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 Ari Perten

Ari Perten is Mem Global’s VP of the Jewish Learning Department. He has spent his career in the Jewish communal world where he has served as a congregational Rabbi, Camp Director, Hillel Director, and as the founding Director of the Norman E. Alexander Center for Jewish Life at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood in Manhattan. Ari believes in creative thinking and deeply resonant, multi-entry access to Judaism.  Ari holds rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary and an MA in Jewish Education from the William W. Davidson School of Jewish Education.

Learn more about Embark. For any questions reach out to embark@memglobal.org