This fall Tribe 12 is teaming up again with Embark (a project of Mem Global) to offer Embark Philly Queer Couples Cohort: The Home We Build Together, a 6-part series (Tuesday evenings) plus a retreat (Nov 7-9) and a Shabbat Dinner (Oct 17th) for couples seeking community and support as they make decisions about their spiritual lives. For the first time ever, we are running a designated cohort for folks in the LGBTQIA+ community. The content will mostly be the same from the past cohorts, but with a queer-normative lens.
This couples cohort will help build community amongst Jews and those who love them who are in a similar life stage in the Philly area. Sessions will include conversations about how to: celebrate holidays in your home, navigate family dynamics, create new traditions together and more! The cohort is open to all couples in committed relationships, especially those from mixed-heritage & interfaith backgrounds. All sessions will be in person, mostly at the Weitzman Museum. If cost is prohibitive please reach out to Rabbi Megan (megan@tribe12.org).
Session Dates:
Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30
Kick off Sukkah Dinner October 7th (In Rabbi Megan’s Sukkah in Mt Airy)
Regular session Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18th and Dec 2 (at the Weitzman Museum in Old City)
Shabbat dinner Oct 17th (at Rabbi Megan’s house in Mt Airy)
Retreat in the Poconos: November 7th-9th
If you cannot make these dates, please note that queer couples are always welcome (and encouraged) to participate in the standard Embark cohort which will run again in early 2026. If you are not sure if this is the right group for you and your partner please reach out to Rabbi Megan (megan@tribe12.org).
