022
Generously underwritten by Leah and Richard Davis
Due to COVID, our Israel trip for interfaith couples was postponed (again) to August 20-30, 2022. There are very limited spaces still available. To view the complete criteria and submit an application for more information, please go to www.the-temple.org/oursharedjourney
Through a generous gift from the Leven Family, The Temple is able to significantly enhance the ways we welcome and support couples and families in the early stages of their journey into the Jewish community and our congregation. As the name suggests, we are helping to strengthen Jewish identity and connection for the generations to come.
The programs of the Leven Family Jewish Identity Institute are particularly aimed towards interfaith couples (dating, engaged, married, partnered) who are figuring out the role Judaism has in their relationship and future and those who are trying to figure out what connection their children (or future children) will have to Judaism and the Jewish community. We are excited by the diversity of couples and families who choose to make their connections here. Our goal is to help you find your path into The Temple and to feel supported in your journey.
If you have questions or want to speak to other interfaith couples, or want to make sure you’re receiving emails about upcoming events, please contact Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus or Summer Jacobs.
Connecting in Small Groups
We are excited to have different groups of couples at similar ages and stages connecting for a virtual Shabbat dinner and continuing to meet on their own to share experiences and make friends here at Temple. If you would like to join a group or help start a new group, please email Summer Jacobs.
