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Intermarriage: A threat to Jewish continuity? Or an opportunity?


May 04, 2015


An interactive presentation that challenges the standard Jewish communal narrative on intermarriage and instead presents an optimistic and inclusive vision for the future of Jewish families and Jewish life. Presented by Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (Oraynu).

IN ATTENDANCE:
* Paul Golin, Executive Director, Big Tent Judaism/Jewish Outreach Institute (New York)
* Michele Landsberg, noted author, journalist and social activist, Officer of the Order of Canada
* Terri Hawkes, Canadian actress, director, writer
* Rabbi Denise Handlarski, Assistant Rabbi, Oraynu
* Steve Shabbes, Principal, Oraynu Children’s School

Today, most Jews in the US and Canada are personally touched by intermarriage within their immediate families. According to the Canadian 2011 National Household Survey, within the Jewish population of 392,000, 26% of Jewish spouses/partners were married to, or partnered with, non-Jews. This represents a 59% increase in 20 years. Many people fear this trend will result in the demise of Judaism.

Paul Golin believes the key is to embrace the intermarried. “The way we positively engage people in Jewish life, and particularly the intermarried and their children, will determine whether the Jewish communities in the US and Canada remain vibrant or contract over the coming decades. Interfaith households are the fastest-growing segment of our population, and they represent a wonderful opportunity for us to share what we think is so great about Jewish culture.

Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: University of Toronto Multifaith Centre in Koffler House
Location: 569 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.oraynu.org/events
For information contact: Gail Aiken - gaila@sympatico.ca
Phone: 416-467-4789
Categories: Religious

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