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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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"Chrismukkah" is a Bad Idea
By Edmund CaseEditorial from Ed Case, the Publisher of InterfaithFamily.com, arguing that Christmukkah is a bad idea since it "could only confuse children being raised with one religious identity in an interfaith family."
Date: 11-02-2006 -
Christmas, Hanukkah and the Interfaith Family
By InterfaithFamilySuggestions for how to celebrate Hanukkah (Chanukah) and Christmas in interfaith families, including volunteering, doing both and celebrating one at home and one at relatives'.
Date: 12-07-2008 -
Symbols and Observances of Hanukkah
By InterfaithFamilyOverview of Hanukkah symbols, like the dreidel and the menorah.
Date: 12-07-2008 -
A Decorated December
By Samantha FaccioloPersonal narrative and opinion piece from a woman who grew up in an interfaith family arguing that Christmukkah--blending religious traditions--is a bad idea.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
Facing the December Dilemma: Guidelines for Interfaith Couples
By Dr. June Andrews HorowitzProfessional view consolidating common concerns facing interfaith families around Christmas and Hanukkah, guidelines for negotiating the December Dilemma, and tips for how to decide the best option for your family.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
"Will Santa Bring Me Presents, Even If I'm Jewish"
By Jim KeenPersonal narrative about how one Protestant-Jewish interfaith couple decided to handle the Christmas-Hanukkah presents dillema: the kids would recieve their main presents on on Hanukkah, but when they got together with their Christian cousins on
Date: 08-08-2006 -
It May Seem Grinchlike, but…
By Adina GiannelliOpinion piece and personal narrative arguing for the separate celebrations of Christmas and Hanukkah to uphold the integrity of each.
Date: 08-09-2006 -
For Jewish Cookbook Author, Chanukah's about the Art of Frying
By Linda MorelReprinted profile and Hanukkah recipes from author and master-fryer Shoshana Barer.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
December Dilemma: Interfaith Couples Face Emotional Choices: Christmas, Hanukkah, or Both?
By Robin Galiano RussellReprinted news article about the Dallas Jewish community in particular, and the different ways couples face the December dilemma.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
For New Greeting-Card Company, Chrismukkah Time Is Here at Last
By Chanan TigayReprinted news article about a new greeting card company, that sells cards that blend Christmas and Hanukkah symbols.
Date: 08-08-2006
