"You're Welcome: A Discussion of Interfaith Issues by B'nai Mitzvah Parents"

Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a special milestone for any family with a Jewish child. Outreach presented a frank discussion on interfaith challenges and opportunities facing B’nai Mitzvah families and how to make family members and guests of differing faiths feel comfortable and welcome at our Bar/Bat Mitzvah services.

Our panelists - Kevin and Suzanne Callahan, Maria Hammer, Richard and Pam Plonsker, Joan Reed, Trish Salk, Janice Weinstein, Sandy Wagman and Bitsy Winograd - facilitated by Lisa Baron, shared their experiences and ideas and relayed the excitement of seeing their child go through this rite of passage. Rabbi Cohen spoke about the specifics of the ceremony and answered questions. He has a beautiful blessing for non-Jewish parents to read. Thanks to mentor and co-chairs Nancy Kessler, Lisa Levy, Susan Ardell and Robyn Weissburg.

Shabbat Across America

Temple Jeremiah joined 750 synagogues throughout the U.S. and Canada for this special program.

Shabbat Service with Ron Miller of Common Ground

Ron Miller, Co-Founder of Common Ground, spoke on "Today's Agenda for Jewish-Christian Dialogue." Dr. Miller is chairman of Lake Forest College's Religious Department and co-founder of Common Ground, an organization promoting religious study and dialogue.

Dr. Miller's presentation was part of Temple Jeremiah's Annual Golder Interfaith Lecture weekend.

 "City Lights, Chanukah Nights" - Dreidels, Drinks & Drash

You're never too old to spin a dreidel, munch on a latke or celebrate one of Temple Jeremiah's fondest traditions. Our Young Professionals group enjoyed Chanukah at a congregant's home.