Mishpacha is for parents who find that what they learned as Jewish children isn't enough to build their own Jewish families. A starting point for a spiritual journey, Mishpacha provides guideposts to Jewish belief, practice and community, as well as a group of fellow travelers to join you on your journey.

Mishpacha consists of this Web site -- an introductory guide to Jewish life -- and private virtual communities. The guide aims to survey the most important ideas of Jewish life, practice and culture, always asking the question: Is this relevant for our lives?

The virtual communities provide an opportunity for 25 parents to come together on-line, encountering each other and their Jewish identities. Each community spends three months exploring Judaism with a professional facilitator, after which they can decide how to continue on their own.

Mishpacha is a project of the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture.

Mishpacha's On-Line Jewish Community

Discuss your Jewish journey with us and other parents.

Mishpacha private havurah
Havurah is Hebrew for fellowship. Our private havurah communities enable you to join 25 other parents in an-line exploration of Jewish identity and practice. Discover how Internet message boards and chat can create lasting friendships.

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