Category Archives: Holidays

Easter and Passover with Interfaith Community

On Sunday, March 10th, New York Interfaith Community families gathered at St. Francis Xavier Church in Manhattan to anticipate the upcoming holidays of Easter and Passover.   The adults joined in a discussion led by IFC president Sheila Gordon, while … Continue reading

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Hanukkah is NOT the Jewish Christmas

Hanukkah is not the Jewish Christmas… And didn’t it feel different this year?! The fluctuating lunar calendar welcomed Hanukkah early, beginning on December 1st, making it feel almost like a continuation of Thanksgiving! For me, the Jewish member of an … Continue reading

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Christian Holidays in the Fall: often overlooked, but significant

Fall is a season that contains several of the most significant Jewish Holidays, which means that the attention of interfaith families is often focused on Judaism during this time. However, fall has two understated but really interesting Christian holidays, St. … Continue reading

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