Tu B’Shvat: A Celebration Rooted in History
Adapted from Rabbi Debbie Reichmann’s sermon, delivered on Sunday, February 9th, at St. Mark Presbyterian Church (North Bethesda, Maryland) What, exactly, does... Read more.
From Oppression to Hope: The Story of the Star of David
This blog post is adapted from a powerful reflection given by Rabbi Debbie Reichmann on January 26, 2025, in honor of International Holocaust Memorial Day. Do you... Read more.
A Sunday of Connection: Finding Home at St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Today was supposed to be a lazy Sunday. With no IFFP Gathering scheduled, you might have assumed I’d be sleeping in and enjoying a leisurely breakfast. But... Read more.
Unveiling Our 30th Anniversary Theme: Diving for Pearls
It is with great pleasure that we introduce IFFP’s theme for 2024-2025. As our community enters our 30th year, we found inspiration in the traditional 30th-anniversary... Read more.
Our Living Stories: Celebrating a Year of Interfaith Family Journeys
This past year, our interfaith community’s theme was “Our Living Stories.” Together, we embarked on a storytelling journey. Our biblical... Read more.
Rabbi Debbie’s Supplemental Haggadah Readings for Passover 2024
Passover this year feels different from previous years. The world is in great turmoil; tensions are high and tempers are frayed. As you gather around your Seder... Read more.
Dilemmas or Delights? : Interfaith December Holiday Stories
By: Rabbi Debbie Reichmann and Reverend Samantha Gonzalez-Block It’s that time of the year again when interfaith families try to balance their celebrations of... Read more.
An Interfaith Prayer for Peace
We write to you with heavy hearts as the violence in Israel and Gaza continues. As we, and the world, watch these events unfold, we do not need to do so passively.... Read more.
From Vows to Voices: Navigating Gender Dynamics in Ancient Texts and Modern Realities
Exploring the intricate interplay of agency and restraint within vows, this piece delves into gender dynamics in ancient texts and modern society, drawing parallels... Read more.
The Language of Humanity: Embracing the Gift of Torah on Shavuot
Rabbi Debbie Reichmann explores the many meanings of the Jewish Holy Day of Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.... Read more.
