Not Jewish Enough? Hanukah Sheds New Light on This Question!
Who is "Jewish enough"?
Who is "too Jewish"?
And who decides?
Friday, December 18, 6:15pm
Like us, the Jews of 2,000 years ago struggled to draw the boundaries between Jewish and not Jewish, between being distinctively Jewish vs. assimilating into an attractive and welcoming mainstream culture. That's what the story of Hanukah is about.
Join us to explore our identities, Jewish, not Jewish, part Jewish, or not sure, in light of the Hanukah story, and to enjoy a delicious, no-experience-necessary Shabbat dinner, on Friday, December 18.
All are welcome!
Time: 6:15 PM
Place: Jewish Gateways' cozy home near El Cerrito Plaza and BART station
Childcare: free by reservation
After gathering at 6:15, we'll continue with:
6:30 - Candle lighting and dinner
7:30 - Rabbi Bridget leads a lively discussion about Jewish identity
8:15 - Dessert and schmoozing (time to hang out and chat)
For more info or to RSVP: please contact Rabbi Bridget Wynne at rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org or 510-559-8140, or just click above to make a reservation. First-time participants, please bring a potluck dish to share or contribute $7 towards dinner. Return participants, please bring a potluck dish and a contribution of $5 towards dinner, or contribute $10 towards dinner.