Keruv/Interfaith Households

Keruv and Interfaith Households

Your family is invited to worship with us

We welcome both Jewish and non-Jewish family members to worship at all services. Weekday, Shabbat and holiday services are open to members of all faiths.

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Honors

Keruv

Keruv (to come closer), spearheaded by the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (a constituent arm of the Conservative Movement), was formed to answer the needs of interfaith couples and families, and, in the words of the Torah, to “welcome strangers into the tent.”

If you are an interfaith couple or family, related to one, would like to learn more about interfaith outreach at Adas Israel or join our interfaith couples group, please contact the Rabbi.

Adas Israel is a vibrant Conservative congregation that invites members of all backgrounds to participate in everything we have to offer.

Bar and Bat Mitzvah

The Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony is an important rite of passage, as a Jewish child becomes a Jewish adult. We afford opportunities to all family members to participate in the service.

On Friday night, the Bar/Bat Mitzvah child, along with his/her parents will be called to the bimah at the time of the Kiddush. On the morning of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Jewish and non-Jewish relatives may take part in the presentation of the tallit and to present prayers and blessings at the end of the service. During the service, both parents will be invited to share a blessing with their child.

Funerals

In the event that a non-Jewish spouse affiliated with our congregation loses a loved one, our rabbis will be available for comfort and support. Judaism offers much in the way of mourning practices. Many Jewish traditions are universal in their ability to provide comfort at a time of loss. The rabbis are available to discuss rituals and observances that may be helpful in a time of mourning.