The Bread Breakers
Explore, Learn, Connect
Our Vision
The Bread Breakers seek to celebrate differences and reduce prejudice through creating a thoughtful and reflective community.
Our Mission
The Bread-Breakers’ mission is to create an inclusive community centered around education, celebration, and service.
Our journey started in a humble dormitory.
Hi! My name's Matt Segil
After years of leadership in the Jewish community, I began to host spiritual gatherings with a group of close friends. For close to a decade I have been bringing people together to discuss meaningful topics, celebrate difference, and enjoy delicious foods.
The First Shabbat
Midway through my freshman year at the University of Vermont (UVM), I received funding from UVM Hillel to host a Shabbat dinner in my dormitory. We put together a meal in the communal kitchen before a whirlwind night of eating and schmoozing.
Interfaith Student Coalition
In my junior year at UVM, I formed the Interfaith Student Coalition
alongside three friends . We hosted weekly lunch meetings and ran
a series of five community dialogues reaching over 200 people.
Shabbat with Colleagues
In my second year of teaching, I welcomed coworkers to my home to celebrate Shabbat and learn about Jewish traditions. After eating, we spent time discussing our backgrounds and thoughts on some of life's big questions.
Leadership Grant
When I moved to Boston I applied for, and received, a leadership grant
from Interfaith America. With the financial and professional support of
a major institution, I began hosting programming on a monthly basis.
The Bread Breakers
In January of 2023, the Bread Breakers name was officially adopted. From the biblical roots of breaking bread to the metaphorical significance of fellowship, our community continues to gather, learn, and celebrate each month.
It is my aim to develop and run a spiritual community where members can learn about diverse perspectives, celebrate in community, and make decisions about how to live an ethical and meaningful life.
We take care of the dinners
The community takes care of itself
Want to Join for Dinner?
The Bread Breakers Community welcomes a wide variety of folks to our events. Some events are open to the public while others focus on community memebrs.
Intersted in a Collaboration?
Are you interested in getting involeved with the Bread Breakers? Reach out to discuss opportunities to work together towards common goals!
Share an Interfaith Resource
We are in constant search of community resources to improve our knowledge of other perspectives. Material that promotes education and understanding is welcome for review.
