When my husband read an early draft of this essay, he asked, "Why doesn't her partner have to support our daughter? After all, they agreed to raise children as Jews." What does it mean to raise a Jewish child?
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If the Book of Ruth, text customarily studied on Shavuot, were written with today's interfaith couples in mind...
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What are the ethical and spiritual messages in Judaism? What are we supposed to learn? And who is Derek Eretz anyway?
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NEXT: A Division of Birthright Israel Foundation connects Birthright Israel trip alumni and their peers with meaningful Jewish living and learning opportunities nationally, locally and in Israel.
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What were you taught about your LGBTQ heritage? Kick off Boston Pride Week with a retelling of the story of LGBTQ liberation using the Passover Seder model. June 1st, Boston, MA.
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Supporting rabbis and cantors looking to engage interfaith couples and families in their communities and help them make a stronger connection with Judaism.
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A great way for Jewish professionals and volunteers who work with and provide programming for people in interfaith relationships to locate resources and trainings to build more welcome into their Jewish communities; connect with and learn from each other; and publicize and enhance their programs and services.
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Go To BlogsPersonal narrative by an intermarried Jewish woman who leads a Passover seder for her family each year, but also gives her autistic daughter an Easter basket.
Date: 11-16-2006Reprinted general information about how to incorporate kids into cleaning for Passover and in general how to make the holiday a fun, educational experience.
Date: 11-20-2006Professional advice Dear Wendy article in which she responds to a question of a mother-in-law to be, wondering if she should invite the non-Jewish future in-laws to a Passover seder.
Date: 08-04-2006Reprinted review of Creating Lively Passover Seders by David Arnow, a dense book of theatrics, discussion questions, and texts for study at Passover seders.
Date: 08-01-2012Personal narrative describing how one family is raising their children as Jews, but they look for overlapping Christian and Jewish traditions and rituals to show their children, such as Easter baskets and Purim gift baskets.
Date: 08-07-2006Personal narrative about a family that is raising their kids as Jews, but those Jewish kids help their Protestant dad to celebrate his holidays, too.
Date: 08-07-2006Professional view from the Jewish Outreach Institute about why Passover is an optimistic holiday, and how to make your seder reflect that fun spirit.
Date: 08-10-2006When is Passover? Passover dates in 2011, Passover in 2012, Passover in 2013 and beyond.
Date: 03-27-2009Personal narrative from an intermarried Catholic man about his love and appreciation for his wife’s family Passover seder.
Date: 08-04-2006Professional view from an outreach professional on how to create positive Jewish memories for children of interfaith families; author suggests inviting guests to holiday celebrations, explaining symbols and rituals, and the unique potential of Pas
Date: 11-20-2006
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