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I Chose a Non-Jew--and the Non-Jew Chose JudaismBy Lyssa Friedman
A personal narrative of a woman whose partner converted to Judaism while she remained conflicted.
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Hanukkah and Christmas
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Giving Up Jewish Christmas
By Tracy Hahn-BurkettPersonal narrative about a Jewish woman who grew up celebrating Christmas--and how her Christian husband put a stop to it.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Make a Menorah to Light Up Hanukkah
By Ellen ScolnicChildren enjoy helping their parents prepare for special occasions, and Hanukkah is no exception.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Anti-Fir Protest
By Laurie BiundoPersonal narrative from a Jewish woman married to a non-Jewish man about her own unease over Christmas and her family's participation in Hanukkah.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Canceling Christmas
By Johanna HammerBefore, Christmas had been entirely self-indulgent, an orgy of good tidings and cheer that my Jewish partner had lovingly enabled. Suddenly this year, every decoration suddenly took on the weight of the added burden of "meaning" through my son's eyes.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
It's the Great Compromise, Charlie Brown!
By Nicole HabifA woman who loves Christmas learns to light a menorah and to enjoy two holidays.
Date: 12-04-2009 -
Holidays Double Up for Interfaith Families
By Rachel ZollReprinted news article about interfaith families celebrating the December holidays and how unusual it is for the first night of Hanukkah to fall on Christmas eve.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
Bridging the Holidays: Interfaith Families Learn to Respect Both Faith Traditions
By Kiran AnsariReprinted news article describing several interfaith families’ and experts’ advice on how to raise kids in interfaith families--especially around the December holidays.
Date: 01-08-2007 -
Neil Diamond, Sugar Cookies And Shiny Plastic Dreidels
By Emily SavageI've realized that this is my religion, or at least a major part of it--my family, and our own traditions--the meshugah life of a Jew who wholeheartedly celebrates Christmas.
Date: 12-02-2008 -
Hanukkah And The American Spirit
By Rabbi Howard A. BermanHanukkah is significant in the history of the United States.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
There's a Christmas Tree in My Living Room
By Elizabeth TragashPersonal narrative about a born Jewish couple that disagreed over having a Christmas tree in their home.
Date: 08-01-2012
