The language around conversion to Judaism carries collective beliefs within and outside the Jewish communities that can lead to approaching converts as a monolith, dismissing the singularity of each journey, and reinforcing performance anxieties. We will explore a multitude of ways to name ourselves and strategies for honoring each person in their own terms.
3. The Mixed Multitude: Celebrating Families with Diverse Spiritual Backgrounds and Narratives Rabbi Copeland & Adam Pollack
Over 70% of American Jews partner with people who aren't Jewish. At Sha'ar Zahav, we welcome families in which partners hold different spiritual practices, families in which not all identify as Jewish themselves bu the family walks a Jewish path together, as well as those families in which someone formally converts to Judaism. We will talk with members who have followed each of these paths while welcoming a diversity of spiritual narratives.
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4. Holding Our Traditions Together in One Spiritual Path Maggid Eli Ramer & Carey Averbook
We are each a whole person made of many related parts. As spiritual people we can hold and integrate practices and beliefs from different cultures and faith traditions into our Jewish life. This will be time to discuss what you're explore, questioning, integrating on your journey of belonging in the Jewish tradition.
5. Exploring Intersectionality in Jewish Conversion Qianya Vinson & Franco Martinez & Marion Gillen
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6. We Are All on a Journey with Judaism: What is Yours? Sue Bojdak
Through guided reflection and words or art, each of us will spend time with our own stories, identifying key components of the journey we are on. We'll share our revelations in pairs or small groups. This session will be accessible both in person and on-line.
