Shabbat and Other Holidays

Shabbat and some of the neglected holidays--Sukkot, Shavuot, Purim--can be great ways to introduce Jewish partners to the beauty of Judaism. The Purim story even features an intermarried Jew as its heroine. Learn how to make these other holidays part of your intermarried life in InterfaithFamily.com's archive of articles, resources and external links.

Helpful Documents on Shabbat and Other Holidays

The Jewish Holidays Cheat Sheet
Guide to Shabbat for Interfaith Families (also available as a PDF and Word format)

Helpful Shabbat and Other Holidays Articles

1.	My First Purim - By Anthony Johnson
2.	Take a Chance! Celebrate Purim - By Karen Kushner
3.	A Musical Invitation to Shabbat Peace - By Mimi DuPree
4.	Guide to the Synagogue for Interfaith Couples and Families: Introduction and Table of Contents - By Ruth Abrams

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1.	A Jewish Food Cheat Sheet - By Ruth Abrams
2.	Shavuot: Days of Cheese and Roses - By Ruth Abrams
3.	Sharing Shabbat With My Non-Religious (and Patient) Husband - By Chana-Esther Dayan
4.	Fast for the Body, Food for the Spirit - By Marinell James

Shabbat and Other Holidays Article Archive

Shabbat and Other Holidays

Shabbat and Other Holidays Discussion Board

Other Holidays

Additional Resources on Celebrating Shabbat and Other Holidays

Websites

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Books

Friedland, Ronnie and Case, Edmund, ed. The Guide to Jewish Interfaith Family Life: An InterfaithFamily.com Handbook. Jewish Lights, 2001. Read a review.
Strassfeld, Michael. The Jewish Holidays: A Guide and Commentary. HarperCollins, 1985. In addition to in-depth discussion of each holiday, this book includes commentaries, ideas for family holiday involvement, and suggestions for new traditions.
Wolfson, Dr. Ron. The Art of Jewish Living. Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, 1990. Written by a well-known family educator, this series of books includes volumes on Shabbat, Hanukkah and Passover. Each includes recipes, crafts and family activities to enhance observance.
Cox, Harvey. Common Prayers: Faith, Family, and a Christian's Journey Through the Jewish Year. Houghton Mifflin, 2001. Read our review.

If you know of other resources on Shabbat and other holidays--or if you'd like to see additional resources on a particular aspect of Shabbat or other holidays--please email us at network@interfaithfamily.com and let us know what you'd like us to provide.

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