"Let Your House Be Open Wide."          Wisdom of the Sages 1:5

InterFaithways Family
Shabbat Weekend

InterFaithways: Interfaith Family Support Network and 49 synagogues throughout the Greater Philadelphia area have agreed to open their doors wide to interfaith families with dynamic weekend programming welcoming interfaith families. Mark your calendars for the second annual Interfaith Family Shabbat Weekend, November 14-16, 2008.   Click on the region in the table below to see what programs are being planned.  For more information about the programs at each synagogue, contact the synagogue office. Synagogues, contact Mira Colflesh to join Interfaithways Family Shabbat Weekend or to schedule a program at your synagogue.

Theatre Ariel Performances
Two Become One:
Reflections on Interfaith Families

This thought-provoking and interactive performance triggers discussion about identity, holidays, rituals and the family dynamics in interfaith families. 
Performances are free and open to the public.  
Kol Emet, Yardley; Friday, November 14 at 8:00 pm
Beth Zion, Beth Israel, Philadelphia, Saturday, November 15 at 1:00 pm
Beth Sholom, Elkins Park Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 am

Shabbat Meals Welcoming Interfaith Families

Temple Judea, Doylestown; Friday, November 14.
Beth Israel, Woodbury, NJ; Friday, November 14
Germantown Jewish Centre; Friday, November 14 Shabbat Neighborhood Dinners
Kol Tzedek, West Philly; Saturday, November 15, 5:00 pm Sharing our Interfaith Journeys
Ohev Shalom, Wallingford; Shabbat Echad, Friday, November 14
Adath Jeshurun, Elkins Park; Friday, November 14 Keruv Shabbat Dinner
Beth Zion, Beth Israel, Philadelphia Shabbat Lunch & Learn followed by Theatre Ariel's Two Become One

Participating Synagogues