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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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What Will We Do About Christmas? (After the Grandparents Are Gone)
By Suzanne KovenPersonal narrative from a woman who reflects on her son’s question about what happens to the family’s celebration of Christmas when grandpa dies.
Date: 12-18-2006 -
Interfaith Holidays at the Office
By Lyssa FriedmanPersonal narrative about an interfaith friendship where each partner taught the other why their holiday--Christmas or Hanukkah--was uniqe and important, and both learned to sympathize with the other’s December stresses and joys.
Date: 08-09-2006 -
Many Interfaith Families Face Evergreen Dilemma
By Julie WienerReprinted news article about rabbis’ opinions on whether they should officiate at in-house brit mila and baby-namings in houses that are decorated for Christmas.
Date: 08-09-2006 -
Chrismukkah: O.C.'s Answer to the December Dilemma
By Cheryl F. CoonOpinion piece and review of the O.C.’s Chrismukkah celebration, describing Chrismukkah as a purely consumer holiday.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
Facing Interfaith Issues in December and Beyond
By Deborah Fineblum RaubReprinted general information survey of the outreach programs offered to interfaith families in the Boston area.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
Dear Dr. Paula: On Christmas Trees
By Dr. Paula BrodyProfessional advice article saying how important it is for each partner to acknowledge and understand how the other feels about holidays and these feelings may change over time.
Date: 06-04-2007 -
'Tis the Season to Be Ironic
By Jim KeenPersonal narrative from a Protestant man raising Jewish children on how the family "helps" his parents celebrate Christmas at his parents’ house every year.
Date: 11-30-2006 -
Getting Through The December Holidays
By Wendy Weltman PalmerProfessional advice from an outreach professional advising couples to discuss and understand the underlying feelings (of loss, exclusion, etc) that make the December holidays into a dilemma.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
A Magen David on Our Christmas Tree
By Simon RoundFeature on an intermarried family in Britain that celebrates Christmas.
Date: 11-30-2006 -
All About the Olive Oil: Frying Up a Tasty, Festive Repast for Hanukkah
By Linda MorelProfile of Susie Fishbein, author of Kosher by Design, including some Hanukkah recipes.
Date: 08-08-2006
