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Carrying Her Name: Rediscovering the Stories of Great-Grandmother Anne
A reflection read aloud by Rev. Samantha on All Saints Day. I carry her name, but not her stories. The Jewish tradition speaks about this concept of two deaths. The first time you die is when your body physically passes away. The second death is when the last person on earth mutters your name. It…
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Celebrating a Year of Unity and Growth: IFFP’s Annual Report 2022-2023
Read the Interfaith Families Project (IFFP)’s 2022-2023 Annual Report. It showcases a year of work building a unique interfaith community.
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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. The stories of our traditions teach that prayer is active and powerful. We invite you and your families to pray for peace in…
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Welcome Back from the 2023-2024 IFFP Board
IFFP’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors welcomes everyone to celebrate the 2023-2024 year.
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Building Our Interfaith Family: Navigating Cultures, Religions, and Community with IFFP
Follow the journey of a couple, Basem and Rachel, as they blend the intricate threads of Judaism and Christianity, American and Egyptian cultures, into a tapestry of love during their interfaith wedding. Navigating the challenges of crafting a unique ceremony to finding solace in the arms of the IFFP community, their story epitomizes the richness…
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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 from historical civilizations to contemporary debates, guided by the wisdom of Rabbi Debbie Reichmann.
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IFFP Theme for 2023-2024: Our Living Stories
Learn about the theme for IFFP’s 2023-2024 Year, “Our Living Stories.
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Interfaith Families: A Conversation on Inclusion and Acceptance with Rabbi Lex Rofeberg
Read this interview with Susan Katz Miller and Rabbi Lex Rofeberg about the inclusion and acceptance of interfaith families in the greater Jewish world.
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IFFP’s Board Chair Featured in the New York Times
IFFP’s Board Chair Jill Fioravanti is featured in The New York Times discussing her family’s path to finding the Interfaith Families Project.
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From Projects to Possibilities: The Endless Evolution of IFFP and Interfaith Communities
Felise Shellenberger shares about creating her own interfaith families project in the greater Philadelphia area.
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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.
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How Jewish Perspectives on Interfaith Families Must Change with Rabbi Lex Rofeberg
Join us on Sunday, May 21st for our Adult Education session, “How Jewish Perspectives on Interfaith Marriages Must Change” with Rabbi Lex Rofeberg from Judaism Unbound. He is himself in an interfaith relationship, and is proud to be part of a growing group of rabbis who can say the same.
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