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 Arielle Krule

Rabbi Arielle Krule is the founding rabbi of Base Philadelphia, where she is excited to build joyful, thoughtful Jewish community for young adults through Shabbat dinners, learning, and hospitality in the best city in the world—her hometown, Philadelphia. Ordained by Yeshivat Maharat, Arielle is also a licensed clinical social worker who loves people and learning about their stories. Before joining Base, she served as Director of Jewish Life and Learning at Luria Academy in Brooklyn and founded Selah, a Jewish community for people in recovery and their loved ones. 

A Wexner Graduate Fellow and a member of The Jewish Week’s 36 to Watch, Arielle is confident the future of Jewish life is built around tables where people feel known, welcomed, and inspired to create community together with their fullest selves. She lives in Philadelphia with her family and can’t wait to invite you over!