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Mother's Circle

For Mothers who are not Jewish and raising Jewish Kids
Are you a mother raising Jewish children but are not Jewish yourself? Don't do it alone!

The Mothers Circle provides FREE education and support for women of other religious backgrounds who are raising Jewish Children. This unique program begins Sunday, November 8 at 10:00am. Classes will meet once a month to focus on Jewish rituals, ethics, and the how to of create a Jewish home. Come be a part of this warm and nurturing environment and feel empowered to take on the responsibility of raising children in Judaism. Mothers in all family constellations are welcome and participants do not have to be affiliated with a Jewish institution or have any prior knowledge. This program was formed in response to the needs of women who are not Jewish but are raising Jewish children. There is respect for the participant's choice to retain her own religious identity while providing a Jewish family life for her children.

Coming Fall, 2010!
Free childcare is also available with advanced reservation.
Please join us!

The Mothers Circle and Grandparents Circle are programs of the Jewish Outreach Institute, made possible locally by the St Paul JCC.

Mother's Circle Information Session
Sunday, September 26, 10:00am
For Mothers who are not Jewish and raising Jewish Kids

Are you raising Jewish children but are not Jewish yourself? Come to an information session to learn how Mother's Circle provides FREE education and support for women of other religious backgrounds raising Jewish children. Classes meet once a month on Sunday mornings and focus on Jewish rituals, ethics, and creating a Jewish home. This nurturing environment empowers you to take on the responsibility of raising children in Judaism. Mothers in all family constellations are welcome.

Registration due by September 20.
Free childcare available with reservations.
Mother's Circle is a program of the Jewish Outreach Institute, made possible locally by the St. Paul JCC.

Grandparents Circle
The Grandparents Circle is a program for Jewish grandparents who have grandchildren being raised in an interfaith home. This one-of-a kind program, developed by the Jewish Outreach Institute, will help Jewish grandparents of intermarried children pass their heritage on to the next generation.

Highlights:
  • Four educational and support session offering skills, techniques and resources
  • Dates to be announced
  • Free and open to the community, pre-registration required
  • All sessions will be held at the Talmud Torah of St Paul, 768 Hamline Ave. South in St. Paul and facilitated by Rabbi Sharon Stiefel, Jewish Education Director.
Interested in participating?
For more information contact:
Rabbi Sharon Stiefel, at 651-255-4737.

Need More Information and Resources on Interfaith Marriages?
Check out the Jewish Outreach Institute - www.joi.org


Other Interfaith Events

The St. Paul JCC is a proud Co-Sponsor for St. Paul Interfaith Network (SPIN) Events:

Check www.spacc.org/spin for more Interfaith information.