Embark is all about exploring Jewish life in interfaith relationships – without the pressure to convert. Connect with other couples in their 20s and 30s and an Embark rabbi as you learn, share, and grow together in a supportive space. Whether you’re curious about tradition or building your own, discover a Jewish life that’s uniquely yours. Embark cohorts consist of 6-10 couples that meet weekly for 6 cohort sessions, a retreat, and a Shabbat dinner.

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Rabbi Dan Dorsch

Rabbi Dorsch serves Congregation Etz Chaim, where he helps the community see how a life of Torah, Jewish values, and sacred choices can meet the challenges of modern life. Relatable and accessible, he loves teaching Torah “standing on one foot” and takes pride in the relationships he has built with members. He is President of the Atlanta Rabbinical Association, representing nearly 100 rabbis across Metro Atlanta, and serves on the Atlanta boards of the Jewish National Fund and American Jewish Committee. He recently completed eight years as Vice President of MERCAZ-USA. A graduate of Columbia University and List College, he earned his ordination and M.A. in Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary, then served six years as an associate rabbi in Livingston, New Jersey. In 2023 he was named an Atlanta Jewish Times “40 Under 40” honoree. He and his wife Amy, an educator at the Epstein School, are the proud parents of Zev and Haley.