by IFFP Program Coordinator | Jun 3, 2021 | Blog
by Ben & Jenna Slutsker Each winter IFFP hosts our annual Interfaith Couples Workshop series. We ask each couple to reflect on the experience and share what they’ve learned, and how they’ve continued to grow on their journey. Why did you decide to take...
by IFFP Program Coordinator | May 13, 2021 | Blog
By IFFP Board Member Jill Fioravanti The concept of ‘tikkun olam,’ which can be traced back to Hebrew prayers and Jewish mystical tradition, focuses on “repairing the world.” The desire to personally and collectively work toward a more socially equitable,...
by IFFP Program Coordinator | Apr 9, 2021 | News
Since the Covid-19 pandemic forced the Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) online last year, we have noticed ongoing participation from families throughout the United States and Canada. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the offer of a Virtual Membership for...
by IFFP Program Coordinator | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog
The story of Passover is the most miracle-filled narrative in the Hebrew Bible. You’ve got the burning bush, the rods into serpents, the ten plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, the pillars of smoke and fire, manna from heaven, and of course, the giving of the law on...
by IFFP Program Coordinator | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog
On Sunday, March 7th, IFFP will be continuing its 25th-anniversary celebration by honoring our first Rabbi, Harold White. In this month’s blog post, we share a reflection written by Rabbi White on his own experiences with the Lenten and Passover holiday season....
by IFFP Program Coordinator | Feb 2, 2021 | Blog
A Reflection by Rabbi Debbie Reichmann It is strange to talk about the New Year for Trees, Tu B’shvat the traditional celebration of early Spring, during a snowstorm. The holiday’s original purpose was to demarcate one year’s crop from the next for tithing purposes....
by IFFP Program Coordinator | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog
By IFFP Graduate and COA Teacher Jared McGrath Happy New Year and Welcome Back to Gathering. Welcome to our guests, friends and family. In reflection of our 25th anniversary, the Epiphany and the New Year, I’d like to share a perspective on “Why We...
by IFFP Program Coordinator | Jan 8, 2021 | News
Dear IFFP Community, We would like to add to the many statements made today by organizations about yesterday’s horrific attack on the US Capitol. We hope that all of your loved ones are safe and were not in harm’s way during yesterday’s events. Processing this...
by IFFP Program Coordinator | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog
By IFFP Member David Quigley I am David Quigley. I am (obviously) the Jewish half of the Quigley marriage. My wife Angela and I joined IFFP in 2001 –ish. Our daughter Hannah is 16 and a Coming Of Age grad and our son Elliot is in fourth grade. I have to admit, I...
by IFFP Program Coordinator | Nov 6, 2020 | Blog
Despite the pandemic, we were married on May 30, 2020 on our original wedding date. Reverend Julia and Cantor Manovich stood masked beside us as we stood under our wedding chuppah. Although we postponed our wedding celebrations, we were ready to be married after 6...
