Enrich.
Strengthen.
Connect.

Marriage: For Life programs are for all committed couples, whether married for not. We warmly welcome LGBTQ+ couples and interfaith couples to participate. 

Our Programs:

MFL: 10 Years and Counting

In the beautiful and serene settings of our Familian and Brandeis-Bardin Campuses, this retreat provides a safe, open environment to strengthen your relationship and reconnect with your partner of 10+ years in the next chapter of your lives. It's truly a gift when two people grow through the years in marriage. You make choices together that shape your lives in rich, meaningful ways – creating families, experiences, and memories.

However, like any living thing, relationships are not stagnant and need to be nurtured to grow and flourish. As partners, it is important to attend to each other in order to create a deep, sustainable connection. As you enter new phases of life together, this workshop, facilitated by top-notch therapist, Debbi Molnar, LMFT, will give you an opportunity to:

  • Reconnect with each other
  • Strengthen your communication
  • Express love and appreciation
  • Create a vision for your future together
  • Address areas of possible concern: money, sex/intimacy, health and wellness, family relationships, etc.

We warmly welcome LGBTQ+ couples and interfaith couples to participate.

If you are interested in learning more, contact Rabbi Myra Meskin, myra.meskin [at] aju.edutarget="_blank", (310) 440-1274.

2023 Retreat Dates: May 19-21

This 2-night retreat includes delicious kosher food (certified by KosherLA).

Marriage For Life: Weekend Retreat

In the beautiful and serene settings of our Familian and Brandeis-Bardin Campuses, this retreat provides a safe, open environment to learn to share, develop and enrich intimate loving relationships. The retreat is for couples considering marriage, engaged or recently married (less than five years). 

During the weekend, couples will:

  • Identify areas of strength and growth in intimacy, communication, finances, lifestyle, family, religion and more.
  • Learn communication tools to resolve conflict with respect and love.
  • Discover how family history influences marriage.
  • Discuss expectations and hot topics, values and traditions.
  • Address financial planning and emotional aspects of money.
  • Open to Jewish and interfaith couples.
  • Includes sessions with licensed therapists, a rabbi and a financial planner, accommodations and meals.

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Price is per couple ($575) and includes tuition price of $475 and materials fees of $100. Scholarships are available.

2023 Retreat Dates: March 10-12 and August 25-27

We warmly welcome LGBTQ+ couples and interfaith couples to participate.

Maximum 12 couples per retreat.  Interested in learning more or getting on the waitlist for 2021, contact Rabbi Myra Meskin, myra.meskin [at] aju.edu, (310) 440-1274

Marriage For Life is a program of the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys, and is made possible by the Doris Factor Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles.

 

Marriage For Life: Foundation Course

Relationships require ongoing care and attention. This 4-part online learning series, delivered over Zoom, provides couples with an introduction to the foundational skills that will help your relationship thrive. Regardless of how long you’ve been together, carving out intentional time to dedicate to the health of your relationship pays dividends. Facilitated by top-notch therapist, Debbi Molnar, LMFT, each 2-hour session offers both conceptual theory and practical tools to help couples navigate common relationship challenges.     

Workshops take place on 4 consecutive Sundays and cover the following topics:

  • Session 1: #Relationship Goals: Setting intentions and expressing love
  • Session 2: Think Before You Speak: Best practices in safe communication
  • Session 3: Fighting Fairly: Conflict resolution in stressful times
  • Session 4: Keep Calm and Carry On: Troubleshooting bumps in the road

Maximum 20 couples per cohort. Interested in learning more or registering for the January 30 - February 27, 2022 series, contact Rabbi Myra Meskin, myra.meskin [at] aju.edu, (310) 440-1274.