Rooted in Tradition; Unapologetically YOU
“We learned so much through the course – about Judaism, about each other, and about our shared values. It was so lovely to do so in such a nonjudgmental, open environment. It has spawned many important conversations for us, and has really encouraged us to explore how Judaism fits into our life.“
– Haley and Abir, married August 2023
OUR Jewish Home is an engaging course for couples building a Jewish life together, whether you’re planning a wedding or navigating the first few years of marriage.
Meeting monthly via Zoom (September through May), we explore key aspects of Jewish life and tradition, build a supportive community, and engage in thoughtful conversation about what it means to create a Jewish home that reflects your unique story as a couple.
The program is especially geared toward interfaith and intercultural couples, and is also open to couples who are both Jewish. We are joyously inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
This program is offered through Laasok and powered by Modern Jewish Couples. It is co-taught by Rabbi Micah Streiffer and Rabbi Emma Gottlieb.
Session Topics Include:
- Beyond the Mezuzzah: What Makes a Home Jewish?
- Not Your Bubbe’s Ketubah: A Walk Through the Jewish Wedding Ceremony
- Sanctifying Time: Jewish Holidays 101
- Jewish on Purpose: Mitzvot in an Age of Choice
- Jewish History in an Hour!
- Godshopping: What Do I Believe??
- Reclaiming Shabbat in a Too-Busy World
- What Would Moses Eat? Thoughtful Jewish Eating for the 21st Century
- From Brit to Burial: The Jewish life cycle
- Sanctifying time: Jewish holidays 101
- For Toronto-area participants: a synagogue visit and a group Shabbat dinner
We approach our discussions from a liberal Jewish perspective that is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, while equipping you with tools to make meaningful, creative, personal Jewish choices as a couple.
Some Details
- The 2025-26 cohort begins Monday, September 15. We meet once a month on Zoom, Mondays at 7:30 pm Eastern time.
- It is sometimes possible to join the cohort at other times of year. Please email if interested.
- The cost of the program is a sliding scale of $250-360.
How Do We Sign Up?
Registration is through Rabbi Micah Streiffer. Please email if interested, and Rabbi Streiffer will get back to you quickly to discuss!
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