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Raised Outside Jewish Faith, Now Learning Jewish End-of-Life Traditions

April 02, 2025

For those raised outside of the Jewish faith, learning about Jewish traditions — including those surrounding end-of-life — is key to nourishing interfaith relationships, and also to advancing the conversion process.


Fifteen years ago, Rabbi Lisa Rubin joined Central Synagogue in New York City and established the Center for Exploring Judaism, a structured space for such journeys. The Center partners with Plaza Jewish Community Chapel to deepen end-of-life conversations for participants.


Rabbi Rubin speaks with Exit Strategy Host Stephanie Garry about the genesis of the Center, the focus on end-of-life topics in the program, and the individual and communal impact.


More about Rabbi Lisa Rubin:
www.centralsynagogue.org/about-us/our-staff/lisa-rubin


More about the Center for Exploring Judaism:
www.centralsynagogue.org/adult-engagement/center-for-exploring-judaism


More about Plaza Jewish Community Chapel:
www.plazajewishcommunitychapel.org


Contact Exit Strategy:
exitstrategy@plazajewish.org


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