Join Anna and Ari as they dive into the complexities of grief, legacy, and growth in interfaith families on this heartfelt episode of Interfaithing! Recorded just after MLK Day, this conversation honors the powerful bonds between spiritual mentors and their lasting roles in shaping faith journeys.

Topics addressed include:

• The profound impact of losing spiritual mentors and how grief can inspire reconnection within families and interfaith communities

• Navigating changes, micro-losses, and evolving traditions when embracing two faiths under one roof

• Ways to honor loved ones' legacies while enhancing creative spiritual growth

• The importance of going deeper into your own religious tradition, even (or especially) as you are interfaithing

• Real-life stories of adapting rituals and holiday celebrations across seasons of family life

And MUCH MORE!!

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Join Ari and Anna for the latest episode of "Interfaithing" in which the hosts challenge the idea that interfaith families are problems to solve—instead, they explore how these relationships can become sacred unions and sites of spiritual creativity.

Topics addressed include:

• Moving beyond "problems to manage" toward celebrating blessings and sacredness

• Interplay of differences and similarities through powerful metaphors of coins, trees, and blossoming rosebushes

• Ritual innovation through a unique Shabbat-Agape blessing combining Jewish and Christian traditions

• Understanding syncretism as a source of vitality rather than dilution, keeping spiritual "roots" strong and flourishing

• The art of transforming challenging moments into opportunities for deeper connection and creative ritual

PLUS: An inspiring taste of a new Shabbat Agape liturgy for a Friday night interfaith meal!!

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Join Anna and Ari for a powerful episode of Interfaithing: "When Fundamentalism Challenges Diversity." In recognition of the terrible act of antisemitism at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia this week, your hosts explore the difficult questions and real-life struggles facing interfaith families in a world where religious fundamentalism threatens unity and inclusion.

Topics addressed include:

• The impact of global tragedies, such as attacks targeted at faith communities, and how they affect interfaith families' sense of safety and belonging

• Honest conversations about antisemitism, Islamophobia, and navigating Jewish-Christian differences in times of crisis

• How diverse families can resist the isolating effects of fundamentalism by building bridges, fostering allyship, and embracing quiet confidence

• The role of secular and religious values in creating homes where multiple faiths can coexist

• Tips for Christian partners supporting their Jewish loved ones during challenging times

And MUCH MORE!!

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Stay curious and keep interfaithing!